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Dutch Boy On the Boardman
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsWetlands that have become an important part of our area’s biodiversity are threatened by economic reality, and a host of collaborative agreements that have but one desired result. The removal of three dams that once upon a time generated clean electricity to our region, and... -
Clarification And Context
Posted on February 13, 2011 | 8 CommentsToday’s Record Eagle contained a ‘hit piece’ I knew was coming. Front page news. And with a bad picture of me. Titled Commissioner: Pedophilia linked to Homosexuality - Comments made during official business visit, the article relates my calling “homosexuality a perversion” during a visit... -
County Meeting Times
Posted on February 10, 2011 | No CommentsOccasionally I may have to explain myself. From time to time folks might think I am voting contrary to stated positions concerning community participation or fiscal matters. Yesterday, the board voted 5-4 to change three committee-of-the-whole meetings from their currently scheduled time of 7:30 in... -
American Legion Baseball
Posted on January 27, 2011 | No CommentsHas a nice ring to it eh? The county board made it clear that the baseball program belongs in the hands of the veterans who built and maintained the program for over 60 years. The questionable debt for the American Legion forgiven, the equipment returned... -
From the Strategy Session Jan 22
Posted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe Grand Traverse County board of commissioners had a strategy session today. In it, we begin to develop a list of priorities for dealing with future plans and upcoming issues. Essentially, we posted issues we could get behind, then put them on up for agreement... -
A Home Run?
Posted on January 13, 2011 | No CommentsWe shall see. On Wednesday, Jan 12 the decision was made to end the county run youth baseball program. The question of whether it should have been done without fore knowledge of the American Legion’s intent in resuming the operation has already had my phone... -
2011 Approaches
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsI thought I would update you on a couple of things as we approach the swearing in date. I declined the benefit package offered to commissioners. I campaigned on the fact I do not believe a part time job of voluntary public service means a... -
A Promise
Posted on November 11, 2010 | No CommentsTry as I might, I cannot find the will to apply myself in a way that matches the contributions to our freedoms that our Vets have made. Each year, we put a flag on the page and announce our support for those who fight in... -
Thank You Grand Traverse County
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsWE won. Thank you for your faith in me. Hopefully a fresh perspective can help us discover where we are most wasteful, and some creative solutions can find new ways to provide increased value from your county government. Lets move forward and build a stronger... -
Jason Gillman Receives Local Newspaper Endorsement
Posted on October 29, 2010 | No CommentsFrom the Traverse City Record Eagle’s October 29, 2010 edition: We recommend Jason Gillman in the 1st District, Ross Richardson in the 5th District and Christine Maxbauer in the 7th District. Gillman is a newcomer who has never sought office before but has a longtime...
