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Freedom To Work
Posted on July 2, 2011 | No CommentsIt is the independence day weekend. How fitting it would be to have some measure of freedom be re-declared and promoted. On Wednesday July 6th 2011, it will be. I am presenting this resolution to the Grand Traverse County board of commissioners for approval. It... -
Batter UP!
Posted on May 24, 2011 | No CommentsHere are a few pictures of today’s American Legion opening festivities. -
The Peril Of Shrinking Representation
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No CommentsCurrently there are nine GT County commissioners. There is currently a team composed of The Proscutor, The County Clerk, the County Treasurer, and the chairs of the Republican and Democrat party that are considering new plans which may affect the make up of our county... -
Unwrapping the fish
Posted on March 11, 2011 | No CommentsAs it was presented, one would have thought that I support an effort by the Grand Traverse County EDC to hire a sports commentator to provide advertising for our county and city. In today’s Traverse City Record Eagle, they took another (below the belt) shot... -
Politics – And A Report.
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsNo worries folks! I have not backed down on fiscal responsibility issues, or work on returning the proper role of government as the result of the coordinated effort to try and take my voice away. The most recent letters to the editor at the record... -
Is this the way to hitch this?
Posted on February 17, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt was the last opportunity to save what has become a part of the region and potentially stave off what I see as a potential financial cataclysm. Some of their (the board members and implementation team members who are working diligently towards removal) Arguments: We... -
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... -
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... -
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...
