INDEX ★ ★ ★ Polling locations ...... 3 Township board candidates ...... 12-13 U.S. House of Representatives candidates ...... 4 Village council candidates ...... 13-14 State Senate candidates ...... 5 MCCC board candidates ...... 15-16 State House of Representatives candidates .. 5-7 School board candidates ...... 16-22 Board of commissioners candidates ...... 7-10 UM board of regents candidate ...... 22 Circuit judge candidate ...... 10-11 Local millage issues ...... 23-27 Probate judge candidates ...... 11 State issues, candidates ...... 27-37 District judge candidates ...... 12 Sample ballot ...... 38 PAGE 2/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION/PAGE 3 Here’s where to vote Nov. 4; polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

CITIES Precinct 4 — Wegienka Elemen- Precinct 3 — Kirby Church, 2773 City of Flat Rock tary School, 23925 Arsenal Rd., Will Carleton Rd., Flat Rock Brownstown Township Precincts 1 and 4 — Old Flat Precincts 4 and 5 — Huron High Rock High School, 28639 Divi- Precincts 5 and 10 — Woodhav- School, 32044 Huron River Dr., sion St., Flat Rock en High School, 24787 Van Horn Rd., Brownstown Township New Boston Precinct 2 and 5 — Flat Rock Precincts 6 and 7 — Hunter Community Center, 1 Maguire Precinct 6 — Summit High Elementary School, 21320 Roche St., Flat Rock School, 18601 Middlebelt Rd., Rd., Trenton Precinct 3 — Flat Rock Public Romulus Precincts 8 and 11 — Barrow El- Library, 25200 Gibraltar Rd., Flat ementary School, 33211 McCann Rock Ida Township Rd., Brownstown Township Precincts 1 and 2 — Ida Town- City of Gibraltar Dundee Township ship Hall, 3016 Lewis Ave., Ida Precincts 1 and 2 — Gibraltar Precincts 1, 2 and 3 — Dundee Community Center, 29340 S. Middle School, 420 Ypsilanti St., LaSalle Township Gibraltar Rd., Gibraltar Dundee Precincts 1 and 2 — LaSalle City of Luna Pier Township Hall, 4111 LaPlaisance Erie Township Luna Pier Fire Hall, 4268 Luna Monroe St., Carleton Temperance Rd., LaSalle Precinct 1 — Morin Point Fire Pier Rd., Luna Pier Precinct 5 — Compelled Church, Village of Dundee Station, 6333 Summit St., Erie 8970 Jackman Rd., Temperance London Township City of Milan Dundee Middle School, 420 Precinct 2 — Erie Township Hall, Precincts 6 and 10 — Northwest London Township Hall, 13613 Ypsilanti St., Dundee 2065 Erie Rd., Erie Precinct 1 and 2 — Milan Se- Christian Church, 1590 W. Tem- Tuttle-Hill Rd., Milan nior/Community Activity Center, Village of Estral Beach perance Rd., Temperance Exeter Township 45 Neckel Ct., Milan Village Hall, 7194 Lakeview Blvd., Precincts 7 and 14 — St Luke’s Milan Township Estral Beach Precinct 1 — Exeter Township City of Monroe Lutheran Church, 1690 W. Sterns Hall, 6158 Scofield Rd., Maybee Milan Township Hall, 16444 Cone Rd., Temperance Precinct 1 — Woodcraft Square, Village of Maybee Precinct 2 — Exeter Township Rd., Milan 800 W. Seventh St. London-Maybee-Raisinville Fire Precinct 8 — Christ the King Fire Hall, 11120 Sumpter Rd., Monroe Township Precinct 2 — St. Paul’s United Hall, 8755 Baldwin Rd., Maybee Church, 2843 W Sterns Rd., Maybee Lambertville Precincts 1 and 2 — Redeemer Methodist Church, 201 S. Monroe Village of South Rockwood Frenchtown Township St. Precinct 12 — Assembly of Fellowship Church, 5305 Ever- Village Hall, 5676 Carleton-Rock- Precincts 1 and 5 — Grace Bap- Christian Church, 3619 W. Sterns green Dr. Precincts 3N and 4 — Grace wood Rd., South Rockwood tist Church, 7447 N Telegraph Rd. Lutheran Church, 630 N. Monroe Rd., Lambertville Precinct 2 — Frenchtown-Dixie Precincts 3 and 4 — Monroe St. Berlin Township Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd. Missionary Baptist Church, Precinct 3S — Navarre Branch TOWNSHIPS Precinct 1 — Lajiness Park, 9550 Precincts 3 and 8 — Jefferson 14260 S. Dixie Hwy. Library, 1135 E. Second St Ash Township Brandon Rd., Newport High School gym, 5707 Williams Precincts 5 and 6 — Monroe Precinct 5 — Monroe Family Precinct 1 — Carleton Branch Precinct 2 — Berlin Township Rd. Township Hall, 4925 E. Dunbar YMCA, 1111 W. Elm Ave. Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton Fire Station 2, 12226 N. Dixie Precincts 4 and 9 — Stewart Rd. Precinct 6 — First Baptist Precincts 2 and 3 — Ash Hwy., South Rockwood Road Christian Ministries, 1199 Church, 1602 N. Custer Rd. Township Hall, 1677 Ready Rd., Precinct 3 — Estral Beach Vil- Stewart Rd. Raisinville Township City of Petersburg Carleton lage Hall, 7194 Lakeview Blvd., Precinct 6 — Jefferson Schools Precincts 1 and 2 — Raisinville Estral Beach Petersburg Municipal Building, Administration Building, 2400 N. Township Hall, 96 Ida-Maybee Bedford Township Dixie Hwy. 24 E. Center St., Petersburg Precinct 4 — Berlin Township Rd. Precincts 1 and 2, 11 — Lam- Fire Station 1, 8473 Swan Creek Precinct 7 — Frenchtown Town- City of Rockwood bertville United Methodist Rd., Newport ship Hall, 2744 Vivian Rd. Summerfield Township Church, 8165 Douglas Rd., Rockwood Community Center, Lambertville Brownstown Township Huron Township Summerfield Township Hall, 26 32001 Fort St., Rockwood Precincts 3 and 13 — Our Precincts 1 and 9 — Community Precinct 1 — Miller Elementary Saline St., Petersburg Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Center, 21311 Telegraph Rd., School, 18955 Hannan Rd., New Whiteford Township VILLAGES Church, 8330 Lewis Ave., Tem- Brownstown Township Boston perance Precincts 2 and 3 — Gudith Precinct 2 — Krzyske Senior Precincts 1 and 2 — St. Michael Village of Carleton Precincts 4 and 9 — Bedford Elementary School, 22700 Sibley Center, 28245 Mineral Springs Lutheran Church, 5790 W. Tem- Village Municipal Building, 1230 Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Rd., Brownstown Township Rd., New Boston perance Rd., Ottawa Lake PAGE 4/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014 U.S. House of Representatives

Each candidate for the two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives was asked children are being housed in Michigan and elsewhere in the country. What is your to answer these questions and limited on number of words: opinion of this policy? Question 1 (100 words): Hundreds of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant Question 2 (75 words): What would be your top priority if elected?

DISTRICT 7 Congress, including an automatic and the Republicans. Association Address: 3770 Sharp Rd., Adrian 10 percent pay cut, no future PAM BYRNES One solution to our present Length of residency: 36 years Spouse: Betty pay raises without a balanced and future immigration problem Public offices held or sought: Children: 2 grown children budget and an end to the perks is to review all U.S, policies and Party: Democrat U.S. House of Representatives Occupation, employer: Minister; of elected office. trade practices that keep poor Age, date, place of birth: 67; 2007-09, 2011-present; Michi- senior pastor at the Church on This is how voters can hold countries poor, including the ac- June 25, 1947; Cincinnati gan House of Representatives Bent Oak, Adrian me accountable — this is what Address: P.O. Box 485, Dexter tions of the World Bank and the 1983-99. I will do because now we have a World Trade Organization. Education: Bachelor of science Spouse: Kent 1. The president’s immigration in holistic nutrition, naturopathic Congress more focused on Wash- 2. It is frustrating knowing policies have only intensified our Brown ington than Michigan families. doctor, Clayton College of Natu- that the people of our state and immigration challenges. My col- Children: Katie this nation could be so much ral Health and Jodie DAVID SWARTOUT leagues and I in the House have happier, healthier and prosper- already acted to address the im- Length of residency: Lifelong in Occupation, Mr. Swartout of 1308 Westlane ous than what we are, but both mediate needs at the border and state, 38 years in Adrian employer: Former St., Jackson, who is running as the Democrats and Republicans provide assistance for the care 1. This is a clever, devious and attorney, state an independent (no party affilia- in Washington, including our and removal of unaccompanied cruel act of invasion and occupa- representative and tion), did not submit biographi- representative in Congress and minors already here. tion, intended to drain and if university administrator cal information or answer the our senators, have sold us out The president has a respon- possible breakdown our already Education: Bachelor of arts, questions. to wealthy and powerful special sibility to work with Congress weakened republic. University of Michigan; juris interests. to help address this crisis and I love kids and I hate evil adults doctorate, University of Maryland KEN PROCTOR Like the government of prevent similar situations from who would organize and perpe- School of Law Party: Libertarian Michigan, Washington spends happening in the future. trate such a scheme and use Memberships: Farm Bureau, too much money on things it 2. Creating long-term job children to accomplish it. Sierra Club, former Rotary Clubl Age, date, place of birth: 63; shouldn’t and far too little on growth is my top priority in Actually, the kids are not the member March 16, 1951; Lansing things it should. Congress. problem. Who is going to train Length of residency: More than Address: 111 W. Needmore Hwy., and indoctrinate them is my 20 years in Chelsea, nearly 40 in Charlotte TIM WALBERG I will continue working, listen- question. Will they grow up like Washtenaw County Occupation, employer: Retired ing and learning from my constit- Party: Republican uents and taking our values and Obama, and hate America or be Public offices held or sought: machine repair/machinist, Gen- Age, date, place of birth: 63; principles to Washington to help patriots and love its history and Washtenaw County road com- eral Motors April 12, 1951; Chicago our families and communities. legacy? missioner, 2000-2004; state Education: Associate’s degree in representative, 2005-2010 industrial technologies Address: Tipton I have consistently worked to 2. Vote in favor of everything help our agriculture sector, stop that enhances personal freedom. 1. The crisis at the border is Military service: Bronze Star Spouse: Sue tax increases, expand America’s Vote to repeal anything that im- another example of how the recipient, Vietnam War, infantry Walberg domestic energy production, pinges against personal freedom. gridlock in Washington is failing combat tracker team Children: Matt, make health care more afford- our country. This problem could Memberships: Mackinac Center, Caleb and Heidi Seek to abolish IRS, CIA, able and defend our traditional have been avoided through com- Cato Institute, National Rifle As- Occupation, em- NSA, TSA, and investigate and values and constitutional rights. prehensive immigration reform sociation life member ployer: U.S. House prosecute criminally all those involved, apply the Nuremberg that started with securing our Length of residency: Lifetime of Representatives RICK STRAWCUTTER borders. Public offices held or sought: Education: Wheaton College, Ill., standard. The situation with these Libertarian candidate for gover- 1978, master of arts in commu- Party: U.S. Taxpayer Party Join forces with an effort to children is a humanitarian crisis, nor 2010 nications; Moody Bible Institute, Age, date, place of birth: 64; impeach and then prosecute which is why we need to act 1. I believe many of the poli- Chicago; Taylor University, Fort July 5, 1950; Lansing Obama for treason. quickly to wade through these cies of our government and its Wayne, Ind., 1975, bachelor of cases while costing American corporate sponsors are directly science in religious education; taxpayers as little as possible. responsible for many of the ter- Western Illinois University Exercise your brain. 2. My top priority will be to rible conditions in the countries Memberships: National Rifle As- bring accountability to Congress. that these immigrants are fleeing sociation, Boy Scouts of America SUDOKU I announced my Government from. It is a shame that these im- (past district chaplain), Right to Accountability Agenda with migrants have become political Life of Michigan, Ducks Unlim- every day! specific steps on how to reform pawns by both the Democrats ited, American Motorcyclist Daily puzzle in Classifi ed. October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 5 Michigan Senate Michigan House

Each candidate for the four-year terms was and transparency issues. Are there rules governing asked to answer these questions and limited on the of Representatives charter schools that need to be changed? number of words: Question 1 (100 words): Charter schools have Question 2 (75 words): What would be your top Each candidate for the two-year terms was asked to answer come under scrutiny recently over management priority if elected? these questions and limited on the number of words: Question 1 (100 words): Charter schools have come under scrutiny DISTRICT 7 operated by for-profit manage- State representative, 56th recently over management and transparency issues. Are there rules gov- ment companies. District, 2011-present; Monroe Neither Dian Slavens of 6000 erning charter schools that need to be changed? County commissioner, chairman, Hidden Ct., Canton, the Demo- Educating and properly prepar- 1991-2010; Raisinville Township Question 2: What would be your top priority if elected? cratic candidate, nor state Sen. ing students for fulfilling careers trustee, 1984-90; Raisinville Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton, — not making profits on them Township constable, 1980-84 submitted biograhpical informa- — should be the prime motivat- tion or answered the questions. ing factors for any educational 1. Charter schools must be organization. held to the same accountability DISTRICT 23 Memberships: Woodhaven Ki- DISTRICT 17 2. My top priority as state as all public schools. Since they senator will be the same as it was are a public school, they must DAVID HAENER wanis, Downriver West Kiwanis, DOUG SPADE as Lenawee County’s state repre- provide the same level of educa- Southern Wayne County Re- tion, and transparency as all Party: Democrat gional Chamber Party: Democrat sentative: serving the people and being their voice in Lansing. Michigan public school systems. Age, date, place of birth: 44; of Commerce, Age, date, place of birth: 63; Charters, like virtual schools, Jan. 1, 1970; Ypsilanti National Rifle As- Feb. 11, 1951; Hillsdale I’ve talked with thousands and thousands of people during the provide education options for Address: P. O. Box 92, New sociation, Berean Address: 768-2 West Maple Ave., campaign — on their porches, on families much like schools of Boston Baptist Church Adrian the phone, and at local gather- choice did several years ago. Occupation, em- Length of resi- Spouse: JoAnn Education is a not a one size fits ings — seeking their opinions on ployer: Technol- dency: Lifelong Occupation, the important issues the Legisla- all. ogy consultant, Public offices held or sought: employer: Partner, ture needs to address. I believe in education at any nonprofit agency Integrity Commu- State representative, 2011-pres- It’s what I’ll continue to do if time, any pace or any place. Education: nicators LLC ent elected. No one will work harder Educational opportunities are ab- Bachelor of sci- Education: Bach- solutely critical for today’s young for you. ence in math- 1. I am open to any sugges- elor of arts in com- people to be able to compete in ematics, Detroit Mercy College, tions on improving transpar- munication arts, Adrian College DALE W. ZORN the global economy. concentrations in economics ency and accountability for Memberships: Adrian Breakfast Party: Republican 2. My top priority is simple, and education Lions Club, First Presbyterian all public schools (public and Age, date, place of birth: 60; jobs and creating economic Memberships: Southwestern Church, Adrian charters). Dec. 31, 1953; Monroe stability. Wayne Democratic Club trust- Length of residency: 45 years We must remain diligent in Address: 7498 Ida Jobs provide food and shelter ee, 12th District Democrats, St. in Adrian providing greater choice in edu- East Rd., Ida for families, revenue to fix roads, Stephen Catholic Church Parish Public offices held or sought: hire police to protect our neigh- cation so parents and students Spouse: Cindy Council, Sons of the American Candidate state representative, borhoods, and teachers for our have opportunities to make Zorn Legion, Yankee Air Museum 57th District, 1996; state repre- classrooms. decisions on which schools are Children: Jason, Length of residency: 40 years sentative, 57th District, 1998- Additionally, I support set- best for them. One size doesn’t Holly, Kylie, Skylar 2004; candidate state Senate, ting road repair priorities using Mr. Haener did not answer the fit all in education. 16th District, 2010 Occupation, surplus money from the general questions. employer: Owner Zorn’s service, 1. The rush to expand the fund rather than creating new 2. The top priority continues automotive and truck repair PAT SOMERVILLE number of charter schools has taxes. I support dedicating 1 cent to be the economy and jobs. facility occurred without ensuring they of the current sales tax to fund Party: Republican We must continue to work Education: Ida High School, roads, bidding road construction, are being run properly, while also Age, date, place of birth: 34; together to focus on foster- Monroe County Community and increasing road authority to diverting badly needed funding April 11, 1980; Dearborn ing a competitive business from traditional public schools. College local government. Address: 17319 S. Lucille Circle, environment that is conducive We need to require those Memberships: Monroe County JEFF ANDRING New Boston to growth. who authorize and run char- Chamber of Commerce, Vietnam ter schools to meet stronger Veterans of America Chapter 142, Mr. Andring of 3081 Post Rd., Occupation, employer: State I will remain steadfast in accountability standards and Ducks Unlimited, Christmas in Newport, a U.S. Taxpayers Party representative, State of Michi- my pursuits to reduce spend- change current practices, under Ida, National Rifle Association. candidate, did not submit bio- gan ing, taxation, and regulations which more than 80 percent of Length of residency: Lifelong graphical information or answer Education: University of Michi- so that small businesses can charter schools in Michigan are Public offices held or sought: the questions. gan, aerospace engineering expand and grow. PAGE 6/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

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Each candidate for the two-year term was asked to answer these questions and agement and transparency issues. Are there rules governing charter schools that need to be limited on the number of words: changed? Question 1 (100 words): Charter schools have come under scrutiny recently over man- Question 2: What would be your top priority if elected?

DISTRICT 17 by for-profit corporations. Military service: Army, Decem- DISTRICT 56 I support requiring financial BILL LAVOY I support a moratorium on ber, 1968-September, 1970 TOM REDMOND disclosure from all companies any new charter schools until Memberships: Monroe County that operate charter schools Party: Democrat transparency and accountability Community Mental Health Board; Party: Democrat and a mandate that all money Age, date, place of birth: 46; are increased. Our taxes should first lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol; Age, date, place of birth: 65; charters receive from the Nov. 26, 1967; be used to educate our children, Flat Rock Elks, Luna Pier Post July 13, 1949, School Aid Fund be reason- Toledo not increase profits and line the 193, American Legion; ABATE of Middlesboro, Ky. ably associated with education Address: 225 pockets of wealthy CEOs. Michigan Address: 6818 expenses. Maywood Ave. 2. My top priority would be Length of residency: Monroe Brentridge Lane, 2. There is no better invest- to continue representing the Spouse: Michelle County resident since 1994 Lambertville ment we can make than educa- people of the 17th District. Help- tion. Public schools have lost Children: Grace, Spouse: Darlene ing people to understand and Public offices held or sought: roughly $3 billion since 2011 Carolyn Redmond interface with their government Monroe County administrator, to pay for massive tax cuts for Occupation, is very important. 1994-2009; Midland County Children: Kelly big corporations. Instead, we employer: State representative, Struth, Ashley Sutter, Amber It also means making decisions administrator/controller 1977-94 must reinvest in education at State of Michigan Redmond, and Jennifer Red- on a broad variety of issues that 1. I am not sure what manage- all levels. Education: Christiancy Elemen- mond will affect all of those directly ment and transparency issues This will help our children tary School, St. Michael Catholic represented in HD17 as well as all are being referred to. However, Occupation, employer: Retired prepare for college and the School, Monroe Catholic Central citizens of the state. according to the Michigan Asso- from Monroe County Sheriff’s workforce, lessen the burden of High School, Monroe County Stimulate economic develop- ciation of Public School Acad- Office, currently sergeant with student loan debt on graduates, Community College, University of ment, ensure fiscal responsibil- emies, charter schools are held the Dundee Police Department; create an attractive talent pool Michigan ity, protect the Great Lakes and to the same standards as public varsity softball coach, Summer- to lure businesses and entice Memberships: Rotary Club of support education funding. schools and are also required to field High School young families to put down Monroe (past president), St. follow additional standards not Education: Graduate Monroe roots in Michigan. Michael the Archangel parish, life CHARLES A. LONDO required of public schools. High School, attended Michi- member Monroe County Histori- gan Christian College, Monroe JASON SHEPPARD cal Society, Monroe County Rod Party: Republican Because parents want the best education for their children, County Community College, and Gun Club, ABATE Region 18. Address: 9521 Lazy Oak Dr., Wayne State University. Party: Republican regardless of where they are edu- Length of residency: Lifelong Carleton Age, date, place of birth: 36; cated, any rule changes should Memberships: Dundee Sports- Public offices held or sought: Spouse: Frances Aug. 25, 1978; be applied equally to all schools. man’s Club, Monroe County State representative 2013-pres- Londo Democratic Party, Monroe Toledo 2. My top priority when I am ent Children: Bradley Fraternal Order of Police Address: 7235 elected is to seek appointment 1. Charter schools should be Occupation, em- Bentcreek Dr., to the House Appropriations Length of residency: Monroe held to the same standards as ployer: Part-time County, 64 years; Bedford Temperance Committee so that I can apply all schools that receive taxpayer city administrator, Township, 20 years Spouse: Melissa money to operate. This includes City of Luna Pier my experience in balancing bi- Sheppard partisan budgets and commit to Public offices held or sought: elected boards instead of Education: Bachelor of science, Occupation, employer: allocating funding to high priority Canididate for Monroe County appointed boards and a full ac- accounting major, Northern sheriff, 2012 Monroe County commissioner counting of where funding comes issues. Michigan University; master’s 1. Charter schools in Michi- (two-terms); owner of Husky from and what it is spent on. Our constituents need some- degree in public administration, gan receive $1 billion in public Snow Removal; commercial Central Michigan University; one who can find solutions, other Traditional public schools funding. As such, they should real estate agent with Signature already do this. Close to 80 per- John F. Kennedy School of Gov- than taxing our citizens and be transparent and accountable Associates cent of charter schools in Michi- ernment, Senior Executives in retirees, in order to balance the to the public in the same way as Education: Some college gan (the most in the U.S.) are run State and Local Government. state’s budget. traditional schools. Memberships: Monroe County We must be sure that children Exchange Club, National Rifle DISTRICT 55 who attend charter schools Association, Right to Life of are getting the best education Michigan, Neither incumbent Democrat Adam Zemke of 120½ E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, nor Republican possible and not simply filling Length of residency: Ottawa challenger Leonard O. Burk of 775 Judd Rd., Saline, submitted biographical information or answered the the coffers of management questions. companies. See HOUSE, Page 7 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 7

FROM PAGE▼ 6 Monroe County Board of Commissioners House (cont.) Each candidate for the two-year terms was Question 1 (100 words): With the county increase public safety? Lake native; Bedford Township, six years. asked to answer these questions and limited budget limited due to budget constraints Question 2 (75 words): What would be your Public offices held on the number of words: and cost controls, what can the board do to top priority if elected? or sought: Two-term Monroe County commis- DISTRICT 1 sioner to upgrade roads. Working with the should encourage more volunteer containment measures that will JEREMY MCBEE townships having more authority programs to assist wherever able. allow more of his budget to be 1. I support the charter on their repairs is proving to be Also, research state and federal redirected to increased deputies schools in coming Mr. McBee, a Democrat, of 17388 very effective. grants to see if there is any fund- on the road as evidenced by the forward with a proposal Cake Rd., Dundee, did not sub- 2. Continuing to put citizens ing available to assist our county. recent approval by the county regarding the manage- mit biographical information or first, to help all needs as possible. 2. What would be my top priority board adding two new full time ment and transparency answer the questions. As commissioner, I have focused if elected in 75 words or less? Can deputies. issues that recently have on the safety and welfare of the I say ROADS 75 times? This year’s budget is designed DAVID C. HOFFMAN been brought forth. public. We’ve put more officers to add even more deputies along MARK BRANT I am not only con- Party: Republican on the roads. We’re aggressively with updating some public safety cerned with charter Age, date, place of birth: 63; working to destroy the drug prob- equipment, vehicles and buildings. schools but all schools, in Party: Republican Sept. 19, 1951; lems in our county. County employees and staff making sure that are held Age, date, place of birth: 58; July Monroe I will keep pushing to improve have all made significant sacri- to the same account- 2, 1956; Monroe Address: 12877 Big- the roads we drive on every day fices for the greater good to make ability and our children to/from work, school, recreation. Address: 4929 Blue increasing public safety possible. receive the best educa- elow Rd., Dundee Bush Rd. This is vital in maintaining growth, 2. My top priority should I be re- tion that they deserve. Children: Joseph, bringing new businesses and resi- Spouse: Karen elected will be to continue to work Gabriel, Kara Brant 2. We are dealing with dents to our beautiful county. in the bipartisan manner that the Occupation, em- a failing infrastructure. Children: Aja, Adam, current board has demonstrated. ployer: Contractor, One of the first steps to DISTRICT 2 Sarah David C. Hoffman Inc. To spend every taxpayer dollar rectifying this situation is Occupation, with conservative intent and com- Education: Monroe Catholic Cen- RICO PEREZ to change the road fund- employer: Self em- mon sense. ing system. Act 51 bases tral High School, 1970; continued Party: Democrat ployed, real estate development education at Monroe County Com- The current board has worked road funding off miles of Age, date, place of birth: 68; Jan. Education: St. Joseph Catholic munity College extremely well together because roads versus use. Some 30, 1946; Texas School, Maybee; Dundee High Memberships: Life member we respect the diverse opinions counties like Monroe are Address: 10548 Bitz School, 1974 that we each bring to the table. in the top 10 counties in National Rifle Association, Monroe Rd., Maybee Memberships: Lifetime mem- I intend to continue to represent terms of use but in the County Farm Bureau, Ducks ber Ducks Unlimited, Monroe Spouse: Susan the county and my district with bottom 10 for funding. Unlimited County Republican Party, National Children: Anna- that same conservative and coop- Length of residency: Lifelong Republican Party, National Rifle We need to rework this Marie, Enrique II, erative attitude. Public offices held or sought: Association without adding new taxes Alejandro, Brian, Current Monroe County commis- so that counties can give Angela Length of residency: Lifelong DISTRICT 3 their residents the roads sioner (two terms). Occupation, employer: Retired Public offices held or sought: they deserve. 1. We’ve worked intensely main- Monroe County commissioner, AL POTRATZ Education: High school diploma taining the budget so all depart- 2012-14; Monroe County Plan- plus completed several specialized Party: Democrat R. AL BAIN ments in this county can survive. ning Commission, 2000-present; We have put three more sheriff college courses Age, date, place of birth: 70; April Mr. Bain of 3501 N. Monroe County Board of Commis- deputies on the department. Memberships: Michigan Demo- 30, 1944; Wyandotte Otter Creek Rd., a candi- sioners Human Resources and Ju- cratic Party, Axemen M/C, ABATE, Address: 4848 S. Huron River Dr., date with the U.S. Taxpay- Collecting old prescriptions, get- diciary committees, 2012-present; AMA, HOG Flat Rock ers Party, did not submit ting them out of the wrong hands Raisinville Township supervisor, Length of residency: 18 years biographical information through the Red Box program and 1996-2004; Raisinville Township Spouse: Julie or answer the questions. collection days set by the health Public offices sought or held: Zoning Board of Appeals, 1986- Children: Two department have been aggressive Monroe County Board of Commis- 96; Raisinville Township Planning Occupation, employer: Retired steps. sioners candidate Commissin, 1984-96. teacher, coach, Airport Community Educating all ages about the 1. Safety is not free. It costs 1. After six years of painful cost Schools severe heroin/alcohol problem and money to run the police and fire cutting and shared sacrifice, the Education: Airport High School; working together to get heroin off departments, hospitals, road county budget is currently rela- Eastern Michigan University, the streets. Eliminating drug deal- maintenance, 911 emergency tively stable. bachelor’s degree and graduate ers is urgent. service, etc. Sheriff Malone and his staff We continue working diligently Without additional funding, we instituted some welcome cost- See COUNTY, Page 8 PAGE 8/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

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County (cont.) Monroe County, Campaign for Occupation, employer: Crane We’ve built a good team of serving agendas, eliminate Liberty operator, International Union of local leaders and community back-room deals and restore the State of Michigan vocational Length of residency: 32 years Operating Engineers groups and are making progress. compensation commission to certification Education: Coastal give the power back to Monroe Public offices held or sought: DANIEL J. DONAHUE Memberships: Elks, Rotary Club, Republican precinct delegate, Carolina University County residents. National Education Association, 2010, 2012, 2014 Memberships: Party: Republican Allow local county retirees and Michigan Education Association 1. Neighborhood Watch groups Chairman Monroe Age, date, place of birth: 63; workers to share in the control of Length of residency: 65 years can save tax dollars. County Democratic Grand Rapids their pension system. Public offices held or sought: I am also a strong proponent Party 2010-12 Address: 732 E. Back-room appointments to Monroe County Board of Com- of the Second Amendment and Length of resi- Hurd Rd. numerous committees have missioners, 2006-10, 2012-pres- the ability of residents to defend dency: Lifelong become political appointments Spouse: Christine instead of working with the com- ent; Berlin Township Zoning themselves and their families. Public offices held or sought: Children: Two mittee to find the right person Board of Appeals chairman, This is especially important if Current Monroe County commis- Occupation, em- for that open position. Transpar- 1974-76 law enforcement response is sioner; chairman, Monroe County ployer: Owner and ency equals public trust and 1. Provide funding for more delayed. Board of Commissioners finance optician, Donahue Eyecare confidence in our Monroe County road patrol deputies. and personnel committees, Grant money is tempting, Education: Catholic Central High commissioners. 2. Top priorities: member physical resources com- but commissioners must be School, Grand Rapids; American mittee; trustee Monroe County ■ Public safety. particularly discriminating, Board certified optician, Ohio DISTRICT 5 Retirement Board ■ Provide educational informa- rejecting matching grants that licensed optician require — through their purpose 1. Public safety is a priority. We JASON R. TURNER tion about our drug problem here Military service: Army National or language — use of our trained allocate 47 percent of the budget in Monroe County. Set up a plan Guard, 1970-1976 Party: Democrat for schools, health-care provid- law enforcement professionals to public safety. Memberships: National Rifle Age, date, place of birth: 44; ers, parents and most impor- for seat belt enforcement. We added three deputies in Association, Monroe Exchange April 11, 1970; Monroe tantly our youth. Make it very It is sad, given crime problems February and funded additional Club, Trinity Lutheran Church, tough for those who are preying like human trafficking, that efforts fighting drug problems, Address: 297 AMVETS, Monroe County Cham- on our people. federal funds promote state seat including drug take-back events Pebble Beach Dr. ber of Commerce ■ Balance our budget; to be belt enforcement grants (redis- and more staff prosecuting of- Spouse: Danielle Length of residency: 42 years careful so as to not impede or tributed tax dollars), undermin- fenders. Turner Public offices held or sought: curtail county services to Monroe ing the taxpayers’ desired use of The sheriff is restructuring Children: Kayla, Monroe County commissioner County citizens. resources. operations, saving jail overtime Jaden, Raelyn, 2011-12; Monroe County Board More at http://facebook.com/ that is being allocated to direct Alexa DAWN A. ASPER of Commissioners 911 Board, ElectDawnAsper citizen services. Occupation, employer: Mort- personnel committee, Economic gage banker, Acceptance Capital Party: Republican 2. When the board of commis- We are using our reserves to Development Corp. Board sioners meets, many issues have bolster other efforts, including Mortgage Age, place of birth: 60, Michigan 1. Property invasions continue already been settled and are just capital equipment for the sheriff Education: Monroe High School, Address: 5594 to increase. Escalation of drug formalized through vote. and upgrading 911 phones and 1988 Kathy Ct., Newport. problems make our children at radio systems using efficient Memberships: St. Michael Spouse: Bill Minutes, while available on the risk and decrease public safety. Internet, have a lag time of about technologies to get the most out Catholic Church Children: Four Funding for a sufficient amount a month. of our resources. Length of residency: Lifelong adult sons of deputies for road patrol must Therefore, I will plan for The partnership with local Public offices held or sought: Occupation, em- be a top priority. units to contract for deputy sher- Current Monroe County commis- ployer: Self-em- monthly town halls for District Thankfully, revenue sharing iffs is something I support. sioner ployed chiropractic 3 residents, announced through from the state has been in- physician (licensed in 1981) our own social media page. 2. Continued fiscal responsi- creased and I am hopeful it will Mr. Turner did not answer the That way I can remain current bility of the taxpayer’s money questions. Education: Bachelor of science continue. with their concerns, keep them to ensure citizens get the most degrees in zoology and in biopsy- I support funding additional informed and encourage at- from their government, allow- NORM MATTHES chology, University of Michi- resources for crime prevention tendance at board meetings of ing them to spend more of their gan; advanced EMT, Madonna and add detective personnel for Party: Republican particular concern to our District. own hard-earned dollars for their University; bachelor of science in crime solving. families. Age, date, place of birth: 64; human biology and doctorate of Proper management of the Aug. 16, 1950; Adrian DISTRICT 4 I have led the budget and we chiropractric, National College of budget and effective cost control Address: 1208 McCormick Dr. Chiropractic, Lombard, Ill. have a well-structured plan. is key to having funds available ROBERT LAMBERT Occupation, employer: J.D. Cost controls have built for public safety. The county Memberships: Newport Com- Mellberg Financial munity Church, Monroe County Party: Democrat reserves for investments. government must live within its Education: Ida High School, Historical Society, Monroe Wom- Age, date, place of birth: 42; I will continue public safety means, eliminate waste and con- Monroe County Community en’s Republican Club of Monroe Monroe priorities, getting in front of the tinue to look for new revenue. County, Conservative Caucus of Address: 2980 Promenade Rd. drug problem. 2. Transparency. 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County (cont.) safety initiatives: Monroe County Community Col- of small business and farming Children: Alexander, 30; Zach- ■ Led the efforts with the lege, 2003; bachelor of science, Education: High school ary, 27; Cole, 17 lege, Michigan State University sheriff and board to fund three double major in history and Memberships: Knights of Occupation, employer: Owner, Memberships: Monroe County additional sheriff deputies. social studies, Eastern Michigan Columbus Council DaCapo Coffee; retired, GM Wil- Chamber of Commerce, Re- ■ Built a state-of-the-art 911/ University, 2009 7413; Erie Post low Run plant, 2009 deemer Fellowship Church. Na- emergency operations facility. Memberships: Michigan 3925, Veterans Education: Associate in applied tional Association ■ Implemented a state-of-the- Education Association, Michigan of Foreign Wars, science (culinary arts), School- of Insurance and art public safety communication Council for the Social Studies, Men’s Auxiliary; life craft College Financial Advisors, system throughout Monroe Michigan Democratic Party, member National Length of residency: 27 years in National Rifle As- County. National Council for the Social Rifle Association; Bedford Township Studies, American Football sociation I am committed to working to- Monroe Chamber Public offices held or sought: Coaches Association Length of resi- gether in finding solutions when of Commerce; St. Joseph Catho- Bedford Township truste candi- dency: 61 years it comes to our first responders’ Length of residency: Lifelong lic Church, Erie date, 2012 Public offices serviceability levels. 1. Roughly 47 percent of the Length of residency: 15 years 1. I would promote and initi- held or sought: Precinct del- I am committed to evaluating county budget is committed to Public offices held or sought: ate more neighborhood watch egate department requests that come public safety. The majority of the Erie Township Planning Commis- programs. I would also encour- 1. The first thing I would do is before the board and render the public safety budget is managed sion, Zoning Board of Appeals, age citizens in our community to to look for waste in the budget. best decision based upon what by the county sheriff. The sheriff Board of Review; Monroe Whiting be their brother’s keeper. Let’s We can encourage neighborhood the taxpayers have afforded us. department operates with a high Plant Steering Committee create a safer environment for degree of autonomy from the watches. We need to oper- 2. My platform for the future is 1. We really need more patrol our children, enabling our senior county board of commissioners ate under a “top priority first” to continue strengthening public cars in the county for our safety. citizens and retirees to watch, and is directed by its own elected philosophy. safety to benefit all citizens, With the county budget limited nurture, educate and interact official. 2. I have three priorities: gov- building a stronger collabora- due to budget constraints and with children in the parks, neigh- ernment waste, roads, and drugs tive approach with community Some other public safety pro- cost controls this is difficult. How borhoods and schools, redirect- and quality of life. agencies fighting drug abuse, grams of the county are emer- we will get there is by becom- ing our law officers to patrols and adopting budgets that contain gency management and animal ing more responsible with the crimes. Let the people take their community back. DISTRICT 6 costs while prioritizing the most control. But I think the concerns taxpayer’s money. of the residents are largely ad- 2. My priorities are: 2. To promote the southern JERRY OLEY important public services for our community. dressed by the operations of law ■ Assist in aiding an appropri- area of Monroe County as a place enforcement agencies such as where businesses would want to Party: Democrat My leadership efforts have also ate business into the Consumers the Monroe County Sheriff De- locate and grow. We have great Age, date, place of birth: 49 returned the county’s finances to Power plant property to shore partment and not by the county schools and talented people in a stable position that allows us up the tax base in Erie and Luna Address: 3333 S. Custer Rd board of commissioners. Bedford Township and we need to think outside the box and pro- Pier. Spouse: Stacy to fill our business parks and vide opportunities to continue 2. Many voters are concerned ■ Aggressively pursue the rea- Children: Megan community with good paying strengthening public safety to by allegations of government sons why Monroe County roads and Lucas jobs. benefit all citizens. waste and perhaps there is some are in such poor condition and Occupation, em- merit to those concerns but I am work to create a timely solution. WALT WILBURN ployer: Director of more concerned that programs DISTRICT 7 ■ Help our elderly not be over- operations, Monroe are underfunded and that com- Party: Republican MIKE MILLER taxed or overlooked. Public Schools missioners are under pressure to Age, date, place of birth: 67; maintain operations without the ■ Ensure Monroe County Education: Monroe High School; Party: Democrat April 19, 1947; Tennessee Monroe County Community Col- money needed to do it. is using taxpayers’ monies in Age, date, place of birth: 32; responsibly. Address: 51 E. Erie Rd., Temper- lege, associate degree in applied I will not just “follow the pack.” March 7, 1982; Toledo ance science; attending Siena Heights I will ask tough questions and ■ Make sure property taxes Spouse: Sue Wilburn University. Address: 4695 LaPlaisance Rd. , cast my own votes based on and assessments are fair and Children: Julie (Wilburn) Faunt Length of residence: Lifelong LaSalle what I feel will meet the needs of reasonable. Spouse: JoAnna the people who elected me. and Stacie Wilburn Public offices held or sought: DISTRICT 8 Monroe County Board of Com- Thomason-Miller Occupation, employer: Sales missioners, 2000-present, Children: Noah, 9; GARY WILMOTH R. MARK agent, Coldwell Banker/Haynes real estate current chairman; Monroe Public Delaynee, 4 Party: Republican ELLSWORTH Schools Board of Education, Occupation, Education: Business administra- Age, date, place of birth: 68 1991-98 employer: Social Party: Democrat tor, Monroe County Community Address: 3635 Luna Pier Rd., College; licensed mechanical 1. We must maintain an studies teacher, Monroe County Age, date, place of birth: 57; Erie contractor, licensed Realtor; adequate level of public safety Middle College; owner, Infinity Sept. 6, 1957; Saginaw licensed property and casualty services to the citizens. As board Spa & Salon Spouse: Sandra Address: 1421 Winding Way, agent, on-the-job training with chairman, I have led and sup- Education: Monroe High School Children: Chris, Mary and Joe Temperance ported several enhanced public 2000; associate of science, Occupation, employer: Founder Spouse: Denise K. 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FROM PAGE 9 ▼ Monroe County County (cont.) while I was Bedford Township super- High School; University of Michigan; visor. When it comes to getting the juris doctorate, University of Toledo 20 years’ experience as a small most for the least, he is the best at it. College of Law Circuit Court business owner and Therefore I would want to know what Memberships: National Rifle Asso- employer. his thoughts and needs are before I ciation, Farm Bureau, Exchange Club, Military service: Navy, could honestly answer this question. Monroe County Rod and Gun Club, Judge Daniel S. White is unopposed in his bid for 1965-68 in Vietnam 2. My top priority would be to Bedford Business Association re-election to a six-year term. The election is nonparti- san. Judge White was asked to answer two questions. Memberships: make sure that Bedford gets and Length of residency: Lifelong Answers were limited to 100 words Bedford Business continues to get its fair share of ser- Public offices held or sought: Association, Bedford vices and monies from the county. Monroe County commissioner, Question 1: What is your opinion of how Monroe Lions Club, Bedford Roads, law enforcement, senior 2005-present County’s court system is divided: circuit, district, and probate? Should it remain as such or should it Goodfellows, American Legion Post services and a balanced budget are 1. Putting more boots on the be changed to a trial court system as in Washtenaw 192, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post all my top priorities. streets has been a near impossible County, where a chief judge can assign the judges to 9656 challenge in recent years. But we any type of case? Length of residency: 37 years DISTRICT 9 have been able to do just that in the past year by reigning in costs in Question 2: What is your opinion of the current Public offices held or sought: Bed- J. HENRY LIEVENS court-appointed attorney system? ford Township supervisor 2004-12. all possible ways: health-care cost Party: Republican savings, utilizing technology and 1. As for public safety, I feel that Age, date, place of birth: 39; Nov. right-sizing. Additionally, the sheriff’s DANIEL S. WHITE the best thing the board can do is 25, 1974; Toledo department has always been able to listen to Sheriff Dale Malone and his win grants. Age, date, place of birth: 58; May 23, 1956; Monroe recommendations as far as public Address: 11021 Sylvania-Petersburg Address: Monroe Rd., Riga 2. I am running for re-election to safety. continue making Monroe County a Children: Alexander J. White, Lauren A. White Spouse: Betzi Lievens As previous Bedford Township su- great place to live, work and raise a Occupation, employer: Circuit court judge Occupation, employer: Attorney, pervisor, I have worked closely with family. To do this, my top priorities Education: Monroe Catholic Central High School, Mr. Malone in the past. He was the Law Office of Paul E. Braunlich continue to be public safety, fixing supervisor of the Bedford substation Education: St. Mary Catholic Central our roads and fiscal responsibility. See CIRCUIT, Page 11 MONROE COUNTY ✓Vote Yes! COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Circuit (cont.) Two seats are available: Judge Frank L. nonpartisan. Each candidate was asked to remain as such or should it be changed to a Arnold is unopposed in his bid for a full answer these questions and limited to 100 trial court system as in Washtenaw County, 1974; Monroe County Commu- words. where a chief judge can assign the judges to nity College, 1976; University of six-year term. A four-year term is being any type of case? Michigan, 1978; sought by Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer, who Question 1: What is your opinion of how University of was appointed to the bench in February, Monroe County’s court system is divided: Question 2: What is your opinion of the Toledo College of and attorney Jill M. LaVoy. The elections are circuit, district, and probate? Should it current court-appointed attorney system? Law, 1981 Memberships: Full term ney, Jill M. LaVoy, PLLC commissioners for a change in Appointed Monroe County Michigan Judges FRANK L. ARNOLD Education: St. Mary Academy, the hourly fee to bring our fee probate judge, 2014; assistant Association, 1987; University structure in line with the state- prosecutor, Monroe County, Monroe County Age, date, place of birth: 45; of Michigan, bach- wide hourly rates. 1998-2006; precinct delegate, Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, June 5, 1964; elor of arts, 1990; During my tenure as presi- 2012-14; state boundary com- former board director, Family Toledo. University of dent, Monroe County commis- missioner, 2013-14 Counseling and Shelter Services, Address: Monroe Toledo College of sioners, local attorneys, and 1. While we should always be Monroe Senior Citizens Center Occupation Law, juris doctor- consultants from other counties vigilant about ways to improve, Length of residency: Lifelong employer: Senior ate, 1994 reviewed our system and recog- I believe our current system Public offices held or sought: probate judge; Memberships: nized it to be a model program. serves Monroe County well. Spe- chairman of Elec- Retired Senior Volunteer Pro- cialized courts were created so Circuit judge, 2012-present; CHERYL (WERNER) tions Commission, judges could develop expertise Monroe City Council 1984-1988 gram Advisory Council Board; LOHMEYER Drain Commission and Bound- Monroe Public Access Cable TV, in specific areas. 1. The Monroe County Court ary Commission. 1997-present; Monroe County System is comprised of three Age, date and place of birth: In some counties, however, Opportunity Program Board of different courts, district, probate Education: Trinity Luntheran 43; June 13, 1971; Fort Wayne, strict adherence to specializa- Directors 1999-2002; Family and circuit. Each court deals School; St. John Elementary Ind. tion caused backlogs. with a very different area of the School; Monroe Catholic Central Counseling and Shelter Services Address: 1609 Monroe County has adopted law and judges in those areas are High School, 1987; bachelor of Board; Monroe County United Northridge Dr. a plan, approved by the Su- uniquely qualified to addresses arts in political science, Michi- Way co-chairman of Legal Divi- Spouse: Loren J. preme Court, that preserves the those particular types of cases. gan State University, 1991; juris sion, 2006-2008, distribution Lohmeyer III benefits of specialization while doctorate, University of Detroit panel, 2008-2012. While Monroe County has ad- Children: Lukas, adding flexibility and efficiency. Mercy, 1994 opted a concurrent jurisdiction Length of residency: Lifelong Chloe According to this plan, the Memberships: Child Advo- plan allowing all judges to act Public offices held or sought: Occupation, employer: Judge supreme court “cross assigns” cacy Council; co-chairman of in any capacity when the need Candidate Probate Court judge, of probate and presiding judge judges to other courts and types Governor’s School Justice Task arises, our current system allows 2012 of the Juvenile Section of the of cases when doing so will Force; co-chairman of Monroe judges to be elected or appointed 1. Michigan law determines Family Division of the 38th avoid backlogs. This allows us based on their particular skill set County Anti-Bullying Task Force; the jurisdiction of each court. I Judicial Circuit Court for Monroe to both specialize and use our and legal experiences. Human Services Collaborative believe that there are efficien- County resources efficiently. Network Board; vice president cies that could be implemented 2. In Monroe County, private 2. Monroe County’s court-ap- of Southeast Michigan Probate Education: Bedford High to streamline dockets and attorneys accept court-appoint- pointed attorney system utilizes Judges Association School, 1989; University of private attorneys to represent ensure on-time productivity in Michigan, bachelor of arts in ed cases at fees much lower indigent defendants in criminal Length of residency: Lifelong our courts. English and political science, than private practice rates. Their cases. Interested lawyers are Public offices held or sought: Our legal system demands 1992; University of Toledo Col- bills are reviewed before pay- placed on a list and chosen in Assistant city attorney and pros- that people be judged by a jury lege of Law, 1996; specialized ment. Still, these fees are a large order provided they have the ecuting attorney, 1997-2003; of their peers. I want the court judicial education budget item. probate court judge, 2010-pres- requisite experience to handle to be respectful of each citizen’s Memberships: Michigan Pro- My predecessors have, in ent; chief/senior probate judge. the particular case. time, effort and energies. I bate Judges Association; State conjunction with county com- 2013- present The system works because it is would like to see the court more Bar of Michigan Family Law, missioners, researched other fair to both the attorneys and the Judge Arnold was “unavailable customer-service oriented. Children’s Law, and Probate and methods for providing these defendants and provides a large to comment” on the questions. 2. Our Constitution provides Estate Planning Sections; St. services, such as creating a pub- pool of lawyers who are ready for a right to counsel. When I Michael the Archangel Catholic lic defender’s office. However, to go on a moment’s notice, Partial term was president of the Monroe Church; Girl Scouts of the USA, they found that the expense did reducing delays and additional JILL M. LAVOY County Bar Association, I initi- leader of Girl Scout Troop 71020; not justify changing the current expense. ated a top-to-bottom analysis Monroe County Community Col- arrangement which does fulfill Alternative methods such as Age, date, place of birth: 45; of our court-appointed attorney lege Symphony Band the constitutional mandate and a public defender’s office have Jan. 21, 1969; Monroe system and fee schedule. Length of residency: More than ensures that those needing legal been suggested but seem a Address: 13542 Venetian Dr., As president of the bar as- 37 years representation are served by costlier alternative. Occupation, employer: Attor- sociation, I lobbied the county Public offices held or sought: dedicated attorneys. 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Attorney Jarod M. Calkins is vying for pointment, he didn’t know if he would get The pair’s names will appear on the Nov. Question 1: What is your opinion of a six-year term on the bench that was it so he filed for re-election to the district 4 ballot. how Monroe County’s court system is vacated in July by Judge Mark S. Braunlich court bench. The circuit court appoint- If Judge Braunlich wins this election, divided: circuit, district, and probate? but whose name still will appear on the ment came too late for him to take his the governor will appoint someone to the Should it remain as such or should it ballot. name off the August primary ballot. post. Mr. Calkins will not automatically be changed to a trial court system as in Judge Braunlich, who had been a dis- Despite Judge Braunlich’s announce- assume the seat. Washtenaw County, where a chief judge trict judge, was appointed to fill a vacancy ment that he did not intend to return to The elections are nonpartisan. can assign the judges to any type of case? on the circuit court bench after the filing district court, he won the primary with Mr. Each candidate was asked to answer Question 2: What is your opinion of the deadline. Although he had sought the ap- Calkins coming in second in a field of four. these questions and limited to 100 words. current court-appointed attorney system?

MARK S. Children: Isaac, 14 months Bureau, National Rifle Associa- specialize in a particular arena of cide, on their own, how that de- BRAUNLICH Occupation, em- tion, Monroe County Chamber of legal topics. fense is provided. Some counties Commerce, ABATE Judge Braunlich did not ployer: Attorney, Broadening the scope of a opt for a public defender office, submit biographical information Calkins Law Offices Length of residency: Lifelong judge’s docket to include ad- which comes at a great expense or answer the questions. See Education: Public offices held or sought: ditional case types would give up to the county taxpayers, while explanation above. Jefferson High Former member and chairman of this specialization for conve- others choose to pay individual School; University Monroe County Compensation nience. attorneys by the case or by the JAROD MICHAEL of Toledo bach- Committee and City of Monroe The public is better served by hour for their services. CALKINS elor of education Recreation Advisory Commis- its judiciary where the judge is degree in secondary education, sion; case evaluator for the Mon- well versed in the areas of law Considering we must balance Party: Nonpartisan comprehensive social studies roe County Circuit Court; 2012 before him or her. our obligation to uphold the con- Age, date, place of birth: 37; with concentration in political candidate for Monroe County 2. Each indigent defendant fac- stitutional rights of our citizens Feb. 27, 1977; Monroe science; UT College of Law, juris Circuit Court judge ing jail has a constitutional right with the burden on the county Address: Carleton doctorate 1. The current division of duties to a court-appointed attorney. taxpayers, the hourly approach is Spouse: Jill Renae (Ankrum) Memberships: Monroe County in the Monroe County Court However, individual counties in most effective means of accom- Calkins Bar Association, Better Business system allows for each judge to Michigan have the ability to de- plishing our goal.

Townships (Berlin, Erie, Huron)

Voters in three local townships will be asked to decide races in which the candidates Each candidate was asked to answer one question: If elected, what is your top prior- are seeking partial terms to fill the remainders of full terms that were vacated. ity? Answers were limited to 75 words.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP Bureau, MTA Newport Trustee Education: Monroe Catholic Supervisor Length of residency: Lifelong Spouse: Mark (Partial term expiring in 2016) Central High School, Monroe County Community College (Partial term expiring 2016) Public offices held or sought: Children: Edward, DAVE REAUME Memberships: St. Charles KARL REAUME Supervisor, Jan. 12-present; Rebecca, Gregory, Party: Democrat township trustee, 2012-2014 Tracy Catholic Church, St. Charles Age, date, place of birth: 59; Ushers Club, Monroe County 4-H, Party: Democrat My top priority is becoming a Occupation, em- April 25, 1955; Stepping Stones Therapeutic Age, date, place of birth: 54; ployer: Treasurer, “people’s” supervisor, with an Monroe Riding, Friends of the Newport Aug. 12, 1960; open door policy. Reassuring Berlin Township Address: 8889 Library South Rockwood township residents I’m always Education: Jefferson High U.S. Turnpike, Length of residency: Lifelong Address: 4590 here for them. School, attended Monroe County Newport Sigler Rd., South Public offices held or sought: Treasurer Community College Berlin Township trustee 1976-80 Rockwood Spouse: Denise (Partial term expiring 2016) Memberships: MMTA, Farm (Beaudrie) Reaume My top priority as a Berlin Spouse: Lisa Bureau, MTA, MDP, St. Charles DEBORAH Children: Stephanie, Stacey Township trustee would be to Children: Quentin, Catholic Church MASSERANT Reaume always formulate conscientious, Alyse Length of residency: 50 years Occupation, employer: Retired level-headed and knowledgeable Occupation, employer: Supervi- Party: Democrat Public offices held or sought: May 1 after 34½ years with decisions that strive to make sor, Berlin Township Age, date, place of birth: 54; Treasurer, 2013-present. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit Berlin Township the best place to Education: Airport High School June 16, 1960; Monroe Ms. Masserant did not answer District, as a supervisory budget live and raise our children. Memberships: MDP, Farm Address: 8396 Strong Rd., the question. analyst; lifelong farmer See TOWNSHIPS, Page 13 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 13

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Townships submit biographical Violet St., New Boston, a Children: Four daughters in electronics; Wayne State Finance Authority 2008-13 information or answer the Democrat, did not submit Occupation, University, bachelor’s (cont.) question. biographical information or employer: degree in economics To deliver the level of ERIE TOWNSHIP answer the question. Network Memberships: Huron public safety that the HURON services Township Rotary community deserves. Trustee TOWNSHIP MICHAEL STACH technician Length of residency: 21 Without quality public (Partial term expiring in Trustee Party: Republican Education: years safety, a community will 2016) (Partial term expiring in Age, date, place of birth: Henry Ford Public offices held or soon degrade, which I don’t SHAWN M. 2016) 54, Detroit Community sought: Huron Town- want to happen in Huron COUSINO CLAUDE E. Address: 22601 Willow Rd., College, associate degree ship Local Development Township. WRIGHT Mr. Cousino of 11166 New Boston Minx Rd., Erie, did not Mr. Wright of 36820 Spouse: Married 24 years Villages Dan Donahue (Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Maybee, South Rockwood) For Voters in Monroe County’s village will candidates because not enough people Frenchtown be asked to decide leadership posts, rang- filed to run. Each candidate was asked to answer one question: If elected, what is ing from president to council trustee. Commissioner your top priority? Answers were limited to Some seats will have to filled by write-in 75 words District 4

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FROM PAGE 13 ▼ JOSEPH E. PROVOST Villages (cont.) Partial term expiring in 2016 Treasurer (two-year term) the question. KARLA MILLS KRISTINE LEDGER Age, date, place of birth: 64; Foundation; executive director, Council (three four-year terms) Age, date, place of birth: 54; Ms. Ledger of 6821 Lakeshore Detroit Dundee Boy Scout Troop 511 and Nov. 8, 1959; Dundee Dr., Newport, did not submit bio- Address: 7442 Lakeshore Dr., Cub Scout Pack 511. NICK ARCHER graphical information or answer Newport Length of residency: 14 years Address: 126 Mechanic St., Dundee the question. Spouse: Susan Mr. Archer of 956 Center St., Public offices held or sought: Children: Joseph, Christine Maybee, did not submit bio- Current village president; Brown- Children: Jessica Lovell, 33; Council (three four-year terms) graphical information or answer field Redevelopment Author- Steven, 20; Brian, 18; Brett, 16 Occupation employer: City JESSICA ANGLIN of Dearborn Fire Department, the question. ity; Downtown Development Occupation, employer: Self Authority; Economic Develop- retired 2002); Village of Estral LARRY GRAMLICH employed; Kroger part time Age, date, place of birth: 34; Beach assistant fire chief, 2002- ment Corp.; Local Development Nov. 28, 1979; Michigan Education: High school 07; Michigan Department of Mr. Gramlich of 7584 Blue Finance Authority Address: 7438 Lakeshore Dr., Length of residency: Born in Natural Resources Wildlife Divi- Bush Rd., Maybee, did not submit Top priorities: Newport Dundee, moved as a child, cmae sion, Pointe Mouillee, 2002-07 biographical information or ■ Continue to lower our resi- home 14 years ago Spouse: Chris Education: St. Brigid Elemen- answer the question. dential tax burden by beating the Anglin Public offices held or sought: tary, Detroit; Mackenzie High competition and bringing in new Occupation, MARVIN B. (BRAD) Dundee Zoning Board of Appeals, School, Detroit; University of industry and much needed new employer: Internal ROGERS member 2012-present, chairman Michigan Extension Institute, fire good paying jobs to our com- auditor, AAA Life four months science degree; National Fire Age, date, place of birth: 63; munity. Insurance Co. Academy; Henry Ford Commu- Sept. 28, 1951; Monroe ■ Promote our village to I don’t have one issue that is Education: Hope College, bach- nity College. encourage newly wanted busi- more important than another. elor of arts in accounting Address: 7992 Blue Bush Rd., Military service: Air Force, Maybee nesses to locate here so that My priority is to take feedback Length of residency: Six years 1968-72 we may travel less and keep our Spouse: Tona Rogers from the citizens of Dundee My top priority would be to Memberships: Grandparent local dollars here in our commu- Children: David, Daniel and work along with my fellow rebuild the boat launch in Estral Read Program, Jefferson North nity. These new businesses will council members to implement Beach. Elementary School; St. Charles Occupation, employer: Retired, open new opportunities for our changes and improvements that Catholic Church Ushers; St. Transportation Rail and Truck families as well as our children Overall, I want to do whatever will benefit the community. Charles Breakfast Committee; Education: Huron High School, with their first job. is necessary to continue to make our village a great place to live. life member Vietnam Veterans of New Boston, 1972 THOMAS ROHRBACH America, James Huard-Chapter Length of residency: Eight ESTRAL BEACH DEBBY DARE 267, Dearborn; life member years Mr. Rohrbach of 523 E. Monroe Clerk (two-year term) Age, date, place of birth: 62; Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of My top priority would be to St., Dundee, did not submit bio- Foreign Wars CAROL VANDERCOOK Sept. 24, 1952; Detroit improve the infrastructure while graphical information or answer Length of residency: 17 years keeping property taxes reason- the question. Address: 7448 Lakeshore Dr., Age, date, place of birth: Newport Public offices held or sought: able. Detroit Spouse: Bill Dare Council 2010-present Council (three four-year seats) SOUTH ROCKWOOD Address: 7196 Lakeshore Dr., Children: Bill Jr., Mark, Jeff If elected, I will continue JANET L. BUNCH Newport working to make the necessary Occupation, employer: Retired Offices up for election are improvements and upgrades to Ms. Bunch of 503 Brooks Hol- Spouse: Vance mortgage loan officer. president (two-year term) and the infrastructure of this com- low Ct., Dundee, did not submit council (three four-year terms). Children: Nadine Rzadecki, Education: St. Andrew High munity. biographical information or Annette Kozlowski; stepchildren, School, Detroit, 1970 None of the candidates submit- answer the question. Lisa Vandercook, Tracie Cameron Length of residency: 33 years JIM WIEGAND ted biographical information or answered the question.They are: Occupation, employer: Johnson Public offices held or sought: PENNY L. Mr. Wiegand of 6928 Lakeshore Control Interior Manufacturing Estral Beach council 2013-pres- President: Daniel Tilley of GUTIERREZ Dr., Newport, did not submit bio- ent 13240 Gildersleeve St., South Education: High school graphical information or answer Ms. Gutierrez of 588 McBride My top priority will always be Rockwood Membership: Clerk association the question. St., Dundee, did not submit bio- to do what’s in the best interest Council: Tom Bondy of Public offices held or sought: graphical information or answer of the residents of Estral Beach. MAYBEE 7595 S. Huron River Dr., South the question. Clerk 1991 to present; deputy Rockwood; Lavonna Cox of treasurer, 1993 to 2013 ELIZABETH H. President (two-year term) MICHAEL SALIB MILLAR 13368 Gildersleeve St., South I have been the village clerk for LEONARD GAYLOR Rockwood; Clive Forrest, 5976 Mr. Salib of 828 Plank Rd., many years. I have always served Ms. Millar of 7664 Lakeshore Carleton-Rockwood Rd., South Dundee, did not submit bio- the village residents with dignity, Dr., Newport, did not submit bio- Mr. Gaylor of 8172 Blue Bush Rockwood; Matheau L. VanWas- graphical information or answer respect and honesty. This has graphical information or answer Rd., Maybee, did not submit bio- sehnova, 7577 S. Huron River Dr., the question. always been my top priority. the question. graphical information or answer South Rockwood. October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTIN 2014/PAGE 15 Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees

Three six-year seats are up for election on the Monroe County Community College Question 1 (100 words): What role should the Community College play in Monroe Board of Trustees. Each candidate was asked answer two questions with word limits for County? each one. Question 2 (75 words): What would be your top priority if elected?

WILLIAM H. can only be continued with addi- Commission chairman; French- Length of residency: Lifelong sociology; DePaul University, Chi- BRAUNLICH tional financial support from the town Township Zoning Board of 1. Monroe County Community cago; master of arts in theology; citizens of Monroe County. Appeals master of urban Age, date, place of birth: 60; College should provide quality planning, Wayne Feb. 3, 1954; Monroe 2. Achieving financial stability, 1. The community college education to a broad range of predictability and sustainability role in Monroe is to educate the students. State University Address: 12192 N. Lakeshore Dr., that allows MCCC to maintain community to a higher degree. Memberships: LaSalle It should support and encour- tuition affordability for students, Whether that be to receive an age our local residents’ atten- American Institute Occupation, em- minimize student debt, main- associate degree and move on to dance and learning throughout of Certified Plan- ployer: Attorney, tain the level of excellence in a bachelor’s or to get a welding their life span. ners (AICP retired), Braunlich, Russow current programs, develop and certificate to advance within In addition, through technol- Monroe Family and Braunlich PC launch new programs that are one’s community. ogy and outreach, the college YMCA, Grace Lutheran Church Education: Univer- responsive to student needs and Also through their Lifelong should create flexibility that Praise Band sity of Michigan, current employment opportuni- Learning program, an adult could invites non-traditional students Length of residency: 37 years bachelor of arts; ties, expand student success learn a skill or an art just to mark into a productive learning envi- Public offices held or sought: Washington and Lee University, services (internships and men- it off their “bucket list.” A higher ronment. Executive director, Monroe doctorate of jurisprudence toring), purchase state-of-the-art education leaders to a better Ultimately, MCCC should County Opportunity Program, technology and equipment for community. Memberships: Director, The strengthen the fabric of our resi- 1976-87 Foundation at Monroe County students, and address a signifi- 2. My top priority when elected dents and create and enhance 1. The community college can Community College; chairman, cant backlog of needed improve- would be to continue the path of the work force of the future. serve various roles in Monroe River Raisin National Battlefield ments and maintenance issues financial responsibility of the col- MCCC should be the cornerstone County depending on the stu- Park Foundation; life member in MCCC’s physical facilities. lege. And to make a higher edu- of growth and advancement for dent’s state in life. and past president, Monroe IGNAZIO CUCCIA cation affordable for everyone. our community. County Historical Society; Mon- For recent high school 2. My top priority if elected roe County Bar Association Age, date, place of birth: 42; LYNETTE M. graduates it is a local, affordable DOWLER as a Monroe County Commu- source of advanced education. Length of residency: Lifelong Aug. 18, 1972; Monroe nity College trustee would be They can begin a degree here Address: 216 Eagle Ct. Public offices held or sought: Age, date, place of birth: 51; to enhance enrollment through and/or gain a professional cre- MCCC board, 12 years, current Spouse: Barb Dec. 14, 1962; Monroe excellence in program offerings, dential and then either transition vice chairman, chairman of 2013 Cuccia Address: 7227 Mentel Rd., New- affordability and embracing a to a four-year college or enter the presidential search committee Children: Maria, port “student first” philosophy. work force with valuable skills. in 2013 Rosa and Ana Spouse: Jeff MCCC has an outstanding For Monroe County residents 1. The continuing core mission Occupation, em- Dowler faculty, state-of-the-art facilities who are working and raising a of MCCC as a comprehensive ployer: Insurance Children: Cam- and is located in proximity to family, it is a convenient place to community college is to provide agent and owner, den, Chelsea, several major communities. advance a career or learn a trade. excellent, highly affordable, Nationwide Insur- Chase My priority is for students to For retirees and those in later accessible higher education op- ance: Cuccia Insurance Agency Occupation, em- consider MCCC as their No. 1 life, it offers an opportunity for portunities for students seeking Education: Monroe County ployer: Director, choice. lifelong learning that enriches transfer to a four-year institution Community College, associate’s DTE Energy JACK SCHWAB life. and students pursuing a two- degree; Siena Heights University, Education: Monroe County year career program at MCCC bachelor of arts 2. Continue the tradition of Community College, associate’s Age, date, place of birth; 68; excellence and quality education (for example, nursing, respiratory Memberships: President-elect, degree; University of Toledo Nov. 10, 1945; Toledo by ensuring that the facility is therapy, culinary arts, welding). Kiwanis Club of Monroe; building bachelor of science and master maintained properly and that MCCC also has been a leader chairman, Monroe County Chap- Address: 47 Linswood Dr., of science Monroe classrooms and laboratories in creative educational part- ter, American Red Cross; vice Memberships: Monroe County have the most updated technol- nerships, community cultural chairman finance, St. Michael Spouse: Anne Gensler Schwab Community College, Foundation ogy. enrichment and economic devel- Catholic Church; Foundation at Children: Erica Ann (Schwab) Board, 2010-present; DTE Energy Ensure that sufficient revenue opment. Monroe County Community Col- Women’s Advisory Committee, Sottile is available to attract and retain Due to the decline in op- lege director 2009-present; Elevate Church Occupation, employer: Planner, excellent faculty and support erational revenues from local Length of residency: Lifelong Mission Team to Republic of Flagstar Bank staff by offering competitive property taxes and the State of Public offices held or sought: Honduras, 2013, and Republic of Education: Divine Word College, Michigan, these important roles Frenchtown Township Planning Moldova 2012 Epworth, Iowa, bachelor of arts in See COLLEGE, Page 16 PAGE 16/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

FROM PAGE 15 ▼ Boards of education College (cont.) Learning Assistance Lab is critical. No student should fall between the cracks. Dozens of seats on the Monroe County area’s 13 public school salaries and benefits along with quality working We must increase programs and student atten- boards are up for election. Some seats will have to be filled by conditions. dance at the Whitman Center. write-in candidates because not enough people filed for the seats. Become familiar with all regulations related to Sadly, a drop in state revenue and local home Each candidate was asked to answer this question and limited to accreditation. values led to increased tuition. I am committed 75 words: What would be your top priority if elected? Study the needs of local businesses and respond to delivering a superior education at affordable with appropriate class offerings and programs. prices, close to home.

MARY KAY THAYER BARBARA J. VERRAN AIRPORT WILLIAM COMMUNITY GRETZLER Age, date, place of birth: 68; Sept. 9, 1946; Pitts- Age, date, place of birth: 54; June 1, 1960; Mon- SCHOOLS burgh, Pa. roe Age, date, place of birth: 29; Two six-year terms Address: 4189 Little Streams Trail, Lambertville Address: 5365 N. Dixie Hwy., Newport Jan. 15, 1985; Michigan JANICE M. Address: 5151 Spouse: Jack Thayer Occupation, employer: Retired director of Michi- DOEDERLEIN Mattison Rd., Children: Jackie Ball, Vicky Hovinen. gan Works! Monroe County Employ- ment and Training Department South Rockwood Occupation, employer: Chief execu- Age, date, place of birth: 53; Spouse: Heather tive officer, Thayer Consulting Inc. Education: Monroe County Com- Feb. 14, 1961; Monroe Gretzler Engineering Services munity College, associate of science; Address: 4780 Scofield-Car- Eastern Michigan University, bach- Children: William Education: St. John High School, leton Rd., Carleton elor of business education, master Gretzler, 2 weeks Jackson; Jackson Community Col- Spouse: Kenneth of arts in guidance and counseling, lege Children: Philip, Hannah, Noah Occupation, employer: IT proj- college and personnel; Dale Carnegie ect manager, Ford Motor Co. Memberships: Whitman Center Advisory Com- Training, Monroe Occupation, employer: mittee chairman; Michigan Community College Director of religious education, Education: Bachelor of busi- Memberships: Chairman, Monroe County Human Association Board of Directors, past Chairman; Divine Grace Parish, Carleton ness administration Services Collaborative Network; member, Monroe American Community College Trustees Coordina- Length of residency: Lifelong County Economic Development Corp. Board of Education: Airport High tor to Michigan; Bedford Township Lions Club, past As a lifelong resident and Directors; treasurer, Monroe County Community School; Monroe County Com- president a graduate of Airport High Corrections Advisory Board; counselor/group munity College, associate of Length of residency: 39 years applied science in business School, I have heard the voice of facilitator, Gabby’s Ladder my fellow community members. Public offices held or sought: MCCC Trustee Memberships: Divine Grace Length of Residency: Lifelong My top priority is to bring the 1990-present; Monroe County Commissioner Parish, Monroe County 4-H, 1. Monroe County Community College must be focus and goals of the district District 8 1986-1990; Bedford Township trustee Airport District 4-H Leaders the highway for students to obtain a degree, a back to the true meaning of the 1984-86; Bedford park commissioner 1980-84; certificate, or a transfer program that lends itself Association, Detroit Society of education system, our children. Candidate for 55th District state representative to obtaining employment in a demand occupation Catechetical Leaders. 2010 Even though my son is years within Monroe County or Michigan. Length of residency: Lifelong away from entering school, I 1. MCCC plays numerous roles in the county, Its role should encompass partnering with resident of Monroe County, 40 want to ensure that he and all including, post-secondary education, career edu- economic development entities to bring employers years in Airport district our children are getting the best cation plus business and industry assistance. into Monroe County and with K-12 school districts Public offices held or education possible in a safe More high schools are using dual enrollment with to ensure that students are prepared to success- sought: Airport school board, environment. MCCC to enhance student options. fully complete coursework needed for that degree, 2012-present. The La-Z-Boy Center and Meyer Theatre provide certificate or transfer program. My priority for the district BART F. STASA the community with top quality programs and Monroe County must continue to embrace and is to continue to provide our Age, date, place of birth: 50; entertainment. support MCCC as it is fundamental to local eco- children with a quality educa- Dec. 16, 1963; Monroe The opening of the Career and Technology Cen- tion and also meet the needs of nomic development and to building a marketable Address: 14462 Maxwell Rd., ter has expanded our ability to offer new academic our families. work force and healthy community. Carleton programs. 2. To ensure that students receive a quality I will work to keep our district Spouse: Rose- In 2014 dollars, the college accounted for more education while remaining affordable. It must be financially stable, maintain our anne than $830 million in economic impact in Monroe affordable for the unemployed and underemployed facilities and strive for contin- Children: Ryan, County. MCCC offers high-quality higher educa- in order to upgrade their skills or prepare for a new ued academic success for all 30; Bart, 19; tion at an affordable price and contributes greatly learners. career. Caitlin, 17 to the success of our students, businesses and The value must go beyond low tuition fees. Qual- As a longtime volunteer for community-at-large. Occupation, ity and training in demand occupations that land our district, I have seen first- employer: Chief 2. My priority has always been providing high- our students in today’s competitive work force hand the improvements we legal officer, SmithGroup Com- quality academic programs at affordable prices. is second to none and will lead to a strong local have made and I am seeking panies Inc. Twenty percent of incoming students need some economy, healthy families and additional local and re-election to continue this remedial assistance. Expanding staffing in our state income. progress. 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Schools (cont.) Public offices held or Associate professor of mu- St., Temperance targets, success measure- 35; Sept. sought: Airport school sic education, University of Occupation, employer: ments and routine com- 28, 1979; Education: Airport High board, 2005-present Toledo Sales, munication of progress. Dearborn School, 1982; Michigan My top priority is to Education: Doctorate in marketing, Address: Technological University, continue improving the Music Education, Indiana project man- DUNDEE 1491 Mueh- quality of programs so University agement, COMMUNITY leisen Rd. bachelor of science in elec- SCHOOLS trical engineering, 1986; that all of our students can Memberships: National American Spouse: Michigan State University, achieve their maximum Association for Music Red Cross Two six-year terms Engaged to Aaron Carner juris doctorate, 1998 potential while maintaining Education, Ohio Music Edu- Education: SCOTT GIZZI Occupation, employer: Memberships: State Bar the financial stability of the cation Association, College Bedford High Owner, Farm Bureau Insur- of Michigan; Detroit Bar district. Music Society, Society for School, 1988; Michigan Mr. Gizzi of 17060 Day ance Office-Jacey Clev- Association; Professional Research in Music Educa- State University, 1993 Rd., Dundee, did not sub- enger Agency, Dundee JAMES M. mit biograpical information Engineering Society of tion Length of residency: 33 Education: Bachelor of GEIERMANN or answer the question. Michigan Length of residency: 14 years business administration, Public offices held or Age, date, place of birth: years Public offices held or TERESA LYNN Cleary University sought: Airport school 48; Sept. 29, 1965; Monroe Public offices held or sought: Bedford school MARINO Memberships: National board, 16 years Address: 232 Monroe St., sought: Bedford school board, 2013-present. Association of Insurance My primary focus as a Carleton board, 2005-present My No. 1 priority is to Ms. Marino of 7822 Dixon and Financial Advisors school board member has Spouse: Michele C. Geier- Students’ academic ensure Bedford Public Rd., Monroe, did not sub- Residency: Monroe been the education of our mann achievement is my top Schools are the first choice mit biograpical information County and Dundee school children. This is the single Children: Chelsey, Lindsey, priority. for education in Bedford. or answer the question. district, 12 years most important reason Jacob My experience as a col- This will be accom- If elected to the Dundee that our school district, as Occupation, employer: lege professor of education plished through the devel- Two four-year terms Community Schools Board well as any school district, City assessor, City of Royal requires me to be familiar opment of a focused and JACEY L. of Education, I would like exists. Oak with academic standards, targeted strategic plan. CLEVENGER to continue the positive I am running for the Education: Monroe County state and national require- The strategic plan would school board to ensure Age, date, place of birth: See SCHOOLS, Page 18 Community College, as- ments, special educa- include specific objectives, that the education of our sociate of science tion regulations, school students remains a priority administration, state and Memberships: Monroe throughout our district. local budgets, and other A community leader and Knights of Columbus; Flat issues. I am aware of na- Rock Elks; Ash Township Two four-year terms tional trends that are likely former State Representative Park Committee; Michigan to impact the local school ALLEN JOSEPH Assessors Association who will: BURGER district. I will draw upon Public offices held or this knowledge to create Vote to Repeal the Age, date, place of birth: sought: Airport school effective board policy and 5 53; Aug. 19, 1961; Trenton board, 1996-present to assist the board in mak- Pension Tax. To continue the district’s ing informed decisions. Address: 13285 Armstrong Restore the Homestead Rd., South Rockwood vision for an educational 5 TODD C. Property Tax Credit. Spouse: Debbie environment where stu- dents experience oppor- BRUNING Children: Emily, Chelsea, tunities to achieve high Reinvest in Mr. Bruning of 2980 5 Matthew academic success. Michigan’s Schools Occupation, employer: Consear Rd., Lambertville, did not submit biographi- Specialist, Department of BEDFORD PUBLIC 5 Work Hard to Attract Homeland Security SCHOOLS cal information or answer the question. Quality Good-paying Education: Airport High Three four-year terms Jobs to Michigan. School, 1979; bachelor of JOE GORE science, Michigan State DR. TIMOTHY Listen to YOU...and Be BRAKEL 5 University, 1983 Mr. Gore of 3200 White YOUR Voice in Lansing. Memberships: Monroe Age, date, place of birth: St., Lambertville, did Council 1266, Knights of 55 not submit biographical Columbus; Grayling Aerie information or answer the Address: 8420 Wolverine question. 3465, Fraternal Order of Rd., Temperance Eagles Spouse: Lisa LISA BEINS- DOUG SPADE Length of residency: WWW.DOUGSPADE.COM Children: Wayne, Brammer MCCAIG Lifelong PAID FOR BY DOUG SPADE FOR STATE SENATE 768-2 West Maple, Adrian, MI 49221 FOR STATE SENATE Occupation, employer: Address: 6780 Lockmill PAGE 18/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

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Schools (cont.) My top priority in this position Gibraltar school board, president Occupation, employer: Vice is to provide ideas to enhance 2005-present My top prioritiy: the students. president and director of refer- progress the district has expe- the education of the pupils in the If elected, my top priority rals, Special Tree rienced over the last few years Flat Rock School District. is to maintain all educational HURON SCHOOLS Rehabilitation and to continue to foster positive programs while balancing the System relationships between the com- GIBRALTAR SCHOOLS district’s budget with continuing Three six-year terms Military service: MILOS VLADIMIR munity and the school district. Four four-year seats declining state funding. Navy MILACIC Memberships: St. CURT BOLLER GREGG KEITH LISA M. DARVILLE John’s Lutheran Age, date, place of birth: 47; Church, Huron Mr. Keith of 1971 Wells Rd., Age, date, place of birth: 73; Age, date, place of birth: 39; April 2, 1967; Belgrade, Serbia Sportsman Association Dundee, did not submit biogra- Detroit Trenton Address: 36700 Education: Eastern Michigan pical information or answer the Address: 20280 Indiana St., Address: 31765 Hazel St., Rock- Elizabeth Lane, University, bachelor of science question. Brownstown Township wood New Boston in business administration and Spouse: Yvonne Spouse: Pete Darville FLAT ROCK Spouse: Vesna human behavior; Concordia COMMUNITY Children: Christian, Jennifer Children: Zachary, 16; Katelyn, Milacic University, master of science in SCHOOLS Occupation, employer: Retired 14; Nathan, 11 Children: Mitar, 9; organizational leadership and Occupation, employer: Stay-at- Milica, 8 administration. Three six-year terms Education: Eastern Michigan University, bachelor of sci- home mom Occupation, employer: Engi- Public offices held or sought: AMY L. CARTER ence and master of science in Education: Davenport Univer- neer, Ford Motor Co. Huron school board, incumbent, Ms. Carter of 29619 Sussex education; American College of sity, associate’s in business Education: Michigan Techno- 12 years Ave., Flat Rock, did not submit Metaphysical Theology, Ph.D. in management logical University, bachelor of The biggest issue facing biographical information or philosophy Memberships: Michigan As- science in electrical engineering education is funding; the state- answer the question. Memberships: Applewood Nurs- sociation of School Boards, and master of science in electri- directed funding system is ing Home Board of Directors; Tril- Woodland Church in Brownstown cal engineering; University of broken. With the current state of FRANK HAMET lium Performing Arts Academy Length of residency: 11 years Kentucky, Ph.D. the economy, our commitment Board; chairman, Detroit Area Public offices held or sought: Military service: Foreign com- to our students will continue to Mr. Hamet of 25565 Gibraltar Council Boy Scouts of America; be challenged. Rd., Flat Rock, did not submit Gibraltar school board, pulsory American Heritage Rivers Execu- Sustaining the strong relation- biographical information or 2011-present. Memberships: Institute of Elec- tive Board ships within the district is central answer the question. Over the last few years, the trical and Electronics Engineers, to success. The commitment Length of residency: 20 years State of Michigan has con- senior member our staff has shown is beyond DR. DAVID Public offices held or sought: tinuously made cuts to our Length of residency: 12 years description. Our job is to educate PATTERSON Brownstown Township super- foundation allowance. We need to I will advocate two things — children. All stakeholders — visor 1974-84, 1992-2002; figure out how to streamline our Age, date, place of birth: 46; all-year school with 250 days and parents, teachers, support staff, Brownstown Township treasurer, budget, but not at the expense of southern Illinois greater use of technology. coaches, drivers, custodians, ad- 1991-92; Wayne County commis- educating our children. Address: 25214 Hunter Lane, sioner, 1985-88 The first is the reason our ministrators and students—are schools are lagging behind. partners in our students’ futures. Flat Rock To continue to support quality MARSHA KOZMOR Children: Four, ages 19, 16, 13, 11 education in the Gibraltar school Technology does not mean Age, date, place of birth: 53; TRENA L. SZAWARA Occupation, employer: Self- district. more computers, but for example Riverview employed, Flat Rock Physicians; during snow days, students Ms. Szawara of 29702 West chief of family medicine, Oak- JAMES A. CRAPKO Address: 14165 Navarre St., should have online school with Rd., New Boston, did not submit wood Southshore Hospital for 2 Gibraltar teachers. If a student has to write biographical information or Age, date, place of birth: 65 three year terms (still serving). Spouse: John Kozmor a report, it can be graded twice, answer the question. Address: 14851 Stuart Ct., once for accuracy and presen- Education: Augustana College, Children: Joshua, Sara, Eliza- Gibraltar tation and second for writing. ALICE A. WHITED Rock Island, Ill, bachelor of arts; beth, Rebecca, Mary Students should be encouraged A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Spouse: Mary Ellen Crapko Education: Schafer High School, to learn and work online. Age, date, place of birth: 49; Mo., doctor of osteopathy, 1994; Children: Matthew, 33; Jeffrey, 27 1979; Henry Ford Community May 9, 1965; Trenton teaching fellowship, Michigan Occupation, employer: Retired College, associate’s degree, 2012 JACK THOMAS Address: 28333 Grix Rd., New State University, 1996-97. Education: Wayne State Univer- Memberships: Boy Scouts, RICHERT Boston Military service: Navy Reserves, sity, bachelor of arts; Eastern Woodhaven Baptist Church, Spouse: Michael Whited serving as a hospital corpsman Michigan University, of master of Age, date, place of birth: 49 Band Boosters president Children: Gibson, Gabrielle attached to Marine Corps, 1986- arts in curriculum development Length of residency: 20 years Address: 19601 Clark Rd., Bel- 1994. and master of science in organi- leville. Occupation, employer: Account Public offices held or sought: representative, MGIC Memberships: Flat Rock Rotary zational development Gibraltar school board, Spouse: Christina Education: Trenton High School Length of residency: Flat Rock Length of residency: 35 years 2005-present, have served as Children: Elizabeth, 19; Jacob, since 2000. Public offices held or sought: secretary, treasurer and vice 15; Anna-Marie, 11 See SCHOOLS, Page 19 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 19

FROM PAGE 18 ▼ DR. KRISTY Schools (cont.) Occupation, employer: Data best direction. Length of residency: 35 years. and analytics manager, Blue REEVES-TAYLOR I am always willing to put Cross Blue Shield of Michigan JODY L. HOFFMAN Memberships: Michigan Mort- Age, date, place of birth: 37; learning first and give primacy to gage Lenders Association, Flat Education: Bachelor of arts in Age, date, place of birth: 56; Dec. 1, 1976; Trenton what’s best for the children. Rock Elks mathematics Oct. 9, 1958; Monroe Address: 12603 Todd Rd. Ida Length of residency: 19½ years Length of residency: 19 years JEFFERSON SCHOOLS Address: 6006 W. Dunbar Rd. Spouse: Matt Public offices held or sought: Public offices held or sought: Three six-year terms Spouse: Lisa Hoffman Taylor Huron school board, 2010-pres- Ida school board, 2006-present; RICK KULL ent; Huron Township Planning vice president, member of board Children: Rebekah, Adam, Eliza- Children: Reeves Commission, 1999-present technology and policy Commit- beth, Joshua, Sarah Taylor, 9; Davis Mr. Kull of 3009 Mentel Rd. did My top priority would be to tees Occupation, employer: Mechan- Taylor, 8; Pearson not submit biograpical informa- Taylor, 5; Brock continue to provide a strong, Devotion to serving the Ida ic, Green Meadows Golf Course tion or answer the question. Taylor, 4 well-rounded educational Public Schools community Education: High school, some program that provides a safe, Occupation, employer: Profes- THERESA-ANN G. should be the top priority of a college SONORAS caring, respectful and productive sor, University of Toledo school board trustee. Length of residency: Lifelong atmosphere. Education: Ida High School; as- I have been committed to Public offices held or sought: Age, date, place of birth: 44; researching, analyzing, and sociate’s degree, Monroe County Sept. 9, 1970; New Orleans IDA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ida school board, 2005-present providing solutions to the issues Community College; bachelor’s Address: 5450 Spitfire Dr., Keeping the board of educa- Two four-year terms for the benefit of the students. degree in communication, Grand Newport tion working together for the W. DALE HEIL The policies and decisions made Valley State University; master’s Spouse: Scott Sonoras best school Ida can be. have focused on providing a degree in business, Cornerstone Children: Amanda, Zachary Age: 48 consistent level of opportunities University; doctorate in educa- MARK MATHIS Occupation, employer: Owner, Address: 12337 Strasburg Rd., for all students during a difficult tion, University of Toledo TLC Services of Monroe, LLC LaSalle economic atmosphere. Mr. Mathis of 8481 S. Custer Memberships: Director of recre- Education: Theodore Roosevelt Spouse: Debra L. Heil Rd. did not submit biographi- ation board in Ida, volunteer for I will continue to listen, ask High School, Wyandotte, 1990 Children: Grant, Chad, Elizabeth, questions, research, and con- cal information or answer the Ida Lightning Football, Volunteer Emily sider alternatives to select the question. for Kids at Compelled Church. See SCHOOLS, Page 20 PAGE 20/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

FROM PAGE 19 ▼ MASON Spouse: Barb Yanak I support bringing back Write-in candidates Morgan Carroll CONSOLIDATED Schools (cont.) Children: Jerry J. Yanak programs for students and JACQUI Occupation, employer: SCHOOLS Memberships: Girl Scouts more ways of funding for Financial manager, Harnish Occupation, employer: HOLZWORTH Four six-year terms of Southeastern Michigan, special classes. We need Fireproofing Transportation manager Detroit Beach Boat Club the programs to teach Age, date, place of birth: Education: MIKE GINTHER Education: High school students how they can be 44; Dec. 9, 1969; Monroe Length of residency: 22 Jefferson Mr. Ginther of 2856 Length of residency: 14 successful and find their Address: 7376 Canal St., years High School, Morin Point Rd, Erie, did years own path after high school. Newport If elected, I believe, I 1998; not submit biographical To help the students I have a 12th-grader and would be an asset to the Spouse: Erik Holzworth University information or answer the get the best education second-grader in the Jef- school board. Children: Ashleigh and of Phoenix, question. possible. ferson Schools. associate’s degree in accounting BRUCE STIEBEN Write-in for two-year Length of residency: term Mr. Stieben of 2310 Lo- Lifelong CHANDRA tus Dr., Erie, did not submit Ensuring that all aspects FOWLER biographical information or of the district are treated SHEPPARD and handled equitably. This answer the question. Ms. Fowler of 2299 Manhattan St., Erie, did includes students and edu- TARA TUBBS For State Representative cation first, supplemental not submit biographical and beneficial programs, Ms. Tubbs of 2751 information or answer the teachers, buildings and Luna Pier Rd., Erie, did question. the community at large. All not submit biographical areas need to succeed in MILAN AREA Republican information or answer the SCHOOLS order to build and sustain a question. ✓ Life-long Monroe County Resident successful and prosperous Three six-year terms ✓ Two-term Monroe County district. Two two-year year terms ANDREW CISLO Commissioner MARK WAHLIE ANDREA ✓ Age, date, place of birth: Right to Life Sole Endorsed Candidate DUSSEAU 40; July 26, 1974; Ann Age, date, place of birth: ✓ MCGARRY Arbor Small Business Owner 53; Nov. 25, 1960; Lima, ✓ NRA “A” Rated Member Ohio Age, date, place of birth: Address: Address: 3320 Beechwood 54, Toledo 1228 Daisy Lane Milan TAXES – Michigan families have been tightening their belts for awhile St. Address: 3375 Swartz Rd., now, it is time our government took the same approach. Occupation, employer: LaSalle Spouse: Kari Spouse: Tom Cislo ROADS – Roads are critical to our economic growth and public safety. Field claims manager, AAA Education: Attended Children: TJ, Andy, Maggie, Children: They need to be funded more effi ciently so that we get the most out of Madelyn, 14; Benjamin, 10 our current tax dollars without adding more. Monroe County Commu- Jimmy nity College, University of Occupation, employer: Occupation, employer: EDUCATION – Students deserve our tax dollars going directly to them, Toledo, Property appraiser, City of Preventive maintenance not a bloated bureaucracy. We need to improve education quality through Length of residency: Monroe planning supervisor, Uni- better money allocation and more vocational programs for our kids. versity of Michigan Since 1999 Education: Siena Heights Education: Milan High NO-FAULT INSURANCE – Michigan is at a competitive disadvantage Public offices held or College, bachelor of arts School; University of Michi- with neighboring states. We need to reform no-fault to keep more money sought: Jefferson school Memberships: St. Joseph in Michiganders’ pockets. board, 2006-present gan, bachelor of science Catholic Church, Erie in biology; coursework If re-elected my goal is to Length of residency: 14 toward master of science serve the Jefferson com- (734) 625-4630 years in school district, in environmental science munity in protecting the lifelong in county student body and develop- Memberships: Grace Public offices held or [email protected] VOTE NOV. 4 ing each child in a learning United Methodist Church, environment. sought: Mason school Britton, Staff Parish Rela- board, January-present tions Committee chair- sheppardforrep.com Ms. McGarry did not man, lay servant leader; MONROEMAGAZINE answer the question. Milan Youth Soccer Club Jason Sheppard Monroe County, MI: Gateway to the Good Life president; Michigan State JERRY YANAK Youth Soccer Association Discipline and Appeals Paid for by Jason Sheppard for State Representative, P.O. Box 271, Lambertville, MI 48144. HOME ART FOOD CULTURE Address: 7264 Suder Rd., Erie See SCHOOLS, Page 21A October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION/PAGE 21

FROM PAGE 20 ▼

Schools (cont.) science, additional study Montessori School Board sioner 1997-2010 BRIDGET CORIE REBECCA of Trustees, United Way of CURLEY Memberships: Lifetime I would offer my 50- Age, date, place of birth: Monroe County volunteer, Committee; Michigan member plus years of educational 32 Age, date, place of birth: Marching Band alumnus of Sawyer Habitat for Humanity Wom- experience to create a safe Address: 56 W. WalnutSt., 56; Oct. 30, 1957; Ypsilanti House; Mon- en’s Leaderhsip Initiative learning environment for Length of residency: 15 Petersburg Address: 16990 Dixon Rd., roe County Length of residency: 11 all students. years Petersburg Chambe of years I would also protect the Spouse: Jeffrey Corie I will be an active listener Spouse: Dan Curley of all Milan Schools stake- Commerce, Education is the key financial resources of the Children: One Children: Daniel, Bobbi, holders: students, parents, Length of to improving our world. district and strengthen the Occupation: Teacher, Courtney teachers, staff, adminis- residency: We need to return to the district’s relationship with Saline Area Schools trators and community Lifelong (except four years) basics, value our teachers the community. Education: Bachelor of Occupation: Customer members. Public offices held or and provide an atmosphere Additionally, it is crucial science with secondary service manager, Trinity Health, St. Joseph Mercy My experiences as a sought: Monroe school of trust in which all Monroe that Monroe County teaching endorsement; Healthy System, Ann Arbor former Milan student and board incumbent Public Schools employees renews the technology master of arts in educa- as a parent of current Being part of many com- can work. enhancement millage and tional leadership Education: Summerfield Milan students provide a mittees and holding many As a state, we need a I would play a vital role in Length of residency: 15 High School; Eastern Mich- valuable perspective. As a offices has allowed me to viable way to fund our making that happen. years igan Univeristy, bachelor of business administration third-generation student, keep up with continued educational system. Finally, I would make As an educator myself, I appreciate what Milan changes in education. sound research-based de- I have experience in the Length of residency: Write-in candidate was. As a parent of fourth Born and living in Mon- cisions that are in the best field and understand the Lifelong generation students, I roe almost all of my life al- FLOREINE M. interest of students. challenges that face our Public offices held or recognize what Milan is lows me to know the needs MENTEL schools. sought: Summerfield of our students, what it SUMMERFIELD school board, three terms; now. As a citizen, I want to I feel that it is my time takes to graduate and pre- Age, date, place of birth: SCHOOLS Monroe County Planning contribute to what Milan to give back and serve the pare for the many choices 78; May 14, 1936; Monroe Commission Schools will be. Three six-year terms school district that gave so thereafter. My concerns Address: PETE BOSS much to me. To maintain a stable, if MICHELLE are always about helping to 1731 Roman not an increased budget, When decisions need ROBBINS motivate students in their Dr. Age, date, place of birth: to enable the district to to be made, I will consider HEIKKA education. That’s what it’s Spouse: 52 provide the programs and all factors and always side all about – kids. William M. Address: 2740 Summer- resources necessary for Ms. Heikka of 1230 on the best interest of the Mentel field Rd., Petersburg our students to be com- Beavertail Lane, Milan, did CYNTHIA L. children, while honoring Children: petitive and successful. not submit biographical TAYLOR Spouse: Janel Boss the interests of the com- Jeffrey W. information or answer the Children: Jakob, Jessica, munity. See SCHOOLS, Page 22 question. Age, date, place of birth: Mentel, Jennifer Margaret Jenna 64; Dec. 18, 1949; Detroit Mentel-Weichel Occupation, employer: RITA VERSHUM Address: Occupation, employer: Planning and construction 934 St. retired educator Ms. Vershum of 11277 administrator, Metroparks James Ave. McCrone Rd., Milan, did Education: Attended Con- of Toledo not submit biographical Children: cordia College, Fort Wayne, Education: Bachelor of information or answer the Jillian, 32; Ind.; Eastern Michigan business adminstration Garrett, 29 University, Monroe County question. Length of residency: 20- Community College Occupation, plus years employer: Memberships: Michigan MONROE PUBLIC If elected, my top priority SCHOOLS Retired educator: teacher Week Committee chair- would be to ensure the 20 years, elementary man; fair board superin- tax dollars allotted to the Three four-year year principal five years, middle tendent of the Little Red school are spent wisely terms school principal seven Schoolhouse; president and that the students JUNE years of Monroe High School receive the best education KNABUSCH- Alumni Association; Education: Michigan State a school of our size can TAYLOR volunteer at River Raisin “It’s about University, bachelor of arts provide. Battlefield National Park; Address: P.O. Box 2348 in elementary education; PEOPLE Eastern Michigan Univer- Area Agency on Aging 1-B not politics.” Spouse: Dan sity, master of science advisory board Children: Six degrees in teaching of Length of residency: www.dalewzorn.com Occupation, employer: reading and in educational Lifelong Your source for local savings. facebook.com/dalezornforsenate Co-owner of two marinas leadership Public offices held or savingsenseonline.com Paid for by Dale Zorn for Senate Education: Bachelor of Memberships: Meadow sought: County commis- 7498 Ida East Rd, Ida MI 48140 | 734-269-6175 PAGE 22/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

FROM PAGE 21 ▼ Temperance man BISCHOFF Schools (cont.) is to ensure that children Michigan University, 2008 have the educational re- Length of residency: 31 Age, date, place of birth: sources needed to succeed CLINTON H. years 52; Toledo vies for UM board as adults. FORD JR. To carry out the mission Address: 5258 Consear EMILY L. of the board in a fair and Rd., Ottawa Lake BY CAITLIN fice. Age, date, place of birth: honest way, with quality HAMILTON Spouse: Brian VANOVERBERGHE If he should acquire 82; Dundee of education as the first [email protected] that position, he said his Address: 3842 Forrest Age, date, place of birth: priority. Children: Austin, Evan Ave., Petersburg Occupation, employer: A Temperance man goal on the board would 33; Nov. 8, 1980; Toledo I believe that students is running to secure a be to redirect the uni- Deputy clerk, Whiteford Spouse: Barbara Address: 15173 Cortz Rd., should be part of an seat on the University of versity’s thinking back Township Children: Michelle, Ly- Petersburg environment where they Michigan Board of Re- to academics. Education: Whiteford nette, Craig Spouse: are treated equally, are gents, hoping his voice He’d also work to High School, University of Occupation: Retired owner James Ham- provided with opportuni- will help uphold the maintain freedom of Toledo of Ford Builders ilton ties to build themselves as university and its spirit speech on campus and Length of residency: 43 of education. Military service: Air Force Children: individuals and are given cut the costs of second- the skills to become lead- years ary education. 1951-55 Derek, 8; John Jascob of 7074 ers of the future. Jackman Rd. is a 1987 Memberships: St. John Blake, 4 Public offices held or “UM is well endowed. sought: Whiteford school graduate of UM and is Rather than spending all Lutheran Church, past Occupation, I take great pride in the school, and would fully board incumbent running for the board as our money on athletics, president, trustee, trea- employer: Research direc- a member of the Liber- surer; past president of embrace the opportunity My top priorities would we should be focused on tor, University of Michigan, tarian party. academics,” he said. Kiwanis club. Department of Surgery to serve the community. be keeping costs down and There are nine candi- The extra fees tacked Length of residency: attracting students while Education: Summerfield WHITEFORD dates seeking two eight- onto tuition have made Lifelong providing them with the High School, 1998; bach- AGRICULTURAL best education possible. year seats. a university education Public offices held or elor business administra- SCHOOLS “I’ve always felt a deep “unreachable” for many, sought: Summerfield tion, University of Toledo, DOUG BULMER commitment to the uni- he said. He believes cer- school board, 50 years 2002; master of business Three four-year terms versity and I understand tain support programs If elected, my top priority administration, Eastern CHRISTINE Mr. Bulmer of 5208 the value of a liberal arts could be privatized in Consear Rd., Ottawa Lake, education,” he said. “I order to save money. did not submit biographi- want to preserve that Board members are Re-Elect Mary Kay Th ayer cal information or answer and make it more acces- elected at large in bien- the question. sible.” nial statewide elections. Monroe County Community College Trustee This is the first time The UM president is an DAVE DIXON Mr. Jascob has attempt- ex officio member. Re- Mr. Dixon of 5255 Con- ed to seek an elected of- gents are not paid. sear Rd., Ottawa Lake, did not submit biographical THE CANDIDATE information or answer the to receive his master of question. According to the Web site democracy.com, laws degree in business John Jascob received a transactions in 2015. bachelor of arts degree He is a securities law from the University of editor at a legal publisher. Michigan in 1987, with a Tips for Today’s Families Other candidates are concentration in classical Republicans Rob Steele archaeology. of Ypsilanti and Ronald He earned a master of Weiser of Ann Arbor; We Must: arts degree in teach- Democrats Mike Behm of Keep MCCC aff ordable and Student debt low. ing Latin and classical Grand Blanc and Kathy Maintain our High Quality academic programs. humanities from the White of Ann Arbor; University of Massachu- Libertarian James Lewis Implement new academic programs that prepare students for setts, Amherst, in 1990 employment in fast growing fi elds such as health care, Hudler of Chelsea; U.S. and a juris doctorate Taxpayers party members computer technology and career and technology from Concord University Joe Sanger of Lansing assuring student success and retention. School of Law in 2002. and Christine C. Schwartz Resident of Bedford Township Monroe County since 1973 He is enrolled at the of Dorr, and Green Party Paid for by Committee to Elect Mary Kay Th ayer University of Alabama member Ian Swanson of School of Law, expecting Grand Rapids. October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION/PAGE 23

School millage issues (Bedford, Flat Rock, Gibraltar) Bedford Schools seeks sinking fund renewal

■ The money would be patch work, adding safe en- upgrades at junior high (elevator used for building projects tryways to every school in the and music room) — $70,000 district, replacing the track at that need immediate ■ Replace junior high bleachers Bedford Community Stadium — $140,000 attention although the and making facilities more ac- ■ Safe entry at Monroe Road cessible to students with dis- district still plans to ask Elementary School — $40,000 abilities. voters to approve a bond ■ Install restrooms at new Mon- issue next year. Following is a list of proj- ects, their costs and a tentative roe Road kindergarten rooms — $70,000 BY CAITLIN VANOVERBERGHE timeline. [email protected] YEAR 4 YEAR 1 The Bedford Public Schools ■ Replace roof on Smith Road Board of Education is asking ■ Safety entry at high school, Elementary School — $400,000 voters to approve a five-year, junior high —$150,000 each .5-mill sinking fund renewal ■ Repair front parking lot at YEAR 5 on the Nov. 4 ballot. — Monroe News file photo junior high — $80,000 If passed, the levy would The district plans a “scaled-back version” of projects it had planned to do ■ Repair parking lots at Douglas generate about $484,000 in its with a $70 million bond issue voters defeated in May. YEAR 2 Road Elementary School — first year and would be used to $100,000 ■ Emergency notification correct some critical mainte- school board’s bid for a $70.35 a bond issue and is working on ■ Safety entry at Douglas Road nance and infrastructure issues system at high school (original million bond project failed in a proposal to put to the voters and Jackman Road Elementary the district’s facilities are facing, building) — $150,000 May. next year. Schools — $60,000 each school officials said. ■ Supt. Mark Kleinhans said The sinking fund renewal is Emergency notification system ■ Since this question is a re- Emergency notification system sinking fund dollars will go to called a stop-gap measure to at junior high — $170,000 newal of the district’s current at Douglas Road, Jackman Road ■ Replace track — $100,000 sinking fund, district residents complete a “scaled-back ver- finance work that needs to be and Smith Road — $100,000 sion” of many projects request- done. each will not see a change in their YEAR 3 taxes. ed in the May bond proposal. Their to-do list for the next ■ Safe entry at Smith Road — The request comes after the The district still plans to seek five years includes parking lot ■ Americans with Disabilities Act $35,000

Non-homestead levy Two tax issues on Gibraltar ballot on Flat Rock ballot BY DEAN COUSINO rental homes, apartments and commercial and [email protected] industrial land. BY DEAN COUSINO vides vital funds for operating GIBRALTAR — Gibraltar Schools has two mill- The second proposal is a request from the [email protected] and does not affect homeown- age issues on the ballot, including a renewal of ers’ main residences and agri- school district to levy up to 3 mills in taxes for FLAT ROCK — A request to an 18-mill property tax levy on non-homestead the next 10 years if the non-homestead levy is re- continue an 18-mill property cultural land, school officials property for another 10 years. duced by the Headlee Tax Limitation law. tax levy on non-homestead said. The renewal is part of the first proposal that land at Flat Rock Community The district anticipates re- The district would levy only what is needed for voters will see when they cast ballots, said Supt. Schools will be decided Nov. 4. ceiving about $1.52 million in instructional programs and to bring the millage Bruce Burger. The proposal seeks re- revenue in 2016, the first year up to the 18-mill level. Without the referendum, newal of 18 mills for 10 years, of the millage. The question is whether to renew the current the district would lose money under Headlee. through 2025. The current It will be used to fund all of levy of 17.937 mills in property taxes that expires The district has done a good job of protect- five-year levy expires Dec. 31. the district’s instructional pro- Dec. 31. ing education funding and the 18 mills will help The new levy, which would grams and most of its budget, The tax vote will not affect homeowners of continue providing money for classrooms, Mr. run from 2016 to 2025, pro- Supt. Joan Donaldson said. principal residences. It affects only businesses, Burger said. PAGE 24/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

Municipal millage issues (Erie, Estral Beach) Erie seeks full tax levy

■ If passed, the township will many years. The township would lose be able to levy a full 1 mill for about $124,000 in annual income if voters don’t override the rollback. It operations. If not, the tax rate will would cost the owner of a $100,000 have to be reduced because of home $50 a year. the Headlee Amendment. Mr. Frey said the township has never asked its residents for more than 1 mill, BY CAITLIN VANOVERBERGHE despite the fact that operating costs [email protected] have increased. ERIE TOWNSHIP — Erie Township “We collect about 80 percent of what voters will be asked to approve a full we collected 20 years ago,” he said. 1-mill tax levy to help cover operating The money can be used for “any law- costs within the township. ful means,” Mr. Frey said, from paving Because of the Headlee Act, the levy roads to covering bills at the township would be rolled back this year to .8046 hall to helping cover police and fire de- mill. If the request is approved, the partment costs. township would be allowed to collect Residents in Erie pay an additional the full mill. millage for their police and fire depart- — Courtesy photo Supervisor Bill Frey said this mill- ments, but the township picks up a Volunteers came together to rebuild one of Estral Beach’s pump house for less than $2,500 age had been on the books in Erie for fraction of those costs as well. after bids came in for up to $50,000 Estral Beach to vote Charles on tax renewal for dikes

BY DEAN COUSINO drainage, Mr. Swindle The north pump house LONDO [email protected] said. near the end of Michael St. was insulated for win- ESTRAL BEACH — Vil- The owner of a $100,000 State Representative lage of Estral Beach resi- home would pay about ter recently. dents will decide renew- $200 a year on the mill- Assisting with the effort  THIRTY-FIVE YEARS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT. ing a 2-mill property tax age, but it could be lower were local residents Rob  COMMUNITY LEADER AND VOLUNTEER. levy for dike mainte- due to Headlee Tax Roll- Huffman, Joe Provost and nance. back, he said.  SOLUTIONS TO BUILD MICHIGAN. Betty Alley. The renewal for an- “What it means to a  ROADS-IMPROVING GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY WITH NO TAX The south pump house INCREASE TO FUND ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. other four years is used to person in the lower-lying remove trees and shrubs, area of the village is that is scheduled to be rebuilt  JOBS-CONTINUE GROWTH OF STATE ECONOMY TO LIFT PEOPLE OUT OF clear drainage paths and there is money to rebuild in the spring or summer, POVERTY AND LOW PAYING JOBS. rebuild the pump houses, the pump houses and to Mr. Swindle said. said Danny Swindle, pres- try to get the clay dikes  SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS-AS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD WEAPONS The village council has ident of the village. back into compliance CONFISCATED, I WILL SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO POSSESS FIREARMS FOR awarded a contract to SPORTING AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. with (Army Corps) re- About 1.75 mills are quirements,” he said. bush-hog the dikes to used for maintaining the keep the growth of weeds Vote Charles Londo for State Representative shoreline protection mea- “Hopefully if the lake and small trees in check, sures built earlier under level comes back up, the the president said. www.votecharleslondo.com an agreement with the dikes will hold and the Army Corps of Engineers dewatering pumps will Money from the mill- Paid for by Friends to Elect Charles Londo. 9521 Lazy Oak Dr. Carleton, MI 48117 while .25 mill is used for work,” he said age will cover the cost. October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 25 West county millage issues (Summerfield Township, City of Petersburg, Britton Deerfield Schools) Petersburg asking voters Summerfield wants to renew police millage to boost road millage ■ The proposed tax is an over,” Mr. Chandler said. So far about eight miles of ■ increase of what township The city contracts with the Monroe been renewed in 1979, 1984, 1990, 1995, 1999 roads have been rebuilt. They and 2004. residents now pay for County Sheriff’s Office for deputies include Summerfield Rd. be- to patrol rather than operate its own Monroe County Sheriff Dale Malone urged roads but would fund tween the KOA campground residents to support the issue. police force. more projects, officials south to Rauch Rd.; Ida Cen- “Throughout the years the Monroe County say. ter Rd. from Summerfield west BY RAY KISONAS Sheriff’s Office has addressed the needs of the to Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., [email protected] community,” the sheriff said. “As the economy BY RAY KISONAS and Sylvania-Petersburg from continues to struggle, taxpayers are more vigi- [email protected] Rauch north to Lulu Rd. For 40 years the City of Petersburg has had an lant on how their tax dollars are being spent. Summerfield Township has Those roads are in beautiful agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff’s As sheriff I want to assure the community that condition, Mr. Chandler noted, Office to have a deputy assigned to the com- many miles of really bad roads, their tax dollars are being spent wisely and I so the township is looking to its and more can be accomplished munity to help protect the citizens and act as a would ask for their continued support by vot- if the voters support the pro- deterrent to crime. residents to help improve those ing “yes” on the police millage renewal.” posal. Mayor James Holeman is hoping that tradi- crumbling, pot-holed path- With the millage, the sheriff’s office assigns a If the measure fails, addi- tion continues. Residents next month are being ways. deputy specifically to the City of Petersburg for tional road rebuilding probably asked to renew a millage and continue the con- Voters are being asked to sup- eight hours a day, 20 days a month. won’t be happening in the near tract with the sheriff’s office to have a deputy’s port a request for up to 3 mills future because the chances for presence in Petersburg on a regular basis. If the renewal fails, then residents requiring for 10 years to repair miles of a police officer must rely on the first available bad roads. money for such projects com- “If we don’t get this renewed, police protec- ing from outside sources will unit to respond based on the seriousness of the “Something needs to be tion will be limited,” Mayor Holeman said. “As a be “slim to none,” Mr. Chandler resident, I welcome police presence.” incident. Mayor Holeman fears that because of done,” said township Supervi- the city’s western rural location, not having a sor John Chandler. said. The ballot states that the community is “If the (millage fails) we’re seeking an additional 5 mills, but the mayor contract deputy within the community would Currently the township has 1 slow response time. mill dedicated for road repairs out of business for a while,” he stressed that the proposal is a renewal; it will added. “I don’t see any money “I would expect a delay,” he said. but that will expire next year, not increase taxes for Petersburg residents. coming down the line.” The mayor added that having a patrol unit as- said Clerk Trudy Goodin. If the “It isn’t going to cost any more in taxes,” May- If voters support the issue, signed to Petersburg not only protects citizens proposal passes, it would raise or Holeman said. “It’s a renewal.” then it gives the community but also acts as a deterrent to crime. $382,183 annually for road re- The 5-year renewal would extend the mill- paving and repairing. It would the power to make its own de- age from June 30, 2015, through 2019. It would Other Monroe County communities, such as cost the owner of a house with cisions regarding road repairs cost the owner of a home with a market value of Bedford and Frenchtown townships, have simi- a $100,000 market value up to and which roads to repair. $100,000 about $500 a year. lar contracts with the sheriff’s office to provide about $150 a year. Priorities, Mr. Chandler said, assigned deputies to those areas. Other com- Petersburg has had its own assigned deputy Mr. Chandler said around 70 would be primary roads, such munities like Luna Pier, Milan, Monroe and for 40 years beginning in 1974 when voters first to 75 percent of the township’s as Teal Rd. Many improvements approved the 5 mill levy. The same levy had Dundee, have their own police departments. roads are in poor condition. He can be made for the next 10 said when they were construct- years if the ballot is supported. ed 30 years ago or longer, such “We’re trying to do what we factors as frost, drainage and think is best for the township,” Britton Deerfield Schools seeks 18.5-mill renewal truck weights were not taken Mr. Chandler said. “If it passes, into consideration. we will do a good job for the SUMMERFIELD TOWNSHIP newal of the property tax on and agricultural land and pro- “Now we have to start all residents.” — Some residents in Summer- non-homestead land for four vides the bulk of the school field Township will be asked years, through 2018. The cur- district’s operating funds. to vote on a Britton Deerfield rent levy of 18.5 mills expires The district will collect about ORDER PHOTO REPRINTS ONLINE! Schools millage request. Dec. 31. The tax does not affect $318,306 in 2015 from the tax if The district is seeking re- homeowners’ main residences it is approved. monroenews.com PAGE 26/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014 Monroe County Community College millage MCCC seeking first increase in decades

■ College officials say the “People see those buildings institution has been hurt and they look great, but they don’t go into the areas where by declining revenue from we really need work,” he said. the state, a reduced tax base and fewer students. TECHNOLOGY More than 80 percent of the BY DANIELLE PORTTEUS computers on MCCC’s campus [email protected] are four years old or older, of- It has been more than three ficials said. decades since Monroe County Community College has come “Our students coming to to voters. campus have better equip- ment than we do,” Mr. Bacarel- Yet, after nearly a decade of la said. “treading water” financially, the college is seeking a 1-mill The technology infrastruc- property tax Nov. 4. ture needs an upgrade as well. If it passes, the tax would THE FUTURE cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $48 dollars an- Mr. Braunlich said the col- nually. The additional funding lege has been fiscally respon- would generate $5 million an- sible but operating costs con- nually for the college’s general — Monroe News file photo tinue to rise. fund. Monroe County Community College offers a culinary arts program, but officials say they could expand that to a “We have been responsible, hospitality curriculum with the additional millage. Other programs also could be expanded and added, they said. The college levies 2.1794 but we have a lot of work we need to do and we aren’t able mills. Officials said the college AFFORDABILITY such as hospitality, tourism or buildings are in need of roof re- does not hold any debt for its to afford it without some sort of “The challenge we have with entrepreneurship, Dr. Quartey pairs and floor replacement. buildings and is not in debt, but said. revenue increase,” he said. needs the boost from the com- students is to make college af- “Our roofs are leaky, our If the millage fails, officials munity. fordable and attainable for all,” “We want to keep students floors need to be replaced,” he Dr. Quartey said. “We are the here and give them what they said. “Our chiller plant is 35 will have to take some bold “We don’t ask very often,” only college in this community. want,” he added. years old and it had a 20-year moves to fend off continued fi- said Dr. Kojo Quartey, presi- We have to remain reliable and life expectancy.” nancial struggles, they said. dent of the college. “It’s been Student services like tutor- affordable.” “We’ll have to cut programs 34 years since we asked for an ing, mentoring and internship The cost to replace a chiller and raise tuition,” Dr. Quartey operational millage.” William Bacarella, chairman programs need to be expanded is between $2 million and $2.5 of the college’s board of trust- to meet the demand, officials million, he said. said. “There will probably be Officials say the request is ees, said MCCC consistently said. layoffs, too.” prompted by declining enroll- has remained among the most “We have $10 million in de- Ultimately, if the millage fails, ment and decreased revenue affordable community college FACILITIES ferred maintenance,” Mrs. Wet- the college might not be able from property taxes and state options in the state. The $95 a zel added. “We can’t patch and funding. contact hour fee is below the Suzanne Wetzel, vice presi- band aid anymore.” to fulfill one of the facets of its state average of $98.13 for com- dent of administration, said the mission. The revenue generated from college has “significant” main- William Braunlich, vice chi- munity colleges. “We can’t deliver on the the millage would be used to tenance issues that need to be arman of the board of trustees, keep tuition low, maintain ex- said he understands people see promise for the next genera- PROGRAMS, addressed. isting programs, expand stu- the newer buildings like the tion,” Mr. Bacarella said. SERVICES dent services, update technolo- “We have no capital outlay Career and Technology Center ◆◆◆ budget,” she said. “We have set gy and equipment and address The increased revenue will and even the La-Z-Boy Cen- money aside for maintenance, facility need, Dr. Quartey said afford the college the option ter, but do not travel elsewhere Additional information about but now we have zero.” during a meeting at The Mon- to bring in-demand programs on campus to understand the the proposal can be found at roe News. to the school, including majors Dr. Quartey said many of the need. www.monroeccc.edu/millage. October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 27

Municipal fire millages (Ash Township, Exeter Township) State Fire special assessment on Exeter ballot issue

■ The loss of the Stoneco the township “no longer re- quarry to the Village ceives these donations,” Mrs. Baltrip said. of Maybee has cut the “This major budget loss amount of money the makes it impossible to contin- township receives for the ue funding the fire department fire department. at the expense of road improve- ments,” she said. — AP file photo BY DEAN COUSINO With about 1,700 parcels in The question of hunting gray [email protected] the township, the assessment wolves is on the ballot. Exeter Township residents could bring in up to $169,300 a will decide a special assessment year, she said. That is enough to on the Nov. 4 ballot to fund op- fund the basic fire department Voters erations and equipment needs budget and save toward future for the Exeter Township Volun- equipment needs, she added. teer Fire Department. to weigh in — Monroe News file photo The total assessment amount The question will ask if a spe- Exeter Township volunteer firefighters help each other adjust breathing needed for each fiscal year cial assessment of up to $100 a equipment while fighting a house fire. would be determined at the an- on hunting year a parcel should be spread nual budget workshops. for five years to pay for fire pro- it. Two dozen property own- short “window of opportunity” Fifteen years ago, Exeter resi- wolves tection. A simple yes or no an- ers representing almost 4,400 to collect the assessments in dents supported 1 mill in taxes swer is required. acres signed the petition. That 2014. Otherwise, they would is about 21 percent, or double have to wait until 2015 to col- to build a new fire station. That BY JOHN FLESHER AP environmental writer The assessment would be the amount of acreage, needed lect them. money was placed in a special spread townshipwide, but to hold a referendum, Clerk Bil- account and “used exactly for TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — “There’s only a short time would exclude the Village of lie Iott said. the purpose for which it was It may be merely symbolic, between the election and the Maybee, which is covered by intended,” the supervisor said. but Michigan voters will get the London-Maybee-Raisinville Supervisor Cheryl Baltrip said time we mail the tax bills,” she “Voters have the assurance a chance during the Nov. the assessments are “extremely noted. Volunteer Fire Department. 4 election to send a mes- important” for the fire depart- that the revenue from the fire The proposal was requested The fire department, which special assessment would be sage about whether hunt- ment to continue operating. by a citizens’ petition this sum- has almost 30 members, has handled the same way. All ers should be permitted to mer seeking a referendum after The only reason the board an annual operating budget of funds collected by the special target the gray wolf, a hardy the township board proposed sought a district by resolution about $129,000. assessment would be placed in predator staking a new claim was to assure the assessments to the Upper Peninsula a to create a fire special assess- For many years, much of the a special account and used ex- would be spread this year on half-century after being shot, ment district by a resolution. department’s money came clusively for” the department, the winter tax bills, which are Mrs. Baltrip said. poisoned and trapped into Under a 1989 state law, resi- from the Stoneco quarry, which mailed around Dec. 1, Mrs. Bal- statewide oblivion. dents can petition for a ballot donated a nickel for every ton If the district is approved Nov. trip said. The general election bal- measure on the issue if own- of product sold from the May- 4, the board will hold a public lot will ask voters whether ers of more than 10 percent If voters approve the pro- bee quarry. Since the Village of hearing to officially create the they approve or disapprove of the land in question want posal, the township will have a Maybee annexed the quarry, district. of laws allowing wolf hunts that the Legislature enacted in 2012 and 2013. Opponents gathered Ash Township voters to decide fire levy renewal enough petition signatures to force statewide referen- CARLETON — Ash Township residents It is needed to continue paying for fire- it and we anticipate they will again.” dums on both, although not quickly enough to head off a will decide a renewal Nov. 4 of a half-mill fighting equipment, training and mainte- The levy, which was last renewed in hunt last year, during which property tax levy to fund operations of the nance of trucks. 2010, will raise $133,000 the first year, ac- 22 wolves were killed — few- fire department. “It’s the same millage that has been out cording to the ballot question. er than the authorized maxi- mum of 43. The millage, which expires this year, is there,” said Ash Township Manager Jim The township board opted in July to being renewed for another four years. Vaslo. “The voters have always supported place the matter on the ballot. 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FROM PAGE 27 ▼ Secretary of state BALLOT WORDING Wolves (cont.) in political advertising on something that legally has no Proposal 14-1: a referendum of Lawmakers this summer significance, you can get the public act 520 of 2012, establishing candidates stress approved a third measure ini- outcome you want,” Younge- a hunting season for wolves and tiated by pro-hunting groups Dyke said. authorizing annual wolf hunting that will remain in effect re- Opponents are preparing a seasons. gardless of how the statewide $1.5 million TV ad blitz in key easy office trips Public Act 520 of 2012 would: votes turn out. It empowers media markets, said Jill Fritz, the state Natural Resources director of a group called Keep ■ Designate wolf as game for Commission, a seven-mem- Michigan Wolves Protected, hunting purposes and authorize the ■ Incumbent Repub- ber panel appointed by the which is sponsoring the cam- first wolf hunting season. lican Ruth Johnson says governor, to designate game paign with the Humane Soci- ■ Allow the Natural Resources species and set hunting and ety Legislative Fund. Commission to schedule annual much has been done to fishing policy. YoungeDyke’s coalition con- wolf hunting seasons. make visits easier. Her Lawmakers attached a $1 tends the push to stop wolf ■ Provide criminal penalties for Democratic opponent million appropriation to the hunts is driven largely by out- the unlawful possession or taking Godfrey Dillard says GODFREY RUTH bill, making it referendum- of-state animal rights activ- of wolves, but shield a person who more can be done. DILLARD JOHNSON proof under state law. ists, but Fritz noted that the lawfully captures or destroys a wolf pro-hunting side drew sup- Opponents contend the from prosecution. BY DAVID N. GOODMAN she seeks to “continue to port from Safari Club Interna- latest measure is unconstitu- ■ Require a person who wishes to Associated Press build on our success in im- tional and the Rocky Moun- tional and may challenge it hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunt- proving Michigan elections, tain Elk Foundation. DETROIT — Republi- in court. Meanwhile, they’re ing license. fighting fraud and delivering campaigning hard for “no” Wolves once roamed all of can Secretary of State Ruth ■ Create a Wolf Management Johnson and Democratic faster, more convenient cus- votes on the other two, hop- Michigan but had all but dis- tomer service.” ing that a successful lawsuit appeared by 1960, when a Advisory Council for the purpose of challenger Godfrey Dillard “Today customers have and victory at the ballot box state bounty program ended. making nonbinding recommenda- seem to agree on one thing: more options, 24/7 online would convince lawmakers to Two decades later, with state tions to the legislature regarding Michigan motorists dread service, shorter lines and a back off. and federal protection, they the proper management of wolves. dealing with the state’s mo- better experience,” she told began migrating back to the Should this law be approved? tor vehicle registration and “It’s very critical to send a The Associated Press in an e- Upper Peninsula from Min- driver’s license system. strong message to the Legis- Proposal 14-2: a referendum of mail. “I’ve tripled online ser- nesota and Wisconsin. Their In her campaign for an- lature that the public does not public act 21 of 2013, granting the vices with ExpressSOS.com numbers rose rapidly and other four years in office, want to see the wolf listed as natural resources commission the with 5.5 million transactions were estimated at 636 last Johnson talks about how a game species,” said Nancy power to designate wolves and cer- since its 2011 launch. With spring. hard she worked to improve Warren, Great Lakes regional tain other animals as game without a new system in our busi- service at Department of director of the National Wolf- The Natural Resources est branch offices, custom- legislative action State branch offices even as watcher Coalition. Commission has ruled out ers can make appointments Public Act 21 of 2013 would: her budget shrank. She also Citizens for Professional another hunt for this year, electronically and run er- ■ Allow the Natural Resources talks about expanding her Wildlife Management, an alli- whether or not voters endorse rands while they wait.” the practice. But the Depart- Commission (NRC) to designate pilot programs to cut the ance of sporting groups whose Johnson said she did this ment of Natural Resources, certain animals as game for hunt- wait time and improve ser- petition drive put the most despite a 25 percent drop in which advises the commis- ing purposes and establish the first vice. recent measure before the the size of the department’s sion, is updating its wolf man- hunting season for game animals Legislature, says it’s encourag- Dillard, a prominent civil staff since 10 years ago. ing people to vote in favor of agement plan and likely will without legislative action. rights lawyer, focuses on Dillard said service re- retaining both laws but won’t continue supporting hunt- ■ what’s still annoying about Continue the NRC’s designa- mains far short of what it pump additional money into ing and perhaps trapping as tion of wolves as game and allow getting a new license or the effort. The organization a means of defusing conflicts plates and says he doesn’t needs to be and vowed to the NRC to set a wolf hunting create “respectful, speedy, had spent $714,030 through between the animals and peo- want to see people spend so season. efficient and quality service” the end of July, according to ple in certain areas, said Russ long waiting that they “get ■ Grant the Legislature sole if he’s elected. reports filed with the Secre- Mason, wildlife division chief. parking tickets while you authority to remove a species tary of State’s office. “The function of the com- wait to be served.” “No longer will you be from the list of designated game subject to the stress of hour- “Legally it’s a moot point,” mission is to weave together Others appearing on the animals. long delays, long lines, in- spokesman Drew YoungeDyke the best available science and ballot are James Lewis of the ■ sufficient seating, single or said. the preferences of the public,” Eliminate the $1.00 hunt- Libertarian Party, Jason Gat- no bathrooms and parking Mason said. “We’ll see how ing and fishing licensing fee for ties of the Natural Law Party Even if the two laws are vot- tickets while you wait to be that plays out.” members of the military, whether and Robert Gale of the U.S. ed down, he added, it won’t served,” Dillard said in his necessarily prove that most Fritz said the commission stationed inside or outside of Taxpayers Party. Michigan, subject to any lottery. acceptance speech after del- Michigan residents oppose isn’t an honest broker. Johnson, a former Oak- ■ Give the NRC sole authority to egates nominated him at the wolf hunts. “Totally beholden to trophy land County register of state Democratic Party con- “All it would say is if you hunters and their lobbying regulate fishing. deeds and 2006 candidate spend more than $1 million groups,” she said. Should this law be approved? for lieutenant governor, said See SECRETARY, Page 29 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 29

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Secretary (cont.) he wants to expand turnout WHO’S WHO ON THE BALLOT and fight efforts to suppress GODFREY DILLARD County Board of Commissioners; 6th District U.S. vention Aug. 24 in Lansing. voter participation through House, 2012 “I will establish supercenters increased early voting and Age, date of birth: 66; Sept. 8, 1948 Professional career: Security industry manager, with more lines and employ- expanded and simplified reg- Residence: Detroit istration. freelance writer ees than necessary. We will Party: Democratic Johnson said she was “proud Personal: Married, two children have free parking and service Education: Attended Vanderbilt University; bach- of our efforts to engage voters Online: www.democracy.com/gatties employees will greet you with, elor’s degree, Eastern Michigan University, 1970; ‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘Yes, sir,’ and and strengthen campaign fi- law degree, University of Michigan, 1973; master’s RUTH JOHNSON ‘How may I serve you.’,” he nance laws.” degree, George Washington University, 1985. said. She said she would “con- Political career: Democratic primary candidate Party: Republican Dillard, who represented tinue to work so every voter for U.S. House, 15th District, 1996. Age, date of birth: 59; Jan. 8, 1955 has the opportunity to cast a University of Michigan stu- Residence: Oakland County’s Groveland Township dents in a successful defense ballot on Election Day using Professional career: Attorney in private practice of affirmative action before a system with integrity, trans- specializing in civil rights law, former U.S. State Education: Associate’s degree, Oakland Communi- the U.S. Supreme Court, said parency and accountability.” Department foreign service officer. ty College; bachelor’s degree in education, Oakland Personal: Married, two children. University; master’s degree in clinical social work, Wayne State University. JOHNSON, DILLARD ON THE ISSUES Online: www.godfreydillard.com Political career: Secretary of state, 2011-present; Customer service JAMES LEWIS Oakland County clerk-register of deeds, 2005-10; Incumbent Ruth Johnson says she is committed to building ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor as Dick on what she said are improvements to the service that Michigan Age, date of birth: 65 DeVos’ running mate, 2006; state representative, motorists receive when they renew or apply for driver’s licenses, Residence: Grand Rapids 1999-2004; Oakland County commissioner, 1989- car registrations and titles. Party: Libertarian 98. She says her department now has 24-hour online services and Education: Studied political science at Grand Professional career: Clinical social worker at has shortened lines despite a 25 percent cut in staff in the past Rapids Community College, Western Michigan Oakland County’s Children’s Village, 1985-88; co- decade. University owner of Clarkston printing store, 1980-81; student She says she will seek to expand on pilot programs to speed ser- Political career: No answer teacher in Clarkston school district, 1977-79. vice. One allows customers to make appointment online and then Personal: Married, one child. Professional career: Press operator, Cascade come in as scheduled. Another offers service at AAA Michigan Printing and Graphics Online: www.rj4mi.com offices. Personal: No answer Godfrey Dillard says he is committed to provide “respectful, ROBERT GALE speedy, efficient and quality service” and eliminate what he said Online: http://democracy.com/Jamie-Lewis/de- Age, date of birth: 56 are sometimes hour-long waits and less-than-friendly service. fault.aspx Residence: Sterling Heights Voter registration and participation JASON ROBERT GATTIES Party: U.S. Taxpayers Johnson says she will “continue to work so every eligible voter Age, date of birth: 39; June, 1975 Education: No answer has the opportunity to cast a ballot” in a system that operates Political career: No answer “with integrity, transparency and accountability.” Residence: Dowagiac Professional career: No answer She says she has engaged in drives to send birthday reminders Party: Natural Law to 18-year-olds to register and has smoothed the processing of the Education: St. Joseph High School Personal: No answer 600,000 in-state address changes in Michigan each year. Political career: Third party candidate for Lake Online: www.ustpm.org Dillard says he would make sure that voter suppression efforts Michigan College Board of Trustees; Berrien — The Associated Press don’t take place in Michigan. He says he would “increase early voting, expand and simplify registration” and make sure votes are tabulated fast and accu- rately. Voter records list 73-year-old woman as 164 Consumer protection NEW YORK (AP) — A 73-year- her age by nearly a century. the Bronx resident’s birthdate Dillard says he would take steps to prevent the sale of private old New York woman has dis- was somehow entered in as driver information to private companies strengthen the consumer Election officials tell the covered her official voter regis- 01/01/1850 by default. protection functions of the department. tration card lists her birth year newspaper origins of the mix- Johnson says she would build on her Fighting Auto Insurance as 1850, aging her by a whop- up can be traced to 1978, when The registered Democrat was Rip-offs Task Force targeting sale of bogus auto insurance policies, ping 91 years. Pabellon registered to vote, list- actually born in 1941. as well as the Michigan Child Protection Registry that seeks to ing “18+” in the date-of-birth Luz Pabellon tells the New Some officials tell the Post block the sale or marketing of prohibited products to people who section of her voting card. York Post she’s been voting for they worry that election records are under age. years but never knew city Board Years later, the board entered might similarly misstate voters’ — The Associated Press of Elections records misstated those cards electronically and birth years. PAGE 30/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014 Priority of duties issue in attorney general race

■ Incumbent Republican upcoming Nov. 4 election say former special U.S. attorney, held the state’s ban on using gan secretary of state in 2010. Bill Schuette says he’s he’s been selective about which other candidates are the Green race as a factor in college ad- “Prosecutors at all levels types of crime Party’s John Anthony La Pietra, missions. do have some discretion over been tough on crime. His Libertarian Justin Altman and he goes after and He also opposed cuts to De- which cases they take on,” he who he defends. Gerald T. Van Sickle of the U.S. opponents say he only troit employee pensions during said. “The incumbent’s priori- Taxpayers party. the city’s historic bankruptcy goes after cases that will “Crime ... also ties, and possibly his partisan- happens in cor- They face one of the most on the grounds that they are help his career. ship, may be seen from how porate board recognized names in Michigan protected by state law. much time, energy, and other BY COREY WILLIAMS rooms and on politics and a candidate with “An attorney general is not Wall Street,” said deep pockets, said T.J. Bucholz, an optional exercise where scarce publicly funded resourc- Associated Press BILL Democrat Mark president and chief executive of you pick and choose like some es he has devoted — and is still SCHUETTE DETROIT — Bill Schuette Totten, who ac- Lansing-based Vanguard Public salad bar,” Schuette said. “You devoting — to defending that campaigned before his 2010 cuses Schuette of Affairs. defend the (state) constitution. ban.” victory in the Michigan attor- not being aggres- “Mark Totten is not a light- “On gay marriage ... the The top priority for Michi- ney general race that he would sive enough in weight,” Bucholz said. But sooner the U.S. Supreme Court gan’s attorney general should use the office to fight crime pursuing preda- “Schuette is as well-liked and makes a decision, I will honor be “limiting and eliminating across the state. tory mortgage well-known as the sitting gov- respect and defend whatever corruption from public officials He has championed testing lenders. decision the high court makes.” ernor.” and not getting in the way of thousands of ignored rape evi- “We need an Totten believes it’s clear that MARK Schuette, a former congress- free enterprise,” said Altman, dence kits in Detroit, targeted attorney general Michigan’s ban violates the U.S TOTTEN man, state lawmaker and state an Ypsilanti attorney making human trafficking and pushed to protect pocket appeals judge, has been front Constitution. his first run for public office. Michigan lawmakers to pass a books, as well. and center in a number of high- “There was nothing that re- school safety program. Other attorney generals have profile legal cases. quired him to take that posi- “Schuette is interested in us- “I’m tough as nails on crime,” gone all the way to Wall Street,” He appealed a federal judge’s tion,” Totten said of Schuette’s ing the law to further his per- Schuette said. “I do my job. he said. ruling that Michigan’s gay mar- appeal. sonal and political goals rather Public safety is written in the In addition to Totten, who riage ban is unconstitutional It’s time to drop the appeal, than what would be best for the Michigan Constitution.” is a Michigan State University and supported a U.S. Supreme said La Pietra, an attorney who people of Michigan,” Altman But some opponents in the associate law professor and Court decision in April that up- unsuccessfully ran for Michi- said.

THE CANDIDATES ON THE ISSUES WHO’S WHO ON THE BALLOT

Crime stitutional. MARK TOTTEN Age, date of birth: 56; Dec. 31, 1957 Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette Schuette says that he will honor whatever Residence: Marshall says fighting crime across the state is a ma- decision is made by the U.S. Supreme Court. Party: Democrat jor part of his duties as attorney general. He Age, date of birth: 40 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Totten says Michigan’s ban on same-sex planning and public administration, helped spearhead an effort that led to a state marriage violates the U.S. Constitution. Residence: Kalamazoo law cracking down on human trafficking. Macalester College, St. Paul Minn., “There was nothing that required him to Education: Bachelor’s in commu- 1978; law degree, Cooley Law School, Schuette also has opposed opening up nications, Cedarville College, 1996; take that position,” Totten said of Schuette’s 2008 parole for juvenile lifers in Michigan. doctorate in ethics and law degree, appeal. Political career: Unsuccessfully ran He also prosecuted a freeway shooting Yale University, 2006. Green Party candidate John Anthony La for Michigan secretary of state in case in the Detroit area and pushed for fund- Political career: Kalamazoo School Pietra says such battles are a waste of time 2010 ing to process untested rape kits in Detroit. Board, 2011-February, 2014 and resources and that the appeal should be Professional career: Attorney Democratic challenger Mark Totten says Professional career: Attorney, U.S. dropped. Personal: Married to Jennifer the attorney general’s office also should Department of Justice, 2006-07; prosecute corporate crime, like predatory judicial clerk, 2007-08; federal pros- Online: www.facebook.com/jalp4the- mortgage lending. Energy and environment ecutor, U.S. Department of Justice, People Libertarian Justin Altman says one of the Totten says the attorney general has a 2011-13; law professor, Michigan State JUSTIN ALTMAN top priorities should be eliminating public critical role in enforcing laws aimed at pro- University, 2008-Present tecting Michigan’s natural resources and that corruption. Personal: Married to Kristin, two Party: Libertarian polluters should be held accountable. children AAge, date of birth: 33; Feb. 5, 1981 Schuette is co-chairman of a state govern- Online: www.marktotten.com Gay marriage ban Residence: Ypsilanti Schuette says one of his duties is to ment task force looking into pipelines carry- ing petroleum products through and across JOHN ANTHONY LA Education: Bachelor of science in protect the Michigan Constitution and that’s PIETRA mathematics, University of Michigan, why he has appealed a federal judge’s ruling the state. that the state’s gay marriage ban is uncon- — The Associated Press Party: Green Party See ATTORNEY, Page 31 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 31

FROM PAGE▼ 30 Three supreme court seats up for vote Attorney (cont.) ■ While the nominees Judge Deborah Thomas and a message that benefits any par- Bernstein, who is blind, prob- 2001; masters in math- Detroit-area lawyer Richard Ber- ticular group,” Viviano said. ably is best known for TV ads ematics, UM, 2002; law are chosen at party con- nstein. Murphy is chief judge at the featuring his family’s Detroit- degree, Michigan State ventions, the races are No party affiliations are on the Michigan appeals court and has area law firm. His campaign slo- University College of Law, nonpartisan. ballot, although political parties served on that court since 1988. gan: “Blind Justice.” 2011 pick the candidates. At 69, he can serve only one “Blind justice means fairness Political career: First time BY ED WHITE Viviano and Zahra will be la- term if elected to the Supreme for all people,” Bernstein said. seeking public office Associated Press beled as current members of the Court. “The court should be blind to Professional career: Gen- DETROIT — Knocked for court. “I have some gray in my hairs special interests, blind to par- eral practice attorney years as deeply divided, the Justices backed by the Repub- and my eyebrows but that tisan politics, blind to political Personal: Married to Jus- Michigan Supreme Court lately lican Party currently have a 5-2 comes with wisdom,” Murphy ideology.” tine, 2-year-old daughter is shaping up as a court of co- edge on the court. said. Bernstein declined to offer Online: www.facebook. mity with a majority of opinions “There is greater collegiality,” “With my background and much criticism of the court, al- com/AltmanForAG this year drawing little or no said Zahra, who Gov. Rick Sny- experience ... I felt there was though he disagrees with a long public dissent among the seven der appointed in 2011 and won something I could add,” he said line of opinions that makes it WILLIAM D. justices. election the following year. of his decision to run. “I saw this harder to win slip-and-fall law- SCHUETTE Next on the docket: An elec- “What we have are seven peo- as a final chapter” in a long pub- suits. Party: Republican tion with three seats up for ple who are incredibly passion- lic career. Thomas, a Wayne County Age, date of birth: 61; Oct. grabs. ate about the law, hard-working, The Grand Rapids area hasn’t judge for 20 years, said she 13, 1953 Justices David Viviano and bright and open,” he said. “We produced a Supreme Court jus- would like to become a Supreme start exchanging memos well Court justice partly to promote Residence: Midland Brian Zahra, nominated by the tice in decades, but Murphy or Republican Party, want to keep before a case comes to confer- Redford could break that streak. local specialty courts for defen- Education: Bachelor’s their robes. They’re joined on ence. There’s thoughtful consid- Both live in East Grand Rapids. dants who are veterans, addict- degree in foreign service, the GOP ticket by James Red- eration given to everyone.” “What’s important is we have ed to drugs or mentally ill. Georgetown University, ford, a Kent County judge seek- Viviano and Zahra describe the best possible justices on our “I would like to expand those 1976; law degree, Universi- ing a promotion to the state’s themselves as “rule of law” judg- court. What makes them the courts across the state,” she said. ty of San Francisco School highest court. es who don’t make policy but best might involve geographic Doug Dern of the Natural Law of Law, 1979 The Democratic Party has strictly interpret laws approved diversity,” said Redford, a former Party and Kerry Morgan of the Political career: Michigan nominated appeals Judge Wil- by the Legislature. federal prosecutor and Navy Libertarian Party also are on the Court of Appeals, 2003- liam Murphy, Wayne County “A rule of law judge isn’t selling judge. ballot. 08; Michigan Senate, 1995-2002; director of the WHO’S WHO ON THE BALLOT Michigan Department of Agriculture, 1991-94; U.S. RICHARD BERNSTEIN Party: Natural Law Education” JAMES REDFORD House of Representatives, Age, date of birth: 40; Nov. 9, Education: Law degree, 2002, Personal: Married, five children Age, date of birth: 54; Oct. 8, 1985-90. Unsuccessfully Cooley Law School; bachelor’s de- 1973 Online: http://pview.findlaw. 1960 ran for the U.S. Senate in gree, 1999, Oklahoma University Residence: Birmingham com/view/2750666—1 1990 Professional career: Private law Residence: East Grand Rapids Party: Democrat Professional career: practice WILLIAM MURPHY Party: Republican Lawyer with Warner Nor- Education: Law degree, 1999, Personal: Single cross & Judd in Lansing, Northwestern University law Age, date of birth: 69; April 10, Education: Law degree, 1985, Online: www.facebook.com/ 2009-present; private law 1945 University of Detroit Mercy law school; bachelor’s degree, 1996, votedern practice, 1981-84 University of Michigan Residence: East Grand Rapids school; bachelor’s degree, 1982, Personal: Married to Professional career: Private law KERRY MORGAN Party: Democrat John Carroll University Cynthia; two children, Heidi practice; member of Wayne State Professional career: Kent County Age, date of birth: 59 Education: Law degree, 1970, and Billy University Board of Governors, Wayne State University law judge, 2003-present; private law Residence: Redford Township Online: www.billschuette. 2002-10 school; bachelor’s degree, 1967, practice, 1998-2002; assistant Party: Libertarian com Personal: Single Michigan State University U.S. attorney, Grand Rapids, Education: Master’s degree, GERALD T. Online: www.bernsteinforjustice. Professional career: Michigan 1990-98; Navy Judge Advocate 1985, Regent University; law de- VAN SICKLE com Appeals Court judge since 1988; General’s Corps, 1984-2012 gree, 1981, Detroit College of Law; private law practice, 1971-88 Party: U.S. Taxpayers DOUG DERN bachelor’s degree, 1977, Michigan Personal: Married to Dianne; Residence: Wellston State University Personal: Married to Paula; four three children children Mr. Van Sickle did not sub- Age, date of birth: 53; Oct. 2, Professional career: Private law Online: www.judgeredford.com mit biographical informa- 1961 practice. Author of book “Real Online: www.electjudgemurphy. tion. Residence: Highland Choice, Real Freedom in American com See SUPREME, Page 32 PAGE 32/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

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Supreme (cont.) sity law school; master’s Transportation Authority, Residence: Sterling Neran; three children State University degree, 1976, University of 1983-86 Heights Online: www.vivianoforjus- Professional career: DEBORAH Detroit Mercy; bachelor’s Personal: Divorced; two Party: Republican tice.com Michigan Supreme Court THOMAS degree, 1973, Western children Education: Law degree, justice 2011-present; ap- Michigan University BRIAN ZAHRA Age, date of birth: 61; Feb. Online: www.judgedebo- 1996, University of Michi- peals court judge, 1998- Professional career: 2, 1953 rahthomasforjustice.com gan law school; bachelor’s Age, date of birth: 54; Jan. 2011; Wayne County judge, Wayne County judge degree, 1994, Hillsdale 9, 1960 Residence: Detroit 1995-present; private 1994-98; private practice, DAVID VIVIANO College Residence: Northville Party: Democrat law practice, 1984-94; 1989-94. Professional career: Township Education: Law degree, assistant general counsel, Age, date of birth: 42; Personal: Married to Michigan Supreme Court 1977, Valparaiso Univer- Southeastern Michigan Dec. 18, 1971 Party: Republican Suzanne; two children. justice 2013-present; Ma- Education: Law degree, Online: www.zahraforjus- comb County judge, 2007- 1987, University of Detroit 13; private law practice Mercy law school; bach- tice.com Personal: Married to elor’s degree, 1984, Wayne —The Associated Press Republican Leadership Endorsed by The Republican Women’s Club of Monroe County GUBERNATORIAL Rick Snyder - Governor Race to replace Levin Brian N. Calley - Lieutenant Governor SECRETARY OF STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Ruth Johnson Bill Schuette in Senate hotly contested CONGRESSIONAL U.S. SENATOR Terri Lynn Land ■ and out-of-state contributions, though REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 7TH DISTRICT The outcome could mean the Peters has led Land in most polling. Tim Walberg difference between whether LEGISLATIVE Democrats retain control of the Land and her allies spent $18 mil- Dale W. Zorn - State Senator - 17th District lion on advertising through September, Jason Sheppard - State Representative - 56th District Senate or hand it over to the while Peters and his supporters spent Charles Lando - State Representative - 17th District Republicans. $14 million, according to the Michi- STATE BOARDS gan Campaign Finance Network. Only State Board of Education BY JEFF KAROUB two other states — North Carolina and Maria Carl - Jonathan Trade Williams Associated Press Georgia — drew more Senate advertis- University of Michigan Board of Regents DETROIT — Two veteran politicians ing than Michigan through Sept. 29, ac- Rob Steele - Ronald Weiser are vying for a U.S. Senate seat occupied cording to the Center for Public Integ- Trustee of Michigan State University by the same man since rity. Melanie Foster - Jeff Sakwa the Carter administra- Land hopes President Barack Obama Governor of Wayne State University tion, and both believe fatigue gives her the edge, though vot- Michael Buscuto - Stish Jasti they have a credible shot ers’ tendency to favor the opposing par- COUNTY COMMISSIONERS at filling it — with a great ty in a president’s sixth year may be less Dist. #1 Dave Hoffman Dist. #2 Mark Brant deal of outside support. a factor in blue Michigan. Dist. #3 Dawn Asper Dist. #4 Dan Donahue Democrat Carl Levin’s A recent money move suggests the Dist. #5 Norm Matthes Dist. #7 Gary Wilmoth retirement after 36 years GARY GOP is turning its focus to other states Dist. #8 Walt Wilburn Dist. #9 J. Henry Lievens gives Republicans an PETERS in its drive for the Senate majority: The NONPARTISAN CANDIDATES opening in the Nov. 4 Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is JUDICIAL election to capture a Sen- canceling planned TV ads for the final Justice of Supreme Court ate seat for the first time two weeks of Michigan’s race. James Robert Redford Brian Zahra in two decades in a state The two candidates differ on many Justice of Supreme Court (Partial Team) where they have struggled issues and have taken divergent ap- David Viviano in presidential and Senate proaches to running. races. Judge of Court of Appeals The Land campaign did not make her Karen Ford Hood - Christopher M. Murray - Michael J. Talbot Former two-term Re- TERRI LYNN available to The Associated Press for an Daniel S. White - Judge of Circuit Court LAND publican Secretary of in-person or phone interview despite Cheryl Lohmeyer - Judge of Probate Court State Terri Lynn Land several attempts, but did answer ques- Community College Board of Trustees Members and Democratic U.S. Rep. tions via e-mail after more than a week. Monroe County Community College Gary Peters are locked in a race for a Mary Kay Thayer - Ignazio Cuccia seat that will help determine who con- It fit a pattern for Land through much Paid for with regulated funds by the Republican Women’s Club of Monroe County. trols the Senate. of the campaign: limited interviews and Not Authorized by any candidate. Jean Guyor, President - 303 N. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48161. The race has spurred heavy interest See SENATE, Page 33 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 33

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Senate (cont.) federal health-care law, work- that decision not based on has spent $2.9 million to run the disparity between rich and ing to secure the U.S. borders 30-second ads financed by out- about 4,400 ads for Peters in the poor. “I see him being more in generally avoiding large audi- and opposing amnesty for peo- of-state billionaires.” race; Americans for Prosperity, alignment than my values than ences of undecided voters. ple in the country illegally. Each side has attacked each the flagship group of billionaire Terri Lynn.” Land counters she’s cam- Peters, who has been much other for their loyalties to deep- conservative brothers Charles Financial analyst David Peer- paigned statewide and dis- more in the public eye and pro- pocketed backers, and it’s clear and David Koch, spent $2 mil- boom, 31, who lives in Land’s misses concerns about her low lific in the media, said his top both campaigns have benefit- lion to run about 4,500 ads for western Michigan hometown profile as “inside baseball.” issue is also the economy, and ed from large sums of outside Land. of Grandville, said “she’s prob- Still, she’s reserved most of for him that includes guaran- money. The resulting advertising ably closest to what I would her appearances to scripted teeing “access to affordable, According to the Center for crush could sway some vot- want to see.” events before friendly crowds. quality health care” and the Public Integrity, candidates, ers, but not Nancy Gray. The “Anybody that’s going to That was the case Oct. 2, when ability to “retire with dignity” parties and organizations sup- 50-year-old community col- stand for a smaller govern- 2012 Republican presidential with Social Security and “the porting both sides ran roughly lege English teacher from Tra- ment, limiting their powers, in- candidate and former Massa- promise of Medicare.” 42,000 TV ads in the race as of verse City said Land “has a lot fluence they have over our lives chusetts Gov. Mitt Romney vis- “What I’m frustrated about Sept. 29 — and 61 percent of of the right kind of sound bites” — that’s the person I’m going to ited suburban Detroit to stump is this should be about ideas, those ads are sponsored by out- but Gray’s Democratic loyalty vote for,” he said. for her. what’s best for Michigan fami- side groups. and Peters’ record give him the Also running are Green Party Land says she’ll focus on eco- lies ... Yet I feel I like I’m run- For example, the Nextgen edge. candidate Chris Wahmhoff, nomic issues if elected and her ning against outside special Climate Action Committee, “I really do feel like I can trust Richard Matkin of the U.S. Tax- goals include voting “to repeal interests,” he said. “Voters want formed by billionaire California him,” she said, adding that payers Party and Libertarian and replace Obamacare,” the to ultimately be able to make environmentalist Tom Steyer, one of her biggest concerns is Jim Fulner.

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Auto bailout that Washington should control your health care GARY PETERS president-investments, UBS dollars and that government can force you to buy PaineWebber; assistant vice The federal government rescue of the U.S. auto Party: Democrat industry was a sensitive topic in Michigan a few insurance, access your medical records, dictate president, Merrill Lynch Age, date of birth: 55; Dec., 1, years back, but it reverberates still in the campaign your medical decisions and restrict your health- Personal: Married, three 1958 — even as the Detroit Three automakers have care choice.” children Residence: Bloomfield Town- recovered and returned to profitability. Online: www.petersformichi- ship As a congressman, Gary Peters supported the Energy and environment gan.com Education: Bachelor’s degree Obama administration’s move to provide aid to Both candidates say they support an “all-of-the- in political science, Alma Col- General Motors and Chrysler alongside a restruc- above” energy policy, shorthand for exploring and CHRIS WAHMHOFF lege, 1980; master’s degree turing through bankruptcy. producing oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewable in business administration, Party: Green Party Terri Lynn Land has said she agreed with 2012 sources. University of Detroit Mercy, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney that the Age, date of birth: 36; June 24, But they split on the proposed TransCanada Key- 1984; law degree, Wayne State 1978 automakers should have filed for bankruptcy be- stone XL pipeline that would carry oil from Canada University, 1989; master’s Residence: Kalamazoo fore receiving any aid, and added General Motors to the Gulf Coast: Land is for it, Peters against. was known as “Government Motors.” degree in philosophy, Michigan Education: Plainwell High Supporters of the pipeline say it will solve infra- State University, 2007 School, attended The Art Insti- Land says she knew something needed to be structure problems and create jobs. done but wasn’t convinced on the specific plan and Political career: U.S. House tute of Pittsburgh Critics worry it could contribute to pollution and would have preferred more private financing. of Representatives 2009-pres- Political career: None contaminate groundwater. ent; Michigan lottery commis- sioner, 2003-07; state senator, Professional career: Mental Health care health worker for a private Terrorism: 1995-2002; Rochester Hills Peters supports the federal health-care law en- city councilman, 1991-93; ran company that contracts with Neither Peters nor Land supports putting U.S. acted in 2009 and says it has taken steps “to make unsuccessfully for state Senate, the state, community organizer combat troops on the ground in Iraq or Syria to sure health care is more affordable and accessible 1990 and activist stop the spread of the Islamic State group. and insurance companies can no longer deny you Professional career: Griffin Personal: Married coverage or hike rates if you have a pre-existing Peters says he supports Obama’s recent decision Endowed Chair of American Online: www.wahmhofffors- condition or get sick.” to launch airstrikes, while Land has criticized the Government, Central Michigan enate.com president for delaying action and a “failed foreign He adds he’s frustrated by some problems since University; lieutenant com- policy” that allowed the influence of the extremist the rollout and supports bipartisan efforts to mander, Naval Reserve; adjunct JIM FULNER improve it. group and others to spread. professor of finance, Wayne Party: Libertarian Land takes the opposing view, arguing for repeal- She supports confronting the group but says State University; adjunct Age, date of birth: 31; May 24, ing the law and replacing it with “market-based Obama needs to seek new authorization from professor of strategic man- 1983 reforms.” Congress for expanding military operations. agement, Oakland University; She argues that the law “is based on the idea — The Associated Press securities arbitrator and vice See SENATE, Page 34 PAGE 34/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014

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Senate (cont.) Snyder, Schauer at odds Residence: Berkley Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Northern Michigan University, 2005 over recovery, major laws Political career: None Professional career: Automo- ■ health-care law. tive systems engineer The incumbent governor is facing a tighter race than While Schauer voted for the Personal: Married, one child legislation in Congress, Snyder Online: www.jimfulner.com when he won election four — who opposed the broader years ago. law but still welcomed a key TERRI LYNN LAND component in expanded Med- BY DAVID EGGERT icaid — has not made it a big Party: Republican Associated Press campaign issue. Age, date of birth: 56; June LANSING — Republican Gov. But the men differ sharply 30, 1958 Rick Snyder says Michigan’s over Snyder and the Republi- Residence: Byron Center turnaround is under way be- can-controlled Legislature’s cut Education: Grandville High cause he made long-overdue in business taxes and elimina- School; bachelor’s degree in tough decisions — coming to tion or reduction in exemptions political science, Hope College grips with a broke Detroit, fix- or credits that individual tax- ing an uncompetitive busi- payers received on things like Political career: Secretary of ness tax structure and putting retirement income and prop- state, 2003-10; Kent County the state’s finances in order all — AP file photo — AP file photo erty taxes. clerk, 1993-2000; unsuc- while retaining a “relentlessly GOV. RICK SNYDER MARK SCHAUER Snyder says it made sense to cessful candidate for State positive” governing style after eliminate the “dumb” Michigan Board of Education, 2000; years of partisan strife. the Michigan that we’re rein- buyer’s remorse,” said Schauer, Business Tax in favor of a sim- chairwoman, Kent County His challenger in the Nov. 4 venting?’ ” 53. pler corporate income tax that Republican Committee, 1989- election, former Democratic benefits smaller companies Also running in the gover- 91; unsuccessful candidate for congressman and state law- He acknowledges more work whose owners are no longer be- nor’s race are Libertarian Mary state House, 1982 maker Mark Schauer, counters must be done but says the ing double taxed. foundation has been built for Buzuma, the Green Party’s Paul Professional career: that the governor went too far He also wiped out many spe- and got tough on the wrong a sustained economic resur- Homeniuk and Mark McFarlin Manager, LaGrande Motel in cial economic-development people in his zest to radically gence. with the U.S. Taxpayers Party. Grandville, 1989-92 tax credits and says Michigan’s overhaul government, depart- Schauer, however, tells voters The election promises to be tax scheme is still one of the 10 tighter than four years ago, Personal: Married, two ing from the pro-middle class that the recovery is too weak most generous to seniors, even when the more moderate Sny- children “Michigan way.” and slow and can be credited though pensioners born after der emerged from a crowded Online: http://terrilynnland. Snyder’s re-election bid has mostly to a rebounding auto 1945 are paying higher taxes. GOP primary and defeated com/ largely become a referendum industry thanks to the U.S. gov- Schauer says he would keep Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero by on his first term, the ex-com- ernment’s bailout loans, which intact the new business tax 18 points. RICHARD MATKIN puter executive and venture he supported in Congress. and give tax incentives to com- capitalist’s first as an elected of- The last three times incum- panies that create Michigan Party: U.S. Taxpayers Party ficial — a record of which he is He says Snyder’s tax over- bent governors sought re-elec- haul, anti-union laws, bud- jobs and make them repay tax Age, date of birth: 54; June proud and that Schauer dubs a tion — 2006, 1998 and 1994 — breaks if they send jobs over- get decisions, and beefed-up 25, 1960 failure. were blowouts. Schauer hopes seas. state powers to intervene in In his town halls and other for 1990, when John Engler Residence: Hazel Park financially distressed cities He wants to reinstate tax campaign appearances, Sny- upended two-term Gov. Jim Education: Bachelor’s and and school districts turned off breaks for retirees, homeown- der, 56, likes to harken back to Blanchard by fewer than 18,000 master’s degrees, University ers and renters, and low-in- five years ago, when the state many middle-of-the road vot- votes, or seven-tenths of a per- of Detroit-Mercy come earners. was teetering with the country’s ers who previously backed him centage point. Political career: Unsuccess- and have galvanized the Demo- “I talk to seniors every day highest jobless rate and declin- Schauer agrees with a few that are paying $1,000, $2,000, ful candidate for U.S. Senate cratic Party’s base. ing personal income and popu- things Snyder has done like $3,000 more a year ... because in 2012 lation. “The public doesn’t like his sign a minimum wage increase of the Snyder pension tax,” Professional career: Army “Think how broken we were. policies. They feel like there was and expand Medicaid to more Schauer said. “That’s wrong.” a bait and switch from what he Personal: Married, one child. ... I really view November as an low-income adults, a move that Snyder defends a new right- opportunity to say, ‘Do we want said he was going to do in 2010. did not sit well with conserva- to-work law despised by Dem- Online: None to go back to the Michigan of There’s a great sense of disap- tive activists opposed to Presi- — The Associated Press 2009? Or do we want to keep pointment ... even sort of a dent Barack Obama’s federal See GOVERNOR, Page 36 October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 35

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SNYDER, SCHAUER ON THE ISSUES WHO’S WHO ON THE BALLOT Education Snyder calls business tax MARK SCHAUER Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, credits the “heroin drip” for Kalamazoo College Snyder’s decision to cut overall Party: Democratic education funding in his first year government. Age, date of birth: 53; Oct. 2, 1961 Political career: Chairwoman, Libertarian Party in office reverberates in the race. of Michigan; secretary, Libertarian Party of West Residence: Battle Creek He blames it on the loss of Individual taxes Michigan; candidate for U.S. House of Represen- extra federal money the state Snyder partially offset the lost Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology and tatives 2nd District, 2012 received in the Great Recession Spanish, Albion College, 1984; master’s degree in business tax revenue by elimi- Professional career: Intelligence specialist for and notes state K-12 spending — public administration, Western Michigan Univer- nating or reducing tax exemp- 26 years in Navy not including federal aid — has tions on retirement income, the sity, 1986; master’s degree in political science, increased every year of his term. Homestead Property Tax Credit Michigan State University, 1996 Personal: Did not provide. Schauer says Snyder cut more and tax credits for children and Political career: U.S. House of Representatives, Online: www.electmarybuzuma.com than $1 billion, though the actual low-income earners. 2009-11; state senator, 2003-08 (minority leader, reduction when factoring in later Also gone are credits for city 2007-08); state representative, 1997-2002; Battle RICK SNYDER adjustments in tax revenue and income taxes, college tuition, Creek city commissioner, 1994-96 Party: Republican supplemental bills was roughly adoptions and donations to Professional career: National co-chairman of Age, date of birth: 56; Aug. 19, 1958 $462 million. universities, public radio and TV Jobs21!, an initiative of the BlueGreen Alliance, a Snyder says he shored up the stations, food banks and home- partnership of union and environmental groups Residence: Superior Township less shelters. pension and health-care system to expand jobs in the green economy, 2011-13; Education: Associate’s degree, Kellogg Com- for retired school employees. Snyder and legislators also business development representative, Michigan munity College (awarded in 2014 for classes he Schauer says not enough set the income tax rate at 4.25 Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education took as high school student in 1970s); bachelor’s money is reaching the classroom percent instead of letting it even- Trust Fund (LECET), 2011-13; coordinator, Calhoun degree in general studies, 1977; master’s degree tually drop to 3.9 percent in 2015 to keep class sizes in check and County Human Services Coordinating Council, in business administration, 1979; law degree, under a previous law. He says the prevent cuts in school programs. 1992-96; executive director, Community Action 1982, all from the University of Michigan He says if elected governor, edu- system is simpler and fairer and Agency of South Central Michigan, 1987-92; cation would be his No. 1 priority. that Michigan’s tax scheme is urban planner, Calhoun County, 1984-87 Political career: Michigan governor, 2011-present still among the 10 most generous Personal: Married to Christine; three children Professional career: Founder, chairman and in the country for seniors. chief executive officer of Ardesta, an Ann Arbor- Business taxes Online: www.markschauer.com Schauer in particular takes aim based investment firm, 2000-10; Gateway Inc. in- Snyder’s tax overhaul is still an at the “pension tax” and reduc- issue more than three years after PAUL HOMENIUK terim CEO, 2006; founder of Avalon Investments tion in the earned income and he signed it. Inc., a venture capital company, 1997-2000; homestead property tax credits, Party: Green executive vice president and then president He eliminated the Michigan saying it was unfair to give com- and chief operating officer of Gateway, 1991-97; Business Tax and replaced it Age, date of birth: 58; June 5, 1956 panies a break at the expense of employee and then partner at Coopers & Lybrand, with a 6 percent income tax that Residence: East Lansing middle- to lower-class taxpayers. 1982-91; adjunct assistant professor of account- falls mostly on corporations with He pledges to reverse course, Education: Bachelor’s degree, Grand Valley State ing, University of Michigan, 1982-84 shareholders, meaning 95,000 saying Republican lawmakers Colleges, 1977 businesses no longer pay. Personal: Married to Sue; three children know the unpopularity of the tax Political career: None Snyder says the $1.8 billion tax increase on retirees. Online: www.rickformichigan.com cut is fairer because business Professional career: Managing director, Practi- owners are not being double cal Education Solutions, 2009-present; part-time MARK MCFARLIN Right to work taxed on business and personal faculty member, Washtenaw Community College, Party: U.S. Taxpayers income, and he argues it has After saying it was not on his 2013-present; adjunct faculty, Lansing Com- made the state more attractive agenda, Snyder in late 2012 munity College, 2006-12; chief executive officer, Age, date of birth: 50; April 3, 1964 signed a right-to-work law International Bread Co., 1995-2007; education for business. Residence: Pinconning making payment of union fees director, Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, Schauer counters that job voluntary for unionized workers. 1987-95; marketing program director, American Education Bachelor’s degree in sociology-psy- growth is slowing and much of Collegiate Marketing, 1982-87 chology, Central Michigan University, 1987 the growth can be attributed He says he supports worker to the rebounding U.S. auto freedom and the law made Michi- Personal: Married to Lisa; one child Political career: Candidate, Bay County execu- industry. gan more attractive as a place to Online: www.paulhomeniuk.org tive, 2004, 2008 and 2012 do business. He say he would keep intact Professional career: Licensed private investiga- the new corporate income tax Schauer says the law is MARY BUZUMA tor, Central Bureau of Investigation designed to destroy unions and while reinstituting tax credits for Party: Libertarian Personal: Did not provide. companies that create Michigan drive down wages and job secu- jobs and make companies repay rity for the middle class. Age, date of birth: Did not provide. Online: www.markmcfarlin.com if they ship jobs overseas. — The Associated Press Residence: Grand Haven —The Associated Press PAGE 36/GENERAL ELECTION 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com October, 2014 WHO’S WHO AMONG THE RUNNING MATES: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES Former New York mayor LISA BROWN 2014-present; physics instructor, Wayne County Community College, Party: Democrat 2003-present; astronomy teacher, Ma- Age, date of birth: 47; Jan. 26, 1967 backing Snyder with ads comb Community College, 2002-pres- Residence: West Bloomfield ent; substitute teacher, multiple school Education: Bachelor’s degree in districts, 2000-present; guest astron- ■ tion, charter schools and Both polls were taken omy professor, Wayne State University, Michael Bloomberg, psychology, Michigan State University, through his political science, technology, engi- before the two candidates’ 1989; law degree, Detroit College of 2008 neering and math (STEM) debate Oct. 12. Law, 1993 Personal: Single. action committee, disciplines. “This is just another Political career: Oakland County clerk also is supporting BRIAN CALLEY Bloomberg also is en- reminder that Rick Sny- and register of deeds, 2013-present; Democrat Gary Peters dorsing Democrat Gary der’s policies work for the state representative, 2009-12 Party: Republican over Republican Terri Peters in Michigan’s U.S. wealthy, but not the rest Professional career: Attorney, Noel Age, date of birth: 37; March 25, 1977 Lynn Land in the Senate race over Repub- of Michigan,” Schauer Keen; Realtor, 2004-08 lican Terri Lynn Land, Residence: Portland Senate race. spokeswoman Cathy Bac- Personal: Married; three children. though Loeser stopped ile Cunningham said of Education: Bachelor’s degree in busi- short of saying whether BY DAVID EGGERT Bloomberg’s ad. his PAC also would run an CANDACE CAVENY ness administration, Michigan State Associated Press University, 1998; master’s degree in ad on Peters’ behalf. Bloomberg hosted a Party: Green business administration, Grand Valley LANSING — Billion- fundraiser for Snyder ear- Democrats have made Residence: Lapeer State University, 2000 aire and former New York lier this year and has ap- Mayor Michael Bloom- Snyder a top target for peared with him at immi- Political career: Michigan lieutenant Ms. Caveny did not submit biographical berg says his political ac- defeat in November, and gration conferences. information. governor, 2011-present; state repre- tion committee is spend- the candidates have been sentative, 2007-10; Ionia County Board ing $2.3 million on a TV ad locked in a tight race. Schauer’s pension ad SCOTTY BOMAN of Commissioners, 2003-2006; also highlights one of his big- in support of Republican Earlier this month, polls served on the Board of Public Works gest criticisms of the gov- Party: Libertarian Gov. Rick Snyder, provid- showed Snyder leading ernor: the 2011 decision Professional career: Commercial ing a major influx of out- or slightly ahead after he Age, date of birth: 52; April 14, 1962 to eliminate or reduce tax lender and vice president, Irwin Union side cash into the guber- ran ads all last month and Residence: Detroit Bank, 2005-06; commercial lender and natorial race weeks before more aggressively defend- exemptions on retirement Education: Bachelor’s degree in phys- assistant vice president, Fifth Third Election Day. ed his record at town hall- income to help offset a business tax cut. ics and philosophy, Western Michigan Bank, 2003-04; commercial lender and The buy is nearly triple style campaign events. University, 1985; master’s degree in assistant vice president, Ionia County the $800,000 that Demo- The Detroit News and Schauer says he would physics, Western Michigan University, National Bank, 1995-2003 crat Mark Schauer spent a Detroit TV station re- end the unfair “Snyder 1988; master’s degree in teaching, Personal: Married to Julie; three on TV ads during the en- leased a poll with Snyder pension tax.” Wayne State University, 1999 children. tire race before Oct. 7, leading, 45 percent to Snyder and Republican when he launched his sec- Political career: Ran unsuccessfully 37 percent, with a sam- legislators have said their RICHARD MENDOZA ond campaign ad. for Wayne State University Board of pling error margin of plus tax overhaul leveled the Governors in 1998, the State Board of or minus 4 percentage Party: U.S. Taxpayers He also has appeared playing field regardless of points. Education in 2002 and 2004, lieutenant in Democratic Governors whether people have gov- governor in 2006, U.S. Senate in 2008 Residence: Standish Association ads. Another poll by the ernment pensions, which Mr. Mendoza did not submit biographi- and secretary of state in 2010 Detroit Free Press and were previously exempt Schauer’s campaign did Professional career: Physics instruc- cal information. TV stations had Snyder from taxation, or 401(k) tor, Henry Ford Community College, — The Associated Press not disclose how much it slightly ahead, 45 percent distributions, which were spent on the 30-second to 39 percent. taxable before. ad — in which he pledges to repeal Snyder’s decision FROM PAGE 34

▼ to tax more retirement in- come — but said it has MONROEMAGAZINE there were no funding decreases. reserved $3 million in air- Governor (cont.) time before Nov. 4. Monroe County, MI: Gateway to the Good Life No first-term Michigan governor ocrats and initial cuts in education has lost re-election in a half-century. Bloomberg spokesman funding enacted in 2011 when federal Snyder says one focus in a second Stu Loeser said Bloom- term would be to better train work- aid for recession-weary states dried berg, a political indepen- ers for skilled trade jobs and integrate dent, admires how Snyder up. the education system from preschool “executed his vision for K-12 and university spending has through post-high school learning. Michigan’s comeback,” HOME ART FOOD CULTURE risen since then, though Schauer says “I want to keep going. There’s more citing job growth and Sny- he would have found a way to ensure to do,” Snyder said. der’s support for immigra- October, 2014 The Monroe News ● monroenews.com GENERAL ELECTION 2014/PAGE 37 Democrats, GOP vie for control of state Legislature

BY DAVID EGGERT their chances to fatten a cur- than 30 years. the Kalamazoo, Saginaw and business taxes and raised taxes Associated Press rent 59-50 edge in the House, It’s the first Senate election Monroe areas. on seniors and others, 2011 where a lone independent LANSING — Democrats who since district boundaries were State Sen. Randy Richardville, cuts in K-12 and university leans Democratic. need a five-seat swing to up- redrawn following the 2010 R-Monroe, who is Senate ma- funding, and the Legislature’s end Republican control of the GOP candidates are running census, which enabled the GOP jority leader, cannot run again approval of a law requiring Michigan House face a number on a “really strong record of re- to fashion the maps to boost its because of term limits. people or businesses wanting obstacles: gerrymandered dis- sults over the last four years,” electoral prospects. Democrats His seat is being sought by abortion insurance coverage to tricts, a financial disadvantage said Rep. Aric Nesbitt, head of cut into Republicans’ House state Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, and buy an extra policy in advance. and historical trends favoring House Republicans’ campaign majority in 2012, when Presi- Doug Spade, a Democrat from Democratic consultant Joe efforts. the GOP in a non-presidential dent Barack Obama easily de- Adrian and former state repre- DiSano said Democrats could election year. The fight for House control feated Republican Mitt Romney sentative win the House in the right cir- will determine the ease or dif- But Rep. Brandon Dillon, in Michigan. The dynamics in individual cumstances, but realistically ficulty with which Republican who’s leading House Demo- Yet voters tend to favor the legislative races vary, but the their ceiling is probably a net Gov. Rick Snyder or Democratic opposing party in a president’s broad themes echo messages gain of three or four seats. crats’ campaign to retake challenger Mark Schauer can sixth year, a plus for the GOP in power for the first time since enact his agenda in the next in the governor’s race. Another Democratic strate- 2014. 2010, said there are “more than Legislature. Republicans are emphasizing gist, Adrian Hemond — a for- enough” chances to pick up mer top legislative aide whose In the Senate, the best Dem- In the 110-seat House, there a track record of job creation, a seats. firm helps GOP and Demo- ocrats can hope for is to chip are roughly 20 competitive dis- lower unemployment rate, on- The GOP’s advantage in con- away at Republicans’ 26-12 tricts. There are about 10 com- time budgets, fewer regulations cratic candidates — said Re- trolling the once-a-decade re- margin, as part of an uphill petitive districts in the 38-seat and increased spending on publicans are bound to make districting process “made some strategy to win control in 2018 Senate. roads and education, especially it harder for Democrats by win- of their representatives irratio- — when many senators won’t Four seats now held by Re- a preschool program for low- ning some of their seats. nally comfortable in their vot- be able to run again because of publicans are attracting the income 4-year-olds. “I wish them well,” he said. ing patterns,” he said. term limits. The GOP has con- most attention in the Senate — Democrats are criticizing the “But I don’t see how they get Republicans, however, like trolled the chamber for more three of them open districts in GOP’s tax overhaul that slashed there.” Business as Usual? At What Cost? I am running for County Commissioner, and I sadly realize the questionable politics in Monroe County. It has become very clear why so little is getting accomplished in our communities. It is apparent to me that there is a “good old boy” system running Monroe County. Special interest groups from within-and outside- Monroe County continue to endorse and provide fi nancial support to some candidates. Continued endorsements and donations guarantee these special interest groups on-going fi nancial opportunities within our county - at the devastating cost of millions of dollars to the taxpayers. Although it is said during every campaign that “things must change” if Monroe County is going to move forward with new industry, more jobs, and better roads, things truly must change. We cannot continue to all the “good old boys” to put their personal agendas ahead of the needs and rights of Monroe taxpayers. November 4 vote smart and for the future of Monroe County. -Gary Wilmoth

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BY MIKE HOUSEHOLDER challenged by Jerry Cannon, a expects the 1st District race David Trott against counterter- to city. That’s how we’ll win it.” Associated Press retired Army National Guard “should go Republican, barring rorism expert Bobby McKenzie, The other three open seats changes in national conditions, DETROIT — The more things major general and longtime a Democrat. in Michigan are expected to re- unexpected campaign events change with Michigan’s U.S. Kalkaska County sheriff. National election-watchers main in the current party’s pos- or a large turnout advantage for House of Representatives del- The district was represented expect Republicans to tight- session. Democrats.” egation, the more they stay the by Democrat Bart Stupak for en their majority grip on the Republican state Sen. John same. nine terms before Benishek, Still, Benishek is campaign- House of Representatives, add- Moolenaar of Midland is fa- ing as if he’s concerned, Gross- The state is guaranteed to a tea party-affiliated surgeon ing seats as President Barack vored to defeat Democrat Jeff mann said. send four new faces to Con- from Crystal Falls, won the Obama’s unpopularity drags Holmes, a physician from gress, thanks to open seats. open seat four years ago. Other closely watched con- down Democrats. Alma, for the 4th District seat held by House Ways and Means That number most likely will Benishek won re-election in tests in November include Plus, helpful redistricting Committee Chairman Dave grow to five when factoring in 2012 by fewer than 1,900 votes, south-central Michigan’s 7th after the 2010 census is boost- Camp, who is retiring after 24 the Detroit-area 11th District, and the Democrats saw an District, which features a race ing Republican prospects in between three-term GOP Rep. years in Congress. where incumbent Rep. Kerry opening. the Great Lakes state and else- Tim Walberg and former Demo- Similarly, Southfield Mayor Bentivolio lost decisively in the Cannon, a former command- where. cratic state Rep. Pam Byrnes; Brenda Lawrence is projected Republican primary but has a er at Guantanamo Bay who lat- McKenzie is aware of forces the 8th, where former state to take the heavily Democratic declared as a write-in candi- er led U.S. detainee operations working against the party this Senate Majority Leader Mike 14th District seat now held by date for November. in Iraq, is pushing his military Bishop and Democratic In- year, but he believes hard work Rep. Gary Peters, the Demo- Regardless, the current 9-5 past as part of an effort to ap- gham County Treasurer Eric may turn the tide in his race. cratic nominee for the U.S. GOP advantage appears rela- peal to the nearly 12 percent Schertzing are running for the “Trott is certainly going to Senate, and Democrat Debbie tively safe. of voting-age residents in the seat vacated by retiring GOP outspend me,” he told support- Dingell of Dearborn is likely to Democrats’ best chance district who once served in the Rep. Mike Rogers in a district ers during a recent campaign win her husband John’s 12th could come in northern Michi- U.S. military. that stretches from Lansing rally at a United Auto Workers District seat. John Dingell, the gan’s sprawling 1st District, Matt Grossmann, a politi- to the northern Detroit sub- hall in Livonia. “I need your longest-serving member of where two-term Republican cal science professor at Michi- urbs, and the 11th District race, help to win. We’re going to win. Congress in history, is retiring Rep. Dan Benishek is being gan State University, says he which pits Republican lawyer It’s going to be door to door, city at year’s end, Make your vote count! VOTE JAROD CALKINS FOR DISTRICT JUDGE YOUR CHOICE On November 4th, you have an unusual choice for District Judge. One choice, Jarod Calkins, is an award-winning attorney who’s been working hard to earn your trust and your vote. The other choice is Mark Braunlich, who was recently appointed to the Circuit Court. However, due to the timing of his appointment, he still appears on the ballot as a candidate for District Judge. On August 4th, Mark Braunlich told the Monroe News, 77+7+(&$/.,16)$0,/<+( &$&$/./.,1,16 )$)$00,,/

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