City of residence
Howell, MI
Age
48
Family
2 sons, 20 and 17.
Education
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech;
MS, Strategic Management, Indiana University
Vehicles owned
2 - American
Professional Experience
25 year engineering career in the automotive industry
Political Experience
None
Race/ethnicity
Caucasian
Incumbent?
false
I support State funding to guarantee the pension benefits of past and current workers. I also support a shift to 401k style retirement benefits for all new public workers.
No. The funding model is unrealistic and unsustainable. I support increased revenue sharing from the State and an increase in the amount that revenue that municipalities can raise locally.
I would like to see a funding model that would enable fewer emergency managers to be named in the first place. When the state does intervene, I think the State should provide additional funding, so that problems can be addressed and resolved - rather than long term state control.
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I think the State should have intervened much more quickly. I also haven't seen much from the State to address the lasting health effects that will result from lead exposure.
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9 state and local officials have faced criminal charges. The Federal government has provided substantial support. This issue is of our own doing, I don't think we can expect much more from Washington DC.
No.
No.
I believe a progressive income tax makes more sense. I do not support increases in the sales tax.
Yes. Badly underperforming schools that are not showing signs of steady improvement should be closed. Our kids deserve better.
I believe charter schools undermine the ability of local school districts to operate in a cost effective way. I generally would not be in favor of authorizing additional charter schools, unless there was evidence to suggest public schools would not be harmed.
Yes.
Not when they enable discrimination against people based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or anything else.
No.
Absolutely.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, we do. The US typically has the highest incarceration rate in the world. I'd support giving judges more latitude to determine effective sentences, by eliminating policies such as mandatory minimums. We're spending far too much on prisons.
City of residence
Fowlerville, MI
Age
72
Family
Wife-Cathy
Son-Matthew-Daughter in Law Kelly
Son-Zachary-Daughter in Law Carli
Grandchildren-Vivienne, Everrett, Hayes
Education
BS, DVM
Vehicles owned
Ford Explorer
Ford Escape
Professional Experience
Veterinarian-Practice Owner
University Instructor
Military Officer
Political Experience
State Representative
Township Supervisor
Township Trustee
School Board Member
Race/ethnicity
White
Incumbent?
true
State should provide emergency management assistance and in some cases financial assistance with strict accountability.
Current Revenue Sharing is adequate in most municipalities.
The emergency manager law has been effective in most instances. When financial assistance is needed it should come with strict accountability and transparency. Financial assistance should come in the form of loans that can be paid back and if there is a road to solvency.
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The state's response to the crisis was excellent. The governments handling of the initial water situation was poor. There has to be accountability at all levels of government so that tragic situations like this do not happen.
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The federal government could have reacted more rapidly with significant aid. The initial bureaucratic response was poor also.
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No
Michigan's tax system has improved for businesses. Income tax percentage should be lowered as tax revenues increase.
No.
Charter schools should be held to the same standards as public schools.
No.
I support the right to practice ones religion and religious beliefs if they are breaking no laws free from government restriction
No.
Current statute does minimize political party influence.
No.
Yes.
I would support current mandates with increased goals for renewable energy. Reliability of available energy is necessary.
Michigan's prison population has decreased in recent years. Judges should have some discretion in sentencing. Judges should have some discretion in parole.
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