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54th District hopefuls for State Representative will face off in August
Thursday, July 15, 2010 • HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS/WESTERN REGION
Personal: I am married with three children; two girls (15 and 13) and a boy (17). Our older two are students in the Early College Alliance program through Eastern Michigan University and the Ypsilanti Public Schools. Our youngest previously attended Chappelle Community School and is currently home schooled.
of our church’s Sunday School; parent volunteer for the Willow Run Swim Club; campaign DAVID PALMER team member for the successful Office sought: State Stop the City Income Tax camRepresentative, 54th District. paign (2007); and community activist.
Website: http://www. VoteRodney.com.
Palmer Political affiliation: Independent. City of residence: City of Ypsilanti. Occupation: Business Manager. Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, with a minor in business and graduate certificate in nonprofit management, both from Eastern Michigan University. Previous elected office: None.
Website: www.palmer2010. com Personal: Age 33, in a committed relationship with a fantastic woman, no children, but I have a beautiful niece and an energetic godson.
LONNIE SCOTT
Current public and community service: Secretary on the board of directors for Growing Hope; advisory board member for the Depot Town Community Development Corporation; member and volunteer for the Ypsilanti Area Jaycees; member and volunteer for the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti; past advisory board member for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; past member and
Office sought: State Representative, 54th District. Political affiliation: Democrat. City of residence: Ypsilanti Township. Occupation: Legislative director for Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith. Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from
Park will feature pre-settlement plants By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
John Farmer will host an event on behalf of the Milan Area Historical Society July 21 at Mary McCann Park in York Township, discussing pre-settlement plant communities and giving and overall tour of the grounds. Sara Ford, membership chairwoman of the historical society, said in an e-mail that guests will be able to see the township’s Environmental Education and Passive Recreation Area housed at the park. Ford said the recreation area “is a facility designed for unique nature experiences based on a dozen demonstration plots that highlight pre-settlement plant communities and display important ecological principles.” Ford said Farmer was involved in designing the layout for the park, and is a retired school teacher from Milan. The event will commence at 6:30 p.m. and Ford suggests participants wear appropriate clothing. “Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing that covers legs and arms is suggested,” she said. Though she hopes the amount of mosquitoes will have fallen off by then, Ford advises guests to be prepared. “For those who are especially bothered by those pesky insects, I’d suggest bringing along one’s favorite repellant, but don’t go out and buy any,” she said. “I’ll have some for those who come unprepared.” Ford said binoculars are also in order for the event. “We may see something that calls for a closer look,” she said. Ford said special arrangements can be made for those who will have trouble navigating the distance. “I will have my van there and can give a ride to anyone who has difficulty walking,” she said. The event is free and open to all who wish to attend.
Mary McCann Park is located at 8303 Warner Road, between Willis Road and Bemis Road.
For more information, visit the historical society’s website at www.historicmilan.com.
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want the state to emerge from this recession. • I believe that education is the linchpin of our future success. We need a highly educated workforce to attract the hightech, high-paying jobs Michigan needs. We must focus our resources on early childhood through post-secondary education to become a more prosperous state.
Key issues: • Economic development. • Representing voters and solutions instead of political parties and rhetorical paralysis. How will you address each of these issues: • Economic development encompasses many issues including entrepreneurial development, job creation and an educational infrastructure that prepares our youth for the economy of today and tomorrow. As a small business manager I have been making payroll, dealing with health insurance increases and surviving in Michigan’s tax environment for many years; my education and work background have prepared me well to help shape state policy. • Republicans and Democrats have a monopoly on political representation in this Lansing, yet the vast majority of voters disapprove of the job they have done. As an Independent serving in Lansing, my job will be to listen to your views, make intelligent and pragmatic policy decisions and to work with all of my colleagues to improve the conditions of our state family, friends and neighbors can prosper.
Key issues: • Restore jobs for Michigan families and a healthy business climate for Michigan businesses. • Fix the broken state budget process to ensure stable and predictable state revenue sharing for local public schools and local public safety services. How will you address each of these issues: • To restore jobs for Michigan families and a healthy business climate, the next state legislature must rein in reckless state spending and reducing the size of state government through elimination of outdated and poorly performing offices and programs, and other cost cutting measures. When combined with reductions in the heavy tax and regulatory burden on Michigan residents and businesses, including an immediate repeal of the Michigan Business surtax, we will successfully return our state to a top ten ranking for business and job growth. • As state representative, I would work to bring state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop’s successful budget strategies over to the Michigan House. The Republicancontrolled state senate has approved a balanced budget with no new taxes each year, only to watch the Democratcontrolled House drop the ball. I would also work to ensure full funding of Act 289 reimbursements to local governments for the cost of providing fire department services to state facilities like EMU.
volunteer for the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s design sub-committee.
Website: www.VoteLonnie. com. Personal: 27, married to Heather with one son, Landyn. Scott
MICHAEL WHITE
Central Michigan University and some master’s coursework completed at Eastern Michigan University.
Office sought: State Representative, 54th District.
Previous elected office: None, Current public and community service: I serve as the chair of the 15th Congressional Young Democrats, the events chair for the Michigan Democratic Party Youth Caucus, trustee and past president of the MIDO Corporation and legislative director for Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith. Key issues: • Economic Development • Education How will you address each of these issues: • Michigan must invest in critical areas such as education and infrastructure that create a more business-friendly environment and produce jobs for our workers. We must repeal the MBT surcharge and budget to our priorities if we
Previous elected office: KPS Transportation Association vice president. Current public and community service: Washtenaw County Democratic Party executive board/ vice chair of programs. Key issues: • Education • Economic development How will you address each of these issues: • Investing in pre-kindergarten early education to stimulate our young minds and insure preparation for the global economy. Higher learning initiatives to fund college or vocational education and retain our talented students in state. • Green job development in technology, science, research, wind, solar, thermal, hydro, manufacturing or agriculture. The green job industry in Michigan is ready for growth and to become a leader in the global economy. Website: votemichaelwhite. org, Personal: Proud father of two sons.
White Political affiliation: Democrat. City of residence: Ypsilanti Township. Occupation: Senior training manager. Education: KVCC, EMU.
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