QUESTION:
What
political Party are you associated with?
ANSWER:
Republican
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QUESTION:
You claim to want to “Preserve Our Rural Character”. How are you going to do that?
ANSWER:
John Muir (Father of Our National Parks System) and Theodore Roosevelt (The Conservation President) both realized that land not set aside from development “will eventually be developed”.
Realistically, we cannot stop development. But we can, collectively, take the steps to try to remove from development every relevant possible acre we can. In this spirit, we could put together a committee(s) of residents that would research and review strategies to accomplish such goals including for example, Nature Preserves, Conservatories, Parks, Township Owned Land, etc. As an implicit part of such efforts, the committees would include steps to look at ways to keep costs down for the Township residents through Federal and State grants, donations, and other creative funding ideas. We have a lot of intelligent, talented and connected residents that are passionate about our Township. Let’s tap these resources!
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QUESTION
Do you believe that you can get the general fund payed back from the sewer fiasco? and use the general fund to pay for police and fire again?
ANSWER
I fear a larger fiasco is on the horizon. Lansing sources say our State Legislature is drafting another set of laws to put them in control of 1.4 million septic fields. If you think costs are out of control now, what do you think will happen when the state takes over?
SEE my Pending Issues Page
When I become Supervisor I hope we can sit down in my office and have a face to face discussion on the specifics of your questions and all the information available to us for a solution that is best for the Township.
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QUESTION
I have heard that there is a divide between the residents and the current township board. Is this true, and if so, what are you going to do about it?
ANSWER:
I think you should come to a Township Meeting and decide for yourself about this “divide” you have heard about. You can also join various groups and get their perspectives, including the Tyrone Historical Society, Residents for Community Preservation, Tyrone Township Watch Group, or Friends of Tyrone Township. We have a lot of intelligent, talented and connected residents that are passionate about our Township. If they are divided, I believe I have the leadership qualities to unite our Township and find ways to bring “divided” residents together.
QUESTION:
If elected Supervisor, will you be physically present at the Township Hall during business hours (9-5, M-Th). This is one thing some residents complain about; the current Supervisor isn't there full-time.
ANSWER:
I am confident that my extensive experience as an Automation Sales Engineer since 1992 has prepared me well for the Supervisor role in a Township serving approximately 20,000 residents. Similar to my current role, which demands constant availability beyond standard office hours, this position requires dedication around the clock to meet residents' needs promptly.
My commitment extends beyond a typical 9 to 5 schedule; I understand the importance of being available evenings, weekends, and during vacations to ensure timely responses to resident concerns. While I won't be tied to the office during its 32-hour weekly operation, I am prepared to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to this role, ensuring effective oversight and support for the community.
QUESTION:
How will you address the problem of illegal and dangerous use of UTVs, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles on dirt roads. Thank you."
ANSWER:
I understand this falls within the County's jurisdiction and likely involves the Sheriff's office. I will investigate how the Township can promote safe and legal ATV use.
QUESTION:
During public comments at township board meetings it has been general practice that questions will not be answered and people have a hard time getting answers to their concerns. I understand that not every question can be answered nor should it because meetings would go on for hours. However, simple yes or no questions could be and should be. More complex issues could be addressed by saying something like contact me at my office and we can discuss it. How would you address this if you were Supervisor to keep residents in the know?
ANSWER:
My understanding is that with proper workshops or Town Hall Meetings, many of these questions would be addressed before they reach a formal public meeting. However, if questions do arise during the meeting, I am confident in my ability to address them effectively. If a quick resolution is possible, I will provide an immediate answer; otherwise, I will suggest further discussion in a workshop or during office hours at a later date.