Saturday, August 11, 2012
Muskegon County ranked 72nd in Michigan for voter turnout in primary
Muskegon County ranked 72nd in Michigan for voter turnout in primary | MLive.com
Based on the unofficial voter turnout statistics released by the Secretary of State’s office, Muskegon County ranked 72nd among the 83 counties with its voter turnout of 16.49 percent.
Based on the unofficial voter turnout statistics released by the Secretary of State’s office, Muskegon County ranked 72nd among the 83 counties with its voter turnout of 16.49 percent.
Water service agreement involving Muskegon, others gains county public works board's approval
Water service agreement involving Muskegon, others gains county public works board's approval | MLive.com
Hailed by some as a step toward a countywide municipal water system and criticized by others for lacking an opt-out clause, the 40-year agreement brings three water-buying municipal entities – the Northside regional water system, Roosevelt Park and North Muskegon – together in buying water from Muskegon’s water filtration plant.
Hailed by some as a step toward a countywide municipal water system and criticized by others for lacking an opt-out clause, the 40-year agreement brings three water-buying municipal entities – the Northside regional water system, Roosevelt Park and North Muskegon – together in buying water from Muskegon’s water filtration plant.
Laketon, North Muskegon produce highest voter turnout rates; Muskegon County relatively low
Laketon, North Muskegon produce highest voter turnout rates; Muskegon County relatively low | MLive.com
The voter turnout breakdown by municipality in Muskegon County was:
CITIES
Montague, 13.04 percent
Muskegon, 13.55 percent
Muskegon Heights, 8.69 percent
North Muskegon, 25.51 percent
Norton Shores, 19.49 percent
Roosevelt Park, 20.73 percent
Whitehall, 13.86 percent
TOWNSHIPS
Blue Lake, 16.7 percent
Casnovia, 17.13 percent
Cedar Creek, 15.84 percent
Dalton, 11.73 percent
Egelston, 21.37 percent
Fruitland, 16.52 percent
Fruitport, 16.06 percent
Holton, 10.89 percent
Laketon, 27.44 percent
Montague, 15.01 percent
Moorland, 15.83 percent
Muskegon, 16.36 percent
Ravenna, 21.3 percent
Sullivan, 20.8 percent
Whitehall, 17.13 percent
White River, 19.36 percent
The voter turnout breakdown by municipality in Muskegon County was:
CITIES
Montague, 13.04 percent
Muskegon, 13.55 percent
Muskegon Heights, 8.69 percent
North Muskegon, 25.51 percent
Norton Shores, 19.49 percent
Roosevelt Park, 20.73 percent
Whitehall, 13.86 percent
TOWNSHIPS
Blue Lake, 16.7 percent
Casnovia, 17.13 percent
Cedar Creek, 15.84 percent
Dalton, 11.73 percent
Egelston, 21.37 percent
Fruitland, 16.52 percent
Fruitport, 16.06 percent
Holton, 10.89 percent
Laketon, 27.44 percent
Montague, 15.01 percent
Moorland, 15.83 percent
Muskegon, 16.36 percent
Ravenna, 21.3 percent
Sullivan, 20.8 percent
Whitehall, 17.13 percent
White River, 19.36 percent
Editorial: Muskegon County voters missed an important opportunity
Editorial: Muskegon County voters missed an important opportunity | MLive.com
....how to increase voter turnout: have a better history of politicians..and yes district attorneys are included in that...not saying one thing yet doing another.
it makes people not care anymore because they feel it just doesn't matter.
Another thing that may make people feel their vote counts is to acctually count every vote.
....how to increase voter turnout: have a better history of politicians..and yes district attorneys are included in that...not saying one thing yet doing another.
it makes people not care anymore because they feel it just doesn't matter.
Another thing that may make people feel their vote counts is to acctually count every vote.
What would make Roosevelt Park better? (with poll)
What would make Roosevelt Park better? (with poll) | MLive.com
Resident Eric Grimm, a Muskegon attorney, asked if Roosevelt Park could put its city council packets online, like North Muskegon does.
Chandler said putting them online would tie up his computer for most of the day with uploading because of the city’s older technology, but he could provide hard copies to people who request them.
Resident Eric Grimm, a Muskegon attorney, asked if Roosevelt Park could put its city council packets online, like North Muskegon does.
Chandler said putting them online would tie up his computer for most of the day with uploading because of the city’s older technology, but he could provide hard copies to people who request them.
Join MLive and Muskegon Chronicle at first 'Give a Damn' meeting
Join MLive and Muskegon Chronicle at first 'Give a Damn' meeting | MLive.com
On Tuesday, Aug. 14, we're partnering with Love Community Garden to host the first "Give a Damn" meeting.
You may have seen posters about it around town.
We'll be at the garden near the corner of 8th and Monroe in Muskegon at 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Aug. 14, we're partnering with Love Community Garden to host the first "Give a Damn" meeting.
You may have seen posters about it around town.
We'll be at the garden near the corner of 8th and Monroe in Muskegon at 6:30 p.m.
Statewide coalition seeks Muskegon's ideas on Michigan future transportation policies | MLive.com
Statewide coalition seeks Muskegon's ideas on Michigan future transportation policies | MLive.com
The series of community-based forums on Michigan's transportation future began in Midland on June 12 and will end in St. Joseph on Sept. 25.
What Muskegon County’s transportation system should look like in the future is the topic of a community forum Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Muskegon’s meeting Wednesday is the seventh of the 17 events.
The transportation forum will be at the United Way of the Lakeshore building, 31 E. Clay.
Those interested in attending are asked to register through Marti Lamphear of Disability Connection of West Michigan at marthal@dcilmi.org or (231) 722-0088.
The series of community-based forums on Michigan's transportation future began in Midland on June 12 and will end in St. Joseph on Sept. 25.
What Muskegon County’s transportation system should look like in the future is the topic of a community forum Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Muskegon’s meeting Wednesday is the seventh of the 17 events.
The transportation forum will be at the United Way of the Lakeshore building, 31 E. Clay.
Those interested in attending are asked to register through Marti Lamphear of Disability Connection of West Michigan at marthal@dcilmi.org or (231) 722-0088.
Hermosa Beach meter maids making nearly $100K?
Hermosa Beach meter maids making nearly $100K? - Brian Calle: Uncommon Ground : The Orange County Register
When contemplating the many reasons cities in California and elsewhere are venturing closer to bankruptcy, look no further than the relatively lucrative and often-unjustifiable salaries bestowed on municipal employees – and the lofty pension benefits attached to the high pay.
One of the latest examples comes from the California coastal city of Hermosa Beach, where some community service staffers who collect money from parking meters and manage their operations – positions once widely known as “meter maids” – are making nearly $100,000 a year in total compensation, according to city documents.
When contemplating the many reasons cities in California and elsewhere are venturing closer to bankruptcy, look no further than the relatively lucrative and often-unjustifiable salaries bestowed on municipal employees – and the lofty pension benefits attached to the high pay.
One of the latest examples comes from the California coastal city of Hermosa Beach, where some community service staffers who collect money from parking meters and manage their operations – positions once widely known as “meter maids” – are making nearly $100,000 a year in total compensation, according to city documents.
Why has Betsy DeVos-led education group spent $113,000 supporting Democrats in Wisconsin?
Why has Betsy DeVos-led education group spent $113,000 supporting Democrats in Wisconsin? | MLive.com
“AFC, which typically allies itself with right-wing Tea Party types, is now mailing fliers to voters praising Democratic candidates, but discussing issues besides their support for school choice,” the website reported.
“This support can be attributed to the fact that some pro-voucher Democrats are being challenged in primaries by candidates who oppose AFC’s agenda.”
“AFC, which typically allies itself with right-wing Tea Party types, is now mailing fliers to voters praising Democratic candidates, but discussing issues besides their support for school choice,” the website reported.
“This support can be attributed to the fact that some pro-voucher Democrats are being challenged in primaries by candidates who oppose AFC’s agenda.”
Friday, August 10, 2012
'Romney Murdered JonBenét Ramsey,' New Obama Campaign Ad Alleges
'Romney Murdered JonBenét Ramsey,' New Obama Campaign Ad Alleges | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
“I think this is a fair ad, and I think Mitt Romney owes an explanation to the American people as to why he murdered JonBenét Ramsey,” said Obama campaign manager Jim Messina, who called the commercial’s black-and-white reenactment of Mitt Romney carrying a kicking and screaming child to her death “accurate.”
“I think this is a fair ad, and I think Mitt Romney owes an explanation to the American people as to why he murdered JonBenét Ramsey,” said Obama campaign manager Jim Messina, who called the commercial’s black-and-white reenactment of Mitt Romney carrying a kicking and screaming child to her death “accurate.”
School board candidate filing deadline is Tuesday, many openings available
School board candidate filing deadline is Tuesday, many openings available | MLive.com
There are plenty of opportunities to run for a spot on a school board, with all but one Muskegon County school district holding elections in November.
The filing deadline for the election is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
There are plenty of opportunities to run for a spot on a school board, with all but one Muskegon County school district holding elections in November.
The filing deadline for the election is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Agriculture Department Pays $2 Million for a Single Intern
Agriculture Department Pays $2 Million for a Single Intern
Among the IG’s findings: the USDA spent more than $2 million on an internship program that only hired one full-time intern, $3 million on technology hardware that was never used, and $235,000 on a project that was later canceled due to redundancy.
Among the IG’s findings: the USDA spent more than $2 million on an internship program that only hired one full-time intern, $3 million on technology hardware that was never used, and $235,000 on a project that was later canceled due to redundancy.
Bread and circuses
Bread and circuses - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bread and Circuses" (or bread and games) (from Latin: panem et circenses) is a metaphor for a superficial means of appeasement.
In the case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy, but through diversion, distraction, and/or the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace.[1] as an offered "palliative."
Juvenal decried it as a simplistic motivation of common people.
The phrase also implies the erosion or ignorance of civic duty amongst the concerns of the common man.
Bread and Circuses" (or bread and games) (from Latin: panem et circenses) is a metaphor for a superficial means of appeasement.
In the case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy, but through diversion, distraction, and/or the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace.[1] as an offered "palliative."
Juvenal decried it as a simplistic motivation of common people.
The phrase also implies the erosion or ignorance of civic duty amongst the concerns of the common man.
Manchester United makes disappointing public debut
Manchester United makes disappointing public debut - ESPN
Earlier this month it announced a $559 million, seven-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Chevrolet.
Earlier this month it announced a $559 million, seven-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Chevrolet.
Obama the great disabler
Mark Steyn: Obama the great disabler
Right now, combined total debt in the United States is just shy of $700,000 per family.
Add in the so-called "unfunded liabilities" that a normal American business would have to include in its SEC filings but from which U.S. Government accounting conveniently absolves itself, and you're talking about a debt burden per family of about a million bucks.
Right now, combined total debt in the United States is just shy of $700,000 per family.
Add in the so-called "unfunded liabilities" that a normal American business would have to include in its SEC filings but from which U.S. Government accounting conveniently absolves itself, and you're talking about a debt burden per family of about a million bucks.
Boy Whose Hot Dog Cart Was Shut Down by the City of Holland Now Homeless
Boy Whose Hot Dog Cart Was Shut Down by the City of Holland Now Homeless [Mackinac Center]
“Nate and I are now in a shelter,” Lynette said. “Doug can’t stay with us because he takes prescription narcotics to deal with his pain and the shelter does not allow him with those kinds of drugs.”
“Nate and I are now in a shelter,” Lynette said. “Doug can’t stay with us because he takes prescription narcotics to deal with his pain and the shelter does not allow him with those kinds of drugs.”
Meteor-shower party complete with s'mores planned for Muskegon and Oceana county state parks
Meteor-shower party complete with s'mores planned for Muskegon and Oceana county state parks
MLive.com: Muskegon State Park, 3560 Memorial, is hosting a meteor watching party at 9 p.m. on Sunday.
MLive.com: Muskegon State Park, 3560 Memorial, is hosting a meteor watching party at 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Next from the EPA: Four-Gallon-Minimum Gas Purchases
The PJ Tatler » Next from the EPA: Four-Gallon-Minimum Gas Purchases
Next from the EPA: Four-Gallon-Minimum Gas Purchases
The Environmental Protection Agency is going to require all consumers to buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps after the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend is introduced into the market.
Next from the EPA: Four-Gallon-Minimum Gas Purchases
The Environmental Protection Agency is going to require all consumers to buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps after the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend is introduced into the market.
What is tax fairness? The mayor explains
Charlie Leonard: Inalienable Rights | AspenTimes.com
Recently, Aspen Mayor Mick Ireland made a number of public statements about Gov. Mitt Romney's tax returns.
In short, the mayor said the former Massachusetts governor has not released enough of them and based on what he has released, Romney is clearly not paying his fair share of taxes.
To support his point, the mayor said that he paid a higher tax rate than Romney and that was wrong.
Recently, Aspen Mayor Mick Ireland made a number of public statements about Gov. Mitt Romney's tax returns.
In short, the mayor said the former Massachusetts governor has not released enough of them and based on what he has released, Romney is clearly not paying his fair share of taxes.
To support his point, the mayor said that he paid a higher tax rate than Romney and that was wrong.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Over 100 Million Now Receiving Federal Welfare
Over 100 Million Now Receiving Federal Welfare | The Weekly Standard
"The federal government administers nearly 80 different overlapping federal means-tested welfare programs," the Senate Budget Committee notes.
However, the committee states, the figures used in the chart do not include those who are only benefiting from Social Security and/or Medicare.
"The federal government administers nearly 80 different overlapping federal means-tested welfare programs," the Senate Budget Committee notes.
However, the committee states, the figures used in the chart do not include those who are only benefiting from Social Security and/or Medicare.
Olympics 2012: U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman reveals her gold medal-winning routine was tribute to 1972 Munch Games massacre
Olympics 2012: U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman reveals her gold medal-winning routine was tribute to 1972 Munch Games massacre | Mail Online
Duringcoverage of this Olympics, U.S. broadcaster NBC has sparked anger in the host countryafter cutting away from the Opening Ceremony when a tribute to the victims of the London 7/7 bombings was shown.
The station said the tribute to the devastating attack - which killed 52 people and left many with life-changing injuries - 'wasn't tailored to a U.S. audience'. It showed an interview with swimmer Michael Phelps instead.
Duringcoverage of this Olympics, U.S. broadcaster NBC has sparked anger in the host countryafter cutting away from the Opening Ceremony when a tribute to the victims of the London 7/7 bombings was shown.
The station said the tribute to the devastating attack - which killed 52 people and left many with life-changing injuries - 'wasn't tailored to a U.S. audience'. It showed an interview with swimmer Michael Phelps instead.
Monday, August 06, 2012
RileyForCommissioner
RileyForCommissioner
· What sets you apart from your opponent?
Almost everything.
Except we both love Muskegon county.
I will demand that every spending item be publicly presented with full cost (including off-book) and plan to fund that spending.
I will not be complicit with illegally covering up debacles like Brookhaven.
I believe the taxpayers, citizens, residents and the media should be fully informed partners in major decisions.
I believe that state and federal money isn't "free money".
We must treat every dollar spent as if it was our own money.
· What sets you apart from your opponent?
Almost everything.
Except we both love Muskegon county.
I will demand that every spending item be publicly presented with full cost (including off-book) and plan to fund that spending.
I will not be complicit with illegally covering up debacles like Brookhaven.
I believe the taxpayers, citizens, residents and the media should be fully informed partners in major decisions.
I believe that state and federal money isn't "free money".
We must treat every dollar spent as if it was our own money.
Relatively low voter turnout expected for primary in Muskegon County
Relatively low voter turnout expected for primary in Muskegon County | MLive.com
Waters estimated that voter turnout could be higher in Norton Shores, Muskegon Township and Egelston Township due to “spirited” local races.
In addition, more than 2,000 absentee ballots have been returned in Norton Shores.
That bodes well for Robert-the-RINO....bummer!
Waters estimated that voter turnout could be higher in Norton Shores, Muskegon Township and Egelston Township due to “spirited” local races.
In addition, more than 2,000 absentee ballots have been returned in Norton Shores.
That bodes well for Robert-the-RINO....bummer!
Sunday, August 05, 2012
The Jobs Report Bad News
The Jobs Report Bad News | RealClearPolitics
By the way, the labor force shrunk by 150,000.
The participation rate slipped to 63.7 percent.
And the overall U-6 discouraged-workers unemployment rate increased to 15 percent.
By the way, the labor force shrunk by 150,000.
The participation rate slipped to 63.7 percent.
And the overall U-6 discouraged-workers unemployment rate increased to 15 percent.
Muskegon County Clerk-ID "required" to vote? NOT!
Muskegon County Clerk
"Voters without picture identification: Michigan election law anticipates that not all voters will have picture identification.
Voters who do not bring picture identification to the polls or do not possess picture identification can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit."
"Voters without picture identification: Michigan election law anticipates that not all voters will have picture identification.
Voters who do not bring picture identification to the polls or do not possess picture identification can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit."
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