Time to Storm The Castle…

A message from Jack Hoogendyk, who was there in 2007 and knows how these things happen.. I served in the legislature six years. I know how it works. Every day when the legislature is in session, the lobbyists hang out,…

Buy Elections Much?

Maybe you aren’t getting what you paid for? A recent posting at RightMichigan.com reveals the measures used by some politicians to “buy” a position under a particular party banner. The student who was brought in as “support” for a candidate’s…

A Study in County Budget Preparation

by Chuck Schaeffer September 28, 2009 passagewellness.blogspot.com Today begins a new focus on my blog. My primary purpose has now changed to focus on the political entities of Leelanau County, Michigan — namely the County Board of Commissioners and, to…