One of the first responsibilities a local government body has, is to provide for measures that provide a safer environment for the community. To this end, appropriate policing, fire services, and public infrastructure is managed. Aside from this, a council…
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Occupy Traverse City Part One
From the Traverse City October 22, 2011 Occupy event downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Not all is as it seems, and there are different components to the OWS movement. Though I am not comfortable with the fist symbolism often attributed to the OWS movement which seems to relate it well to a redistribution movement, I felt it would be important to let the words of those involved be heard to see if all of them might support that type of political structure.
This one might surprise you. It is part One of three.
A Break Down of the TC “Non-Discrimination” Ordinance
Available on the Traverse City website, chapter 605 defines the non discrimination ordinance as passed by commissioners in 2010. I have included a few parts here for discussion. 605.01 INTENT, PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION. (a) It is the intent of the…
A Little More On Agenda 21
Found a piece today worth reading. I should note that most often, the standard reaction to even mentioning “Agenda 21” in casual company, tends to elicit blank stares, and a bit of a confusion as to why it is such…
Constitution Celebration – September 18 2011
Constitution Celebration September 18th 2011 2-7pm Free Admission Traverse City Opera House The anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution is September 17. On that day in 1787, we became a Republic. In Traverse City we will be…
ICLEI in Michigan – Agenda 21
Recently, our county commission passed a “climate action plan.” It could have been enough to call it an energy savings plan, but the additional 30 pages advocating the premise that the United States is taking advantage of the world by…
One Man With Courage Is A Majority
Thomas Jefferson. He certainly had some gems. In fact I’ll bet any one of these following could be applied today: “How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.” “I believe that banking institutions are more…
Support Your Local Charities
I cannot tell you how important it is to step back and take a moment to appreciate the great work done by responsible organizations in the name of humanity. As you all know, I prefer to see charitable needs handled…
Lowered Taxes In Michigan?
Last night I watched a pretty remarkable event. The Traverse City commission voted on their budget. I was present at probably the longest Traverse City Commission meeting I have attended. So long in fact, that protocol required the commission to…
While passing the McDonalds today
We happened to note that inflation has hit Traverse City.