by Rob Montilla on February 21, 2010
Title: 10th District Republicans March Meeting
Location: Tietz Restaurant, 430 E. Capac Rd., Imlay City, MI
Map to Event: Click here
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Start Time: 7 p.m.
End Time: 9 p.m.
Description: Dinner and social hour start at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:10 p.m.
The Chairman, Randy St. Laurent, will be discussing recent news in Michigan and district planning for various campaigns. Marianne Weiss will also have a report on Tea Party updates and propose some suggestions as how to bring them into the Republican Party (if they are on the fence). Also several resources will be available for promoting GOP campaigns, issues and solutions for 2010.
For more information, call Vice-Chair Marianne Weiss at (586) 752-4763 or click here to check out our group page on Facebook.
by Rob Montilla on February 21, 2010
Title: Macomb County Republican Women’s Club
Location: Macomb GOP HQ, 13285 Hall Rd., Utica, MI 48315
Map to Event: Click here
Date: Monday, March 8, 2010
Start Time: 7 p.m.
End Time: 9 p.m.
Description: Mr. Fred Kummer will do a short presentation on our nation’s heritage and the U.S. Constitution.
by The Macomb Daily on February 18, 2010
Click here to read the news story and comments on MacombDaily.com.
By Chad Selweski, Macomb Daily Staff Writer
Officials have completed the first step toward chopping the county Board of Commissioners from 26 members to 13, with the Republican and Democratic parties each submitting new district maps.
The redistricting process carries high stakes as the commissioners will battle with colleagues for survival in the upcoming elections.
The Macomb GOP has offered two potential maps that would reapportion the county board, and the Democrats have submitted one. Reapportionment is required because of the downsizing of the board that’s required by the county charter that voters approved in November.
But the Republicans have come out swinging, claiming that the Democrats’ map is a blatant attempt at gerrymandering, with district lines drawn to benefit Democratic candidates in the 2010 elections. Click Here to Read the Full Story
by Jared Maynard on February 16, 2010
We are in a great position to win at all levels come November. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana is the latest prominent Democrat choosing retirement rather than face re-election on the Obama platform. Denise Ilitch and Robert Bowman both declined to run for governor of Michigan on the Democratic ticket, leaving the Dems scrambling to find a candidate to beat the strong GOP field. The Republican wave of 2010 is coming and together we will see success here in Macomb County and throughout the State of Michigan. I look forward to working with you every step of the way to victory.
Just a few items for you this Tuesday:
The first phase of the redistricting process will soon be complete. On Wednesday morning, a map will be submitted that is done according to guidelines established by law. The next step is the Redistricting Meeting on March 3, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Conference room. The panel will vote to accept one plan and I hope you can attend the meeting to voice your opinion on the maps being presented. I’d like to issue a special thanks to Bob Brandenburg who did a tremendous job in analyzing the population data and recommending redistricting scenarios.
We have two great events coming up for you to attend: “Pizza and Politics with former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson” on Friday, February 26, and “Pancakes and Politics with Congressman Mike Rogers” on Saturday, March 6. Details of both events can be found in the website Events listing, including locations, times and prices. I hope you can attend both of these events. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Uhl at 586-264-1304.
Finally, it is time to run for precinct delegate again. Our team is not complete without you. Precinct Delegates are the most important office in our party and I hope you will consider filling this role. As a Precinct Delegate, you are the voice of the Republican Party in your precinct, allowing your neighbors to hear the message of the party not from talking heads, but from you. Having a strong Precinct Delegate base is critical to Election Day success.
We win in 2010 with you!
I hope you will share your thoughts about these topics or other political challenges we are facing. Please comment on this post below.
Sincerely,
Jared Maynard
Chairman, Macomb GOP
by Rob Montilla on February 15, 2010
ACTIVIST ALERT
Senator Mickey Switalski
Title:Sen. Switalski ‘Taxation with Representation’ Town Hall
Location: Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Main Library location, 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township, MI
Map to Event:
Click here
Date: February, 16, 2010
Start Time: 7 p.m.
End Time: 8:30 p.m.
Description: This is a great opportunity for activists to get out and let the politicians who are willing to raise your taxes know what you think:
State Senator Michael “Mickey” Switalski (D-Roseville) will be hosting several ‘Taxation With Representation Tour’ town hall meeting to discuss taxes, the state budget and any other issues and concerns local residents may have. The public is invited to attend and express their opinions on several items including Governor Granholm’s proposed budget, a potential sales tax on services, the Michigan Business Tax and a proposed tax on physicians. Switalski serves as the minority vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. For more information, please contact his district office at (586) 294-0925.
Senator Switalski’s district covers Sterling Heights, Utica, Clinton Township and Roseville.
by Rob Montilla on February 15, 2010
Title: Redistricting Meeting
Location: Board of Commissioners Conference Room, 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor, Mt. Clemens, MI
Map to Event: Click here
Date: March 3, 2010
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
End Time: 10 a.m.
Description: The first phase of the redistricting process as required by the new County Charter will soon be complete. On Wednesday, February 17, a map will be submitted that is done according to guidelines established by law. The next step is the redistricting meeting on March 3, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Conference room.
The panel will vote to accept one plan. Please attend the meeting to voice your opinion on the maps being presented.
by Rob Montilla on February 13, 2010
Congressman Mike Rogers
Title: Pancakes and Politics with Congressman Mike Rogers
Location: Fern Hill Country Club, 17600 Clinton River Road, Clinton Township, MI
Map to Event: Click here
Date: March 6, 2010
Start Time: 9 a.m.
End Time: 11 a.m.
Description: Congressman Mike Rogers, from the 8th District of Michigan, will be coming to Macomb County for our Pancakes and Politics Breakfast. Congressman Rogers serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a power committee in the United State House of Representatives.
Breakfast will be at Fern Hill Country Club. The breakfast will start at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 a person or $40 for couples. All candidates for State and local office have been invited to the breakfast.
We are raising this money for our 2010 candidates. For any questions, please call Jean Uhl at 586-264-1304 or 586-731-6217. I look forward to seeing you there.
Jared Maynard, Macomb GOP Chair
by Rob Montilla on February 13, 2010
Governor Gary Johnson
Title: Pizza & Politics with special guest former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson
Location: Macomb GOP HQ, 13285 Hall Rd., Utica, MI
Map to Event: Click here
Date: February 26, 2010
Start Time: 6 p.m.
End Time: 8 p.m.
Description: The Macomb County GOP would like you to join us for an evening of Pizza & Politics with former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson.
The event will be held February 26, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at the Macomb GOP HQ, 13285 Hall Rd., Utica, MI. The center is located on the northwest corner of Schoenherr and Hall Rds in the Target Store shopping center. A $10 donation is suggested.
Governor Johnson currently serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative. He has been an outspoken advocate for efficient government, lower taxes, revitalization of the economy and promoting entrepreneurship and privatization.
We hope to see you there!
by Rob Montilla on February 13, 2010
Mark Levin: Liberty and Tyranny
Title:MCGOP Book Club
Location: 13285 Hall Rd., Utica, MI
Map to Event: Click here
Date: March 4, 2010
Start Time: 6 p.m.
End Time: 7 p.m.
Description: The MCGOP Book Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held preceding the MCGOP Executive Committee meeting on the same night.
At this meeting, the group will be discussing Mark Levin’s Liberty and Tyranny. To purchase your own copy of the book, please go to the MCGOP Mall at http://macombgop.com/mcgop-mall/.
If you have any questions, please contact Philis DeSaele at desaele@wideopenwest.com.
by From the Office of Candice Miller on February 6, 2010
Congresswoman Candice Miller
For Immediate Release: February 5, 2010
Contact: Erin Sayago, 202-226-4709
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) today requested U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on his decision to Mirandize Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Christmas Day terrorist. Congresswoman Miller, the only member from Michigan on the House Homeland Security Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) and Ranking Member Peter King (NY-03) asking them to quickly schedule a hearing to hear testimony from A.G. Holder on the actions of the Justice Department following the incident onboard Northwest Flight 253 and the status and operations of the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG).
“As the only member of the Homeland Security Committee from Michigan, this terrorist attack hit close to home,” said Miller. “Our nation was fortunate that this attack did not succeed, and I believe it is vitally important this committee uses its Congressional oversight to review the actions taken by the federal government once the terrorist was in custody. This is why this committee needs to hear directly from Attorney General Holder.” [Click to Read the Full Post…]
