Editorial – Page 34

I recommend a ‘no’ vote on Leighton Twp. airstrip proposal

July 29, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I recommend a "no" vote in the Aug. 7 primary on the proposal to improve the airstrip in Leighton Township. I sincerely believe developer Clark Galloway and the Leighton Township Board did everything legally...

It’s Whitmer almost by default for Dems’ governor

July 28, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Gretchen Whitmer This may be a little deja vu from my editorial about the Republican primary for governor, in which I bemoaned the apparent unfair fate of Brian Calley for taking a moral stand...

Pick Cain, Koch in this area’s only 2 county primary races

July 28, 2018

Myrene Koch ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There is only one primary contest for a seat on the Allegan County Board of Commissioners and there is a county-wide race for prosecutor. Two Republicans, Nathaniel Sherman of Wayland Township and...

Who’s the best GOP candidate to take on Stabenow?

July 27, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. John James This is the best demonstration I can think of that elections in our democracy or constitutional republic have deteriorated badly because they are decided by who put the best ads on TV....

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Dorr library system is essential, as is a ‘yes’ vote Aug. 7

July 27, 2018

To the editor: One of the many contributions of Ben Franklin to our country's history was, as we learned in school, his work in establishing a library system in America. He noted with pride some years later that visitors to Philadelphia were impressed by the intelligence of its citizens, which he...

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s moral stand has cost him dearly

July 27, 2018

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been many troubling developments in Campaign 2018 thus far, and perhaps one of the most striking is the tragic story of Lt. Gov. Brian Calley committing political suicide...

I endorse approval of virtually all Aug. 7 ballot proposals

July 25, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Every other year we voters seem to come across local millage proposals that almost always involve police, fire and roads. In nearly all of these exercises, I very rarely come out in opposition. The reason...

Ludwig seems to have more savvy for 80th District

July 21, 2018

Mark Ludwig The Democratic Party's primary contest this year in the 80th State Legislative District is between two candidates, both men who live in Fennville. Having two Dems run in this county and district is unusual because the custom has been to find a sacrificial lamb for the Republican candidate....

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Drain the swamp: Choose Villar for county prosecutor

July 19, 2018

To the editor: Mike Villar is my candidate of choice. I support Mike Villar because he is not part of the political swamp that runs Allegan County. He is not someone who feels entitled to the position. He knows that his willingness to stand up to Margaret Bakker and the...

Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race

July 17, 2018

Don Wickstra ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor The 26th District State Senate primary contest Aug. 7 will feature candidates who have played musical chairs to game the term limits system that has plagued Michigan politics for 22 years. Term...

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