Three Republicans running in the primary to replace 78th District State Representative Sharon Tyler took part in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters on Thursday in Berrien Springs. Brian Savage -- a reserve sheriffs deputy -- said that he has a passion for public service, and that he'll bring energy and fresh ideas to Lansing:
Savage supports a Right to Work Law. Meanwhile, Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Pagel stressed his years in local government, and in running a business:
He said that getting more money for infrastructure -- and letting local governments decide how to spend it -- should be a priority. And David Mann, a Niles City Councilman, said that he thinks the political climate in Michigan could be improved partly by reforming the recall process
Mann also talked about the need to improve the tax code for business. Coming from Niles, he says that he knows the sting of seeing a business move across the border to get a better deal. He also suggested that perhaps setting up school districts to operate on a county wide basis might be a more efficient way of handling public education. All three think Michigan's medical marijuana law is too vague, and support waiting to see if the Affordable Care Act is repealed before expanding Medicaid in the state.
Democrats Jack Arbanas and Gerry Welling also took part in the same forum, and we have a separate story on wsjm.com with their comments.
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Savage supports a Right to Work Law. Meanwhile, Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Pagel stressed his years in local government, and in running a business:
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Listen: |
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He said that getting more money for infrastructure -- and letting local governments decide how to spend it -- should be a priority. And David Mann, a Niles City Councilman, said that he thinks the political climate in Michigan could be improved partly by reforming the recall process
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Listen: |
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Mann also talked about the need to improve the tax code for business. Coming from Niles, he says that he knows the sting of seeing a business move across the border to get a better deal. He also suggested that perhaps setting up school districts to operate on a county wide basis might be a more efficient way of handling public education. All three think Michigan's medical marijuana law is too vague, and support waiting to see if the Affordable Care Act is repealed before expanding Medicaid in the state.
Democrats Jack Arbanas and Gerry Welling also took part in the same forum, and we have a separate story on wsjm.com with their comments.
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