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The Intersection of Faith & Politics
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 Citizens For Traditional Values will hold a Special Spring Reception discussing this topic with Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, on Thursday, April 19th. The discussion will be from 5:00-6:15pm at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, 600 S. Walnut Street, Downtown Lansing. If you believe morals, virtues and integrity are still important in politics. you should take part in this discussion. On the agenda are continuing to defend the Sanctity of Life, Traditional Marriage, and Religious Liberty. Brian is a statesman of principle and strong religious conviction who holds the second highest office in the state. You can hear his inside perspective on the role of faith in public policy and network with other like-minded leaders.Cost is $75/person, with group rates of only $50/person in a group of 5. You can register online.
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Detroit Avoids Financial Manager Through Pact With Governor Snyder
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Governor Rick Snyder gave an optimistic view of Detroit's future under the new financial agreement between the city and the state, even though the deal does not provide direct financial assistance from the state. Under the deal, the city gets state approval to sell a $137 million bond package, which should help the city stay solvent until the fiscal year ends in June, 2012. The consent agreement also establishes strict budget and operational reforms to stabilize Detroit's finances.
The Detroit City Council agreed to the plan in a narrow 5-4 vote earlier this month, after Mayor Bing, state Treasury officials and the governor pushed its passage. The consent agreement gives the state oversight of Detroit's finances and establishes a nine-member financial advisory board, chief financial officer, and project management director with control over the city's purse.
The Governor said the agreement was the only way to get the city back on track, short of appointing an emergency manager. The agreement includes an ambitious reform plan to restructure city services and collective bargaining agreements. It also requires the city to balance its budget or face a full state takeover. Detroit has already placed its bus system under private management and is looking to do the same with the lighting department and the Department of Human Services.
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The Republican mission seeks to maintain a strong defense, encourage individual achievement and liberty through the free enterprise system, and strengthen families. If you would like to help us move the area and the country towards these goals, please consider donating to the Saginaw County Republican Committee. Every donation, no matter how large or small, will help ensure that we can find and elect people to work for those goals. You can do so by mail to PO BOX 6653, Saginaw, MI 48608 or on the web at www.saginawcountygop.com.
Sincerely,
Helene Wiltse, Chair, Saginaw County Republican Party
Donald Dale Milne, newsletter editor |
