The Economy

With the country heading towards recession, and Michigan leading the way, the economy is the number one issue for me. In recent years, we have been in a negative economic cycle. Less business and employment means a shortfall for the state budget. Budget shortfalls lead to higher taxes. Higher taxes lead to even fewer businesses and more unemployment. This cycle has got to stop.

We need to create a business environment where businesses want to move to Michigan and employ the people of Michigan.

To create a better business environment for Michigan, I propose the following.

  • We need to reduce or eliminate state business taxes.
  • We need create a strong corporate veil so business owner feel safe locating in Michigan
  • We need to create a loan program for the start up of for profit business incubator programs and business coops.
  • We need to promote rural outsourcing as an economical alternative to overseas outsourcing.

 Please read my complete plan here

Personal Freedoms

I believe in personal freedoms. What people do in their own private space is their own business. Laws should only be designed to prevent your personal freedoms from affecting those around you.

The rules of alcohol tend to be a good example. You can drink in your own private space, but you can not drive because that puts the people around you at risk.

These rules need to be extended to allow people the personal freedoms to do as they wish with their lives.

I do not believe in censorship, but I do believe in responsible labeling of all media. It is the parent's responsibility to censor for their children, but it is impossible to monitor everything, so proper labeling of media is needed.

Please read my complete position here.