THE SECOND AMENDMENT
[FM notes: In recent years, I have received many inquiries about my stance on the second amendment. Following is an email response I recently sent.]
Read MoreCarmella Sabaugh Endorses Fred Miller for Macomb County Clerk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [FM notes: following is the verbatim statement released by Macomb County Clerk Register of Deeds Carmella Sabaugh on April 22, 2016] Dear Friend: Today, I have formally withdrawn my candidacy for re-election to the office of Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds. I will honor my oath of office…
Read More“Tough on Crime” AND “Smart on Solutions”
In a society governed by the rule of law those who break the law must be held accountable, especially those who pose a threat to the safety of themselves or others. The “tough on crime” mentality that has driven policy makers for the last several decades resulted in a criminal…
Read MoreCounty board examines recidivism rates
<<FM NOTES: This article touches on some of the work my friend Danielle Hicks did as a research project in pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Wayne State. The presentation referenced in the article was the culmination of six months of hard work and research into the root…
Read MoreRESOLUTIONS, NEW YEAR’S AND OTHERWISE
I believe in resolutions, new year’s and otherwise. Cynics and realists alike are correct that the late-December deals we make with ourselves are mostly discarded by MLK day. While that’s mostly true, it does not mean that resolutions are a waste. The very act of making a resolution – assessing…
Read MoreVIDEO: What does a County Commissioner do anyways?
Click here for my “Connect With Your Commissioner” YouTube video. Here’s the rough translation: “What’s Goin’ On! I’m Fred Miller, your Macomb County Commissioner from District 9, which includes the City of Mount Clemens, northern Clinton Township, and southern Macomb Township. Thank you for the honor of serving as…
Read More2016 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
One of the most important tasks of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners is development of county government’s annual budget. Working with the County Executive and his team, my colleagues and I do a deep dive into every department, review funding requests, analyze outcomes, and appropriate funds accordingly. I’m pleased…
Read MoreTHE TREE TRADITION
Dating back to his first campaigns in the 1970’s, Congressman David Bonior and his team of dedicated supporters spread pine tree seedlings across the area. David knew then that pine trees are not only ways to help beautify the community, they are powerful symbols of shared values like deep community…
Read MoreCounty board approves model humane pet acquisition ordinance
June 20, 2015 by Thomas Franz – C&G News MOUNT CLEMENS — At a Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 11, the board unanimously approved a resolution that provides Macomb County communities with a model humane pet acquisition ordinance. Due to Michigan state law, counties are not given…
Read MoreMARCH IS READING MONTH
March is Reading Month! This week, I read with students at Clinton Valley Elementary School. It’s always great to meet with future county commissioners who are often better behaved and better at listening than the current crop. As I told them, reading is exercise for your brain, which is the…
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