Election 2009: Read and Consider
Please read this election review written by my friend and political associate John Cruz of Mt. Clemens. John has got it right and I strongly urge everyone to give consideration to his perspective and preferences before your cast your ballot tomorrow. With elections coming this Tuesday, I figured it’s as good of a time as any to make my election endorsements for the Metro area. Some of these people I’ll be able to vote for, others I won’t. But if I could, here’s the direction I’m heading.Macomb CountyAll citizens in Macomb will be faced with a vote for a county charter. This document, like pretty much anything in government has it’s good

Macomb County Charter Promises Wayne County (not Oakland County) Results
Residents of Macomb County will be asked to vote on a new County Charter on Tuesday November 3rd, that among other things, will include the creation of a county executive. Macomb is the third largest county in the state of Michigan and is one of three major counties in metropolitan Detroit; the only without a county executive. Proponents of the charter suggest that it will give Macomb the political clout of Oakland and Wayne County. A Detroit Free Press

An Open Letter to the Residents of Sterling Heights by David J. Magliulo
Candidate for Mayor of Sterling Heights Mayor David Magliulo released this statement on his website just yesterday. We could use more candidates for public office who are open, honest and speak directly to the people they seek to represent. All citizens of Sterling Heights who care about the future quality of life in their community should cast their ballots for David Magliulo next Tuesday November 3rd.Here's what he wrote-To the residents of Sterling Heights:Here in southeastern Michigan we do n

2009 Gubernatorial Elections May be a Good Barometer for 2010
On November 3rd, the state of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Virginia will vote for their next governor. While each state has their unique differences, the outcomes of these elections could be viewed as gauge of the mood of the electorate toward the Republican and Democratic Party.In the case of New Jersey, Democratic Governor John Corzine is seeking re-election. Corzine, former Goldman Saks CEO and US Senator, has gotten his way back into the race with help from national Democratic figures like President Clinton and President Obama. According to a

Bing Represents Real Hope for Detroit
After a series of elections following the scandal and jailing of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, former Detroit Piston and NBA Hall of Famer Dave Bing was elected Mayor of Detroit. On November 3rd, Detroiters have an opportunity to re-elect Mayor Bing to a full term as Mayor,