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    Wayne Schmidts Red Light Cameras


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 03, 2013 at 02:28:15 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Red Light Cameras, Graft, 6th Amendment, Due Process, C4L, Big Government, Wayne Schmidt, (RINO-104), Constitution, Bad Law (all tags)

    Aside from the fact that the lobbyists were contacting local sheriffs BEFORE any legislation was released, there are plenty enough reasons to dislike, or 'hate' the idea of Red Light cameras being used in Michigan.

    Some of them glaringly obvious, some perhaps not-so-much.  Michigan Campaign For Liberty did a pretty good job of banging out 17 reasons why to hate the red light snitch devices, and perhaps adding to why folks like Wayne Schmidt ought not EVER seek political office EVER again.

    From constitutionality to poor allocation of resources, to outright graft, you have seen our other commentary on this issue.  

    C4L's list below the fold provides a more complete bullet point list.

    (5 comments, 1235 words in story) Full Story

    We do not need red light cameras in Michigan


    By Republican Michigander, Section News
    Posted on Fri May 24, 2013 at 02:36:06 PM EST
    Tags: cameras, tickets, Wayne Schmidt (all tags)

    I saw this alarming article in the Oakland Press today.

    Continued below ~

    (2 comments, 690 words in story) Full Story

    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    What A Waste


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Jun 20, 2012 at 12:47:44 PM EST
    Tags: Wayne Schmidt, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Republican, State House, Oops., Rick Snyder, Questions (all tags)

    I realize we hit the Governor on policy pretty hard here at RightMichigan.com.

    There is no shortage of material to do so with, and the concerns we address are open and frank.  We agreed that the Michigan Business Tax was a job killer, and it was handled with the legislature and governor eliminating it with a restructuring.  The restructuring, perhaps not utilizing sufficient cost savings that would have prevented a tax increase on seniors however has made for some interesting conversation.

    Sometimes high strung, but still interesting.

    At the very least, if anyone here was communicating (at least if it were me) directly with the governor on policy, and providing a communications forum for a little back and forth, we would at least be paying attention.  Agree with him or not, when you have the governor's ear, you talk to it.

    Unless perhaps, you are Wayne Schmidt?

    (1 comment, 610 words in story) Full Story

    Editorial Bias And Purposeful Omission


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Sun Jul 31, 2011 at 11:32:32 AM EST
    Tags: Howard Walker, Wayne Schmidt, Governor Snyder, Thraverse City, Record Eagle, News Papers, Omission, Michigan, Freedom to Work, FTW, RTW, Right-To-Work, Legislators, Representatives (all tags)

    ~ Reposted From MTTM ~

    Is there, or not?

    As many here may know, Michigan is one of the bluest of blue states in the country.  Historically, Right-To-Work has been talked about and immediately dismissed as improbable, if not impossible for Michigan, as it has been dominated by the political left, and a history of powerful unions.

    The most recent election changing the legislature, judiciary, and executive branch to Republican held institutions has given hope to some UAW union members who started a grass roots effort for right to work in Michigan.  Given the new political make-up of Michigan's elected offices, it would appear that the time is nigh for such a move.

    The political nature of support and intimidation by unions in some cases, leads to a certain reticence amongst legislators who might otherwise be seen as an automatic yea vote on such issues.  To offer support for those who might not be as comfortable taking a stand, it was thought that perhaps support from the local populations through the local governments would be helpful.  A resolution was drawn up and brought before the county commission in Grand Traverse County first on July 6th and then for a final vote on July 27th.

    continued below

    (967 words in story) Full Story

    Breaking News - MiFTW gets boost!


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Jul 07, 2011 at 06:58:48 AM EST
    Tags: Right-To-Work, Freedom To Work, Traverse City, Michigan, Jason Gillman, County Commission, Unions, Labor, Freedom, Independence, Higher Income, Civil Rights, Bigger Pie, Rick Snyder, Howard Walker, Wayne Schmidt (all tags)

    This story also available at the MiFreedomToWork.com site

    Grand Traverse County Commission approves resolution urging Gov. Snyder, local lawmakers to pass Right to Work law

    Commissioner Jason Gillman's proposal for "freedom and jobs" approved 5-to-2

    TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday added their voices to those calling on Gov. Rick Snyder and the Republican-controlled legislature to enact a state civil rights law guaranteeing individual employees' freedom to choose regarding union affiliation and prohibiting job discrimination against employees who choose not to join or give money to a union.

    A resolution introduced by Commissioner Jason Gillman -- which urged Snyder, Sen. Howard Walker, R-Traverse City, and Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, by name to support a Right to Work law -- was approved by a 5-2 vote in front of a capacity crowd in which the legislation's supporters outnumbered opponents two to one.

    Snyder said while running for governor that he will sign such a law if it reaches his desk.
    (Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIikLENpg4s)

    Gillman said the law will bring "freedom and jobs" to Michigan. "I'm glad that the county board has taken a position both appropriate and forward-thinking that addresses a solution to our economic troubles in Michigan," he said afterward.

    Gillman was joined in supporting the resolution by fellow Republican commissioners Robert Hentschel, Herbert Lemcool, Christine Maxbauer, and Richard Thomas.

    Republican Commissioner Addison "Sonny" Wheelock, Jr., and the commission's lone Democrat, Ross Richardson, voted against the resolution.

    More below

    (5 comments, 1427 words in story) Full Story

    Tonight


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Jul 06, 2011 at 01:43:10 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, State Representative, Wayne Schmidt, State Senator, Howard Walker. Grand Traverse County, RTW, Right To Work, Freedom To Work, Unions, Labor (all tags)

    At 7 PM tonight, the Grand Traverse County Commission will have an opportunity to offer its support for the Freedom To Work coalition through a resolution that will go to other counties, State Representative Wayne Schmidt, and State Senator Howard Walker.

    The unions? Not so happy.  Even though this is a non binding, non directive resolution that merely states support by the commissioners for the freedom of workers to choose for themselves where they are employed, and who represents them to prospective employers.  They see it as an attack on unions, when it is not.  Times have changed, and this is an opportunity to move forward and bring back the greatness the Michigan workforce once had.

    Living in the stone-age is not an excuse for the inability for Michigan workers to compete with others internationally, and nationally who are not bound by third parties "eating their substance."

    (1 comment) Comments >>

    Seeing how they work.


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Apr 05, 2011 at 11:42:35 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Traverse City, Wayne Schmidt, Howard Walker, Townhall (all tags)

    Learn.

    Tonight State Representative Wayne Schmidt, and State Senator Howard Walker held a town hall event in Traverse City Michigan.

    I was able to witness firsthand, how a discussion can be hijacked by emotion and a few tools in the box of labor specialists.  The educators and real workers for the most part were willing to listen, and were civil, but given the opportunity, a slick haired (mob looking) gentleman and his concubine were able to personally use up at least 20 minutes of our local town hall time.  Out of 2 hours, that doesn't seem like much, but it set the tone for the rest of the discussion.

    The two sat separately, and refused to let their part of discussion end. they hit the union talking points, and most of the workers in the room bought those points as fact.

    Schmidt and Walker handled themselves quite well actually, had as good a set of facts, and spoke to solid and logical conservative principles, but the message control of the townhall went to those two, and a couple of (apparently from) Lansing visitors. The mobster and his moll left the event high fiving and butt groping knowing they won.

    Lesson: Strict moderation of these affairs.  We had over 200 people there, 60 or so wished to talk, and less than 10 controlled the conversation.

    I have the entire affair on video.  At some point, I'll post some highlights.

    (8 comments) Comments >>

    From The Forum - Michigan's House 104th District Candidates


    By JGillman, Section Multimedia
    Posted on Mon Apr 19, 2010 at 09:06:40 PM EST
    Tags: 104th District, Glen Lile, House, Michigan, Wayne Schmidt (all tags)

    This is two of several candidates running for the Michigan house 104th district.  Scheduling conflicts apparently keeping Democrats from attending.  These two are running for the seat currently held by Wayne Schmidt

    As with the others the sound could be better, and as with some of the videos taken at the event, I could not compress without losing content, so they are broken into two parts.

    I hope this helps.

    Comments >>

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