http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/Elections, Candidates and Voting NewsenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noElections, Candidates and Voting Newsfl-votersguidehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/w7c3XfWKvDk/try_the_new_online_voter_guide.htmlThe Flint JournalWed, 16 Jul 2008 20:07:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.1187595 ]]>Who should I vote for in the race for Genesee County Register of Deeds? Who are the candidates in my state representative district? What do the people running for Mundy Township treasurer look like? These are just some of the questions that you can answer by visiting a new online Voter Guide launched this week by The Flint Journal and it's online affiliate, MLive.com. The voters guide can be found online at http://thevoterguide.mlive.com and contains information on all the contested races in the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election. The guide will be regularly updated through the November 4 general election. The online guide focuses on contested races and any candidates facing opposition, who have not yet included their data, but would like to do so can contact Matt Bach at mbach@flintjournal.com or Jeff Rauschert at jrauschert@flintjournal.com....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2008/07/try_the_new_online_voter_guide.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/tZ6kjiV6Fc8/richfield_voters_to_decide_pol.htmlCommunity: Richfield TownshipMary Ann Chick WhitesideSat, 22 Mar 2008 21:33:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.820756 ]]>Richfield Township residents will be asked Aug. 5 to change their formula for paying police taxes The Township Board unanimously approved a resolution that, if passed by voters, would levy 3 mills for 10 years for police operations, Supervisor Jim Jacques said....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2008/03/richfield_voters_to_decide_pol.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/IKUNbSWivmk/fundraiser_set_in_51st_house_d.html9693596933Sally A. YorkWed, 19 Mar 2008 06:36:07 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.812471 ]]>Republican James Swenor, who is running for the 51st District state House seat being vacated by Rep. David Robertson, R-Grand Blanc Twp., will hold a fundraiser....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2008/03/fundraiser_set_in_51st_house_d.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/OmqwvHg4jEQ/tonya_ketzler_announces_candid.htmlCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshipCommunity: Swartz Creek211819182570469182391821The Flint JournalFri, 07 Mar 2008 11:58:00 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.784449 ]]>MUNDY TWP. -- Township Trustee Tonya Ketzler announced her candidacy for clerk last week. The co-owner of Ketzler's Florist on Hill Road said she decided to run after Township Clerk Rick Frost announced he would not seek re-election....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2008/03/tonya_ketzler_announces_candid.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/d2tfKxUxp3w/bush_greets_flints_kildee.htmlThe General ElectionThe Associated PressTue, 29 Jan 2008 12:08:57 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.662395 ]]>Tim Sloan | The Associated PressPresident Bush stops to greet U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee, a Flint Democrat, while signing autographs after delivering the State of the Union address Monday on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2008/01/bush_greets_flints_kildee.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/Cea4SmMnDbs/grand_blanc_mayors_race_grows.htmlCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshipSally A. YorkFri, 02 Nov 2007 10:09:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.468603 ]]>GRAND BLANC -- The first contested race Michael Matheny has faced in his 10 years as the city's mayor has put him in contention with a highly critical challenger, Mike Byrne. Byrne, a former city councilman, has accused Matheny of -- among other things -- running a less-than-open government. "People feel intimidated when they go to City Council meetings," said Byrne. "They've told me they feel no connection with the government."...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/11/grand_blanc_mayors_race_grows.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/lD_Y2Rac7fo/mayoral_candidates_janice_gens.htmlCommunity: Flushing, Flushing TownshipBarb Modrack | Flint JournalThu, 01 Nov 2007 10:29:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.465978 ]]>Flushing voters will have some choices when they go to the polls on Nov. 6. Mayor Jan Gensel is being challenged by Daniel Owen, while Councilman Michael Szukhent faces Joseph Karlichek for the District 1 seat. At-large Councilman John Gault is facing the toughest competition with three challengers -- Paul Connors, David Lewicki and Casey Tafoya -- running for the seat. Councilman Mark Brock is unopposed for the District 3 seat. He recently was appointed to the seat after Paul Gentine resigned because had moved from the city....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/11/mayoral_candidates_janice_gens.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/SyzWFs5Z82A/council_veteran_challenger_sha.htmlCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshipSally A. YorkWed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.463760 ]]>GRAND BLANC -- As a 36-year resident with five years on the City Council, Donald Keith Baldwin says he offers experience and a longtime commitment to Grand Blanc. Challenger Cathleen Buell, who has lived in Grand Blanc for three years, says she'd bring a fresh perspective to city government. Baldwin and Buell are vying for a two-year term on the City Council in Tuesday's election....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/council_veteran_challenger_sha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/kr2nk3XfS-4/burton_city_council_hopefuls_d.htmlCommunity: BurtonJoe Lawlor | Flint JournalTue, 30 Oct 2007 13:27:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.462024 ]]>BURTON -- Council candidates support building a Cancer Survivor Park, a plan put forth by Mayor Charles Smiley. But the eight candidates running in Tuesday's election -- of whom voters will choose four to represent them -- diverge on whether to spend taxpayer money to build the park. A proposal to spend $4,800 on architectural plans for the park, which might include a fountain, statues, trails, and inspirational messages, has been tabled three times by the City Council. It could cost about $100,000 to build the park, supporters say, but much of that is expected to be donated....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/burton_city_council_hopefuls_d.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/DSQFUK7N96I/finding_harmony_a_priority_for.htmlCommunity: ClioShena AbercronmbieTue, 30 Oct 2007 13:23:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.462018 ]]>CLIO -- The roughly yearlong political battle at the Clio City Commission table -- much of it stemming from a controversial staircase built on city property -- resulted in a recall war, an attempted censure, allegations of ethics violations, and a fired city administrator. It hasn't been boring. It also isn't the image candidates for the three open City Commission seats want to continue....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/finding_harmony_a_priority_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/M2dRZqviVDk/burton_campaign_literature.htmlCommunity: Burton209671256538469264692446922Joe Lawlor | Flint JournalMon, 29 Oct 2007 12:10:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.458698 ]]>The spin is fast and furious during the final days of the campaign, and the campaign literature is piling up. Burton voters will choose a mayor on Tuesday, along with four council members. Mayor Charles Smiley and Councilwoman Laurie Tinnin are locked in what could be a tight contest for mayor. Check out some of the spin after the jump....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/burton_campaign_literature.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/32mFGTVPRtc/burton_predictions.htmlCommunity: Burton1063712565384692346921Joe Lawlor | Flint JournalMon, 29 Oct 2007 11:15:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.450165 ]]>So, all you political watchers, let's see how good you are at predicting elections. Who will win the Burton mayoral election on Nov. 6, Councilwoman Laurie Tinnin or Mayor Charles Smiley? Pick a winner, and tell us the percentage of the vote each candidate will receive. Tell us why. If you're feeling particularly bold, include your name....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/burton_predictions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/nZ_iRoPMkx8/city_hall_critic_aiming_to_go.htmlCommunity: BurtonJoe Lawlor | Flint JournalMon, 29 Oct 2007 10:36:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.458511 ]]>BURTON -- If Councilwoman Laurie Tinnin wins next week's mayoral election, she would, indeed, be a rare bird: a longtime critic who wins the top job in local government. Vocal critics are the residents who elicit eye-rolling from elected officials. They're the type to get escorted from the meeting by police, as Tinnin once was. In the rare times they do win, being the top dog can be difficult for critics, who definitely do not like being referred to as "gadflies."...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/city_hall_critic_aiming_to_go.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/9tIfNzlyhk0/money_plays_small_race_in_burt.htmlCommunity: BurtonJoe Lawlor | Flint JournalMon, 29 Oct 2007 10:33:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.458507 ]]>BURTON -- The campaign spending is nearly tied in the race to determine who will be the mayor of the second-largest city in Genesee County. Councilwoman Laurie Tinnin, who is trying to unseat four-term Mayor Charles Smiley in the Nov. 6 election, said she expects to spend about $15,000. The Smiley camp estimates it will spend less than $20,000. According to the latest campaign finance reports, both camps have spent about $3,000 through Oct. 21....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/money_plays_small_race_in_burt.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/YplFi83TAF4/fenton_challenger_questions_co.htmlCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipJohn Foren | Flint JournalFri, 26 Oct 2007 12:04:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.454336 ]]>FENTON -- A challenger said he offers a "fresh" perspective, while three incumbents tout their experience in this year's City Council race. The candidates -- Ed Angeluski, Tim Faricy, Cheryl King, and John Rauch -- are vying for three four-year seats in the Nov. 6 election. Sue Osborn is also on the ballot, running unopposed for another two-year term as mayor. The jobs won't be easy with simmering tension about the city's water system, and tough budget questions ahead on how to repair long-neglected infrastructure and pay for more than $650,000 in unexpected costs related to the Aug. 24 tornado....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/fenton_challenger_questions_co.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/GBaZMeEl4wI/rauch_responds_to_fenton_city.htmlCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipJim Larkin | Flint JournalThu, 25 Oct 2007 07:23:00 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.451403 ]]>Four people will vie for three Fenton City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election. Below is biographical information on candidate John Rauch and his responses to questions posed to him: John Rauch • Age: 69 • Education: Earned an associate's degree in criminology in the 1950s while serving in the U.S. Army from 1954-64. • Occupation: Retired 13 years ago from Grand Blanc Township where he was superintendent of Department of Public Works and assistant police chief prior to that; 2.5 years as a Genesee County Sheriff deputy. • Family: Wife Gwenn; daughters Janet and Susan (Andrew) O'Daniel, two granddaughters. • Community experience: 12 years on City Council, member of the American Legion Fenton post for 32 years; life member of the American Public Works Association. 1. What are the major issues in the City Council race? It's going to boil down to paving streets, replacing utilities -- sanitary sewer and municipal water. The budget takes a lot of work and before you run for council you should be experienced in budgetary work. 2. What do you plan to bring to the council in the next four years that other candidates can not? The biggest thing is my...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/rauch_responds_to_fenton_city.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/Sy5OTiN5ks4/six_vie_for_davison_council_se.htmlCommunity: Davison, Davison TownshipJohn Foren | Flint JournalThu, 25 Oct 2007 09:23:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.451682 ]]>DAVISON -- In a city that has experienced a dearth of City Council candidates in the past, this year's contest -- six candidates vying for three open four-year terms -- is unusual. Incumbents Ralph Arceo, Don Csutoras, and Gordon C. Winther face challenges from Tim Bishop, Jim Hershberger, and Tom Lesnock. Arceo wants to take the knowledge he has used in his first two years on the council to move several projects forward while maintaining a strict fiscal policy....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/six_vie_for_davison_council_se.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/QSO7LtXfbNs/four_people_will_vie_for.htmlCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipJim Larkin | Flint JournalThu, 25 Oct 2007 09:21:08 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.451395 ]]>Four people will vie for three Fenton City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election. Below is biographical information on candidate Ed Angeluski and his responses to questions posed to him:...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/four_people_will_vie_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/q3_9VNfp-kU/king_responds_to_fenton_city_c.htmlCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipJim Larkin | Flint JournalThu, 25 Oct 2007 08:15:08 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.451392 ]]>Four people will vie for three Fenton City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election. Below is biographical information on candidate Cheryl A. King and her responses to questions posed to her:...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/king_responds_to_fenton_city_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fl-votersguide/~3/lIQrNYrYqEQ/faricy_responds_to_fenton_city.htmlCommunity: Fenton, Fenton TownshipJim Larkin | Flint JournalThu, 25 Oct 2007 07:13:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/votersguide//1328.451380 ]]>Four people will vie for three Fenton City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election. Below is biographical information on candidate Timothy B. Faricy and his responses to questions posed to him:...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/votersguide/2007/10/faricy_responds_to_fenton_city.htmlnonadult