US TAXPAYERS PARTY HOLDS CONVENTION

Supports Governor Snyder's $1 Salary - Asks Legislature To Do the Same

 
At its convention on Saturday, February 26, the US Taxpayers Party:

1.  Elected State Central Committee officers for 2 year terms (See "Officers" below).
2.  Supported Governor Snyder's intent to reduce his salary to $1, and is asking the Legislature to do the same (See "Resolution #1" below).
3.  Passed a resolution rejecting Michigan Senate Bill 117 (See "Resolution #2" below).
4.  Launched its 2011 Constitution Essay Contest for all Michigan high school students (See "Essay" below)

Officers

Elected to leadership offices of the State Central Committee were:

     Re-elected - Chairman, Bill Mohr from Grand Rapids
     Elected - 1st Vice Chair, Mel Valkner from Kalamazoo, former 2nd Vice Chair
     Elected - 2nd Vice Chair, Ted Gerrard from Grand Rapids
     Re-Elected - Treasurer, Crystal Van Sickle from Wellston
     Elected - Secretary, Christine Schwartz from Dorr

Resolution #1

Whereas, Michigan economic conditions are among the worst of any state in the nation, and

Whereas, Lower taxes are believed to be a large part of a political environment that creates a business friendly atmosphere, and

Whereas, Governor Rick Snyder has taken a bold step by announcing his desire and intent to reduce his salary as Governor to $1.00, and

Whereas, Michigan Representatives and Senators are among the highest paid in the nation, second only to California, and

Whereas, To attract business into the state of Michigan, lawmakers would do well to make a statement that shows business owners that they are serious about creating a business friendly environment,

Therefore, the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan would like to encourage all state lawmakers in Michigan to follow the example of Governor Rick Snyder and numerous other states by reducing their salaries to $1.00 and eliminating all benefits including, but not limited to, health care and pensions they now receive, and reduce taxes accordingly.

Resolution #2

Whereas, in a free country the people must have the right to chose the leaders that they believe will represent their positions, and

Whereas, allowing restriction dictated by the prevailing party to who may run for political office will only have the effect of reducing choice, and

Whereas, this bill by imposing more onerous requirements would have a chilling effect on people that would otherwise want to run for public office,

Therefore, be it resolved that the US Taxpayers Party stands OPPOSED to Senate Bill No. 117 and urges it's members and the citizens of Michigan to instruct the representatives to oppose this un-American legislation.

Essay

In order to promote good education and knowledge of the history of these United States, the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan is sponsoring the 1st Annual USTPM Constitution Essay Contest.  The grand prize will be a $250 cash prize.  Second and third runners up will each receive a $25 cash prize, and certificates of entry will be given to every eligible entry submitted. 

All 9th-12th grade high school students may submit and entry if they meet certain qualifications.

Rules can be found on the website of the US Taxpayers Party.
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