Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on September 24, 2008, to require local government “ethics boards,” which would receive complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by a public officer or employee from any person or entity, inquire into the circumstances, and make recommendations concerning individual cases to the appropriate enforcement authority. The bill amends a state law that provides penalties for bribery, conflict of interest, and related violations by officials

The vote was 70 in favor, 31 opposed and 9 not voting

(House Roll Call 874 at House Journal 85)

Click here to view bill details.

1)In our city you can take out "3" bonds for the same project since 1975, but never do it. 2)Transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars from a trust fund without going before a judge or informing the payees. 3)Withhold legally contracted discounts for seniors. 4)Dispose of cemetery decorations (ie. urns) without informing owners. 5)Threaten legal action(s) for audio/video taping of public meetings. 6)Fast tracking of projects for a builder/developer. ETC.......

Rep. Caswell, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and members of the House: This bill was discharged with absolutely no debate or public input.”

Rep. Meekhof, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and members of the House: I cannot vote for this bill as it has not had a hearing in committee. It appears to require local governments to do what they already do, act in an ethical manner, or face the voters at the ballot box.”

 this kind of stuff happens because you have failed to VOTE THE BUMS OUT.