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Page 40 2016 Voter Guide League of Women Voters<br />
Question 1 (150 Words or less): Provide biographical information and explain why<br />
you are running for County Commissioner and relevant qualities and skills you would<br />
bring to the position.<br />
DAVE WOODWARD, Democrat<br />
2915 Woodland Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073<br />
JIM FULNER, Libertarian<br />
3059 Cumberland Rd., Berkley, MI 48072<br />
JimFulner.com - I’m a Systems Engineer working for a local automotive supplier. I studied<br />
Software Engineering at Oakland Community College and have a BS in Political Science<br />
from Northern Michigan University. I live in Berkley with my wife of 8 years and our 3 year<br />
old daughter. As a Systems Engineer my responsibility is to keep a high level over view of<br />
a project. I ensure that the needs of our customers are being met as efficiently as possible<br />
and whenever issues are found to ensure that the root cause of the issue is addressed, not<br />
only a symptom. I believe this same high level overview of County government could help<br />
ensure a less costly system that keeps to basic libertarian principles; namely government,<br />
if it exists, must do no more than protect the rights of those in its jurisdiction. I’m running<br />
to promote voluntary solutions for the counties services.<br />
DAVID J. HARRELL, Republican<br />
4086 Rochester Rd., Ste. 207, Troy, MI 48085<br />
Question 2 (150 Words or less): What are the top 3 Priority Issues that the County<br />
Commission should address and what actions would you, as a commissioner, take<br />
regarding each of them?<br />
County Commissioner - District 19 (Cont.)<br />
I am not a politician but I have been involved in local politics for several years as an<br />
informed citizen. Instead of complaining about the quality of people that seek office, I have<br />
decided to step up and try to do as our founding fathers intended and become a servant<br />
for our district.<br />
I am an automotive engineer and the owner of Genesis Drug Test Services located in Troy.<br />
I have been in automotive engineering and program management for over 24 years. I serve<br />
as a deacon at Grace Baptist Church, as Secretary of the Troy-Clawson Republican Forum,<br />
as a long time elected GOP Precinct Delegate and as a member of the Oakland County Republican<br />
Party Executive Committee. I am a 47-year resident of Oakland County, including<br />
27 years in Troy and Royal Oak. I have been married to my wife Barbara for 28 years.<br />
GARY R. MCGILLIVRAY, Democrat<br />
926 Tanglewood Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071<br />
Current: Married to Diane (41 years) Two Children Andrew (37) & Amy (33), Oakland<br />
County Commissioner for District #20 (2009 –Present) , Vice chair of Planning and Building<br />
Committee, Public Services Committee, Oakland Livingston Human Services Board of<br />
Directors, Youth Assistance County Coordinating Council, Madison Heights Little Baseball<br />
Board of Directors, Madison Heights Youth Assistance Committee.<br />
Past: Madison Heights Mayor and Councilman (1983 – 2008), Chairman of the Madison<br />
Heights Planning Commission, Madison Heights Parks Board (25 years), Baseball and<br />
Softball Coach, Lamphere Boosters, Royal Oak Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors,<br />
Assistance Boy Scout Leader, Madison Heights Police Reserves and 43rd District Court<br />
Probation Officer.<br />
RICHARD A. VAN CAMP, Republican<br />
21601 Collingham Ave., Farmington Hills, MI 48336<br />
JANET JACKSON, Democrat<br />
26246 Summerdale Dr., Southfield, MI 48033<br />
Janet Jackson incumbent Democrat Oakland County Commissioner District 21.<br />
28 year resident, mother of two. Charter member of the Oakland County Political Action<br />
Committee founded 1996. Coordinator of Unity 2004 presidential registration drive registering<br />
hundreds. Precinct delegate. Member of Total Living Commission in Southfield.<br />
Member board of directors OLHSA community action agency. One of the founding members<br />
of the Oakland County Human Trafficking task force. Member gun safety study group.<br />
Member CWA. Employed AT&t in Administration. Professional experience includes staff<br />
Arthur Young & Company, DTE in finance. Realtor and mortgage banker. Teacher Oak Park<br />
schools. BA Spring Arbor University Management and Organizational Development.<br />
My business background, and life experiences uniquely qualify and bless me to be a servant<br />
leader.<br />
County Commissioner - District 20<br />
County Commissioner - District 21<br />
DID NOT RESPOND IN TIME FOR INCLUSION<br />
#TaxationIsTheft : The county has no right to say “your land or your money” they’re either<br />
stealing from you, or you’re renting your land from them. Elimination of property taxes is<br />
my top concern. Return the funds to the rightful owner to do with as they choose.<br />
#OpenWaterMarket: To ensure that what happened in Flint never happens in our neighborhood<br />
we must open the market for competition. We must eliminate the municipal monopoly<br />
on the water market. Only through natural regulation that occurs when private companies<br />
compete for customers will we ensure our infrastructure is cared for and our children<br />
remain safe.<br />
#FreeSoftware: Libertarians envision a society where people may choose to share freely<br />
with one another; without fear of copyright infringement or legal threats from so-called intellectual<br />
property rights. The County can help by only using Free Software like GNU/Linux<br />
and encouraging others to do the same.<br />
My priorities are:<br />
Road Improvements<br />
Our roads were neglected for many years and Oakland County has had to take on many<br />
repairs, but there is more to be done. This will be a budgetary priority for me.<br />
Eliminating Excess Spending<br />
I will work tirelessly to prioritize our budget and prevent wasteful spending. I will treat<br />
your (and my) tax dollars as if they were my own family budget. I have not and will not<br />
vote for any tax increases.<br />
Attracting New Business<br />
Oakland County is a great place for business with a highly talented work force. I will help<br />
attract new businesses and increase the corporate tax base so we can give tax relief to the<br />
residents.<br />
County and Local Roads – Recently I played a major role in setting up a Bi-Party program<br />
so that Cities and Villages will have additional dollars for local road projects. We must work<br />
toward more durable so they last much longer.<br />
Parks – Nice parks will draw residents and business to live and work in Oakland County.<br />
It’s important to provide the parks, Wave pools, Golf courses, Campgrounds, Nature Centers<br />
and Walking Trails for the families of Oakland County. As a board member of Oakland<br />
County Parks, my goal is to create more recreation programs for families.<br />
Economy – I support good programs like Automation Alley and Medical Mainstreet that<br />
have created growth in Oakland County. It’s important to create good paying jobs for our<br />
residents and business. We need to improve the lives of the jobless and homeless get back<br />
on their feet. If you have further questions, contact me at gary.mcgillivray@yahoo.com<br />
DID NOT RESPOND IN TIME FOR INCLUSION<br />
Issues affecting safety and quality of life, especially our young are to me, most pertinent<br />
and pressing. I will safeguard the vitality of the county while continuing to advocate for<br />
our citizens, being a voice for our most vulnerable.<br />
Workforce development –<br />
Partnering with the County Workforce Development division and non-profits, create and<br />
promote training and job programs focusing on the building trades, manufacturing, STEAM<br />
and creative art endeavors.<br />
Infrastructure -<br />
Support funding to test water quality in schools. Dedication of fund dollars to increase<br />
road repair and maintenance of county and city roads.<br />
Returning Citizens-<br />
Facilitate assistance to help returning citizens from incarceration. Assemble round tables<br />
using federal and state resources to help enhance second chance efforts.
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