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Alan Curtis is best choice for Alpena County

A good judge is knowledgeable, practical, compassionate, efficient, patient, thoughtful, creative, curious, well-prepared and, above all else, respectful of both the judicial system and the parties appearing in court. This November, voters will have to choose between two candidates for Alpena County Probate Judge and the best choice is clear. I practiced law with Alan Curtis for just over four years. In that time, I knew him to be a strong advocate for our clients while maintaining unquestioned integrity and credibility. In the year that he’s been on the bench, he has embodied all ...

Consider voting Democratic on November 8

Election Day, Nov. 8, marks a special day for all Americans, as it is the day we all come together to protect our democracy and express our freedom in the form of our vote. The Presque Isle County Democratic Party respectfully asks that you consider voting Democratic this election. The reasons are clear: (1) The assault on our freedom regarding reproductive health. (2) The assault on our freedom regarding our right to vote. (3) The assault on our environment and access to clean air and water. (4) The assault on our Social Security and Medicare, including the ...

It’s time to hold school board accountable

A week ago, Gordon Snow took out a large ad in The Alpena News, Moving Ahead in 2022- Where We Are & Where We Are Going. It listed 26, A-Z steps the Alpena Public Schools, Superintendent, Faculty, Staff, & Board of Education are committed to in the months and years ahead. Mr. Snow certainly should know what it takes to lead our public schools as he has spent his entire career in education and the past 14 years on Alpena’s School Board, often as president. However, being busy doesn’t necessarily translate to accomplishing your fundamental mission. And it could be argued ...

Explaining my decision to skip LWV forum

I decided to skip the recent League of Women Voters forum and wanted to offer an explanation. It came to my attention that the LWV might be unable to provide an unbiased platform to introduce myself and discuss my candidacy. Specifically, this realization occurred in reviewing their frequently updated Facebook page. I was taken aback at how blatantly partisan the page was for an organization that bills itself as nonpartisan. Examples include: April 5, they shared an article titled, “The unique, damaging role Fox News plays in American media”; May 2, they shared a post by the Iosco ...

Election Day will have big consequences

In your commentary on Oct. 15, the statement concerning support by the Democratic Party for the three incumbents and Sarah Fritz is inaccurate and misleading. Sarah’s campaign is nonpartisan/nonpolitical. She is a passionate supporter of public education and all efforts needed to provide for the best education of all students. Her campaign is supported by small donations from numerous individuals and her own funding. For transparency, she has received an endorsement by the Democratic Party and a modest donation amounting to less than 1/7th of the overall total. To my knowledge, ...

Do your research, read proposals, and vote

We are writing to encourage all voters to do their research, read the proposals, and vote! Read the actual proposal language and make your decision accordingly. Here is some basic information on the proposals: Proposal 1 is a Constitutional amendment that deals with both term limits and financial disclosures in the legislature. This proposal would allow for 12 total years of service, which can be completed entirely in the House, entirely in the Senate, or a combination of both. Additionally, the proposal would create financial disclosure requirements for state legislators, with the ...