DEAR GOVERNOR SNYDER

C.A.R.E.

Citizens Acting for Responsible Education

James Endres

P.O. Box 492

Keego Harbor, MI 48320

January 24, 2016

Governor Rick Snyder

State of Michigan

P.O. Box 30013

Lansing, MI 48909

Dear Governor Snyder:

Earlier this month you signed into law the so called “gag law”, prohibiting public officials from speaking out about things like local proposals for a period of 60 days prior to the vote.  We at C.A.R.E. wish to raise our voice in opposition to the law.  We respectfully ask that you take whatever measures are necessary to eliminate this law.

Here is an explanation of our stance. The Pontiac School District has placed two proposals on the March 8^th ballot, one asking for 2.87 millage and the other for an 18.5 millage. C.A.R.E. is very much opposed to both proposals and as such we are campaigning against their passage.

We at C.A.R.E. feel this law is fundamentally unfair.  Unlike local media outlets, we feel it’s important for the voting public to have an understanding and information about both sides of any issue.  Therefore, the law is “ham stringing” the School Board in the telling their side.

Sincerely,

James Endres

C.A.R.E.

Jimendres1944@hotmail.com