56 of Michigan’s 83 County Prosecutors are making a public statement today in releasing their names to support Healthy and Productive Michigan’s efforts to defeat Proposal 18.1 which aims to legalize recreational marijuana.
Scott Greenlee, President of Healthy and Productive Michigan said, “In every county, there is a top voice – and that is the County Prosecutor.
They stand in the courtrooms, grapple with issues confronting families, work alongside the men and women who wear the Law Enforcement uniform, and represent the everyday citizens in the quest for Justice. They “get” what issues weave their way through our communities. We are honored to have them stand with us!”
In September, regional press conferences took place around the state where Prosecutors and Law Enforcement came together to make a public statement that Proposal 18.1 is bad for Michigan.
The Chair of the Prosecutor effort, Cass County Prosecutor Vic Fitz said, “Unfortunately as County Prosecutors, we see the negative impacts that access to drugs have on the lives of Michigan citizens. We passionately believe that unleashing recreational marijuana with unlimited potency levels will have a disastrous impact on our state.”
Greenlee continued, “What would we be as a state if our top Law Enforcement did not sound the alarm? They see what is happening in Colorado where Drug Cartels are expanding (per the NBC May 29 report), where homelessness is increasing and the crime culture is expanding, not shrinking. They see the harm that unrestrained access to this drug will bring to Michigan.”
Following is a current list of the Prosecutors who are standing with us. The list can also be found
on our website and will continue to be updated at healthyandproductivemi.org/endorsements
ENDORSING PROSECUTORS AND THEIR COUNTY:
County Prosecutor
Alcona Thomas Weichel
Alger Karen Bahrman
Allegan Myrene Koch
Alpena Edward Black
Antrim James Rossiter
Arenac Curtis Broughton
Baraga Joseph O’Leary
Barry Julie Nakfoor Pratt
Benzie Sara Swanson
Berrien Michael Sepic
Calhoun David Gilbert
Cass Victor Fitz
Charlevoix Allen Telgenhof
Cheboygan Daryl Vizina
Clare Michelle Ambrozaitis
Clinton Charles Sherman
Delta Brett Gardner
Dickinson Lisa Richards
Eaton Douglas Lloyd
Emmet James Linderman
Gogebic Nick Jacobs
Grand Traverse Robert Cooney
Gratiot Keith Kushion
Hillsdale Neal Brady
Huron Timothy Rutkowski
Ionia Kyle Butler
Iosco Gary Rapp
Iron Melissa Powell
Isabella Robert Holmes
Jackson Jerry Jarzynka
Kent Christopher Becker
Lake Craig Cooper
Leelanau Joseph Hubbell
Livingston Bill Vailliencourt
County Prosecutor
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Mackinac J. Stuart Spencer
Macomb Eric Smith
Manistee Jason Haag
Marquette Matt J. Wiese
Mason Paul Spaniola
Mecosta Brian Thiede
Midland J. Dee Brooks
Montcalm Andrea Krause
Muskegon DJ Hilson
Newaygo Ellsworth Stay
Oceana Joseph Bizon
Osceola Anthony Badovinac
Ottawa Ron Frantz
Roscommon Mary Beebe
Saginaw John McColgan
Shiawassee Deana Finnegan
St. Clair Michael Wendling
St. Joseph John McDonough
Tuscola Mark Reene
Van Buren Michael Bedford
Wexford Jason Elmore
Healthy and Productive Michigan is an organization committed to stopping recreational marijuana in Michigan. To learn more, donate, or volunteer please go to www.healthyandproductivemi.org and find us on Facebook at Healthy and Productive Michigan.
