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Karen Adams


OFFICE NOMINATION: State Board of Education
ADDRESS: 6274 Tischer Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849
PHONE: 616-374-8609
EMAIL: kadams@itwifi.net

51 years old, married mother of 7, born and raised in Michigan. Went through the public school system as a child. I have attended both public and private colleges and have a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education from Kuyper College. While living abroad in Austria, I had two children in the public school system of a socialist country. I am for putting more control back in the hands of parents and operating on a strict budget. I have successfully homeschooled the oldest of my five children through high school, and am currently still homeschooling the last two, ages 9 and 11.

Gail M. Graeser


OFFICE NOMINATION: State Board of Education
ADDRESS: 990 W. 48th Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412
PHONE: 231-652-1012
EMAIL: regraeser@comcast.net

Gail Graeser is 61 years old, born and raised in Illinois, but residing in Michigan for the last 36 years. She is married to Ron Graeser (Candidate for Congress) and has been for 40 years. They have three daughters, two son-in-law's, and two grandchildren. She has an Associates Degree for Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist, and has been employed in the medical field as a transcriptionist, secretary, and biller for more than 25 years. She is very active in her church (New Community Church of Newaygo) as a Praise and Worship Leader, and also as the Women's Bible Study Leader. She volunteers one day week at Alpha Family Center which is the local pregnancy care center, a very pro-life Christian organization.

As her children were growing up in Fremont, Michigan, she was always actively involved with them in their education at all levels, grade school, high school and even college. They attended Christians schools for all of their education. As a parent, it was important for her to be involved in how her children were educated. Her thoughts for parents today are: It is equally important today for all parents to take the responsibility for the education of their children and not just leave it up to the "State" to educate their kids. Parents should get involved and stay involved in all aspects of their children's education. The benefit they will reap from that involvement is to see their children develop into responsible adults who make a difference in today's world.

Richard Ryskamp


OFFICE NOMINATION: University of Michigan Board of Regents
ADDRESS: 1436 Penncross Drive SE, Caledonia, Michigan 49316
PHONE: 616-554-6172
EMAIL: ryskamprp@sbcglobal.net

Richard Ryskamp is a 52 year-old physician. He graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, and then earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He did his medical residency in Grand Rapids from 1983 to 1986, then served four years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Landstuhl, Germany. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of Major. Since 1997 he has been a resident of Gaines Township, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and two sons.
 
 

Joe Sanger


OFFICE NOMINATION: University of Michigan Board of Regents
ADDRESS: 4119 Thackin Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48911
PHONE: 517-394-2377
EMAIL: j.sanger@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.electjoesanger.com

BORN: March 29, 1938 in Monroe, Michigan

FAMILY: Married to Gloria J. (Whyde) Sanger for the past 48 years. Daughter Sally (Mrs. Julian) Cangelosi. Grandchildren Lauren Marie Cangelosi, Julian Joseph Cangelosi, and Vincent Peter Cangelosi.

EDUCATION: BA, University of Michigan, June 1958; MBA (with highest distinction) University of Michigan, December 1966.

OCCUPATION: Self employed Certified Public Accountant for the past 38 years.

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Crystal A. VanSickle


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State University Board of Trustees
ADDRESS: 31 North Tippy Dam Road, Wellston, Michigan 49689
PHONE: 231-848-7257
EMAIL: cnetvan@netscape.net

Richard J. Butkowski


OFFICE NOMINATION: Wayne State University Board of Governors
ADDRESS: 22780 Oak View Drive, Taylor, Michigan 48180
PHONE: 734-673-6032
EMAIL: rbutkowski5@comcast.net
WEBSITE: www.rjbutkowski.com

MILITARY SERVICE: Richard is a USAF veteran, honorably discharged.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University.

OCCUPATION: Retired after 32 years at Ford Motor Company as an Information Technology Manager.

POLITICAL: Former Republican. I joined the US Taxpayers of Michigan and am presently the 1st Vice Chairman. I'm also a member of the Constitution Party National Committee. I am a strict-construction Constitutionalist, believing the major national parties have drawn us away from the Founders' and Framers' original intent, being a constraint on the national government.

GOAL: As a member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors, I will work to get the History and Law Departments to truly educate rather than indoctrinate the students.

Terry R. Haines


OFFICE NOMINATION: Wayne State University Board of Regents
ADDRESS: 44648 Mound Rd. #141, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
PHONE: 248-250-8046
EMAIL: terryhaines@inbox.com
WEBSITE: www.hejchronicles.com
AGE: 55

FAMILY: Married to Debby for 35 years. Our family home-schooled our three children from kindergarten through high school. My wife is currently a public school para-pro for autistic children.

EDUCATION: BS from Central Michigan University, Graduated August 1970.

WORK BACKGROUND: Security, business efficiency analyst.

James W. Gould


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 85th District
ADDRESS: 415 Curwood, Owosso, Michigan 48867
PHONE: 989-413-1386
EMAIL: jimgould@jimgould.org
WEBSITE: www.jimgould.org

I was born in Flint and raised on our farm in Davisburg. I graduated from Holly High School and proceeded to work in my fathers Plumbing and Heating Company in Flint. ( Gould Plumbing and Heating ). I have worked for many companies in my life including my own, F.B. Wilkinson Co. I do Plumbing, Heating and Remodeling.

The reason I have entered this race is that I have sat back like most people and complained about what is going on in our government until I can no longer take it. Our elected officials no longer support the people, their positions only feed their arrogance. As our jobs leave the state their solution is to raise taxes, create more licensing and fees on business. As our property values fall, they raise your taxable value. They seem to feel that they can tax and gamble their way out of the problems they have created, as they waste their time debating meaningless bills instead of solving the real problems. Not to mention our schools, medical, insurance and energy problems. These are some of the reasons I have entered into this race. The time is now to begin the change of power back to the people!

Phillip Peter Adams


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 87th District
ADDRESS: 6274 Tischer Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849
PHONE: 616-374-8609
EMAIL: peteradams@juno.com

Phillip Peter Adams is 49 years of age, married, and the father of seven children. He was raised in an agricultural family with job experience in farming, manufacturing, and small business. He is experienced in working with the public, both as a professional and as a teacher. He is a strong believer in free market economics, low taxes, and limited government.
 
 
 
 

Del Rae Finnerty


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 68th District
ADDRESS: 214 Lathrop Street, Lansing, Michigan 48912
PHONE: 517-372-1093
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

William A. Mohr


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 76th District
ADDRESS: 1319 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
PHONE: 616-366-3518
EMAIL: bill@mohrformichigan.com
WEBSITE: www.mohrformichigan.com

Bill Mohr is a 49 year old resident of North East Grand Rapids.

Raised in Byron Center, Bill graduated from Byron Center High School in 1977, and went right into the work force. He has worked at many things from driving a truck to production management. He has been very active in his church affiliations by working as a clerk, treasurer, music leader, teacher, and working in various evangelism ministries.

Bill is a family man having a total of 10 children and step children, also sons and daughters in law, and 11 grand children. He has also had a deep concern over the direction his country has been going, compelling him to serve in grass roots political concerns and is a leader who is proven able to do the job at hand.

Philip Johnson


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 47th District
ADDRESS: 124 Maxfield Road, Brighton, Michigan 48114
PHONE: 810-299-1421
EMAIL: philip.johnson@usa.com
WEBSITE: www.constitutionpartymi.net/cpmi/Patriot/Johnson

Steven T. Revis


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 25th District
ADDRESS: 32525 Columbus Drive, Warren, Michigan 48088
PHONE: 586-294-0545
EMAIL: srevis2@comcast.net

John E. Eleniewski


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 56th District
ADDRESS: 1788 Meadow Drive, Monroe, Michigan 48162
PHONE: 734-457-0443
EMAIL: windowjohn@sbcglobal.net
WEBSITE: www.goodmichigangovernment.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Paul J. Greenawalt


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 43rd District
ADDRESS: 1007 LaSalle Avenue, Waterford, Michigan 48328
PHONE: 248-682-0575
EMAIL: gooddealsbooks@att.net
WEBSITE: www.worththevote.com

I am running for State Representative in Waterford Township, Lake Angelus & some precincts in West Bloomfield. I am 100% Pro Life. I would vote that way and support the rights of the human baby inside the womb. I oppose politicians and organizations that are against baby's rights. I Oppose the UN and view it as a enemy invader to the freedom of our nation and see clearly they want to take away our rights. I support our 2nd amendment rights to bear arms. I also oppose the UN trying to de-arm the world so citizens have no ways of defending life liberty and property. I support parent's rights of choice to homeschool or even send their children to a religious private school of their choosing. I oppose NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), I oppose the North American union also called The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. This is joining of Canada, The United States and Mexico under one flag currency and soon to be one nation. I oppose the REAL ID act being mandated under this plan. I oppose 100% illegal immigration. I however do support legal immigration.

Marc J. Sosnowski


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 10th District
ADDRESS: 6445 Grandville Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48828
PHONE: 313-319-8676
EMAIL: marc.sosnowski@gmail.com

Marc has been a resident of the Warrendale neighborhood of Detroit for over forty years. He is also a long-standing member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Evergreen Road in Detroit, and a graduate of its grade school. He continued his education at Detroit Catholic Central High School, and then at the University of Michigan - Dearborn, where he earned a bachelor degree in Environmental Studies. He is currently in the Global Business program of Cornerstone University, where he will have earned his MBA degree with a Christian perspective in November 2008.

In his career, Marc has now been a loan officer for over six years, and also in the apartment business for over ten years. He has first-hand experience in helping people in the home-foreclosure crisis. Previously, he was in the environmental protection field for five years.

While pursuing graduate studies, Marc became inspired in the way Biblical values can enhance free-market economics. He formulated a plan entitled "The Option To Recover," and is taking it to the voters of the Tenth State House District, to increase property values, eliminate neighborhood blight, help all to prosper, and restore God's rich blessings on our nation.

Harold Dunn


OFFICE NOMINATION: Michigan State Representative - 18th District
ADDRESS: 600 South Dowling, Westland, Michigan 48186
PHONE: 734-728-0956
EMAIL: haldunn@wowway.com

 


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