Local Election

This was the last featuring the full slate of candidates before the August 6 primary. Read more about each candidate’s stances.

Local Election Local Government

July 11, 2013July 24, 2013 admin

Ahead of August Primary, Crowded At-Large City Commission Field Makes Cases At Neighborhood Forum

Incumbent Lea Markowski has held the seat for one year since it became vacant when Steve Gawron became the mayor last summer. The other seat is vacant, as Sue Weirengo declined to run again.

Local Election Local Government

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013 admin

Muskegon Mayoral Candidates Make Their Cases At Neighborhood Association Forum

Wednesday’s event, put on by the Neighborhood Associations of Muskegon, will be followed up by a second “meet the candidates” style event on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Muskegon Community College.

Local Election Local Government

January 8, 2013 admin

Muskegon Mayoral Race Up To Three Candidates

Just a few weeks after current mayor Steve Gawron announced he would seek another term as mayor, two candidates publicly announced their candidacies within 24 hours of each other.

Local Election Local Government

October 23, 2012December 11, 2012 admin

Petition Opposing New County Jail In Muskegon Heights Delivered To County

On a question from commissioner Jim Derezinski, it was clarified Tuesday that the petition does not specifically oppose a new jail building or retrofitting project. It does however oppose the project within the city limits of Muskegon Heights.

Community Events Local Election Local Government

October 20, 2012December 11, 2012 admin

Muskegon Heights Community Forum Talks About Jail, Emergency Manager, Millage Renewal, Features Benton Harbor Councilman

Discussion of the referendum and PA-4 swayed hard to one side – against the proposal. This was primarily due to a presentation by Benton Harbor city councilman Marcus Mohammed, a strong opponent of the law.

Education Local Election Local Government

October 9, 2012December 11, 2012 admin

State Representative Urges Muskegon Heights Residents To Renew School Millage

Marcia Hovey-Wright stated that the state would be looking to recoup its funds any way it could, and it would turn to the city’s taxpayers for the money if the district could not provide them

Local Election Local Government

September 18, 2012December 11, 2012 admin

Greater Muskegon Jaycees’ Meet The Candidates Event Coverage

View all participating candidates’ statements across multiple county and state races.

Local Election News radio interviews

August 3, 2012August 11, 2012 admin

Radio Interview with Prosecutor Candidate Marc Curtis

Marc Curtis “We need to stop focusing on the 100% conviction record…when you start focusing on that you not paying attention to what Justice should be”

crime & justice Local Election Local Government News Politics Social Issues

July 28, 2012December 11, 2012 admin

Coverage of NAACP Candidate Forum For Muskegon County, Other Races

The contests that received the greatest candidate attendance and debate were 14th circuit court judge, county clerk and the county commission seat for district 6. Sheriff and prosecutor contests each had a pair of candidates in attendance.