We're Broke Says State Treasurer in Saline
Michigan Treasurer Sanford Itown spoke to Saline Area Democrats saying the state owes 44 million to local districts and 22 million to three state universities. He urged using the Veterans Trust Fund as collateral to borrow, cautioned it is stopgap, and warned bonds lose value from inflation. He noted most sales and gas taxes fund local communities and that veterans have already received over 400 million. He warned school funding will require many new classrooms as enrollment soars.
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Township caucuses urged by Saline treasurer
Sanford Brown told Saline Area Democrats to elect good people and clean up townships to build a clean county and state. The OBSERVER urges attendance at caucuses and notes improving circulation and growing local ads while joking about its own paper health.
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Democratic Caucus Dispute Hits Saline Township Filing Deadlines
In Saline Township a clash between Democrats and clerk Warren Finkbeiner tests a previous year law requiring a petition by December 29 for new party ballot access. Democrats argue notice before February 6 suffices to call a caucus. the clerk says otherwise. Other caucuses set: York Republicans Feb 14 and 16. Milan hosts Democrats Feb 16. Lodi Republicans Feb 14. Pittsfield uses petition for nomination.
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Saline Area Dems Forge Plan for Spring Election
About 30 Saline Area Democrats met after a talk by state treasurer Sanford Brown to organize for the spring election. Allan Grossman, temporary chairman, outlined a nonofficial group to coordinate activity across four townships and prepare voter files. Marjorie Lansing urged local committees and caucus plans in York, Saline, Pittsfield, and Lodi while noting past vote shares.
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Fear Not Kids Lost School Days Not Made Up
Sa line schools faced weather closures for the sixth time since January. Superintendent Leo Jensen notes state law treats such emergencies as Acts of God and no state aid is deducted. The new high school project continues, Arthur J. Katz recovers from St. Joseph Hospital, and Ken Heininger of Ann Arbor is mentioned. County group funded the coffee and doughnuts for the evening.
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