Hard work pays off.The Detroit Regional Chamber was more active than ever during the 2000 election season Taking the Detroit Regional Chamber to a new level, political involvement was unprecedented in the 2000 election cycle. Here are several examples of the influential impact Chamber political activities had in 2000. Detroit Regional Chamber: * Contributed to a fund developed for the explicit use of independent advertising on behalf of Chamber-supported Supreme Court justices. * Staff were integral participants in both the Proposal 2 and Proposal A coalitions. Staff appeared publicly on behalf of the Proposals over 50 times. * Printed and distributed 4,000 "Yes on A / No on 2" leaflets. * In coordination with the Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch is a non-profit 501 c(4) organization based in Novi, Michigan. It was created in 1997 with the goal to increase public awareness of what it views as the burden of "excessive litigation" is placing on families, job providers and communities in the United , mailed to members 18,000 independent brochures regarding the influence of trial lawyers on Supreme Court candidates Marietta Robinson, Thomas Fitzgerald For other persons named Thomas Fitzgerald, see Thomas Fitzgerald (disambiguation). Thomas Fitzgerald (April 10, 1796 – March 25, 1855) was an American politician who served as a judge and state legislator in both Indiana and Michigan, and as a United States Senator and Ed Thomas. * Provided general support to U.S. Sen. Spence n. 1. A place where provisions are kept; a buttery; a larder; a pantry. In . . . his spence, or "pantry" were hung the carcasses of a sheep or ewe, and two cows lately slaughtered. - Sir W. Scott. Abraham through member communications and fundraising
* Printed separate Detroiter articles in support of Supreme Court Justices Markman, Taylor and Young; opposed to Proposal 2; and supportive of Proposal A. * Jointly hosted, with Bank One and the Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, Area Chamber of Commerce, a legislative reception at Chamber headquarters prior to the Michigan Republican Convention. * Staff participated in both the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia and the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee: * Contributed nearly $150,000 to various state and local candidates, including $102,000 to Supreme Court 2000 in support of Supreme Court Justices Clifford Taylor, Stephen Markman and Robert Young Robert Young or Bob Young may refer to several different people:
* Hosted a reception with Gov. John Engler John Mathias Engler (born October 12, 1948) is an American politician. He served as a Republican governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003. Engler, a Roman Catholic, was born in Mount Pleasant and grew up on a cattle farm in Beal City. at Chamber offices. Detroit Regional Chamber PAC PAC, see political action committee. (1) See perceptual audio coding. (2) (Programmable Automation Controller) A programmable microprocessor-based device that is used for discrete manufacturing, process control II: * Created a "ballot committee" on behalf of the Chamber, which can be used to support or oppose various ballot issues throughout the state. This fund can receive corporate donations. * Raised and spent $190,000 to help defeat Proposal 2, the proposed "super-majority" initiative. * Raised and spent $74,800 in support of Proposal A, establishing a system of support for arts and cultural institutions in Wayne and Oakland counties. Detroit Regional Chamber Identity: The Detroit Regional Chamber name was prominently displayed in over $1 million worth of paid and earned media Earned media (or free media) is publicity for political campaigns gained through newspaper articles, TV news stories, web news, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, and "fast polls" on TV and the Internet, as opposed to paid media, which is publicity gained through in the region, including: * No on Proposal 2 television ads including "paid for by the Detroit Regional Chamber PAC II" disclaimer and radio ads which prominently mentioned the Chamber as an opponent. * Yes on Proposal A radio ads which prominently named the Chamber as a supporter. * Advertising placed by the Michigan Democratic Party The Michigan Democratic Party is the state-level party of the United States Democratic Party in Michigan. It is based in Lansing. Mark Brewer, is the current Party Chair. Elected Officials Governor: Jennifer Granholm U.S. Senate: Carl Levin http://www.carllevin. in opposition to Supreme Court Justices Taylor, Markman and Young identified the Chamber Political Action Committee as a major supporter of those candidates. * Numerous print articles in daily and weekly publications throughout Michigan, which detailed the support or opposition of the Chamber in the campaigns. * Several television and radio interviews conducted with Chamber staff regarding Proposals 2 and A. Sarah Hubbard is senior director of state public policy for the Detroit Regional Chamber. Chamber action gets results The Detroit Regional Chamber's involvement in the 2000 elections was critical to many races throughout Michigan. Here's a look at three key victories: Action: The Chamber's Political Action Committee endorses Michigan Supreme Court The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices, who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot. Justices Stephen Markman, Clifford Taylor and Robert Young. Result: All three are returned to the state's highest court by comfortable margins. Action: The Chamber's PAC II opposes Proposal 2, requiring a two-thirds majority vote in the legilature on any legislation that "intervenes" in a "municipal concern." Result: Proposal 2 is rejected by over 70 percent of Michigan voters. Action: The Chamber's PAC endorses business-friendly candidates for the state House of Representatives. Result: A pro-business House is retained. |
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