I would like Michael Koehs to explain why a circular promoting him was sent to township residents with the return address of 50842 N. Avenue, Macomb, MI 48042, which address does not exist AND no identifier of who sent this and who paid for this - a huge violation of Michigan Election Laws.

Just more proof that it is time to clean house.

I would like Mr Koehs to show on Cathy Imbronone's petition where there is a signature of Mickey Mouse, because we reviewed them prior to submitting and again when he came forth and stated there was a signature by Mickey Mouse. If anyone would like the truth, we can provide the petitions. Once again,, Michael Koehs is lying.
The truth is out, and they are very afraid of the truth. Funny thought, he remembered a Mickey Mouse signature on Cathy's petition, but didn't recognize that Sal De Caro, another liar, signed Janet Dunn's petition TWO TIMES. The residents are finally seeing the dishonesty of this board. And by the way, Mr. Koehs, Cathy is not the Chef, I am.

Mr Koehs has more integrity in his little finger than both Mary Jo and her sister Catherine have combined.
There is only one reason Ms Imbronone is running for office and that is to get some sort of retribution for the alleged hardships she and Mary Jo claim to have been put through when they were denied approval for opening their "Tavern" even though they knew that they were not following township ordinances.

I believe all of the misinformation around the "alleged fraud" was cleared up at last night's Board Meeting. Macomb Township Residents can view the meeting online and see for themselves the motive and agenda behind these false accusations.....64 days past the deadline to challenge a petition and only 28 days before the election. Hear for yourself what the facts are, and go to Facebook.com and search for the "Michael D Koehs" page to read the official statement Mr. Koehs shared at the meeting last night regarding this matter. The spun version of the "truth" is very distorted, and a whole Department of election staff at our Township have unfairly come under fire without facts. Residents, please watch the Board Meetings, ask questions, and make informed decisions with your vote on August 7th. For our Township's sake!! The seriousness and lack of merit of these accusations by the Candidates is sending us down a bad path. Your vote can stop these ill-intended people from making a mockery out of all residents in our community.

Well I would like to add I am nothing more than a township resident I have NO TIES with either candidates but did have a encounter with MR. Koehls and he did in fact LIE to me after a meeting with him. One thing I cannot stand is someone who LIES. After talking with him I tried 2 more time of calling him up and leaving messages but his response was just to ignore me. Maybe he thought by ignoring me I would just forget and go away well I guess that is NOT THE CASE! See I waited for over 1 year to voice my opinion of MR KOEHLS and now I get the chance. Most people like myself do not get very involved in our goverment or do we know really how it works we just either do not vote at all or vote by a name we might be familiar. I do not know anything about the other candidates BUT i do know something about MR. Koehls and so I will NOT be voting for him!!!!

Lisa I could not agree more. Each election year has become more and more dirty. It's really a sad state of affairs that people really think that the voters of Macomb Township are really this stupid. Once again Mr. Johnson is trying to get his hands on the tax payer money of Macomb Township. This is no different than the false allegations that Mr. Grabow (lead by Mr. Johnson) in 2008 spouted about Mr. Brennan our prior Supervisor. Allegations again that were in the papers, that once the election was over seemed to disappear. VOTERS, PLEASE BE SMART WITH YOUR VOTES!! Do not fall for this garbage and allow these unqualified candidates get their paws on our tax payer money. Vote Koehs & Dunn and keep Imbronone OUT of townhall and she can take Mr. Grabow with her.

Fact is the only way any of these candidates can distinguish themselves is by making scandalous and scurrilous accusations. In the case of the supposed voter fraud, why wasn't this raised as a challenge within the statutorily prescribed period? I think it is a real shame that candidates, including incumbents, need subject themselves and their families to such abuse. Stick to the issues. After watching the candidates on cable, I am voting for KOEHS, BUCCI, KRZEMINSKI, and NEVERS. I have nothing bad to say about Grabow or Dunn or Goodhue, and as Boards go, Macomb Township has not been that bad. I do want Macomb Township to be civil and businesslike, and not like SHELBY which is a three ringed circus. Thankfully, after the primary, the citizenry will slide back into apathy and the few who regularly attend the Township Board meetings can get back to the business of making our public comments on issues that matter: water rate increases from Detroit, contiguous sidewalks so the children don't get killed, school crossing guards, street light retrofits to save subdivisions with lighting money, to name a few issues.

One last issue, I want no more surpluses. If there is a surplus, it should be returned to the citizens who are, by definition, over taxed if there is a surplus.

And Frank, because this lawsuit is made against the Clerk in his official capacity, Macomb Township taxpayers will have to foot the bill for legal council to defend him, correct?

Danielle, please review Janet dunn's supervisor sigs The double sigs were not crossed off. Yes I overlooked the mickey mouse signature, but I am not trained or paid to do so. No it is not about revenge, it's time for change. Johnson is a political consultant, just like Dick Saubaugh who was retained by micheal koehs. That's politics. Yes. It gets nasty. The vision of the new candidates are clear. Seek out business, create jobs, make people want to live by their jobs. Commercial tax revenue is much larger than residential. More business, more business taxes, more money for twp. With that revenue means more amenities for residents. Actively seek business example is m59 south side partridge creek, walmart, lakeside, the south side of macomb on m59 is vacant. Let's get a city planner with vision and growth. I don't have children, but don't you want to see a better macomb for your kids and grandchildren? It's time for some young, aggressive candidates to bring macomb back. Yes. It's a great place to live, it can be better. Government has to be run like business. Bottom line is dollars. Let's get developers back, small businesses and generate a huge tax revenue It can happen, but not with this current board. They have become complacent. Why go to Clinton, shelby or Rochester? Keep our dollars here. For our residents. We are not bad people, we have worked hard many years and built thriving businesses. Help us take macomb to a new level. It's just common sense..

It is pretty horrendous the way that mr Koehs treated mr grabow last night. If there were duplicate signatures why not cross them off. And why won't he just release this letter. What is he hiding ?

Koehs seems to be a bit sketchy, but he sure has some snazzy shirts.

Danielle if that is not an alias. The truth is one. This board needs to go. The residents know it. They are very smart . We don't smear we speak the truth and the voters know it .

The whole mudslinging in politics is funny. Freedom of speech is one thing, but come on. Anyone that knows Cathy knows she has integrity. As a voter you not only have the right to do your home work, but owe it to the other residents. People are afraid of change, but it is necessary. Look at Detroit people were comfortable with Young, but more worried about change. He was there a long time. Hmmmm.

I don't know Koehs so I cannot say anything about him. Ask yourself before August 7th if you want someone that represents you the people. I know I would be proud to have Cathy Imbronone represent this township.

Why hasn't Imbronone filed any campaign contributions statements with the county? Is she afraid everyone will see who is REALLY backing her and who is paying for those hundreds of signs littering the township?

Anyone remember the multiple lawsuits that she and her sister brought upon the township? The ones where they refused to obey regulations and ordinances while trying to open their tavern? How much did that cost the township?

How can someone with no experience in government even think that they are capable of succeeding in such a high position as township clerk? I shudder at the thought.

whaththefrack, what'd just get to work at the township offices? Go do your work instead of wasting your time with your false statements

What false statements?

“Our evaluation process is truly bi-partisan,” said Grace Shore, CEO of the county chamber. “This process is not about party affiliation. Our committee looks for individuals with the skill set and innovation to move our state and county forward.”

That's a very true and accurate statement...considering that all the candidates are running as Republicans. Nice work, Chamber, for thinking outside the box and not rattling any cages. Keep sticking in the pockets of our current board. "Shocking" that Koehs is the only "preferred" candidate. I hope my fellow residents can read past this continued nonsense and will make educated and thought-out election decisions, based on fact and for candidates who exemply high integrity through their historic actions.

It's amazing what a kind and generous guy John Johnson is. He paid for a hand writing expert. He is clearly the puppetmaster of at least four candidates. He has put out press releases and mailings smearing Dunn and Koehs, that his candidate Missig admitted he did not see. Yet, he only appears in one candidates( Missig) campaign finance report. Not John or his son, Little Johnson, appear in Cathy Imbronone's report. Must be getting a lot of free food and drink at the Tavern. As far as the Chef's hat goes Ms Imbronone, you have a very short memory. It didn't seem to bother you when Brennan was crowned king. I read the piece and I agree with you, the residents are smart.The piece was not only entertaining, but all points on each candidate were all proven facts, look it up. I'm sure the voters will figure out the truth.

Well said Billy! I got a chuckle out of Shannon's response this morning, especially the last sentence about "high integrity" and "historical actions". When I started taking a look at the candidates all I had to do was Google the names Grabow, Imbronone, and Michal to see all the lawsuits against the Township. And the allegations now about the Chamber of Commerce? So our Township Election Department and the County Chamber of Commerce are corrupt? What's next, the County Executive's Office?

On the continuing issue of integrity, judge a person by who supports them. Take a look at the County Clerk's Election Department website (http://campaignfinance.macombcountymi.gov/).

For contributions to Mr. Koehs: 1 of 13 contributors are Township residents, the rest are vendors to the Township. For Mrs. Goodhue, our Treasurer: the three banks that the Township deals with are her contributors, Huntington, Comerica and Flagstar (via their PACs). The winner is Mr. Bucci: $17,475 in contributions, with the majority from individuals associated with engineering firms that are paid to review Township projects (Spalding Dedecker, Giffels and our Township staff engineer.)
Makes me wonder if the "status quo" in Macomb is similar to the "status quo" by Mr. Ficano's Wayne County? Is this "business friendly," as referenced by Ms. Shore of the Chamber, keeping friends in position to continue to do work for the Township and receive contributions from them?

Shannon, Mr. Ficano really? FYI 42 of the 66 contributions to Ms. Imbronone are from non residents. One third of Mr.Christ's money came from Matty Moroun, and Mr. Grabow wasn't even smart enough to file on time, so there's nothing view. Three of the candidates have sued the Twp. numerous times and clearly have an ax to grind. This is who you want running our Twp. If Grabow and Imbronone get in, then it's welcome to Detroit North. Macomb Twp. will be up for sale. All business will have to go through John Johnson, and everyone knows how ethical he is.

I was at Tinas Tavern on saturday July 28. The owners had hired a band. Whil the band played outside we ate dinner inside. Mary Jo made many rude comments about the band she hired. Loudly, and to anyone who would listen. The bands cime? They played rock and roll instead of motown. The band was told to turn it down, and play motown many times. The band turned it down, but didnt know any motown. They made the best of it till Mary finally literally pulled the plug on them in the middle of a song. I felt bad for the band, who were only doing what they were hired to do. If she does the same amount of homework in a political position as she does at her bar, if she plans on treating the citizens nearly as bad as the people she hired to play at her bar, the people of macomb township should do themselves a favor, and vote in mickey mouse instead.

I was there Saturday as well and could not believe that MJ actually Schiavo'd the band in the middle of a song!

Milano

"Schiavo'd?" Here is a lyric the band can play, "Take this job and Schiavo it, I ain't working at Tina's tavern no more...."

So who witnessed the fraud taking place? And who allegedly demonstrated fraudulent actions? Now I am really confused???

http://www.candgnews.com/news/recording-contradicts-election-fraud-lawsuit

MJ - Is it true that if I vote for Cathy I get free food and drink at Tina's??

Lucky for me I am an active Republican in the community and had the pleasure of being able to hear you offer that same treat to others who were in attendance at the Macomb Twp Republicans Q&A held at CMPL or I would have missed out on that great deal!