Organization governance and public policy consultant. Spartan BA and MPA. Opa to Fisher, Hamilton,Jackson, Beckett and Madi. Damn good cook. Tweets my own.
Delta Township, Michigan
Joined June 2019
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Proud alum thrilled that middle son Adam has joined the staff of Michigan State University’s prestigious Eli Broad College of Business! Aspiring business consultants will find Adam a tremendous resource!
“With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed,” said Abraham Lincoln. Do public bodies treat the public at their meetings in ways that build support for bold initiatives or even reflect well on democracy? See my blog merrillgovernance.com/succes… for tips.
Many governance experts preach “boards speak with one voice” as a basic principle of good boardsmanship. How does that work for public bodies comprised of members accountable to the public for transparency? My thoughts here: tinyurl.com/5ht2jcna
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I am going to miss @LeanardPittsJr1 columns. Great insights, artfully expressed, inspiring humanity to be at its best.
"Well, as Carol Burnett used to say, I’m so glad we had this time together. I’ve written about 1.6 million words as a columnist. This 600 or so will be the last.."
My final column just posted.
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Congratulations to @singhsam94, Senior Consultant and former CEO of Public Policy Associates, on his #election to the Michigan Senate! Read more about his experience at PPA here. publicpolicy.com/ppa-senior-…
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At the end of my interview with @JocelynBenson today, I jokingly asked her, "What's the greatest thing you have accomplished in your first term and why is it brining back those vintage plates?"
Little did I know there was a really meaning behind the decision.
Check it out ⤵️
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"The shifting legal landscape has also shifted the crux of the policy discussion around abortion. It is not just about choice anymore. It is about equity." @KHolcombMerrill shares League's stance on #Prop3 in @BridgeMichigan: bit.ly/3rcZX79 #ReproductiveFreedomForAll
Memorial Day is an appropriate opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous courage that people show when they are effectively trained to response instinctively and appropriately and their organization consistently reinforces the right values of putting others ahead of themselves.
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Exciting news at Public Policy Associates! Rob Fowler, former CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, will become PPA’s CEO on July 1. publicpolicy.com/press-relea…
She said yes on New Years Eve, wedding date was first available at MSU Chapel November 7. Oh, and MSU had a home game with Purdue that day that all groomsmen attended! Annihilated the Boilermakers! Best day ever!
Spartans, were you engaged at Beaumont? Married at MSU's Alumni Chapel? Let's hear your #LoveMSU story!
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I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Representative in District 83. I am ready to continue serving my you, putting your priorities first, in order to build a strong community which works for everyone. Find out more at johnformi.com
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In five years, we managed to go from a concept to the NYT reporting on ungerrymandered MI district maps! In addition to costumes and songs, thousands of @NotPoliticians volunteers worked their tails off month after month. It’s proof that the people can prevail.
One of the most gerrymandered political maps in the country has suddenly been replaced by one of the fairest. Here’s how Michigan did it. nyti.ms/32Loln8
If you are ready to supercharge your Christmas Spirit, my daughter-in-law, Kelsey Mae, is competing on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET!
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Is that a Marmot with a pot of soup falling off its head?
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Twenty years from now you’ll have this reoccurring nightmare that the U discovered you needed to take Chinese Existentialism for your degree and the final is today and you never went to class.
Received my diploma in the mail yesterday, which helped fight my irrational underlying anxiety that the university would inexplicably say: "psyche, you're not actually a doctor."
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Word.
Cities must... build partnerships across the public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Those relationships can multiply federal resources, unlock new forms of innovation, & engage community residents in the complexities of local problem-solving bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Isn’t that a song from “The Producers?”
Sen. Tim Scott credited former President Donald Trump and Republicans on Wednesday with creating “a joyful springtime for our nation,” using his party’s official response to President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress.
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Writing congratulation cards to new admitted Spartans for @msu_admissions. Wonder how it looks to get a welcome from a graduate of a different century.
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Early. But supports research that virulent mass opposition to Obama was based on race & fear of social change:
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But also suggests we overestimated how much congressional intransigence relied on that & how easy it is to mobilize public legislation opposition
