2010.10.25: October 25, 2010: David L. Dewey in race to be Muskegon County Commissioner
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2010.10.25: October 25, 2010: David L. Dewey in race to be Muskegon County Commissioner
David L. Dewey in race to be Muskegon County Commissioner
David Dewey has worked as a recreation therapist, been in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, has worked in the Michigan prison system in leisure activities, has sailed extensively and ran a charter service, worked as a mental health case manager, was in ownership of video stores, taught overseas in American schools, was principal for Walkerville Public Schools, was assistant principal/athletic director for Holton High School and has been in ownership of a crematorium
David L. Dewey in race to be Muskegon County Commissioner
General News
Posted: 10-25-2010
Muskegon County Commissioners
Election 2010
[Excerpt]
David L. Dewey has a varied work background and now he wants to add county commissioner to that.
Running as an independent and on a campaign which is not spending money on signs or ads, Dewey said he is entering politics because he does not agree with where this country is heading and is not longer going to stand by and watch.
Dewey has worked as a recreation therapist, been in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, has worked in the Michigan prison system in leisure activities, has sailed extensively and ran a charter service, worked as a mental health case manager, was in ownership of video stores, taught overseas in American schools, was principal for Walkerville Public Schools, was assistant principal/athletic director for Holton High School and has been in ownership of a crematorium. He has worked as a substitute teacher and is now a truck driver.
"And I know what it's like to be unemployed," he said.
Dewey is fiscally conservative, and believes the county has to look seriously at what services it can provide within its budget.
Instead of expanding the jail, Dewey said the county should look at less expensive housing for convicted criminals, such as barracks located at the wastewater facility.
Dewey said the county can't keep adjusting the budget, but must have to make tough decisions on across the boards cuts among all the departments.
In economic development, Dewey said he sees heavy industry coming back into the county, and tourism needs to be promoted better. He suggests a passenger ferry route from Chicago to Muskegon, a casino located on the waterfront, and more promotion of tourism.
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