Attorney General Mich06

Candidates were asked to summarize their backgrounds in 75 words and were allotted 75 words to answer each question. If the candidate did not reply by the required date for publication, the words, “Did not respond in time for publication” appear under the candidate’s name.

What is the most important issue facing the Attorney General and how do you propose to deal with that issue?
What would you do to enforce current Michigan
environmental laws?
If elected, what would be your priorities?

Mike Cox, Republican
Did not respond in time for publication.

Amos Williams, Democrat
Amos Williams went to work at Dodge Main in Hamtramck as a member of the UAW in 1965 after high school. Williams joined the Army, fought in Viet Nam where he was decorated for Valor and received a Bronze Star and Purple Hearts. In 1968, he joined the Detroit Police Department, rose to Sergeant then Lieutenant, and received a Department Citation for service. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1980 and WSU in 1982...

1. The most important issue in this election comes down to a basic choice: do we want to continue to employ an Attorney General who does the bidding of special interests, or do we want an Attorney General who will faithfully execute his oath of office: to protect and defend the People and Constitution of our great state. From insurance companies who overcharge and wrongfully deny claims to environmental scofflaws to gas gougers, this Attorney General...

2. People who pollute our water and air should be held responsible for their actions. The Attorney General has the authority to prosecute those who violate the law, including environmental violations. The current AG has ignored referrals from the Department of Environmental Quality. I will conduct thorough investigations and initiate prosecutions of polluters. I will not bow to special interests who seek to make a profit at the expense of the environment.

3. I will protect seniors from scam artists who prey on them. I will vigorously enforce consumer protection laws. I will establish a strong child protection unit to protect our children from internet predators. I will protect the reproductive rights of women.

Charles F. Conces, US Taxpayers
4 Years in US Air Force, Electronic Countermeasures, B.A. in Languages, Married 43 years, Chairman of Lawmen Public Interest Group, Give Lectures to various groups, Has taught many classes in Pro-se law, Done research on laws for the last 8 years.

1. Corruption in government is the single most important issue. The incumbents have felt safe enough from public scrutiny, to break the law and deceive the public that it has turned into a “good old boy” network of protecting them from prosecution. That is why there are over 1 million illegally filed notices of lien filed on our fellow citizens, and Mike Cox, the present A.G. refuses to even address the issue.

2. The environment is very important. Government is guilty of pollution, as well as some private citizens. I would also work to see that new technology is not blocked by private interests to get more M.P.G. fuel efficiency.

3. a) Order all illegally filed “notices of lien” that do not have a certification or a court order accompanying them, be removed. b) Review cases where citizen’s constitutional rights have been violated and take appropriate action. c) Embark on a public education program to inform citizens of their rights. d) Order that all Ordinances, that were not properly adopted, be rescinded. e) Have an “open door” policy.

Bill Hall, Libertarian
Attorney/partner in Warner Norcross & Judd, one of Michigan’s largest private law firms, specializing in real estate and election law. More than 25 years’ experience with Warner Norcross advising individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Managed my firm’s Real Estate Services Group for more than 10 years - approximately 40 attorneys/paralegals. Boy Scout leader more than 12 years. Honors graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and Wabash College. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

1. Attorney General Mike Cox’s term has been marked by scandal, impropriety and extreme partisanship. We need an Attorney General who is truly independent, not beholden to Republican or Democratic bosses or special interests, and will restore respect, integrity and a commitment to excellent service. One who will defend individuals and Small Business from Big Government, root out corruption and incompetence at all levels, and ensure politicians and bureaucrats follow the law and respect our rights.

2. Michigan governments at all levels own more land and control more of the Michigan economy than any other business. They don’t have the same incentive to preserve public resources against environmental damage that private owners have to preserve their own property. My first priority is to enforce environmental laws against government agencies. Second, I will prosecute polluters whose wrongdoing impacts many others, not private owners for minor impacts to wetlands on their own property.

3. First, being a watchdog against big government. Rooting out corruption and incompetence. Ensuring politicians and bureaucrats follow the law. Second, being a friend to Small Business. Working for, not against, a business climate that encourages job creation. Third, being family-friendly. Reforming the divorce/child support system. Ending Mike Cox’s crusade to jail parents who can’t pay child support. Fourth, defending medical freedom. Ending prosecutions of sick and dying cancer and AIDS patients for using medical marijuana.