Let me be very clear, I do not hold a Bachelor or Master's degree. Newly elected Commissioners, with or without a degree, will walk into the unknown when sworn in. The County sends their newly elected Commissioners to a class that educates them on how to be one.
I have been to college, I hold approximately 68 credits towards my nursing degree. I chose to place that on hold. My original plan was to go back after having my daughter. My decision to run for County Commissioner has pushed my start date back, and I am ok with that.
Communication is what I can bring to the table, if elected. It is very important that the Board of Commissioners communicate with each and every department, voter and employee of Shiawassee County. If there would have been more communication, I feel as if a lot of the issues surrounding the PA 214 funds ( Veteran's Fund) wouldn't have cost 2 dedicated men their appointments, and thousands of dollars in legal fees for the county. How hard would it have been to have the Board of Commissioners and the Veteran's Board sit down and hash out all of their issues?
It is also important to have weekly office hours so that the public can schedule an appointment to meet with their Commissioner. These office hours should not be paid either. They should be bundled into the monthly salary that Commissioner's already get.
To be a good public servant, one must be altruistic in nature. For the good of the people. An excerpt from the Michigan Constitution says it best : All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal benefit, security and protection.
Have a fabulous day! More blogging to come. If you have a particular question that you would like me to address on this blog, please email me at : nicholebruff@gmail.com
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I disagree. Most people are degreed, have education, and have some familiarity what to expect when walking into a new position. It sounds to you me you have no idea what to expense, and simply want a high paying job without going through any more classes. (BTW, it takes most people 4 years to get their Masters, not 12 years to get 1/2way. We need someone with more education and experience, not someone that wants an easy paycheck.) Don't think we can't see right through you.
ReplyDeleteI have to disagree with you on this one. This isn't a high paying job. Commissioners are paid a salary of 6k a year, plus per diems, mileage, and health benefits.
ReplyDeleteIf elected, I would like to see the amount of money that the commissioners are currently paid, decreased.
Get rid of health benefits, retirement packages, and the base salary. A commissioner should only be paid for the meetings they attend.
Any person with a degree wouldn't know what to do when first walking into this position. That is why they are sent to training. It is a learning experience for most.
Yes, typically it doesn't take someone 12 years to get an education. I didn't go to college right after high school. There is not set pace required until you hit nursing school. Let me correct you a bit. It takes someone 6 years to get a Masters degree. That is if they are going full time.
If you have any more comments, feel free to respond. Have a wonderful weekend, it is supposed to be nice. :)
Anonymous, 4 years for a Masters? You obviously do not know of what you speak... A BA takes 4 years, full time, not a MA.
ReplyDeleteNo college is required to be elected to office. Nor will it ever be. Only a willingness to perform the duties one is elected to do. Which is why the current board are now fighting for their survival... or have realized they could never be reelected, so chose not to run.
are you still married to a musleum?
ReplyDeleteNo, a Branch Davidian. :)
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