We are excited to list you as a Supporting Candidate for the Michigan FairTax proposal!
Best wishes in the home stretch, Mike! You are doing a great job of helping Michigan voters understand how beneficial to our economy the Michigan FairTax tax replacement plan is!!
Regards,
John Crawford
MI FairTax Assn
Executive Director
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When I first learned of Mike Shirkey's plans to seek the seat of the 65th District of the Michigan Legislature, my first thought was, "Why?" Why would a person who has clearly demonstrated such strong administrative skills in creating jobs in private business seek to be among 110 other legislators trying to set policy for the State of Michigan? Why would he subject himself to such a grueling and expensive endeavor as a long primary campaign in hopes of entering into yet another similar campaign for the general election? How could one person expect to make a difference in the overall direction of the State Legislature anyway? As I was mulling over some of these questions out loud with a prominent Brooklyn, Michigan businessman, he answered them in one short sentence, "We need to start with one."
When I asked Mike Shirkey similar questions, he answered, saying "I am not perfect. I have flaws and, like most of us, I have made mistakes." I could relate to what Mike was saying. We are imperfect people in an imperfect world and there are very few of us who can boast of being without flaws. "However," Mike continued, "because I believe the timing is right and that this is a unique opportunity to help make a difference for our State and for our community, I need to put my personal business goals aside for now and run for this office."
As I thought about what Mike said, that he was willing to put aside his personal business goals and to step up the challenge for the benefit of many, I was reminded of a saying I heard years ago about "one beggar trying to show another beggar where to find a loaf of bread." However, Mike is no beggar and he doesn't want the people of this State to be beggars either. Therefore, I believe he will apply his excellent business skills to create a business-friendly climate that will translate into more jobs for the people of the State of Michigan. That way, instead of begging for bread, we will once again be able to "make" our own "bread."
We can all benefit from Mike's talent. If you live in the 65th District, I believe you will help us all with a vote for mike shirkey on August 3. Remember, "We need to start with one." -Kerby Fannin
“Mike Shirkey understands the issues facing our industry and members and recognizes the significant role construction plays in our economy,” explains Chris Fisher, ABC of Michigan president. “We believe he will work to promote a more effective business climate in Michigan and address the issues that create obstacles to growth in the construction industry. We’re looking for strong leaders in the legislature who can make decisions that will lead to job creation in Jackson, Lenawee and Eaton Counties!.” - Chris Fisher, President, Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan
We have watched career politicians decide the way to stimulate the economy was top down that insured failing financial houses and government agencies one last big haul of bonuses and gluttony and now have found that… well… that didn’t work. Now to protect their taxpayer paid fortunes from inflation, they say the only way out now is austerity programs and we’ll just have to tough it out with business closures, job losses, home foreclosures…broken families…
We desperately need those with ethics, real world work experience and an understanding that the only way out of these economic times, is through common sense law making that will encourage Michigan business growth, real jobs with good careers and laws that even the playing fields… so our products and manufacturing can reestablish our ability to defend American values and her peoples national interests… Most of government’s career politicians have cavalierly ignored the majority’s will and brought us to the brink of collapse on many fronts.
The battle starts NOW at home…please elect Mike Shirkey “A Michigan Man with a Heart for Michigan” -Rod Campbell
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