a:1:{s:15:"field_news_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1733:"OLD POLL QUESTION: <br />
How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?<br />
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POLL RESULTS:<br />
49% - Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk's responsibilities<br />
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31% - Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />
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15% - Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />
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5% - Undecided<br />
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NEW POLL:<br />
&nbsp; Overview:<br />
&nbsp; House Bill 4214 has passed the Michigan House and in now in the Senate. The bill would allow for a state-appointed emergency financial manager to intervene earlier when local governments and school districts are facing budget difficulties. It would also allow for the elimination of collective bargaining agreements to resolve the problem.<br />
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NEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />
&nbsp; <a href="http://www.clinton-countygop.org/">Are you in favor of state-appointed emergency financial managers for failing cities and school districts?</a><br />
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___ Yes. Do whatever needs to be done to stop the entity from failing.<br />
___ Yes. But go back to the bargaining table with the unions <br />
___ No. Union contracts must be honored.<br />
___ No. Let the local authorities resolve their own problems.<br />
___ Undecided<br />
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