a:1:{s:16:"field_forum_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1635:"Every 10 years we have a new national census. That process includes redrawing legislative districts for Michigan’s congressional, state representative, and senatorial districts. The importance of this process shouldn’t be ignored. 

The redistricting process will begin in 2011 in the next legislative session after the 2010 elections. Your vote in the primary and general elections will determine how these districts will be redefined. The people who you subsequently elect to the Michigan House of Representative and Michigan Senate will determine how those boundaries are drawn.

You will have to decide what type of representation you want in Lansing and in Washington. Do you want a government that wants more taxes and services and to redistribute your wealth?  Or a government that believes in fiscal responsibility, a balanced budget, personal responsibility, and lower taxes? 

Just remember you are voting for your future, your children’s future, and your grandchildren’s future. The upcoming election is your chance to make their lives better and to restore responsibility in government.

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(Submitted for publication to The Lansing State Journal, DeWitt/Bath Review, Clinton County News, Grand Ledge Indpendent, Lainsgburg Independent, Perry Independent, St. Johns/DeWitt Independent, Owosso Independent, Meridian Weekly, & The East lansing Towne Courier on February 2, 2010)

(Published in the Lansing State Journal on February11, 2010,  DeWitt/Bath Review, and The Clinton County News on, February 14, 2010)";s:6:"format";s:1:"1";}}}