Something happened in Grand Rapids. There was a political campaign, complete with contribution reports; a complaint was filed; a determination was made and fines were even imposed — which have been called “kind of steep.” But what comes shining through is not the hooray-for-us message, “the system works.” Far from it. Read about it on Townhall. Come back here for more information:
- MLive: “Fine ‘kind of steep,’ says Grand Rapids campaign finance treasurer who made error”
- Complaint: Tillman v. Protect Your Vote GR
- Complaint: Tillman v. Grand rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Ballot Committee
- MLive: “Alleged breach of election law called ‘serious violation of the public trust”
- MLive: “Campaign finance complaints: Michigan investigates Grand Rapids term limits election”
- MLive: “Term limits pass in Grand Rapids: Mayor, 4 commissioners suddenly lame ducks”
- MLiv” “2 women bankrolling Grand Rapids term-limits campaign”
- MLive: “Term limits in Grand Rapids: Chamber, union group oppose”
- Protect Your Vote GR
- Common Sense: “Grand Rapids Grand Alliance”
- Liberty Initiative Fund: “Grand Rapids Battle Over term Limits”