Michael J Bouchard

What is your position on smoke-free Michigan or smoke-free Oakland County (depending on office sought)?

Not Applicable.

What is your position on the medical marijuana ballot initiative?

I am opposed to the medical marijuana ballot initiative.

How would you address the issue of underage drinking?

Uunderage drinking needs to be addressed jointly through education and enforcement. My office has actively participated in programs promoting education and enforcement of underage drinking laws in Oakland county for many years.

What is your position on using liquor license revenue as a way to generate additional revenue for the state and local municipalities?

We have more than enough tax revenue. We need to figure out how to be more efficient with our existing resources, which has been the practice of the sheriff's office throughout my tenure.

What have you done to support substance abuse prevention in your community?

Through legislation and activism, I have helped to found many of the local community coalitions aimed at substance abuse prevention in Oakland county. As sheriff, i continued to support these groups financially and, in some instances, as a board member or a participant in deterrence and enforcement. In 2007, I received the "champion of youth" award from Oakland County Youth Assistance, along with many other awards for my participation in similar groups throughout the years. The Oakland county sheriffs office will continue to actively support and promote these groups that perform outreach at risk individuals in our local communities.