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Survey Responses

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

Robert D. Alexander House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Elmeka Allen District Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Carlos D. Allison State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Fran Amos County Commission	I believe in smoke free with exceptions.
David Carl Anderson Circuit Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tom Banks State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Vicki Barnett State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joseph Barrera County Commission	I am all for healthy breathing. Yes, I support it.
Scot Beaton State Rep.	It should be an individual business decision.
Daniel Beaubien County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Roy T. Bell County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Michele Berry County Commission	A Smoke-Free Michigan/Oakland County will benefit all residents. Gathering in public places, workplaces restaurants where we can be exposed to second hand smoke and its harmful effects becomes out of the control of individual choice. Since we have exposed the health risks in smoking each person must take responsibility for their actions and where and whom they effect.
John Bingham, Jr. State Rep.	Good for Michigan - good for Oakland County.
Jeanne Blake County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Donald Bortz County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mike Bosnic County Commission	I currently don't know enough about each specific initiative to have formed an opinion.
Michael J Bouchard Sheriff	Not Applicable.
Jane Boudreau Sheriff	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
John Boufford Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kone Bowman State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Denise Brainard District Judge	I am a member of the Tri-Community Coalition which has actively been promoting smoke free Michigan.
Mary Ellen Brennan Circuit Judge	I do favor a smoke-free Oakland because of the proven dangers of secondhand smoke. I respect the right of a person to choose to smoke. However, the workplace and places open to the public should be smoke-free because of the harm of secondhand smoke exposure to the workers and customers. Children should not be exposed to secondhand smoke under any circumstances. Smoking related illnesses cost Michigan taxpayers money. Smoke-free legislation strikes the balance between an individual’s right to smoke and the right of other citizens to be free of secondhand smoke.
Lisa Brown State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Bill Bullard Jr County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tim Burns County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark J Buszka County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joe Callanan State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Julie Candler State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kim T Capello County Commission	A good initiative.
Jean N Chamberlain County Commission	Like it!
Carrie L Christoph County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Eric Coleman County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jessica R Cooper Prosecutor	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Bert Copple House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Robert J Corbett Jr County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Richard Corey County Commission	In this generation it will be impossible to be completely smoke-free due to addiction; however I do believe designated areas should be provided away from non-smokers.
Christopher Cornelius State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David Coulter County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Hugh D. Crawford State Rep.	Any smoke free initiative must be consistently applied state-wide. While I generally support the concept that the marketplace should dictate change, I recognize that this is also an issue of health and safety for the employees as well.
Lou Csordas County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Douglas Curry State Rep.	Very strong supporter.
Andrew Dabish County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Emmanuel Dabish County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Brian Dailey County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Dorothy Dean District Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Caryn Devaney State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Pat Dohany Treasurer	I am in favor of both a smoke-free Michigan and a smoke-free Oakland County.
Marie Donigan State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Merri Dorkins County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Sue Ann Douglas County Commission	My first choice is to let the private sector continue to address the issue. Michigan has more non-smoking businesses than ever. However, if this needs to be fully accomplished by the government, I would like to see this done on a State-wide basis. To have a mix of smoking/non-smoking communities or counties around the state causes confusion for both residents and tourists.
Ezra Drissman County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
James Edward Dundas County Commission	No smoking in public places, restaurants and public spots. I'm in favor of a smoke free environment.
Donald Eby County Commission	The State has no business regulating the personal habits of its citizenry or business's of which allow smokers to congregate on their premises.
Donald B. Elliott, Jr. State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joseph G. Fabrizio Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kimberly Fidler County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Charles Findlay State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Frances L. Finnegan State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Dana Fortinberry Judge of the District Court	The Michigan Canons of Judicial Ethics prevent me from taking a public position on a legislative issue or ballot initiative.
Ronda Fowlkes Gross District Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark Frankel Oakland Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Max Garza State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Marcia Gershenson County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Robert H. Giles Circuit Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Michael J Gingell County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Theodore A. Golden State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Michael Goodman State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Shelley Goodman Taub County Commission	I think that a smoke-free Oakland County would be wonderful. I try not to frequent to restaurants in which smoking is permitted. If smoking is permitted in a certain section, I will wait for the non-smoking section. I know that second-hand smoke is unhealthy. I know that smoking can and will cause cancer. However, I also believe that we still live in a market driven economy. And, when an eating establishment starts to lose business because of the smoking policy, in other words, if enough people do not eat there because of the smoke, then they will turn the restaurant into non-smoking. And, if enough waiters, bartenders, etc. complain about second hand smoke, the owner will change his/her policy. I also agree with the state senate that if a non-smoking, state-wide bill is to pass, all establishments should be non-smoking.
Lisa Gorcyca Circuit Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Robert Gosselin County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tim Greimel County Commission	In order to protect the health of non-smokers, I support prohibiting smoking in workplaces in Oakland County. Importantly, however, state law prevents counties or municipalities from banning smoking in restaurants and bars. See, for example, Michigan Restaurant Association v City of Marquette, 245 Mich App 63, 626 NW2d 418 (2001).
Gail Haines State Rep.	I absolutely support smoke-free Michigan legislation.
James M Hardin County Commission	For everyone's health, physical, emotional and financial, Oakland County should be smoke free.
Jack Hoogendyk, Jr. Senate	I support private property rights but would support restricting smoking on public property.
Katherine Houston State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Edison Hubert State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Scott Hudson State Rep.	I support smoke free Michigan.
Sandra Hunt County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Pam Jackson County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Janet Jackson County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Bradford C Jacobsen County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Ruth Johnson Clerk, Register of Deeds	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Charesa D. Johnson District Judge	Research now shows the impact that 2nd hand smoke has on us non-smokers. The financial and emotional costs for treating and caring for smoking related illness is devastating to families and to our society. For those reasons, I strongly support a smoke-free Michigan.
Frank Johnston County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Annette Keeble State Rep.	My position on a smoke-free Michigan is that with tobacco use being the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Michigan, including exposure to second hand smoke, it makes complete health sense to create a smoke free environment in Oakland County.
Dan Kelly State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Ryan King County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joe Knollenberg House of Rep.	The decision to ban smoking is best left to the state or local governments, and it should not be decided by the federal government. Generally, though, our communities, businesses, schools, churches, and governments should do everything they can to promote healthy lifestyles. That means reducing cigarette smoking and keeping tobacco out of the hands of children, as well as promoting healthy environments for work, school, play and worship.
Marty Knollenberg State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Eileen Kowall State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Edward Kriewall House of Rep.	Smoking should be banned in all restaurants.
Thomas E. Kuhn Circuit Judge	I support a smoke-free Michigan and smoke free Oakland county.
John Kuriakuz State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joseph W. Larkin House of Rep.	The trend is toward smoke-free environments and I support that as well as increased vice taxes and education to promote quitting.
John Lauve State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David Law Prosecutor	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Brenda Lawrence Oakland County Exec.	Those who make the choice not to be exposed to cigarette smoke should be able to live in a smoke-free environment in public places. There is no dispute that second-hand smoke is an involuntary route to disease and disability. Cities that have implemented a smoke-free ordinance in public places have realized many positive outcomes: an improved air quality, an increase in restaurant patronage, and a rise in tourism. I support initiatives to increase smoke-free public places, including restaurants, in Oakland County. With that, however, I do recognize that smoking is a personal choice. Establishments where the customer knows it is a smoking environment – such as cigar stores – deserve to make the decision to cater to those who choose to smoke.
Andy LeCureaux State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Larry Leib Prosecutor	I believe that the overwhelming scientific evidence proves that second- hand smoke is a health risk to everyone. I believe we should have a smoke-free Michigan and Oakland County, and I would advocate for the passage of such laws. However, I also believe that purely private organizations and private clubs not open to the public, who would like to have, and maintain a smoking room or lounge, and who allow their full membership (not just the Board of Directors) to decide the issue, if approved, should be exempt.
Richard Lerner State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Carl Levin Senate	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Sander Levin House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jon E Levin County Commission	I am in favor of restrictions on smoking in government offices and public venues.
Ellen Cogen Lipton State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Christine A Long County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David Lonier County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark W. Lyon Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Christopher Patrick Maloney State Rep.	I support.
James Marleau State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jim McCarthy County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Thaddeus G. McCotter House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
John P McCulloch Drain Commissioner	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Gary R McGillivray County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mattie McKinney Hatchett County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tom McMillin State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kevin A. McNulty Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Andy Meisner Treasurer	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tim Melton State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David Micola State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Tom Middleton County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Fred Miller Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Daniel K Milz County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark D Mitchell Sheriff	I personally do not promote smoking and would support a smoke free state. Other states as well as Canada have voted and passed into law smoke-free facilities where people can enjoy a healthier environment. Many studies show overwhelmingly that second hand smoke is dangerous to all life. Businesses have not suffered significant losses and with environmental issues on the minds of people today, the majority of people welcome a breath of fresh air.
John Mark Mooney Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Chuck Moss State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Eric Mozer State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Barbara Benko Murphy Oakland Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Cheryl Murray County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jim Nash County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Brett Nicholson Drain Commissioner	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Julie A. Nicholson Judge of the District Court	N/A.
Warren P Nunlee-Bey Sheriff	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kyrian Nwagwu County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Daniel A. Obrien Oakland Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Norman J. Ochelski, Sr. State Rep.	Smoke free everything.
L Brooks Patterson Oakland County Exec.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Amy Peterman State Rep.	I despise cigarette smoke and will generally not go to restaurants or establishments that are smoky. I especially do not want my children or my aging parents around second-hand smoke. I am aware that other states have gone smoke-free and data indicates that it has not affected their state’s business climate. Because of Michigan’s deteriorating economy, the concern is that mandating smoke-free establishments will negatively impact Michigan’s already-suffering businesses. I think it is important to be conscious of this concern and study the issue as it relates specifically to Michigan’s economy, before considering moving to a ban. If however a ban is imposed, I feel strongly that all businesses and establishments should be smoke-free, with no exceptions.
Gary Peters House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Michael A. Peters State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jeff Potter County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David W Potts County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Dave Presnell State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark Richardson State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kellie Riddell County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Copper S Rizzo State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Charles J Robinson County Commission	I support Oakland County becoming smoke-free in all work places, business and public gathering locations. If elected, I would gladly support a resolution calling for the same.
Mike Rogers House of Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jim Runestad County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Scott Sampeer State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joe Saulski County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Fred Schlemmer County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Dale Schneider Judge of the District Court	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Steven H Schwartz County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Harvey Schwartz Sheriff	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
John A Scott County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Randy Secontine Prosecutor	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Alma Wheeler Smith State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Sheila Smith Clerk, Register of Deeds	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Michael D Smith County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Karen Spector County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Josephine Spencer County Commission	I am completely in agreement with a smoke free Oakland County. I feel that wherever the public gather should remain smoke free. If people want to smoke, let them smoke on their own property.
Nicole T Stallworth County Commission	I support a smoke free America, and believe one of the biggest errors state governments made was diverting tobacco settlement money to non-health related programs. I support clean air public environments as both a health, and human rights issue. No one should be unwillingly subjected to the ill effects of second hand smoke. In addition, because the medical evidence is so overwhelming, we simply cannot continue to ignore the costs smoking is placing on health care insurance and uncompensated medical care. Yes, there should be a humane way to support persons with a tobacco addiction so that they are not treated like second class citizens. But that policy discussion should be separated from the revenue loss issues raised by tavern and restaurant owners who see health policy as a regulatory inconvenience rather than a foundation of public operation. Smoking is not a hobby, it is an addiction; and any environment which fosters addictive behavior is a potential gateway for abuse.
Jim Stevens Sheriff	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Patrick J. Sullivan State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Richard Terrell Taylor District Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Timothy Terpening State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Matt Thrasher State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Chuck Tindall State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Karen L Toth County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Evan Ross Treharne State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Steven Valentini State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Mark Venie State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Susan Wachsberg County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Rebecca S. Walsh Circuit Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Barbara Warren County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Kevin Weeden State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Paul Welday State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Thomas L Werth County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Todd White County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
John Witt County Commission	I would support smoke-free legislation provided that certain service establishments that cater to an exclusively adult audience are exempt. Such service establishments include, but are not limited to, bars, casinos, racetracks, bingo halls, and tobacco shops. I understand that tobacco is an unhealthy and potentially deadly substance and would prefer to see it eliminated from our society. However, I believe that, for these service establishments that cater to adult clientele, the decision on whether to be smoke-free should be made by the business owner based on their own judgment and their clients' wishes.
Jamie Wittenberg District Judge	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
David N. Wolkinson State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Dave Woodward County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Randy Young State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Helaine M Zack County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Karen B I Zyczynsk County Commission	Smoke free environments should be a priority in Oakland County. As someone who frequently dines out, I find it offensive to be breathing second hand smoke as I eat. The workplace is another area that should be smoke free. Except in "Smoking Bars" that are clearly designated as such, people should smoke outside or in the privacy of their own car or home not in public places.

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