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Survey Responses

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

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 launched a program against drugs in schools by the National Guard.
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 have protested opening of casinos which leads to broken communities - prostitution, laundering of drug money and indebtedness.
Scot Beaton State Rep.	Spent 9 years on the Rochester Hills city council working with the Oakland County to crackdown on party stores selling to minors.
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	I have set an example that you can have fun without alcohol and or drugs. When parties occur with the young people, Parent Patrols are set up to monitor the event. Contacting of officials when necessary. Volunteer.
John Bingham, Jr. State Rep.	Supported any and all issues on it.
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	Assist with Troy's Drug Court, Waterford's Sobriety Court. Helped to start a Sobriety Court in Novi for repeat drunk drivers.
Michael J Bouchard Sheriff	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.
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 have served on the Board for the Tri-Community Coalition for the last 6 years. During that time I have been secretary, vice-president, and a board member at large. I have participated in numerous educational forums for students and their parents. I was the keynote speaker at a Town Hall Meeting addressing underage drinking; focusing on local ordinances and state laws, and the consequences of violating those laws. The Coalition has been instrumental in establishing an after school program to keep kids busy during the afternoon before parents get home. Additionally, I have participated in Youth Dialogue Day; listening to the concerns of youth in our community and working with them to implement new programs. I am on the committee awarding scholarships to a youth from Berkley High School and Oak Park High School based on a project titled “Why I Choose to be Alcohol and Drug Free”. As a domestic violence prosecutor for 9 years, I helped families in crisis. Although not the root of domestic violence, substance abuse often coexists in that environment. By holding the batterer accountable and requiring both substance abuse treatment and batterer intervention programs, I was able to support victims and keep families safe.
Mary Ellen Brennan Circuit Judge	I have been a lawyer for 18 years- 10 years as a prosecutor. During that time, I have seen the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on people’s lives. I have met with adults in their 50’s who have lengthy criminal histories for minor offenses all attributable to substance abuse and its’ consequences. I have seen families at wits end after years of trying to pick up the pieces for a loved one with substance abuse issues. I have done my best to help defendants and their families understand the negative impact of the abuse and that there is help available for folks that want to stop using. As a judge, I will favor sentences that get to the root of the problem by addressing substance abuse issues with intensive probation, drug testing and counseling.
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	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Jean N Chamberlain County Commission	Raised 5 children-has many parties at our house-no drinking-no smoking and they had fun! Supported Judge Martones project financially! Used to belong to the Tri-Community Coalition!
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	I was appointed to youth committees to promote healthy youth activities. I served on the Ice Skating Rink Committee and local Parks and Recreation Committee. This is to keep teens active and away from substance abuse.
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.	Under my personal initiative, I was instrumental in establishing, while I was on the Novi City Council, a program of having a Community Resource Police Officer in the Novi Public Schools. In addition, I was one of the first members of the Novi Community That Cares Coalition, one of a broad range of citizen action organizations whose purpose was to work together to prevent the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Lou Csordas County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Douglas Curry State Rep.	Have been a member of Coalition in South Lyon, as a school board member in South Lyon for 25 years have consistently supported quality health education in schools and did my part in writing and enforcing our substance abuse policy.
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	Living in the Lakes and Huron Valley Area of Oakland County, I have been a 35 year member and contributor to the Carl’s Family YMCA where no one is denied access to our programs because of a lack of ability to pay. At the YMCA, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are our core values. Our branch is one of the leaders in developing “The 40 Developmental Assets” for use throughout the Metropolitan YMCA of Detroit. I am an active supporter monetarily and with in-kind donations to both the Lakes Area and Huron Valley Youth Assistance Programs.
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	As a County Commissioner, I’ve set a good example for the youth of our community and have worked with our Community Coalition over the years to educate the community on the dangers of substance abuse and I am a Rochester Area Youth Assistance board member.
Ezra Drissman County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
James Edward Dundas County Commission	I was a support group counselor for children of alcoholics. I was a member of Families in Action. I was a SADD advisor. I haven't had alcohol since December 3, 2003.
Donald Eby County Commission	None.
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	In addition to my programs aimed at stopping underage drug and alcohol use as outlined above, I also founded a tremendously successful Sobriety Court Program that changes lives as it gets drunk drivers off the road, thereby protecting the families of our community. Adopting the therapeutic justice model in implementing strict judicial and probationary oversight of repeat drunk driving offenders to guide them to a life of sobriety, the Program puts an end to the revolving door of justice often experienced by addicted offenders. In an independent evaluation conducted in 2007 by the State Court Administrator’s Office, the 52-2 District Court Sobriety Court Program was found to be a model among drug and sobriety court programs in the State, boasting a graduation rate of more than 85% and a recidivism rate of just 8% [compared to a national average of 33% for repeat drunk driving offenders].
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 have always supported the Birmingham/Bloomfield Coalition as well as Families in Action. I have attended the BBC annual seminar participating is the panels and break-out sessions.
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	I have long been active with the Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition. In this capacity, I have volunteered to conduct Synar compliance checks of local businesses that sell tobacco, and I have participated in several Youth Dialogue Days.
Gail Haines State Rep.	I support the activities of Waterford Coalition for Youth. I also have mentored my son's friends.
James M Hardin County Commission	To support substance abuse prevention in my community I have engaged in encouraging people in my neighborhood, friends, neighbors to not engage in substance abuse.
Jack Hoogendyk, Jr. Senate	Teach my kids not to use illegal drugs, and none of them do!
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 and attend seminars that serve these purposes; I live by example to support substance abuse prevention in my community.
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	My personal involvement with youth in our community includes a mentorship program for young girls that provides training in life skills, making good decisions, problem solving, etc. All of those skills are important in the prevention of substance abuse. I was responsible for starting the Girl Scout troop at my church. My sorority has a mentorship program for young girls as well. I have worked in the Youth drug court and speak at elementary and middle schools about the importance of being a good citizen and upholding the laws of our state.
Frank Johnston County Commission	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Annette Keeble State Rep.	I support substance abuse prevent in my community by supporting wellness education that keeps our bodies, minds and souls in balance. Wellness education includes staying fit and learning healthy relaxation patterns that don’t depend on alcohol.
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.	My office has been actively involved with community coalitions across the 9th congressional district and has supported their efforts to prevent substance abuse. In addition to attending and participating in coalition meetings, I have authored letters of support for federal grants that directly enable community coalitions to continue their work. Such funding helps the coalitions grow and develop partnerships with local government, law enforcement and businesses in order to foster a cooperative effort to curb substance abuse. In addition, my office has also participated in Dialogue Days, which engage high school students in a discussion about substance abuse issues that affect them directly. By listening to our young people talk about the problems they face, we can better help make our schools and communities substance free.
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.	Supported D.A.R.E. program as city manager and promoted aggressive drug enforcement.
Thomas E. Kuhn Circuit Judge	As a city commissioner, I helped establish an LCC oversight committee, to emphasize to the LCC establishments the need to follow the LCC regulations, particularly in regard to sale to minors. We instituted regular and systematic police oversight of the sale of liquor and tobacco to eliminate sales to minors and required that LCC establishments come at least annually before the city government to explain their procedures and efforts to limit illegal sales. As a city government, we worked with the local prevention coalition to further their goals.
John Kuriakuz State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Joseph W. Larkin House of Rep.	I am an attorney who often deals with people with substance abuse crimes. I counsel my clients on a personal level beyond mere legal advice and encourage them to get treatment, participate in AA and NA programs, and remain abstinent.
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.	I have been and will continue to be an active partner in preventing substance abuse. As president of the Southfield Board of Education, we initiated the creation of drug-free zones, which included local high schools. I have been a strong proponent of Southfield’s drug court, which has ensured that proper judgments were rendered and proper resources were allocated to assist those trying to break free from addiction. I am an advocate for rehabilitation programs in conjunction with legal penalties for convicted substance abusers to provide support for offenders and prevent them from continuing a destructive lifestyle.
Andy LeCureaux State Rep.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Larry Leib Prosecutor	As an attorney I have been a big advocate and participant with several of our community drug and alcohol courts, in particular, Novi’s Sobriety Court, and on a more limited basis Troy’s Drug Court. Both do an excellent job of curbing repeat offenders and help eliminate the dependency of alcohol and drugs. I have also been an active volunteer with community programs like MADD and DARE and have worked with the law enforcement community to educate children on the detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs. Lastly, as a leader of a national organization of college aged students, I have lead the charge to educate college students at more than 70 colleges and universities (using the program alcohol edu) concerning binge drinking, drunk driving, date rape, and other assaults usually associated with the abuse of alcohol and drugs.
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 have not been in a position to exert influence to prevent substance abuse.
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.	Lead fundraiser for American Kidney Foundation which also encompasses the affect of substance abuse on the kidney and kidney transplant.
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	As an officer, I tried to enforce the issue of substance abuse. When you are in a leadership position, I feel that it is very important that you show a good example for others to follow. I haven't been as active on these issues as I would have liked due to my heavy work schedule, but I have many plans to tackle these abuse issues if elected sheriff to insure a healthier and safer community for all.
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	In addition to the above programs, I also have presented on the issue of substance abuse at the State of Michigan School Drug and Alcohol Awareness Conference and participate as a member of the Rochester Area Coalition for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the Orion/Oxford Area Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
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.	1. Support D.A.R.E; 2. President of Jaycees; 3. President of Optimists.
L Brooks Patterson Oakland County Exec.	Chose not to respond to candidate questionnaire.
Amy Peterman State Rep.	First and foremost, as a mother, I have raised my children with open dialogue about substance abuse and the devastating effect that drugs and alcohol can play in one’s life. For 18 years of my 20 year law career, I represented children, many of which have come from abusive homes, and others have committed infractions themselves. As an advocate for these children, I have been able to increase substance abuse prevention and awareness issues with these youngsters and their families. I have also volunteered legal services for women’s shelters where substance abuse was a prevailing issue. As a school board member for 9 years, we supported Youth Assistance programs that addressed substance abuse and prevention.
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 have facilitated both NA and AA groups find meeting places. I serve on the Board of Directors for Proactive Behavioral Health Alliance and I Chair the Board of Community Treatment Centers. The non-profits deal with prisoner reentry issues. 90 % wer involved in substance abuse, which related to their conviction. After many years of teaching High School in Detroit and seeing so many lives lost in prison, violence, or the direct destruction of substance abuse, I am trying to be part of the solution.
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	The Huron Valley Community Chest United Fund is a non-profit organization, which helps the residents of Milford, Highland, and White Lake during times of need. As the Treasurer/Secretary of this organization, it is my responsibility to screen all applicants who request funding. Part of the screening process includes directing those who have substance abuse problems into the proper programs so that they can get the assistance that is needed. In addition, whenever the local school districts have coalitions regarding abuse prevention, I try and am as involved as possible.
Nicole T Stallworth County Commission	I have been a long time participant in the Smoke-Free Coalition and volunteer personally and financially at the Annual Kick Butt Rally.
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 have been involved in various activities to help serve the youth of my community and keep them on the right track. I have volunteered for several youth activities at my church and am on the Board of Directors of the Optimist Club of Troy. The Optimist Club’s motto is Bringing Out The Best In Kids. I also have donated to the Troy Community Coalition and I have set a good example for others by living a responsible lifestyle.
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	Over the years I have made donations to MADD and in my classroom whenever the subject came up we would discuss the impact on their minds and bodies, approaching the topic from a health standpoint.

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