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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2009 Lt. Governor John Cherry Picks Jim Rasor for Royal Oak Commission Endorsement
Royal Oak City Commissioner Candidate Jim Rasor Receives Key Endorsements
Jim Rasor, candidate for Royal Oak City Commission, has received a key endorsement from the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, John Cherry. This makes the 14th endorsement Jim Rasor has received in recent weeks. Lt. Gov. Cherry recommended Jim as someone who can make significant positive changes to the Royal Oak.
“I’m thrilled for Jim Rasor and Royal Oak” said Karrie Thom Mahrle, who has lived in Royal Oak all her life and has known Jim Rasor since grade school. “He will bring common sense, balance and civility to the Commission. Royal Oak will be getting someone who not only listens to what the people are saying but also cares deeply about their well being.”
Jim Rasor, 45, is currently serving the community on the Zoning Board of Appeals, where he has been instrumental in working with residents and businesses to see their plans succeed. He is owner the Rasor Law Firm, established in 1994 and located in downtown Royal Oak. He is also Senior Trial Counsel. Judges regularly appoint him as a mediator to solve other people’s disputes. Jim Rasor graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Law School in 1989, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison College in Political Science at Michigan State University in 1985.
The Royal Oak
Commissioner’s office is a non-partisan office, and Jim Rasor has been
endorsed by those in both parties, including: · Gary Peters, 9th Congressional District, US. · Marie Donigan, 26th District, Michigan · Dave Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner · Dave Woodward, Oakland County Commissioner and Former Oakland County Democratic Party Chairman · Tim Greimel, Oakland County Commissioner · Gary Lelito, Royal Oak City Commissioner · Carlo Ginotti, Royal Oak City Commissioner · Kevin McLogan, Royal Oak School Board Member · Dennis Cowan, Former Mayor of Royal Oak and Former Oakland County Republican Party Chairman · David Gorcyca, Former Oakland County Prosecutor · Alan Kroll, Former Royal Oak Citizen of the Year and · Jocelyn Benson, Candidate for Secretary of State of Michigan.
For more information contact: Mike Zunberg, 248-808-3274 zumberg1@msu.edu Rasor for Royal City Commission Royal Oak, MI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 23, 2009
Woodward and Cowan endorse City Commission Candidates Poulton and Rasor
Royal Oak, MI — September 17, 2009 — David Woodward and Dennis Cowan announced their joint endorsement of City Commission Candidates Dave Poulton and Jim Rasor in the upcoming November election.
Jim Rasor and Dave Poulton are both outstanding citizens, very experienced in city committees and will be positive additions to the Royal Oak City Commission. Both have served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, which is a key city committee that helps carryout the City’s land use policies. “They also have proper temperaments to restore civility and a progressive attitude to our City Commission,” stated both Cowan and Woodward.
“Too many times in the recent past, there have been petty political agendas and lack of progress because of personal differences between Commissioners. That has to stop. The City needs to move forward,” said Woodward.
Cowan added, “When hours of valuable City Commission time are wasted debating which official will host a cable tv show or the annual holiday parade event, it does not reflect well on the City Commission.”
We know that Poulton and Rasor will be focused on what is best for the citizens of Royal Oak and not any individual agendas. “While David Woodward and I are on different sides of the political fence, when it comes to the City of Royal Oak we are united in wanting to do what is best for our community,” Cowan said. “The City Commission positions are non-partisan and its members need to work together for the good of Royal Oak,” Woodward added.
“We urge our fellow Royal Oak citizens to vote on November 3rd for Dave Poulton and Jim Rasor.”
David Woodward is former Chairman of the Oakland County Democrat Party. He served as State Representative (D) from 26th District, serving Royal Oak, from 1999 to 2004. He is currently serving his third term as Oakland County Commissioner from the 18th District, also serving Royal Oak.
Dennis Cowan is former Chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party. He served as a Royal Oak City Commissioner from 1988 to 1993. He was Royal Oak’s Mayor from 1994 to 2001. He currently is the head of the Business Law Department at the Plunkett Cooney law firm.
For further information, please call Dennis Cowan at (248) 321-2820 or David Woodward at (248) 894-6650. – End –
October 19, 2009 Royal Oak City Commissioner Candidate Jim Rasor Receives Endorsement from Royal Oak Firefighters
Jim Rasor,
candidate for Royal Oak City Commission, has received an
endorsement from the Royal Oak Firefighters. This makes the 19th
endorsement Jim Rasor has received in recent weeks. The Royal
Oak Firefighters have identified him as one of two candidates
they support. Mike Pennanen, of the Candidate Review Committee for the firefighters, met with potential candidates. “After conducting interviews with all the Royal Oak candidates for commissioner, we find that Jim Rasor is a candidate we can support. He shares a similar vision of a future Royal Oak that includes many of the traditional values that keep this city great. This includes a vibrant downtown, a welcoming environment for development in all areas of the city and a safety net for our citizens, homes and businesses. Jim Rasor is on track with some innovative ideas”
Some of the innovative ideas Jim Rasor has been vocal about include seeking to recruit new businesses in order to create more jobs in Royal Oak. He has pledged to require developers to use local workers, goods and services when possible. Using local workers, goods and services will enhance revenue and help to restore services to residents. Other innovative ideas include finding ways to enhance recreational facilities to include a network of non-motorized transportation trails and a community pool to attract new residents and families.
Jim Rasor, 45,
is currently serving the community on the Zoning Board of
Appeals, where he has been instrumental in working with
residents and businesses to see their plans succeed. He is
owner the Rasor Law Firm, established in 1994 and located in
downtown Royal Oak. He is also Senior Trial Counsel. Judges
regularly appoint him as a mediator to solve other people’s
disputes. Jim Rasor graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the
University of Detroit in 1989. As a small business owner for
over twenty years, Jim Rasor has learned to grow revenue,
provide a high level of service to customers, manage staff, and
bring it all in under budget. The Royal Oak Commissioner’s office is a non-partisan office. The Campaign website for Rasor is www.rasorforchange.com.
He has been
endorsed by those in both parties and in labor organizations,
including:
Gary Peters
John Cherry
Marie Donigan
Dennis Cowan
Dave Coulter
Jim Ellison
Patricia Capello
Former Royal Oak
City Commissioner, Fellow Candidate for Royal Oak City
Commission
Anne V. Scott
For more information contact: Mike Zumberg, 248-808-3274 zumberg1@msu.edu Rasor for Royal City Commission Royal Oak, MI
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