
It takes a village to field a candidate too!
On July 22 this year, I called the City Clerk's office to find out what I would need to do to run for Ann Arbor District Library Trustee....


The Need for Civic Leadership
As excruciating as it is to watch oneself on TV, if you want to get to know who I am as a candidate, this is a great resource...


The Nonpartisan Democrat
The post for which I am running is a non-partisan seat. I think that the essential issues of the library tend to be even in the most...


AADL Trustee a Tough Choice in Complicated Times
As I continue to research my fellow candidates and their qualifications for the office of Ann Arbor District Library Trustee, it is clear...


Simpsons- Tough(ish) as Nails
This is a quick post and politically unrelated post. A number of people have asked if my son is OK after I posted about taking him to...


Current Endorsements for My Candidacy
I want to thank the following labor organizations for their support through the Washtenaw County Skilled Building Trades Council...


Now Endorsed by Washtenaw County Democratic Party
This is perhaps one of the easiest blog posts I have had to write lately. In considering which groups I wanted to seek endorsements...


Now Endorsed by the Washtenaw County Skilled Building Trades Council
I am very excited to announce that after a great meeting where we exchanged ideas and thoughts, I have been endorsed by the Washtenaw...


The Modern Library: Don't build it for me!
The Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) had its official reopening celebration over the weekend. I unfortunately...


Recalcitrant: The Case for Divergent Thinking
In my role as college president I have the opportunity to serve on a number of boards for a wide and varied set of organizations. I...