Michigan’s Sheriffs Say No to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Lansing, MI: 73 of Michigan’s County Sheriffs are making a public statement today in releasing their names to support Healthy and Productive Michigan’s efforts to defeat Proposal 18.1 which aims to legalize recreational marijuana.
They join the Michigan Sheriffs Association, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan in endorsing this campaign.
Scott Greenlee, President of Healthy and Productive Michigan said, “Michigan Sheriffs recognize the danger that legalized recreational marijuana means for our children and communities. We are grateful for their stand to oppose this dangerous proposal.”
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy said, “Proposal 18.1 is dangerous for our youth and the general well being of Michigan. Colorado experienced a 151% increase in traffic fatalities after recreational marijuana was legalized.”
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said, “Recreational marijuana legalization has wreaked havoc on states that have legalized it. We have seen increased youth use, driving fatalities, and black market activity. Preserve the future of our great state and our youth, vote no.”
Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth said, “America is in the middle of a mental health crisis. Why anyone thinks now is a good time to legalize a mind altering drug is beyond me.”
In September, regional press conferences took place around the state where Prosecutors and Law Enforcement came together to make a public statement that Proposal 18.1 is bad for Michigan.
Greenlee concluded, “A huge problem with this proposal is unlimited potency – up to 99% THC. Our Sheriffs are particularly concerned that there is no reliable roadside testing for marijuana impairment available today. They know more drugged driving will mean more emergency room visits, and unfortunately more fatalities.”
Following is a current list of the Sheriffs who are standing with us.
ENDORSING SHERIFFS AND THEIR COUNTY:
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Sheriff Douglas Atchison |
Alcona |
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Sheriff Todd Brock |
Alger |
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Sheriff Frank Baker |
Allegan |
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Sheriff Steven Kieliszewski |
Alpena |
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Sheriff Daniel Bean |
Antrim |
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Sheriff James Mosciski |
Arenac |
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Sheriff Rick Johnson |
Baraga |
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Sheriff Dar Leaf |
Barry |
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Sheriff Troy Cunningham |
Bay |
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Sheriff Ted Schendel |
Benzie |
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Sheriff L. Paul Bailey |
Berrien |
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Sheriff John Pollack |
Branch |
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Sheriff Matt Saxton |
Calhoun |
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Sheriff Richard Behnke |
Cass |
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Sheriff Charles Vondra |
Charlevoix |
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Sheriff Dale Clarmont |
Cheboygan |
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Sheriff John Wilson |
Clare |
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Sheriff Larry Jerue |
Clinton |
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Sheriff Kirk Wakefield |
Crawford |
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Sheriff Ed Oswald |
Delta |
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Sheriff Tom Reich |
Eaton |
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Sheriff Pete Wallin |
Emmet |
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Sheriff Michael Shea |
Gladwin |
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Sheriff Pete Matonich |
Gogebic |
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Sheriff Tom Bensley |
Grand Traverse |
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Sheriff L. Douglas Wright |
Gratiot |
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Sheriff Timothy Parker |
Hillsdale |
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Sheriff Brian McLean |
Houghton |
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Sheriff Kelly Hanson |
Huron |
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Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth |
Ingham |
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Sheriff Dale Miller |
Ionia |
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Sheriff Allan MacGregor |
Iosco |
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Sheriff Mark Valesano |
Iron |
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Sheriff Michael Main |
Isabella |
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Sheriff Steve Rand |
Jackson |
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Sheriff Richard Fuller |
Kalamazoo |
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Sheriff Pat Whiteford |
Kalkaska |
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Sheriff Lawrence Stelma |
Kent |
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Sheriff William Luokkanen |
Keweenaw |
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Sheriff Scott McKenna |
Lapeer |
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Sheriff Mike Borkovich |
Leelanau |
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Sheriff Jack Welsh |
Lenawee |
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Sheriff Mike Murphy |
Livingston |
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Sheriff John Cischke |
Luce |
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Sheriff Scott Strait |
Mackinac |
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Sheriff Anthony Wickersham |
Macomb |
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Sheriff John O’Hagan |
Manistee |
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Sheriff Greg Zyburt |
Marquette |
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Sheriff Kim Cole |
Mason |
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Sheriff Todd Purcell |
Mecosta |
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Sheriff Kenny Marks |
Menominee |
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Sheriff Scott Stephenson |
Midland |
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Sheriff James Bosscher |
Missaukee |
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Sheriff Michael Williams |
Montcalm |
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Sheriff Chad Brown |
Montmorency |
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Sheriff Michael J. Poulin |
Muskegon |
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Sheriff Bob Mendham |
Newaygo |
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Sheriff Mike Bouchard |
Oakland |
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Sheriff Craig Mast |
Oceana |
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Sheriff Kevin Grace |
Oscoda |
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Sheriff Matthew Nowicki |
Otsego |
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Sheriff Steve Kempker |
Ottawa |
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Sheriff Joseph Brewbaker |
Presque Isle |
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Sheriff Ed Stern |
Roscommon |
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Sheriff William Federspiel |
Saginaw |
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Sheriff Garry Biniecki |
Sanilac |
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Sheriff Paul Furman |
Schoolcraft |
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Sheriff Brian BeGole |
Shiawassee |
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Sheriff Tim Donnellon |
St. Clair |
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Sheriff Bradley Balk |
St. Joseph |
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Sheriff Glen Skrent |
Tuscola |
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Sheriff Daniel Abbott |
Van Buren |
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Sheriff Trent Taylor |
Wexford |
