Congratulations to Bill Rogers on his victory.
Thanks to everyone who supported me and to all that voted for me.
Thanks to everyone who supported me and to all that voted for me.
About Dale:
- Current Employment: Career and Technical Education Teacher - Novi High School
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Madonna University - 30 years teaching experience (10 in Georgia, 20 in Michigan)
- National Board Certified Teacher.
- Nominated for 2012-2013 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
- Married to Leann Rogers for 25 years and father of 2 sons.
- Bachelor's Degree: Industrial Education, 1982 - The University of Tennessee
- Master's Degree: Interdisciplinary Technology, 1994 - Eastern Michigan University
- 52 years old. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Resident of Hamburg Township for 16 years.
Dale on the Issues:
Education:
Being a teacher of 30 years, a primary issue for me in this campaign is education. I believe Michigan needs someone with a solid background in education in the legislature to help reform our educational system for the 21st century. I believe that Michigan needs a school curriculum and a qualified teaching force for the 21st century that will prepare our students to meet the challenges of a 21st century global economy.
In my opinion, because of their lack of a teaching background, it seems too often that the people currently influencing the direction of education reforms are only working toward us getting better at doing the wrong things.
While education is an important focus for me, I realize there are other important issues that Michigan must quickly address.
Taxes:
My opponent voted for one of the largest personal income tax increases in the history of Michigan (House Bill 4361).
Regrettably, most taxpayers will not recognize this tax increase until 2013, long after this election is over.
Thanks to that vote by my opponent, people wishing to adopt children will no longer have a $1200 tax credit to help offset their adoption costs.
Thanks to that vote by my opponent, people who already have children will no longer have a $600 per child exemption on their state tax return.
For example, a married couple with two children earning $55,000 will pay over $700 more in personal income taxes under
House Bill 4361 according to an analysis by the non-partisan House Fiscal Agency.
I believe Michigan’s tax structure is in need of a major reform. I believe we need to consolidate our current tax system and develop a balanced system that encourages economic growth but provides the dependable revenue streams that can ensure the reliable state and local governmental services that our citizens deserve.
Transparency in Government and Respecting the Will of the People:
I believe we need a state legislature that is forthright and doesn’t misuse the state constitution to play games with legislation to subvert the will of the people. Examples of such “games” include:
Furthermore, I believe that our state republican representatives need to adhere to their political principal that the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
Jobs:
While Michigan’s unemployment rate is dropping, at around 8 1/2% it is still too high.
However, much of Michigan’s unemployment rate is not due to the lack of job opportunities; it is due to the mismatch of skills for our current graduates. There are many skilled technical job openings going unfilled in our state because of the lack of qualified applicants. As a result, this is partly why education is such an important issue to me.
The current trend in education is based around a “college for all” idea. As a result vocational programs in our high schools have all but vanished. If I may quote Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs…
Being a teacher of 30 years, a primary issue for me in this campaign is education. I believe Michigan needs someone with a solid background in education in the legislature to help reform our educational system for the 21st century. I believe that Michigan needs a school curriculum and a qualified teaching force for the 21st century that will prepare our students to meet the challenges of a 21st century global economy.
In my opinion, because of their lack of a teaching background, it seems too often that the people currently influencing the direction of education reforms are only working toward us getting better at doing the wrong things.
While education is an important focus for me, I realize there are other important issues that Michigan must quickly address.
Taxes:
My opponent voted for one of the largest personal income tax increases in the history of Michigan (House Bill 4361).
Regrettably, most taxpayers will not recognize this tax increase until 2013, long after this election is over.
Thanks to that vote by my opponent, people wishing to adopt children will no longer have a $1200 tax credit to help offset their adoption costs.
Thanks to that vote by my opponent, people who already have children will no longer have a $600 per child exemption on their state tax return.
For example, a married couple with two children earning $55,000 will pay over $700 more in personal income taxes under
House Bill 4361 according to an analysis by the non-partisan House Fiscal Agency.
I believe Michigan’s tax structure is in need of a major reform. I believe we need to consolidate our current tax system and develop a balanced system that encourages economic growth but provides the dependable revenue streams that can ensure the reliable state and local governmental services that our citizens deserve.
Transparency in Government and Respecting the Will of the People:
I believe we need a state legislature that is forthright and doesn’t misuse the state constitution to play games with legislation to subvert the will of the people. Examples of such “games” include:
- The transfer of funds from the school aid fund approved by the voters with Proposal A in 1994
- Attempting to micromanage stem cell research approved by the voters in 2008
- Attaching minuscule appropriations to legislation to make the laws “referendum proof”.
Furthermore, I believe that our state republican representatives need to adhere to their political principal that the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
Jobs:
While Michigan’s unemployment rate is dropping, at around 8 1/2% it is still too high.
However, much of Michigan’s unemployment rate is not due to the lack of job opportunities; it is due to the mismatch of skills for our current graduates. There are many skilled technical job openings going unfilled in our state because of the lack of qualified applicants. As a result, this is partly why education is such an important issue to me.
The current trend in education is based around a “college for all” idea. As a result vocational programs in our high schools have all but vanished. If I may quote Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs…
- “We’ve elevated the importance of 'higher education' to such a lofty perch that all other forms of knowledge are now labeled 'alternative.' Millions of parents and kids see apprenticeships and other job-training opportunities as 'vocational consolation prizes,' best suited for those not cut out for a four-year degree.”
What others are saying about Dale:
“A hard-working, dedicated teacher who is conscientious of his responsibilities to his students and the taxpayers…. Never afraid of putting in the time and effort required to get a job done.” – John Lawrence, retired principal.
“A talented professional and role model, with solid conservative credentials.” – Rollin Godette, Owner – Quantum Training Centers
“…a 4 star general of teaching … He is very well respected in [accomplished educator] circles and he is also very versed in policy, advocacy and teaching quality. “… “His deceptive jovial demeanor is a great disguise for his scary sharp mind. “ - Matinga Ragatz, Michigan Teacher of the Year 2010-2011
“A talented professional and role model, with solid conservative credentials.” – Rollin Godette, Owner – Quantum Training Centers
“…a 4 star general of teaching … He is very well respected in [accomplished educator] circles and he is also very versed in policy, advocacy and teaching quality. “… “His deceptive jovial demeanor is a great disguise for his scary sharp mind. “ - Matinga Ragatz, Michigan Teacher of the Year 2010-2011
Your comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.
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Campaign Calendar:
July 30 - Door-to-door introductions - Green Oak Township
July 31 - Meet & Greet - American Spirit Center, Brighton. Aug. 1 - Candidate Review with Great Start Livingston Aug. 1 - Door-to-door introductions - Pinckney/Putnam Twp. Aug. 2 - Door-to-door introductions - City of Brighton Aug. 3 - Door-to-door introductions - Genoa Township Aug. 4 - Door-to-door introductions - Hamburg Township Aug. 5 - Door-to-door introductions - Green Oak Township Aug. 6 - Get out the vote activities Aug. 7 - ELECTION DAY!!! |
Dale's Opening Statement from the Cleary University Forum - July 17, 2012
Dale's Closing Statement from the Cleary University Forum - July 17, 2012
Brighton Tea Party Opening Remarks
About The Michigan State House of Representatives District 42:
As a result of Michigan's redistricting plan in 2012, District 42 descended from the previous 66th district of Livingston County. The new District 42 includes the City of Brighton, plus the townships of Brighton, Genoa, Green Oak, Hamburg, and Putnam.
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