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Clerk Munro urges Commerce voters to elect Bushey
Commerce Township Clerk Dan Munro will be one of two candidates on the Nov. 6 general election ballot, but the incumbent Republican is urging voters to elect Janet Bushey instead.
Munro, who was appointed to the clerk’s position last year, failed to withdraw from the race by the deadline to remove his name from the ballot.
“I made a decision, unfortunately past the deadline, to return to the private sector as chief information officer for Community Choice Credit Union. Even though my name is on the ballot, I would resign if elected,” Munro said.
Bushey, the township’s human resources and finance director, was recruited to run for the clerk position as an independent candidate. Munro said Bushey is well-qualified for the clerk job because she is well-versed in Commerce Township issues. Further, he said Deputy Clerk Vanessa Magner is planning to stay in her current position and would provide exceptional support to the new clerk.
Despite months of supporting Bushey, there remains a strong possibility that voters casting straight Republican ballots could elect Munro. If that happens, Munro said he would resign effective Jan. 1, 2013 and recommend that the township Board of Trustees appoint Bushey to the job.
He said an appointment by the board could end up saving the township between $60,000 and $70,000 since Bushey could fill the clerk’s position, as well as maintain her current duties as human resources and finance director.
However, it isn’t certain that the board would select Bushey.
“With the slate of candidates selected for the township board going into next year, it’s not certain what they would choose to do,” Munro said. “There’s no guarantee.
“I encourage fully for people to vote directly for Janet Bushey. That puts the decision directly in the voters’ hands, instead of the township board’s.”
5 Responses to Clerk Munro urges Commerce voters to elect Bushey
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Holly
October 21, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Well, Bushey just lost our votes. My husband and I own a small business in Commerce and have lived here in Commerce for 19 years. We follow the political “goings on” in the township (we have a friend who works in the town hall that keeps us informed) and we attend township board meetings here and there. If Munro is supporting somebody (in this case “Janet Bushy”), then she has lost our votes. Something fishy must be going on–why did Munro file to run again only to say he will quit if elected? Is this a way to get his friend to be clerk without her having to go through a real contested election? What a joke. Maybe this is some scheme he and supervisor Zoner concocted to end run the voters to help their friend. Thats what Munro and Zoner do-take care of each other and friends. Munro and zoner are the reason the township had to layoff employees because the township is so far in debt. Everyone knows that Munro is a Zoner “want to be”. My husband calls him “mini Zoner”–anything Zoner wants, Munro does with a smile. If you look closely, they even kind of look alike. Plus, I am told, the only person more arrogant toward residents at board meetings than the supervisor is “mini Zoner”. Why vote for someone who is supported by Munro and his buddy Zoner? Will Bushy follow Munro’s lead with work habits?—He is rarely in the office and misses township board meetings all the time, yet he gets a FULL TIME TAXPAYER FUNDED SALARY! Wake up people. Is that what our tax dollars should pay for? No Way! When will the Spinal Column write about that rip off?
One Life
October 24, 2012 at 10:20 am
You have a very keen mind and eye! Good reporting, and thanks.
Dan Munro
February 13, 2013 at 10:23 am
Holly, you are right…I really put the Township voters in a tough spot when I announced that I would not serve my term if elected. I openly admitted my mistake when I made the announcement. I also felt I was unable to be effective serving the Township.
In the end, the most qualified person was selected to be the new Township Clerk – Vanessa Magner.
I do not agree with Tom Zoner on all matters and the dysfunctional way the Township is managed lead to my decision. I understand you have friends within the Township so you may not have a totally clear picture of the Township’s operations.
Keep in mind the DDA debt issues was a direct result of borrowing an additional $22 million dollars after it was clear the Township was headed for trouble. Let me refresh your memory on that vote: Zoner, Gross, Abrams, and Kirkwood voted YES to borrow the money. Long, Sovel, Munro voted NO. We will be paying for that mistake for a long time.
Sharon McClelland
October 23, 2012 at 1:29 pm
When voters to to the polls in two short weeks, they can place their confidence and trust in Janet Bushey for Commerce Township Clerk. She has been your Financial Director in Commerce Township for the past twelve years. She was there when our Library, our Fire Stations, and the Township Hall were built. The was there for Park Improvements as well as the construction of Water and Sewer projects designed to protect and enhance our lakes area. Janet Bushey is an active participant in all the Township projects, large and small, as well as the daily business. Janet Bushey is her own person with her own opinions and ideas. She has the history and background to make sound financial decisions with your tax dollars. She is qualified, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Commerce Township residents need Janet Bushey, working together with the Township Board, planning for a prosperous, safe, and appealing community for the future. Vote for Janet Bushey for Commerce Township Clerk.
Bob
October 23, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Commerce twp needs a good housecleaning. Let’s start with Zoner. I am still in disbelief that he will again be elected for another 4 years despite the township being on the hook for 2 million a year to pay for the joke of new stores, rentals, condos, and a concert hall where the M5 extension goes though the former golf course. What a mess. It will never sell. The fact that Zoner is in the mix is enough for me to not vote for her.