Up North Progressive
Politics and commentary for Northern MichiganMonthly Archives:
CSA Founder Chuck Stockwell’s Rant Letter May Have Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Wednesday , 26, September 2018 Section 16 Leave a commentOn September 17, 2018, Charyl Stockwell Academy founder Chuck Stockwell sent out a letter to parents declaring it wasn’t fair that real public school districts could hold elections to raise funds while charter schools which are not districts can’t and ordered the parents of CSA to vote NO on upcoming millage elections. The only problem […]
When Even the For-Profit Charter School You Founded Asks “WTF?”
Tuesday , 25, September 2018 Dr. Ingersoll, Section 16 Leave a commentThis letter is available as a PDF on the CSA for-profit charter school website. What’s going on, Chuck? Do you need an intervention?
What is Chuck Stockwell Complaining About: Michigan Taxpayers Pay My Mortgage or Else!
Saturday , 22, September 2018 Dr. Ingersoll, Section 16 1 CommentIn a letter sent out to the parents of students attending Charyl Stockwell Academy for-profit charter school, Chuck Stockwell demanded parents punish the area real public school districts by voting no on their millage elections because it’s not fair they can raise money like any other government entity, and he can’t because he runs charter […]
For-Profit Charter School Founder Chuck Stockwell Resorts to Extortion and Voter Manipulation With CSA Parents
Wednesday , 19, September 2018 Dr. Ingersoll, Elections, Section 16 1 CommentLivingston Developmental Academy Co-Founder Chuck Stockwell is considered an institution in the Michigan for-profit charter school industry. Who knew a loving parent relying on vision therapy to cure his daughter of an inoperable brain tumor would over two decades later be the successful businessman of the charter school campus now known as Charyl Stockwell Academy? […]
Ken Summers for 110th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Saturday , 15, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 Leave a commentBaraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, the northwest corner of Marquette, and Ontanogon Counties make up the 110th State House District in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. The Democratic Party candidate for this seat in Ken Summers. Summers is a business owner in L’Anse, his hometown where he and his wife, Bridget, raise a son. Ken Summers […]
Sara Cambensy for 109th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Friday , 14, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 Leave a commentAlger, Luce, most of Marquette and Schoolcraft counties make up the 109th State House District. This district has been well-served by Sara Cambensy, who was elected on November 7, 2017, to finish the term of the late John Kivela. She now seeks re-election for a full term of office. A native of Marquette, Sara Cambensy […]
Bob Romps for 108th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Thursday , 13, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 Leave a commentDelta, Dickinson and Menominee Counties make up Michigan’s 108th State House District. It includes the cities of Escanaba, Norway, and Iron Mountain. The next representative for this district will be Bob Romps of Gladstone. He works currently in the mental health field and at the family-owned Stonehouse Restaurant in Escanaba. His wife, Linda, is a […]
Joanne Galloway for 107th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Wednesday , 12, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 1 CommentThe counties of Emmet, Chippewa, Mackinac, and parts of Cheboygan make up the 107th State House District in Northern Michigan. It includes the eastern Upper Peninsula and northeastern Lower Peninsula. Challenging the incumbent too forgetful to leave their unregistered firearm home before getting on a plane is Joanne Galloway of Pickford. Joanne and her husband, […]
Lora Greene for 106th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Wednesday , 12, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 Leave a commentMichigan’s 106th District is made up of the counties of Alcona, Alpena, the Northern, Southern and Western townships of Cheboygan, Iosco, and Presque Isle. Alpena resident Lora Greene is running to be your next state legislator in Michigan. Originally from Dearborn Heights, Lora Greene moved to Alpena to practice law. The city has been her […]
Melissa Frugé for 105th Michigan State House: Meet the Candidates 2018
Tuesday , 11, September 2018 Candidates, Election 2018, Meet the Candidates 2018 Leave a commentAntrim, Charlevoix, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Otsego are the Michigan counties of the 105th State House District. Melissa Frugé is ready to go to Lansing and work for the issues hard-working families struggle with living in Northern Michigan. A life-long resident of Boyne City, Melissa Frugé raises her son in her hometown. She earned a degree […]