Attorney General - Four Year Term - Vote for One (1)
Candidates were asked to summarize their backgrounds in 75
words and were allotted 75 words to answer each question. If the candidate did not reply by the
required date for publication, the words "Did not respond in time for
publication" appear under the candidate's name.
QUESTION 1
What is the most important issue facing the Attorney General
and how do you propose to deal with that issue?
QUESTION 2
What would you do to enforce current Michigan environmental
laws?
QUESTION 3
If elected, what would be your priorities?
Did not respond in time for publication.
Amos Williams went to work at Dodge Main in Hamtramck as a
member of the UAW in 1965 after high school. Williams joined the Army, fought
in Viet Nam where he was decorated for Valor and received a Bronze Star and
Purple Hearts. In 1968, he joined the Detroit Police Department, rose to
Sergeant then Lieutenant, and received a Department Citation for service. He
graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1980 and WSU in 1982...
1. The most important issue in this election comes down to a
basic choice: do we want to
continue to employ an Attorney General who does the bidding of special
interests, or do we want an Attorney General who will faithfully execute his
oath of office: to protect and defend the People and Constitution of our great
state. From insurance companies who overcharge and wrongfully deny claims to
environmental scofflaws to gas gougers, this Attorney General...
2. People who pollute our water and air should be held
responsible for their actions. The
Attorney General has the authority to prosecute those who violate the law,
including environmental violations.
The current AG has ignored referrals from the Department of
Environmental Quality. I will
conduct thorough investigations and initiate prosecutions of polluters. I will not bow to special interests who
seek to make a profit at the expense of the environment.
3. I will protect seniors from scam artists who prey on them. I will vigorously enforce consumer protection laws. I will establish a strong child protection unit to protect our children from internet predators. I will protect the reproductive rights of women.
4 Years in US Air Force, Electronic Countermeasures, B.A. in
Languages, Married 43 years, Chairman of Lawmen Public Interest Group, Give
Lectures to various groups, Has taught many classes in Pro-se law, Done
research on laws for the last 8 years.
1. Corruption in government is the single most important
issue. The incumbents have felt safe enough from public scrutiny, to break the
law and deceive the public that it has turned into a "good old boy"
network of protecting them from prosecution. That is why there are over 1
million illegally filed notices of lien filed on our fellow citizens, and Mike
Cox, the present A.G. refuses to even address the issue.
2. The environment is very important. Government is guilty
of pollution, as well as some private citizens. I would also work to see that
new technology is not blocked by private interests to get more M.P.G. fuel
efficiency.
3. a) Order all illegally filed "notices of lien"
that do not have a certification or a court order accompanying them, be
removed. b) Review cases where citizen's constitutional rights have been
violated and take appropriate action. c) Embark on a public education program
to inform citizens of their rights. d) Order that all Ordinances, that were not
properly adopted, be rescinded. e) Have an "open door" policy.
Attorney/partner in Warner Norcross & Judd, one of
Michigan's largest private law firms, specializing in real estate and election
law. More than 25 years' experience with Warner Norcross advising individuals,
businesses and nonprofit organizations. Managed my firm's Real Estate Services Group for more
than 10 years - approximately 40 attorneys/paralegals. Boy Scout leader more than 12
years. Honors graduate of
Northwestern University School of Law and Wabash College. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
1. Attorney General Mike Cox's term has been marked by
scandal, impropriety and extreme partisanship. We need an Attorney General who is truly independent, not
beholden to Republican or Democratic bosses or special interests, and will
restore respect, integrity and a commitment to excellent service. One who will defend individuals and Small
Business from Big Government, root out corruption and incompetence at all
levels, and ensure politicians and bureaucrats follow the law and respect our
rights.
2. Michigan governments at all levels own more land and
control more of the Michigan economy than any other business. They don't have the same incentive to
preserve public resources against environmental damage that private owners have
to preserve their own property. My
first priority is to enforce environmental laws against government agencies. Second, I will prosecute polluters
whose wrongdoing impacts many others, not private owners for minor impacts to
wetlands on their own property.
3. First, being a watchdog against big government. Rooting out corruption and
incompetence. Ensuring politicians
and bureaucrats follow the law. Second, being a friend to Small Business. Working for, not against, a business
climate that encourages job creation.
Third, being family-friendly.
Reforming the divorce/child support system. Ending Mike Cox's crusade to jail parents who can't pay
child support. Fourth, defending
medical freedom. Ending
prosecutions of sick and dying cancer and AIDS patients for using medical
marijuana.
