Mitch Daniels on How to Cut Government & Improve Services
Ten Thousand Commandments
“It would be nice if more people took the need for smaller government, limited in its scope and authority, seriously. It is not just a matter of the need to preserve our individual liberties; the great Leviathan federal government is expensive beyond our means to support it, devours everything in its path, is inefficient and…
The Cost of Spokane Government
With the largest regional population base, Spokane should easily have the area’s lowest cost of utilities and overall government on per-taxpayer basis. We pay a big premium because Spokane has become the business of government and overwhelmingly dependent on tax flows and government fiat. This has fueled a flight of opportunity away from Spokane and…
Cool Interactive Tool: Chart Federal Spending by Agency
“For fun or research, you can chart spending on about 500 federal agencies.” Link: http://catoinstitute.tumblr.com/post/119214501867/cool-interactive-tool-chart-government-spending?utm_content=buffer60e47&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Left or Right?
The political left and right are subjects of endless debate, often over imagined philosophical moorings. The real problem in politics today is Democrats and Republicans. Both parties have been leading us to tyranny and away from the Freedom and prosperity which makes our country a great nation. It is Liberty that offers the greatest hope…
Here Come the Bribes
http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/cap-and-trade-washington-state-phase-2-big-buyoff
Trends in Government Under Sustainability Guidelines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK8o8nPVIRM#t=521
2011 Mike For Spokane
Posts before this date are from the 2011 Mike For Spokane Campaign.
Spokane Townhall Meeting
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will host a Town Hall meeting in Spokane at the Lincoln Center on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:00pm
Spokane Disposal Rate Increases
New Disposal Rate proposed during S.W.A.C. Meeting By SN&I Staff – 8/26/11 A few months ago the Director of the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, Russ Menke stated during a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting that garbage rates in Spokane would need to rise dramatically and could climb to as high as $142.00 per ton…
Thank You Spokane
Thank you, to the Citizens of Spokane, for considering my Campaign for Mayor. I am blessed to live in a nation that allows me to stand for elected office and to share my views on government, community and economic Liberty. Good luck to all the Candidates that have stood up for our Spokane Community this…
New Radio Ad: How can you win without money???
Mike explains why he will not accept campaign contributions and uses his own money.
New radio ad: Mike speaks on Spokane’s inflated garbage/utility rates and the City’s lack of fiscal accountability
Mike speaks on Spokane’s inflated garbage/utility rates and the City’s lack of fiscal accountability
New radio ad: Mike on putting citizen’s interests before City Government’s agenda
Mike talks about his intention to put citizen’s interests first, not City Government’s agenda.
New radio ad: Mike on open and transparent governing.
Mike explains how he will discourage “closed door” meetings and put the citizen in the know.
Spokane County Young Republicans
Mike for Spokane addresses the Spokane County Young Republicans I would like to thank the Spokane County Young Republicans for hosting this evening’s forum. I believe the youth of our community offer the greatest hope for correcting the misguided and dangerous course of our government. I have little hope that either major political…
Mike Noder Radio Spot “Utilities Costs”
New Mike for Spokane radio ad addresses how Mike will work to lower the cost of delivering your public resources.
Spokane Asks Mike
Dear Spokane, Please consider my response to questions asked by concerned citizens and area organizations: 1. With the new increases in water rates, garbage and sewage rates and a new $20.00 increase in license tabs, what will you do, as our strong Mayor, to curb the ever increasing costs of basic public services? Answer: I…
Spokane Money, Press & Politics
While the Spokane press drones on about the evils of money in politics, it appears they generally afford coverage to only those they favor or that purchase their advertising. Judging from previous elections, the daily paper in particular seems to have little interest in candidates that refuse to be conflicted by money and…
Spokane Charity
Mike for Spokane does not accept political donations from any person or organization because of inherent conflicts associated with money and elected office. Charity is a different matter and may be a better place for Spokane political dollars. There is a need for giving in Spokane that is also highly beneficial to our community, but…
Spokane Solid Waste
The recent Spokane County proposed Regional Solid Waste Alliance Agreement is a troubling document. The Spokane County Commissioners are requiring area jurisdictions to surrender the right to choose their own representatives under this contract. The demands for flow control, which is essentially a mandated government monopoly, is due to an intense interest in a captive…
C.A.I.R – Washington
Mike for Spokane responds to questions from the Washington State Council on American-Islamic Relations: 2011 CAIR-Washington Candidate Survey CAIR-Washington is the local Washington state chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) serving the Northwest. CAIR is the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-Washington is a not-for-profit organization registered in Washington. Though…
Spokesman Review Questions
Spokesman Review Spokane Mayor Candidate Questions Background: Name: Michael J. Noder Age: 53 Birthday: August 1, 1957 High School: Cheney H.S., Ben Eielson H.S. in Fairbanks, Alaska & Chicopee Comprehensive in Massachusetts. (Military Dependent during H.S. years) High School graduation year: 1975 College: Classes for no credit at Gonzaga & Eastern Washington University and…
Spokane Community Potluck
Senator Michael Baumgartner will provide a legislative wrap-up at this nonpartisan, community event.
Citizen Speaks
June 13th post ~ “Got A Strong Mayor” Comments from June 30, 2011 We, the citizens should be consulted and allowed to vote on such increases. We have plenty of water. We live on top of an aquafir. We are NOT in Arizona. Again, we have plenty of water. I can’t see any reason for…
Video: Mike Addresses Job Creation for Spokane
Mike addresses the need for creating a attractive business climate for robust job creation by emphasizing local grasp with global reach in the new economy.
Video: Mike Noder on City Employee Management
Indian Trail Community Forum. Mike speaks about the City Employee strategy and creating the most value for the Spokane taxpayer while creating a fair and equitable wage environment.