Friends of Ben Gillette

01/03/2015

Let this be a lesson to those who believe business deregulation and defunding of state and local programs fix the economy...

While many other states are recovering, Georgia's unemployment rate has risen. Some blame the state's laissez-faire approach to policy.

11/27/2014

Today I am thankful for family friends and neighbors who have been supportive and have donated time money and talents to help me in my ambition to better serve our community. I promise to never forget or to never give up because I have all of you behind me. A sincere thanks and happy Thanksgiving to you all! -Ben

11/04/2014

Today is Election Day! The workload and responsibility of outcome shifts from the candidates to you, the voter! I know I can count on all of my friends and family to get to the polls, but can I count on you all to get others out to vote today too? Please do what you can!!!!

11/01/2014

Start today encouraging friends neighbors family members co-workers and customers to vote on Tuesday. This election is only as important as me make it. Push push push....

10/29/2014

Who do you want to represent you on the County Commission? CHECK THIS OUT!

The incumbent faces a challenger less than half his age in the race for District 5 seat on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners.

10/15/2014

Signs are getting up, if you want one and live in Ravenna, Sullivan or Fruitport, please message me.

Thank you

09/10/2014

Two days until a great event in Ravenna!!! Don't Miss It!!!

07/31/2014

Check out this head to head comparison of me and my opponent... Who would you rather have as a representative? Please like my candidacy on the guide below... Thank You

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07/30/2014

My website is up and running. Please visit http://bengillette.com. If you like what you see or you can help please click the donate button. Thank You for your Support as we bring better representation to the 5th district in Muskegon County.

“Hello, I am Ben Gillette, and I want the opportunity to serve you on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners. I believe when it comes to government, you should come first.”

06/28/2013

This represents the per pupil allotment Fruitport Schools has recieved over the past 5 years and the projected for next year. Noting that some of the foundation increase for next year will be paid directly back to the state for a MPSERS (retirement) increase offset, makes this a disguting picture. It is no wonder that schools are dissolving in this state. How can they fund higher expectations after the hit they suffered in Snyders first term. Our children deserve better. Snyder has to go!!!

03/28/2013

John is absolutely correct in what he is saying here. This is probably the most self serving legislature that we have had in Michigan. We need to set things straight in 2014.

John Austin is President of the Michigan State Board of Education. This week Michigan’s Right-to-Work law goes into effect. It was preceded by several weeks of new acrimony, as two legislative committees passed measures that would deny needed state funds to two of our research universities and...