Friday, April 14, 2023
The Mining Journal 5A
Region
In 4-1 vote, Houghton County Board
OKs 2nd Amendment resolution
By Garrett Neese
Daily Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON
mental health services to pro-
vide for timely intervention,
After while also ensuring they don’t
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nearly an hour of public com- infringe on the constitutional
ment, the Houghton County rights of the people who need
Board approved a resolution the services.
Tuesday calling on Michi-
Similar resolutions are
gan’s legislators not to pass coming before other county
bills conflicting with the boards. Alger County ap-
Second Amendment or the proved two resolutions at its
corresponding section in the meeting Monday opposing
state constitution, while also gun control bills and declar-
calling for increased mental ing Alger County a Second
health funding.
The board voted 4-1 in fa- ty.
vor of the resolution, which In 2020, the Houghton
also included a pledge to con- county board voted 3-2
tinue to support the U.S. and against resolutions that would
Michigan constitutions. have declared the county a
Amendment sanctuary coun-
The board also gave their Second Amendment sanctu-
support for the sheriff and ary. After an initial version
prosecution attorney not to was rejected, the board also
enforce a law against Hough- voted down a revision that
ton County residents if they stated in part that county re-
jointly decide the law might sources should not be used
violate the U.S. and state con- to infringe or restrict Second
stitutions.
Copper Country Republican state or federal agency in do-
Party Chair Dan Holcomb, ing the same.
who helped to write the res- Vice Chair Roy Britz and
Amendment rights, or aid any
olution, said legislation being Commissioner Glenn Ander-
passed in Lansing infringed son, who voted no in 2020,
on rights while not addressing backed Tuesday’s resolution,
the mental health issue.
“We firmly believe that if nificantly from the sanctuary
the Second Amendment is in- county measure.
fringed, it will set a dangerous Britz said laws should be
which they said differed sig-
Copper City resident Teresa Kariniemi argues in favor of a Houghton County Board resolution reaffirming the board’s sup-
port for the state and U.S. constitutions, while also calling on Michigan’s legislators not to pass bills conflicting with state
and federal constitutional protections for gun ownership. (Daily Mining Gazette photo)
precedent that will undermine enforced until the public
the rest of our constitutional elects new legislators who
rights, including, but not lim- change the laws. However,
ited, to our First and Fourth with the new resolution put-
their constitutional job, it’s up
to you to vote them out.”
They said they also appre- About 65 people attended the
ciated the focus on funding meeting, which was moved gun control. I support gun
mental health treatment. from the usual board room to owners’ rights to send their
“As a commissioner, my the circuit courtroom. children to school, confident
goal is someday to have 24- Nearly 40 people spoke they’ll come home safely at
hour mental health walk-in during Tuesday’s public the end of the day.”
service for Houghton Coun- comment period, most in People in favor of the reso-
ty,” Anderson said. “That day regards to the constitutional lution said the resolution cre-
hasn’t come yet.” resolution; some also spoke ated no new obligations for
As in 2020, Tuesday’s res- on since age 13, and I support
olution drew a large crowd. gun control,” he said. “And
support common-sense
putting the resolution togeth-
er had run the resolution by
him and county board mem-
bers.
“It really doesn’t create
any law or rule for Houghton
County, in my opinion,” he
said after the meeting. “It’s
really a reaffirmation of our
oaths that we all take.”
Saaranen said he couldn’t
comment on the proposed
bills in the Michigan legis-
lature, since he hasn’t seen
a final version. However, he
didn’t think it represented a
departure from normal prac-
tice. Typically, when new
laws are passed, the sheriff’s
office communicates with the
prosecutor’s office to make
sure they have some direction
on enforcement.
“I support the board 100%
passing that resolution — I
support the wording and the
verbiage, and I appreciate
their telling us, me includ-
ed, reaffirming their oath
that they took supporting the
Constitution of not only the
United States, but the State of
Michigan,” he said.
I
Amendment rights,” he said.
The resolution lists several ty, he supported it as a free-
examples of legislation to be speech issue.
considered unconstitutional, “I don’t believe the county
ting no mandate on the coun-
including a red flag law ex- government can choose what
ceeding the current personal they want to enforce, but the
protection order process and writers of this have the right
mandatory storage require- under the constitution to put
Commissioner Gretchen about the environmental the board, and were a neces-
Janssen, who cast the only health code. For the most sary protest against new over-
vote against the resolution, part, those who spoke about reaching bills.
ments.
Both were part of a multi- lieve in the constitution, and
bill package approved by I’ll support them on that.”
Michigan’s Senate last month. Britz referenced comments
A House panel advanced a from earlier in the meeting by
four-bill package regarding Sheriff Joshua Saaranen, who
red flag laws Wednesday. said he would not determine
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has what laws are constitutional.
said she intends to sign the “I believe in our sheriff, and
legislation. I believe in our prosecutor
that in there,” he said. “I be-
said she did not appreciate the two resolutions supported
the implication that voting one or the other.
against the resolution was in- Views on the constitutional Club, said the Michigan
consistent with upholding the resolution were evenly split. laws would likely fail under
constitution. Anderson, who had been a Supreme Court ruling that
“How do you reconcile counting the views of the found for activities protected
your desire to limit firearm speakers, counted 14 in favor by the plain text of the Sec-
regulation when considering and 14 against. ond Amendment, regulations
the number of deaths caused The Supreme Court has must be rooted in “historical
Matt Heath, president of the
Portage Lake Sportsmen’s
Unlike a 2020 resolution today … the sheriff has the
voted down by the board, constitutional responsibility
the one the board approved to enforce the laws in Mich-
Tuesday also devoted space igan and the United States.
to mental health, pointing to The prosecutor has basically
the mental health issues iden- unlimited discretion on what
tified in many mass shooters they want to prosecute or
and the underfunded mental not prosecute. They have to
by them?” she said. “Where held that Second Amendment tradition.” The laws would
is the domestic tranquility rights are not unlimited, said also be ineffective, he and
and general welfare for the Craig Waddell, noting Justice others said.
victims of school shootings Antonin Scalia’s opinion in
“What good is a gun if it
and mass shootings? How D.C. v. Heller. Waddell and has to be under lock and key
do we balance the two? By others also said the decision and someone’s breaking into
regulating gun ownership of whether laws are unconsti- your house, or you can’t take
with red flag, universal back- tutional should be left to the it into a place where you want
health services in Michigan.
Tuesday’s board resolution have to answer you as voters.
called for adequate funding of If you don’t feel they’re doing
answer to you as voters, as I
ground checks and safe-stor- courts.
age bills.” “I’ve owned my own weap-
to protect yourself?” he said.
Saaranen said the group
Dickinson’s equalized property valuation rises
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 2, 2023
By Jim Anderson
included, the county’s overall agreement on wages. Dege-
taxable value was up by 3.8% naer, who serves as Dickin-
in 2022. son County’s representative
The inflation rate cap for on the Pinecrest board, said
equalized property valuation the next year is typically set LPNs are seeking pay that
has climbed to $1.207 bil- in November. would put them ahead of
lion, an increase of $77 mil- In other action, the board: registered nurses. Pinecrest
lion, or 6.8%, from 2022, Heard Commission- is a public facility in Powers
county board members er John Degenaer Jr. say he owned by the counties of Del-
learned this week. expects the mediation of a ta, Dickinson and Menom-
The Daily News
9:00 a.m.
Location: 611 W. Ottawa Street, UL-5
Lansing, Michigan
IRON MOUNTAIN
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Dickinson County’s total
The hearing is held to receive public comments on the following administrative rules:
Barber Examiners - General Rules (MOAHR #2022-29 LR)
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Authority: MCL 338.3501, 339.205, 339.308, 339.1110, 339.1112, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
Matt Baumgartner, equal- labor dispute at the Pinecrest inee. The LPNs claim that
ization director, summarized Medical Care Facility to be after many RNs left Pinecrest
the 2023 report Monday, resolved in favor of Pinecrest last year, they’ve had to pick
saying a similar increase as it enters into the state up their responsibilities with-
might be expected for 2024. fact-finding phase. Pinecrest out any increases in wages,
“Values should continue to and the union that represents while also working extraor-
go up at least for the next 15 licensed practical nurses dinary hours due to a lack of
Overview: The proposed rules include the following changes: approve and adopt examination
requirements for licensure; clarify requirements for licensure by endorsement; amend the requirements
for relicensure; revise and update sanitation standards; revise and update standards pertaining to
astringents, treatments of the eye, and blood spill procedures; revise the construction standards and
equipment requirements for barber colleges; revise and update the duties of a barber college and
add duties for a barbershop conducting an apprenticeship program; add a distance education rule;
revise the curriculum requirements for a barber college and add the curriculum requirements for
an apprenticeship program; and revise the rule related to student records and add requirements for
apprenticeship records.
year,” he said.
have been unable to reach staff.
With other factors includ-
ed, Baumgartner expects the
2023 increase in taxable val-
ue county-wide will be 5.1%,
which translates to a similar
increase in property tax rev-
enues.
The Michigan State Tax
Commission inflation rate
cap for taxable valuations in
2023 is 5%. That’s the max-
imum allowed and the first
time it’s been reached since
state voters adopted Proposal
A in 1994.
Cosmetology – General Rules (MOAHR #2022-19 LR)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE
MAY 2, 2023, SPECIAL ELECTION
Authority: MCL 338.3501, 339.205, 339.1203, 339.1205, 339.1207, 339.1208, 339.1209, 339.1210,
445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
a Public Accuracy Test of
Overview: The proposed rules include the following changes: establish the requirements for an
applicant who has been educated or trained in a foreign country; update the rule pertaining to
examination for licensure; clarify the requirements for licensure by endorsement and relicensure; clarify
the requirements for an establishment license; clarify the requirements when a school or establishment
changes ownership or location; remove the requirements for obtaining a branch facility license; clarify
the requirements for accepting educational credits earned in a Michigan-licensed barber college; update
equipment standards for schools; clarify the records that a school or apprenticeship program must
keep; clarify the rule pertaining to transfer credits from another school or apprenticeship; update and
clarify curriculum requirements; amend blood spill procedures; revise and update the rule pertaining to
prohibited actions; update rules pertaining to mobile salons; relocate and amend rules for clarity and
organization.
computerized voting equipment will be held at 6:OO p.m. on Monday,
April 17, 2023 at the Mathias Township Community Building at E2997
State Highway M-67, Trenary, Michigan.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the
computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets
the requirements of law and will be accurately counted for all offices and
on all proposals.
IF YOU HAVE
A DISABILITY AND REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO
PARTICIPATE, PLEASE PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE.
The 3.3% inflation rate cap
in 2022 was the highest in 15
years. With new construction
Amy Richmond
The rules will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State, unless specified otherwise in the
rules. Comments on the proposed rules may be presented in person at the public hearing. Written comments
will also be accepted from date of publication until 5:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023, at the following address or
e-mail address:
MathiasTownship Clerk
906-446-3226
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and Committees Section
P.O. Box 30670
Lansing, MI 48909-8170
Attention: Departmental Specialist Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
MARQUETTE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Marquette City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for
the following -01-REZ-05-23 – 1501 Division St. (PIN: 0020470): Method Real Estate Partners,
LLC is requesting to rezone the property located at 1501 Division Street which is zoned Medium
Density Residential (MDR) to be zoned Mixed-Use (M-U).
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting Board Support at (517) 241-7500 or the email
address noted above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at the following link:
Barber Examiners - General Rules
The public hearing for this request will be at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Ave. If you wish to comment on these
matters you may do so at that time. Written comments may also be submitted to the Community
Development Department located at 1100 Wright Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855 or e-mail
alanders@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on May 2,
2023.
Cosmetology – General Rules
To allow for broad public attendance and participation, including for persons with disabilities, members of
the public may access this meeting by both web and phone and provide either oral or written comments.
Closed captioning will be provided, when available. Members of the public who are speech or hearing
impaired may also attend and participate in this meeting by dialing 7-1-1 and using the Michigan Relay
93308_93325_93425_94040_94041---,00.html.
Materials pertaining to the request is available for review at the Community Development
Department’s office at the Municipal Service Center during 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Otherwise, you can request to have the materials e-mailed to you by e-mailing
alanders@marquettemi.gov. You can also view the Land Development Code on our website
provide advance notice.
People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) to
participate in the meeting, or those that have questions should contact the department at BPL-BoardSupport@
michigan.gov.
Please call (517) 241-7500 or email BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov with any questions related to the
hearing.
Andrea Landers, Zoning Official, 225-8383
