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If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« on: January 19, 2013, 03:38:07 PM »

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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2013, 06:55:45 PM »
Great find.  And the mayor brings up a great point.  I wonder if the Mayor of Grand Rapids took a similar oath to uphold the constitutions of the US and Michigan, and the laws of the state of Michigan?  If so, his actions are in direct contravention of the laws of the state of Michigan, and thus he is breaking his oath of office!

This should be brought up at the next city council meting.

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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2013, 06:57:37 PM »
I believe another comment thread pointed out that all elected officials in MI have to take a similar oath. I don't recall which thread or the statute. I believe it is actually part of the MI constitution that requires this.
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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2013, 07:04:53 PM »
There is no doubt in my mind that it is in their oath of office to uphold the laws and constitution of the state of Michigan.

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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2013, 10:35:55 PM »
There is no doubt in my mind that it is in their oath of office to uphold the laws and constitution of the state of Michigan.

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Article-XI-1

All officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of .......... according to the best of my ability. No other oath, affirmation, or any religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust.
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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2013, 10:54:53 PM »
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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 08:32:41 PM »
That was a very enjoyable video. I think gun carriers should take turns OCing into every council meeting. At the sight of a gun, the loser councilman would immediately leave every meeting. It would be an effective way to "un-elect" him since he'd never be there to vote on council business. LOL.

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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2013, 09:02:51 PM »
Good idea, Scot! LOL

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Re: If only we had more mayors like the one from Oak Harbor
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 08:22:13 AM »
Just a reminder. GR's next meeting is tomorrow night.

http://forums.michiganopencarry.org/index.php/topic,2573.0.html