David Mann, Author at Leader Publications

Columns

An endorsement for Stephen Smith

As election season starts, I would like to offer an endorsement to Stephen Smith for Berrien County Judge. Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:37 am

Columns

An endorsement for Terri Lynn Land

I would like to offer an unqualified endorsement to Terri Lynn Land for U.S. Senate this year. Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:40 am

Columns

David Mann: What happened to the American dream?

By David Mann, Niles City Councilman I grew up believing that America is a country where we can become everything that we want to become ... Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:01 am

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David Mann: Tax dollars should not be used to fund a project

It seems clear under Michigan law that councils cannot fund either private cause — such as nonprofit organizations — or events that are not run ... Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:08 am

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David Mann: Proposed brownouts: The American energy crisis

Recently, the city council received a memo stating that AEP/I&M is asking cities to begin planning for possible reductions in power supplies. Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:42 am

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David Mann: Honor America’s heroes this Memorial Day

The citizens who have been to the new city hall will notice that there is not a flag yet. Read more

by David Mann, Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:19 am

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David Mann: The case for even-year elections

By moving elections to even years, the same as congressional and presidential elections, we will be encouraging more people to take part in local elections ... Read more

by David Mann, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:25 pm