Letters to the Editor
- Tri-City Record
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
Thankful for voters support
Dear Editor,
As the Executive Director of the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma, I would like to thank the voters in the townships of Bainbridge, Coloma, Hagar, and Watervliet, as well as the cities of Coloma and Watervliet, for supporting our 2026 millage renewal.
The museum is here for the entire community. We offer free admission and programs, and our doors are open Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
We will continue to preserve and distribute information about North Berrien County, while promoting research, encouraging learning, and disseminating knowledge of the area’s cultural legacy.
Your friend in history,
Peter Cook
Executive Director
North Berrien Historical Museum
The decisions we make today shape tomorrow
To the Editor:
The Primary Election is behind us, and one thing is clear: when people vote, they shape the future. The Right to Life of Michigan Political Action Committee (RLM-PAC) endorsed candidates in 87 Primary Election races this year, and 84 were victorious—a 96% success rate. Every RLM-PAC-endorsed candidate for the state legislature, Congress and governor won. Those results were made possible in part by Right to Life of Michigan's 80 local affiliates and hundreds of volunteers, who made more than 100,000 Get-Out-the-Vote phone calls encouraging citizens to participate.
Now our attention turns to the General Election, where every Michigan voter has another opportunity to help determine the direction of our state.
Don't wait until November 3 to think about the election. Early in-person voting begins October 24, and many voters will cast their ballots before Election Day. The decisions made in this election will influence our communities for years to come, affecting everything from taxpayer spending to policies impacting women, families and unborn children.
If you think important policy decisions only happen in Lansing or Washington, think again. Increasingly, they are happening at the local level.
Recently in Oakland County, a plan to funnel $1.5 million in taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood came to light. And in July, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 in taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Funneling millions of taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood in the midst of a midterm election in which the organization has committed $47 million to its political candidates is a shocking affront to taxpayers. These developments underscore the importance of paying attention to state and local elections.
As you prepare to cast your ballot, consider the impact your vote will have on the future of our state. Think about how you believe taxpayer dollars should be spent. Should they be invested in strengthening future generations or used to fund organizations that fail to represent our pro-life, pro-family values?
The Primary Election showed what can happen when citizens get involved. Make a plan to vote. Visit rtl.org/vote to learn more about the candidates on your ballot, then join fellow Michiganders by voting early beginning October 24 or on Election Day, November 3.
Whittney Dominguez
Director of Education,
MiGen Leads Coordinator
Right to Life of Michigan
