Our Core Beliefs
That first and foremost, the government has a responsibility to play a positive role in providing for the common good of all in our society.
Ways that government should do this are:
Making decisions based on critical thinking about issues and using scientific principles in developing public policy
Maintaining the constitutional principles of separation of church and state
Promoting progressive tax policies
Standing for working people and for the right of workers to organize and negotiate
Protecting and expanding voting rights
Promoting quality public education for all, as well as making higher education accessible and affordable to all
Respecting and protecting the human and legal rights of diverse groups in our society, including ethnic minorities
Respecting and protecting the human and legal rights of women
Insuring that quality healthcare is provided as a right for all citizens, regardless of economic status, age, ethnicity or health status
Protecting our air, water and environment, including recognizing and working to mitigate the human factors that contribute to global climate change
Developed in discussion at June 22, 2017 ECDC General Membership meeting
ECDP Board Members
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Chair
Michael Hinterman, Harbor Springs
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Vice-Chair
Julie Hinterman, Harbor Springs
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Recording Secretary
Karen Sorenson, Petoskey
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Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Burke, Petoskey
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Treasurer
Cynthia Robson, Petoskey
Officers
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Carolyn Bourland, Petoskey
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Jackie Pierce, Pellston
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George Robson, Petoskey
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Denise Petoskey, Petoskey
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Jenny Johnson, Petoskey