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Daryl Peterson is appointed to County Board of Commissioners
- by Yvonne Swager
February 3, 2010
Daryl Peterson has been appointed as county commissioner of District III. Three people expressed interest in the board seat and were interviewed at the regular county board meeting Jan. 27.
Peterson said he had been serving the public for 40 years. He said he was familiar with the headaches that accompany public service, and he was ready for a few more.
Everett Swift said he would represent the people as if elected if he were appointed as commissioner. He said he thought the short-term appointment would help him determine if he would like to run for the position in the future.
Arthur Hunt said he was interested in serving as a commissioner so he can help solve some of the county’s problems. He said more consideration should be given to utilizing technology for increased productivity.
A motion to nominate Peterson passed. Board members indicated Peterson’s lengthy resume of public service and accounting skills was a primary factor in his appointment as commissioner.
Swift not only addressed the board regarding his interest in serving the county, but he once again appealed to the board to pass a resolution in favor of allowing the growth of industrial hemp in Montmorency County.
Although there is no ordinance in the county prohibiting growth of the plant, farmers need the support of local governments in order to apply to the state for a permit. It was the third time appealing to the board for support.
Swift said the Declaration of Independence provides that all men are created equal. Since some farmers in other states have obtained permits, he said rights of those here are being violated.
“Why is it that the Declaration of Independence does not apply to us?” Swift asked.
According to Swift, Terrie Case, county attorney, has incorrectly determined the growth of hemp is illegal. Case said she spent a number of hours researching the issue in all the times Swift has approached the board regarding permission to grow hemp.
Case said the Drug Enforcement Agency issued an opinion in 2003 that indicated hemp is a controlled substance.
“I have to follow the DEA rules,” Case said.
Instead of voting on Swift’s resolution, the board approved a letter to be provided to the state that acknowledges federal interpretation and states “…there is no ordinance in Montmorency County which would prohibit this agricultural endeavor should it be removed from the Schedule 1 controlled substance list.”
Industrial Hemp Proposal Not Acted On In Montmorency County
Posted: 1/28/2010
Montmorency County wants no part of one man's proposal to grow industrial hemp.
For the third time, the Board of Commissioners took no action at a meeting Wednesday.
Everett Swift believes the crop will be beneficial to the local economy.
It can be used to make different items from rope to cement, but currently it's all imported from other countries.
Growing industrial hemp is illegal on the federal level, but people can request a permit if approved by the local and state government.
The county chose not to support that.
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Daryl Peterson is appointed to County Board of Commissioners
- by Yvonne Swager
February 3, 2010
Daryl Peterson has been appointed as county commissioner of District III. Three people expressed interest in the board seat and were interviewed at the regular county board meeting Jan. 27.
Peterson said he had been serving the public for 40 years. He said he was familiar with the headaches that accompany public service, and he was ready for a few more.
Everett Swift said he would represent the people as if elected if he were appointed as commissioner. He said he thought the short-term appointment would help him determine if he would like to run for the position in the future.
Arthur Hunt said he was interested in serving as a commissioner so he can help solve some of the county’s problems. He said more consideration should be given to utilizing technology for increased productivity.
A motion to nominate Peterson passed. Board members indicated Peterson’s lengthy resume of public service and accounting skills was a primary factor in his appointment as commissioner.
Swift not only addressed the board regarding his interest in serving the county, but he once again appealed to the board to pass a resolution in favor of allowing the growth of industrial hemp in Montmorency County.
Although there is no ordinance in the county prohibiting growth of the plant, farmers need the support of local governments in order to apply to the state for a permit. It was the third time appealing to the board for support.
Swift said the Declaration of Independence provides that all men are created equal. Since some farmers in other states have obtained permits, he said rights of those here are being violated.
“Why is it that the Declaration of Independence does not apply to us?” Swift asked.
According to Swift, Terrie Case, county attorney, has incorrectly determined the growth of hemp is illegal. Case said she spent a number of hours researching the issue in all the times Swift has approached the board regarding permission to grow hemp.
Case said the Drug Enforcement Agency issued an opinion in 2003 that indicated hemp is a controlled substance.
“I have to follow the DEA rules,” Case said.
Instead of voting on Swift’s resolution, the board approved a letter to be provided to the state that acknowledges federal interpretation and states “…there is no ordinance in Montmorency County which would prohibit this agricultural endeavor should it be removed from the Schedule 1 controlled substance list.”
February 3, 2010
Daryl Peterson has been appointed as county commissioner of District III. Three people expressed interest in the board seat and were interviewed at the regular county board meeting Jan. 27.
Peterson said he had been serving the public for 40 years. He said he was familiar with the headaches that accompany public service, and he was ready for a few more.
Everett Swift said he would represent the people as if elected if he were appointed as commissioner. He said he thought the short-term appointment would help him determine if he would like to run for the position in the future.
Arthur Hunt said he was interested in serving as a commissioner so he can help solve some of the county’s problems. He said more consideration should be given to utilizing technology for increased productivity. A motion to nominate Peterson passed. Board members indicated Peterson’s lengthy resume of public service and accounting skills was a primary factor in his appointment as commissioner. Swift not only addressed the board regarding his interest in serving the county, but he once again appealed to the board to pass a resolution in favor of allowing the growth of industrial hemp in Montmorency County.
Although there is no ordinance in the county prohibiting growth of the plant, farmers need the support of local governments in order to apply to the state for a permit. It was the third time appealing to the board for support.
Swift said the Declaration of Independence provides that all men are created equal. Since some farmers in other states have obtained permits, he said rights of those here are being violated.
“Why is it that the Declaration of Independence does not apply to us?” Swift asked.
According to Swift, Terrie Case, county attorney, has incorrectly determined the growth of hemp is illegal. Case said she spent a number of hours researching the issue in all the times Swift has approached the board regarding permission to grow hemp.
Case said the Drug Enforcement Agency issued an opinion in 2003 that indicated hemp is a controlled substance. “I have to follow the DEA rules,” Case said.
Instead of voting on Swift’s resolution, the board approved a letter to be provided to the state that acknowledges federal interpretation and states “…there is no ordinance in Montmorency County which would prohibit this agricultural endeavor should it be removed from the Schedule 1 controlled substance list.”
Industrial Hemp Proposal Not Acted On In Montmorency County
Posted: 1/28/2010
Montmorency County wants no part of one man's proposal to grow industrial hemp.
For the third time, the Board of Commissioners took no action at a meeting Wednesday.
Everett Swift believes the crop will be beneficial to the local economy.
It can be used to make different items from rope to cement, but currently it's all imported from other countries.
Growing industrial hemp is illegal on the federal level, but people can request a permit if approved by the local and state government.
The county chose not to support that.
See the article with Everett Swift from MichiganHemp.org at:
Montmorency County Man Wants To Grow Industrial Hemp
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Pay special attention to the bold text 2010 Budget approved by County Board of Commissioners
- by Yvonne Swager
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