CHRISTIAN CHARETTE ON CONDEMNING NM GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER
September 10, 2023 — Yesterday, it was reported that New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, issued an Executive Order declaring gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, which "suspended" the lawful carry of firearms in public for thirty (30) days...
CHRISTIAN CHARETTE ON THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH'S WAR ON THE PENN THEATRE
August 13, 2023 — Over these past few months, and through various instances of poor decision-making, the City of Plymouth has made it clear that it is willing to go to war with local businesses in the downtown area, no matter the cost...
CHRISTIAN CHARETTE ON SUPPORTING 'THE TRANSPARENCY ACT'
August 04, 2023 — Today, I am pleased to announce my support for the 'Transparency Act', a citizen-driven ballot initiative which will expand Act 442 of 1976, subjecting both the Executive and Legislative branches of Michigan's state government to Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests...
CHRISTIAN CHARETTE ON 'WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS'
July 30, 2023 —Today, we are reminded of the dark and often overlooked horrors that make up the practice of human trafficking. — Globally, it is estimated that there are between 27 and 49 MILLION modern-day slaves at any given moment; many of which are vulnerable children, young women & girls, and immigrants who are seen as 'useful' for intense and often unpaid labor…
CHRISTIAN CHARETTE'S ON PLYMOUTH CITY COMMISION'S ANTI-BUSINESS POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
July 26, 2023 — Today it was reported that Plymouth's City Commission is preparing to consider what can only be described as blatantly anti-business policies aimed at local restaurants with outdoor seating in the Downtown area...
CHRISTIAN CHARETTE'S OPEN LETTER TO GOV. WHITMER RE: HAWTHORN CENTER
July 18, 2023 — Governor Whitmer, I am writing to you today to express my profound concern regarding a recent WXYZ article outlining serious allegations surrounding the conduct of Hawthorn Center; Michigan's only state-run psychiatric facility for minors.