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CAMPAIGN NEWS
County commission honors ‘Little Lemonade Ladies’
August 19, 2010
Commissioners Jim Runestad, Mattie McKinney Hatchett and Tim Greimel presented the girls with the proclamations.
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'Little Lemonade Ladies' Honored. Girls Donate Money To Local Org.
August 19, 2010
PONTIAC, Mich. -- A group of little girls who turned lemons into lemonade -- literally -- were honored in Pontiac Thursday.
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Illegal immigrants
July 14, 2010
This letter is in response to County Commissioner Jim Runestad's (R-Waterford, White Lake) Mail Bag contribution for June 30. Three cheers for his laudable attempt to explain how so many people seem to misunderstand the Arizona illegal immigration dilemma.
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Lansing rally, group's efforts show illegal immigration divide
May 19, 2010
"We've got crime coming across (the border)," said Garron, 56, who was among about 70 people who rallied for tougher immigration laws in Michigan. "They're busting our social services."
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GUEST OPINION: Committee too focused on race issue
Monday, June 28, 2010
I recently had the unique opportunity to be a presenter to the Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (CCR). More...
Michigan Republicans are taking the initiative on illegal immigration.
May 13, 2010
Oakland County Commissioner Jim Runestad is spearheading a drive to introduce the E-Verify program to the Michigan Legislature.
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Lansing rally, group's efforts show illegal immigration divide
May 19, 2010
Two different approaches to illegal immigration took shape Tuesday on opposite sides of Ottawa Street in downtown Lansing.
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Dillon needs to get on board with free E-Verify
Monday, April 12, 2010
Kudos to Jim Runestad, Oakland County commissioner, for his insightful article “Legislature keeps stalling on vote for E-Verify bills.” More...
Legislature keeps stalling on vote for E-Verify bills
Monday, March 29, 2010
Politicians are talking a lot about jobs these days, but helping to put Americans back to work must go beyond mere rhetoric or political posturing. More...
Oakland County officials to honor slain store guard
February 2, 2010
Oakland County Commissioners plan to honor the late store guard Greg Wainio who was killed Jan. 14 when he tried to stop two robbery suspects in the parking lot of a Kmart store in Waterford. More...
Michigan should end hiring of illegal workers
January 25, 2010
Americans are becoming more and more concerned that we are losing our representative form of government and rapidly becoming a people subject to the control of special interests.
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Lawmakers should pass E-Verify bills
Jan. 25, 2010
The guest opinion by Jim Runestad — “Time to stop hiring illegal workers” — was right on the mark.
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GUEST OPINION: Time to stop hiring illegal workers
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Americans are becoming more and more concerned that we are losing our representative form of government and rapidly becoming a people subject to the control of special interest syndicates.
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Legislature should pass E-verify bill
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hats off to County Commissioner Jim Runestad, who wrote the guest opinion “State needs to pass E-Verify bill to protect jobs.” More...
State needs E-Verify system
December 09, 2009
Will unemployed Michiganders continue to compete with illegal immigrants for taxpayer-funded jobs? That question is before the Michigan House of Representatives this week More...
State needs to pass E-Verify bill to protect jobs
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Will unemployed Michiganians continue to compete with illegal immigrants for taxpayerfunded jobs?
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Legislature should pass E-verify bill
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hats off to County Commissioner Jim Runestad, who wrote the guest opinion “State needs to pass E-Verify bill to protect jobs.” More...
Tea party targets immigration
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Runestad said state officials should pass two state bills that would require state contractors and subcontractors use E-Verify More...
Commissioners vote to revise E-Verify program
October 21, 2009
E-Verify, a free software program that allows employers to check whether an employee is legally authorized to work in the United States More...
Runestad: E-Verify system protects Mich. workers
August 27, 2009
On Aug. 19, I testified before the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on behalf of House Bills 4355 and 4969. More...
EMPLOYEE CITIZEN VERIFICATION BILLS MULLED
AUGUST 19 2009
Bills that would require some employers use an electronic system to verify that their employees are legally allowed to work in the United States could annually save the state $600 million. More...
Oakland County approves worker verification system
July 30, 2009
Companies providing services to Oakland County government will have to use a federal system to insure their employees are legally entitled to work in the United States.
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The Macomb Daily Serving Macomb County. County should require businesses to screen illegal immigrant hires
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Illegal immigration is a hot political issue that just won't cool off. More...
The Oakland Press: E-verify can help fight illegal immigration
June 14th, 2009
Illegal immigration is a hot political issue that just won’t cool off. It’s a controversy that shouldn’t be that controversial. More...
Commish is “mean spirited! He cares more for electorate than illegals!
May 15, 2009
Sometimes, when the job market gets tight, there's a temptation to blame the situation on others - More...
Oakland official wants to use illegal worker database
May 8th, 2009
An Oakland County commissioner wants the county to start using a controversial government database to ferret out illegal immigrants on the job.
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Friend of Court group accessible on Web
March 19, 2009
In these tough and uncertain economic times, Oakland County’s families are facing perhaps their greatest challenges. Some families are equipped to accept these challenges and others, sadly, spiral apart. More...
Commissioners to promote access to FOC committee through Web site
March 17, 2009
Gaining access to Oakland County's Citizen Advisory Committee for the Friend of the Court is about to get easier. More...
Attorneys can participate in court hearings via phone
February 11, 2009
The Oakland County Circuit Court is moving ahead with a new service that gives attorneys and their clients the option of participating in court proceedings via telephone rather than making personal appearances. More...
Jim Runestad Sworn is as District Six County Commissioner
January 8, 2009
Thank you for an opportunity to thank a few people. More...
Jim Runestad Wins General Election
November 5, 2008
With 22 of 22 Precincts Reporting, Jim Runestad has been elected the new District 6 County Commissioner. More...
Oktoberfest FUN-raiser
September 10, 2008
Come join Jim Runestad and consummate hostess Pauline Abbo for a lakeside “fun-raiser.” This Oktoberfest party will feature professionally conducted beer tasting, pontoon boat rides, Pauline’s famous chili, and activities for the kids.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to support Jim Runestad’s candidacy! More...
Oakland County Family Defender Prepares To Lead
August 26, 2008
(From the Michigan Family Defender, written by the Family Rights Coalition newsletter staff.)
One of Michigan’s long-standing and valiant defenders of the family, Jim Runestad, moved one step closer to making an even larger impact in protecting families. On August 5th, Jim won the Republican primary for the 6th District Oakland County Commission race. More...
Upcoming RWR Fundraiser
August 9, 2008
Now that Jim has clinched the Republican nomination for county commissioner, we're planning a new campaign fundraiser. More...
Republican Primary Victory for the Run with Runestad Campaign
August 6, 2008
With your support, Jim won in a landslide! More...
Candidates' use of technology to get elected is growing
July 16, 2008
When John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon participated in the first televised presidential debate in 1960, there were different opinions about who won: Those who watched the interview on the tube thought Kennedy had the upper hand; those who only heard it over the radio believed the sitting vice president walloped the upstart young senator from Massachusetts. The lesson? Kennedy knew the power of what was then a relatively-new broadcast medium. Nixon, it's been concluded, didn't. More...
Keep Campaigns Out of Parade
June 11, 2008
By Jim Runestad, President of the North Oakland Republican Club More...
GOP leasing space in White Lake for 'victory center'
May 14, 2008
White Lake Township is poised to be a hot bed for the Grand Old Party (GOP) during this year's election cycle, as local members will soon create an official Republican Headquarters along the M-59 corridor. More...
Run with Runestad Campaign Unveils Website
May 7, 2008
After many hours of hard work the Run with Runestad campaign website has been uploaded to the Internet and Candidate for the 6th District Oakland County Commission Jim Runestad, his website team and campaign staff couldn't be more proud. More...
NORC's Biggest Bi-annual Election Event!
May 6, 2008
The North Oakland Republican Club is inviting you to join Jim as he moderates the NORC bi-annual Meet the Candidate Night on Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium!
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Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce
February 2008
Volume X
Issue 2 February 2008 More...
Your opinion
November 11, 2007
Political forums must be conducted fairly More...
Runestad hopes to succeed E. Kowall
January 23, 2008
Candidacy Announced More...
Jim Runestad Adds Volunteers at Chamber Expo
April 14, 2008
Wateford Chamber Expo 2008 More...
Republican Activist Announces Candidacy for Oakland County Commission
January 10, 2008
Jim Runestad Files to Run in the 6th District More...
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