November 20, 2004

Results Made Official/LSA-SG Results/Another Site

Dear Friends,

Yesterday the tentative results for MSA elections were made offical! Yea!

Here are the official LSA-SG results:

Meredith Brooks (Students 4 Michigan)
Katie Grossman (Students 4 Michigan)
Joanna Slott (Students 4 Michigan)

Michael Rudy(Students 4 Michigan)

Will Foss (Students 4 Michigan)
Franchesca Gayadan (Students 4 Michigan)
Katherine Musbach (Students 4 Michigan)

Vik Sood (Students 4 Michigan)
Jessica Whang (Students 4 Michigan)
Hend Khatib (Students 4 Michigan)

 

Ballot Question:

International relations (IR) is an academic and public policy field, dealing with the foreign policy of states within the international system, including the roles of international organizations, non-governmental organizations(NGOs), and multinational corporations(MNCs).If an interdisciplinary International Relations concentration or minor were offered, which would you select:

answer       # votes
Concentration        440
Minor        417
Neither        389

 

My blog is featured on Blog O'Rama (http://jonnyo.typepad.com/blog_o_rama/2004/11/um_election_blo.html) and is listed in ArborBlogs' Weblog Directory (www.arborblogs.com).

 

I'll let you know how things go on Tuesday!

 

Rese

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November 19, 2004

Unofficial Results: I'm an MSA Rep!

Dear Friends,

Here are the unofficial results of the MSA election (Students 4 Michigan highlighted):

LSA:

Stu Wagner (Students 4 Michigan)
Arielle Linsky (Students 4 Michigan)
Robbie O’Brien  (Students 4 Michigan)
Rese Fox  (Students 4 Michigan)
Alicia Benavides (Students 4 Michigan)
Tim Wiggins (Students 4 Michigan)
Russ Garber (Students 4 Michigan)
Andrew Scheidel (Students 4 Michigan)
Mike "Mcfo" Forster (Independent)

Rackham:

Kate Stenvig (Defend Affirmative Action)
Ben Royal (Defend Affirmative Action)
Darren Easton (Independent)
Rabea Benhalim (Independent)

Engineering:

Happy Wong (Independent)
Bryan Jacobs (Students 4 Michigan)
Bretlan Fletcher (Students 4 Michigan)

Business:

Devesh Senapati (Independent)

James Waldeck (Independent)

Dentistry:

Nick Sheridan (Independent)

Medicine:

Elon Granader (Students 4 Michigan)

Music:

Laurel Harris (Independent)

Nursing:

Kristen Wells (Independent)

Public Policy :

Gabriela Reyes (Independent)

Public Health:

Nathan Gonik (Students 4 Michigan)

Social Work:

Desmond Patton (Defend Affirmative Action)

Results will be confirmed sometime Saturday. I haven't heard about LSA-SG or any of the smaller governments yet, but when I do I will let you know!

THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me, supported me, offered me forums to express my views and issues, endorsed me, challenged me, campaigned with me, etc, etc, etc!

Congratulations to everyone!

Rese

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Thank You for Your Support and Votes . . . Now We Wait . . .

Dear Friends,

This campaign process has been a phenominal experience. No matter what happens, thanks for giving me the opportunity to run by supporting me and becoming educated on the issues surrounding students and MSA's ability to positively affect them. If you are interested in learning about how to participate in MSA without actually being a current rep (committees and commissions are excellent options) or if you are interested in running winter term and want my take on things, please contact me. Thanks, again!

Rese

PS: Tentative results of the elections will be heard around noon on Friday and on Saturday official results will be released.

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The Daily

Dear Friends,

The Daily's press coverage has been less than agreeable for the past two days:

Today

A very disappointing LTE from former MSA President Matt Nolan (2001-02) who I feel truly has an overly pessimistic view on the power of students . . .  http://www.michigandaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/11/18/419c8fe649912

. . . And a wonderful response from Ann Arbor is Overrated and the very nice comment that Murph from Arbor Update posted : ) Thanks, Murph! : http://www.annarborisoverrated.com/

Yesterday

Here is a story the Daily had written on elections which we at the Students 4 Michigan Party aren't too happy about: http://www.michigandaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/11/17/419b3b5f674b9?in_archive=1

And here are two LTEs in response that the Daily decided not to print, the first by fellow runningmate Katie Grossman and the second written by me (perhaps they would have considered it if I would have been more succinct):

 

Justin Miller's article "Polls open for two-day MSA elections" discusses the now-upon-us Student Government elections, and gives Independent candidates the opportunity for their voices to be heard.  While I find it extremely valuable for our student body to hear all sides in this election, I take issue with the fact that much of what was said Students 4 Michigan is untrue.  As a member of the Students 4 Michigan party running for LSA-SG in these elections I can say with pride and dignity that my fellow candidates and I have worked extremely hard over these past two weeks putting together strong candidacies and reaching out to the students.  I also know that each candidate has spent hours on end making those ideas heard by sending e-mails, talking to students in the residence halls and on the diag, updating our currently-running website – the list goes on.  Each candidate in Students 4 Michigan is independently motivated by his or her desire to make the changes they want to see happen – so much, in fact, that it is that principle that this party was founded on.  Contrary to the article, Students 4 Michigan is comprised of "accessible, approachable, and accountable" students, each with his or her own aspirations.  The article deems the formation process as "selective": selective in the sense that party founders seek out students to fit a role, completely false; selective in the sense that such an outpouring of support and motivation showed its face that deciding which candidates were most qualified and best represent what the party stands for, absolutely.  No "catering to demands" has taken place and there has been no forming platforms based on what someone has told us to say.  All of this, though, would have been extremely clear if one had taken the time to listen to all 26 of our candidates, to read the numerous bright blue flyers, or to visit our detailed website.

--Katie Grossman, LSA sophomore; candidate for LSA-SG with Students 4 Michigan
 
To the Michigan Daily,

I was very upset with the article "Polls open for two-day MSA elections." I applaud your desire to represent independent candidates along with Students 4 Michigan and the Defend Affirmative Action Party. The Daily is a major information source for all students and it should examine a story from many facets to encourage educated voting. That being said, while it is important to hear the opinions of individuals within the story or issue, it is a huge oversight to not speak with adversaries to make sure those opinions are not misleading. This did not happen in this article. I was extremely disappointed that the Daily allowed Independent Mike Forster to say that Students 4 Michigan's campaign supplies "minimal information" and that he conversely is
"reaching out" without offering Students 4 Michigan to respond to that comment, implying that the Students 4 Michigan campaign is not working to inform and access students. To allow such blatant untruths to be stated or implied without challenging them is intolerable. The Daily, in effect, inaccurately qualified his statements by not consulting Students 4 Michigan and by not learning about our campaign strategy.

 
I pride myself in being a part of a party that is working to promote our candidates and platform in various ways. Forster does mention that we are chalking and posting, but we are doing much more than that and reaching far more constituents that way. When we post flyers we meet new students and talk one-on-one to get to know their concerns. As a party we have also decided to campaign door-to-door in residence halls, a choice that takes more time out of our schedules but is truly more effective in learning about constituent concerns and in making sure students understand our goals and qualifications. We supplement these personal conversations with a website that hosts a plethora of candidate bios and goals and the party platform (www.votes4m.com). This website is also a tool to reach students who we don't meet personally, and we have been promoting it through flyers, quartersheets and chalking. I, too, have my own blog site for the election with a large amount of information on me and my priorities (http://fox4msa.blog.com) in which anyone can post any concerns and feedback, whether it is positive or negative. We also have used e-mail and the Facebook to reach students with our platform.

 
Finally, the comment that Students 4 Michigan "caters to demands" of others in the party is false. Our party offers an effective forum for revision and enhancement of ideas and goals. We did not include any plank in our platform that would be burdensome for our candidates to support. The next time you choose to cover any topic with multiple stakeholders, please consider all sides. While it is important to give many students the opportunity to express their views, it is also the duty of a news publication to make sure that these views are qualified and that coverage is well-rounded.

Sincerely,

Rese Fox
Junior, LSA
Students 4 Michigan Party

Keep the complaints coming!

Rese

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November 18, 2004

More Endorsements and Questionaires

Dear Friends,

ArborUpdate contacted me with a few questions on students and their involvement with the city of Ann Arbor. You can read my response here: http://www.arborupdate.com/article/469/msa-candidate-rese-fox-on-ann-arbor

EnAct, an environmental group on campus, endorsed me on Wednesday. Also, MSA members Sam Woll and Ashwini Hardikar also endorsed me this week.

Here was a very nice response I received from a friend after sending her an e-mail reminder to vote:

Hey Rese,

It's so awesome that you are running.  I just voted for you! Good luck, I really hope you get this, you would be a great representative. :)

-Stacey
 

Thanks, Stacey! I appreciate your support.

Please remember that the polls close just before midnight tonight! Go to www.votes4m.com. Thanks, again!

Rese


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November 17, 2004

Endorsements and Questionaires

Dear Friends,

I am proud to announce that I was one of nine MSA candidates endorsed by the College Democrats.

I also responded to a questionaire posted by Steph Chang at http://www.xanga.com/slchang concerning students of targeted identities (race, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religion, national origin, etc.). You may view responses from other candidates on the link, as well.

If you would like me to respond to a questionaire, either post it or e-mail me at britfox@umich.edu.

Remember to vote today and tomorrow! www.votes4m.com

Yours,

Rese

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VOTING STARTS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!!!!!

Dear Friends,

Please take just a moment to vote at midnight! Follow www.votes4m.com to vote. I encourage you to vote for Students 4 Michigan candidates. We have an excellent team of approachable, accountable and accessible individuals.

I would appreciate it so much if you would rank me in your top slots to vote. You will receive in return an MSA representative who will work towards:

Accountability and Transparency

Accessibility

Student Housing Rights and Education

Student Lobbyist in Lansing

Representation in Ann Arbor City Council

Student on the Board of Regents and Regent Office Hours

Student Organization Support

Thanks for your vote!!!!

Yours,

Rese Fox

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November 14, 2004

Preview Online Election Ballot

Dear Friends,

Please take the time to preview the University of Michigan Online Election Ballot.

https://vote.www.umich.edu/

You can read candidates' platforms and post questions. This is a very important tool to become an informed voter. Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, November 17th and Thursday, November 18th for the elections.

Yours,

Rese

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November 12, 2004

New Facebook Group and Tees


New Spiffy T-shirts! 

Dear Friends,

I have a new facebook group, Rese Fox 4 MSA, to help promote my candidacy. Please invite your friends to join!

http://umich.thefacebook.com/group_profile.php?gid=1944

You must already be logged into facebook to go directly to my group. Otherwise, click the link above, log in, come back to this site and click the link one more time to go to the group page.

Also, the Students 4 Michigan candidates just received our new spiffy t-shirts. Look for them on campus! While they last, you can buy one for $5. E-mail me at britfox@umich.edu for details.

Thank you so much for your support!

Rese

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November 10, 2004

Students 4 Michigan Party

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, I am running with the Students 4 Michigan Party. We are running very committed candidates for both the MSA and LSA-SG election. I encourage you to vote for these outstanding individuals on November 17th and 18th. Please take some time to look over their priorities and qualifications at www.votes4m.com.

Sincerely,

Rese Fox

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