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03-TSimpson-CDV in the News New anti-idling campaign asks motorists to turn off engines Stanton, R. (2013, October 27). New anti-idling campaign asks motorists to turn off engines. MLive. Retrieved October 28, 2013, from http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/10/new_antiidling_campaign_asks.html#incart_river This article discusses a public policy issue, a ban on egregious idling, and how even though it was not adopted the last time it was put up to ballot there are many educational efforts going on to continue to raise awareness of the issue. According to the article, idling of vehicles contributes heavily to the amount of harmful pollution in air and has been linked to major health issues. The article focuses mainly on the Washtenaw County area, specifically the city of Ann Arbor, but it is mentioned that many other areas in Michigan have been dealing with a similar policy as well. The ban was brought to the Ann Arbor City Council two years ago but did not have enough support to pass. However, the efforts by city officials and passionate members of the community to education citizens have been on-going. Common Good, Liberty The ban on idling was originally created to protect the common good of the people of Ann Arbor; idling contributes to harmful air pollution and has been linked to health issues so the entire community benefits when idling is stopped or at least put to a minimum. However, putting this ban into effect could mean that some individuals personal liberties are taken away, the right to keep your vehicle idle. The executive branch of government is indicated in this article because it mainly focuses on the Ann Arbor City Council and other elected officials in Washtenaw County.

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Branch of Government indicated in this issue AND how do you know? Level of Government with jurisdiction - AND how do you know? 2-3 Focus questions - how would you lead a

The level of government involved in this article is city because it mainly involves the city of Ann Arbor and city council.

1. How would the passing of the ban on idling affect the common good of Washtenaw County? 2. What liberties might be affected by the passing of a ban on idling?

substantive discussion on this article as it relates to the Core Democratic Values?

3. Are there any other public policy issues related to the ban on idling that might affect liberties? If so, what are they and how might they be related to idling?