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RUTH JOHNSON - MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE

The Ruth Report

APRIL Edition 2014
Dear Friend, Its been an incredibly busy time, but Ive had the honor of meeting so many people throughout Michigan as we fight to make government better, faster and smarter. So proud of my team. Here are a few things to watch:

SOS SPOTLIGHT

Deadline to Register to vote in May elections is April 7

Michigan residents have until Monday, April 7 to register to vote in the May 6 election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To register, applicants must be at least age 18, a U.S. citizen and resident of the community in which they wish to register. For more information or to see a sample ballot, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center.

We will have an important announcement for veterans on April 23. Stay tuned... We just launched a new pilot program that will allow local candidates to report their campaign contributions and expenditures electronically. Its a big move toward more transparency at the local level.

Ducks Unlimited members celebrating our new Ducks Unlimited plate, which will be available this summer.

Our new system to shorten lines, and let you run errands while you wait for your turn, is Great hospitality from the Michigan Credit Union League. getting great feedback. Its being phased into our 10 busiest branches. (See Detroit News link on page 2.) Im hoping to get back on the kayak to promote our online services at ExpressSOS.com. Whats a few ice floes among friends?
At Paul W. Smiths annual WJR St. Patricks Day celebration with Ken Rogulski and his son.

April is National Donate Life Month

Ruth, along with organ donation leaders, will kick off Donate Life Month on Wednesday, April 2 at Wayne State University. More than 1.4 million more people have been added to the states Organ Donor Registry in the last three years. To sign up, visit www.ExpressSOS.com.

So proud of our state and the spirit, dignity and strength of the people who call Michigan home. Happy Spring!

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NEWS AND HEADLINES:

Have you been to your SOS office lately? (March 19, 2014)
We shouldnt expect government to develop the latest and greatest technology, but we should expect them to utilize existing technology to make government work better. Secretary Johnson and her team deserve tremendous credit for thinking outside the box and making government work better. Read the complete column here.

Michigans SOS impressed with Monroes commitment

(March 24, 2014)

For full story click here.

From a story on expanding electronic reporting to local candidates under a new pilot program: (March 24, 2014)
I really applaud Ruth Johnson for allowing us to participate in this program because we have always wanted this and knew it was out there, Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh said, adding the county opted to participate. It will save us time, too, because we wont have to put in all that data. For full story, click here.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM TEAM JOHNSON:

As Michigan 42nd Secretary of State, Ruth has been fighting and winning the fight to protect your vote with historic reform thats put more integrity and transparency in our elections. In her branch offices, shes made government work better for the people it serves by shortening lines and improving customer service. More work remains to be done. This year is so important and we need your help. Please consider joining Team Ruth Johnson to support all Ruth has done and will continue to do on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan. Here are a few simple, easy steps you can do to support those efforts:
Endorse Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. Run for Precinct Delegate. Be sure to turn in your completed application to your

county clerk by 4 p.m. on May 6, 2014. Contribute to Ruths campaign. Any help would be very appreciated. Follow Ruth on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Again, your support is critical as we move forward through 2014. Please consider joining our ever-growing, strong and committed grassroots team! Thank you!

TEAM JOHNSON

Photo Gallery

At the Flint RV show. There are 300,000 RVs registered in Michigan and 83 dealers. Its one of our states top five industries.

So honored by an award from the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals for our teams hard work in helping to save lives by keeping drunk drivers off the road. With Eaton County Judge Harvey Hoffman.

At Monroes Ducks Unlimited spring banquet.

Above and left: Had a great time reading at Riverview Elementary in Big Rapids and Rose Pioneer in Rose Township for National Reading Month.

A big thank you to Dykema and GCSI for recent events and their support.

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