From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gregory Creswell
Gregory Creswell
Gregory Creswell lican candidate, but ahead of Douglas Campbell, the
Green Party Candidate.[4][5]
Early life
Creswell was born in Detroit in 1957. He was a graduate
of Chadsey High School in 1975 and Wayne County Commu-
nity College District student. He has been married for over
20 years and is the father of two.[6][7]
Political activities prior to 2006
Creswell claims to have donated his time, skills and earn-
ings to charities and social causes such as his church and
the pro-gun organization, Brass Roots.[6] Creswell con-
tinued doing volunteer work for the Libertarian Party of
Michigan, including work at its headquarters.[8] Creswell
was a vocal representative of the petition drive to put the
Born February 1, 1957(1957-02-01)
Detroit, Michigan Michigan Civil Rights Initiative on the ballot.[9]
Residence Detroit, Michigan
Other names Greg
2006 gubernatorial campaign
Main article: Michigan gubernatorial election, 2006
Ethnicity American Creswell was nominated on May 13 at the 2006 Liber-
Citizenship United States tarian Party of Michigan convention in Chelsea, Michi-
gan.[10][11][12] His campaign raised over $16,000 in dona-
Education Some College
tions.[13] which was dwarfed by the Granholm and Devos
Alma mater Wayne County Community College District campaigns,[14][15] but in excess of that raised by Douglas
Campbell,[16] or that raised by Bhagwan Dashairya[17]
Known for Politician, Civil Rights Activist
both of whom qualified for a reporting waivers (only
Home town Detroit, Michigan available to campaigns with budgets under $1,000). The
Political party Libertarian
Creswell campaign spent over $10,000 on radio advertis-
ing. The largest investment was made in advertisements
Religion Christian on Detroit AM Radio stations WJR and WXYT.[18] These
Spouse married commercials specifically targeted Devos and Granholm
by referring to them as candidates of “the two old par-
Children two ties,” and berating them for supporting state-supported
Website preferences based on race and sex.[19]
http://www.webcitation.org/5W8Pi6NoK
Running-mate
Gregory “Greg” Creswell (born February 1, 1957)[1] is a Creswell’s campaign was shared with his Lieutenant
Libertarian politician from Michigan. He made the Michi- Governor candidate Scotty Boman. Boman was Chair of
gan Civil Rights Initiative the centerpiece of his 2006 the Libertarian Party of Michigan at the time. Boman, a
campaign for governor. The measure passed, by a 16% college professor, had run for a variety of offices as a Lib-
margin,[2] even though it was opposed by Creswell’s gu- ertarian. He had also been a member of the Wayne State
bernatorial rivals and a conglomerate of groups called University Student Council,[20] had run for the Detroit
“One United Michigan”.[3] Creswell placed third, with City Council,[21] and had run for State Board of Educa-
less than 1% of the vote, behind incumbent Governor Jen- tion.[22]
nifer Granholm, Democratic, and Dick Devos, the Repub-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gregory Creswell
Spokesperson of Liberty called for an end to what he called the “abuse of fines and
forfeitures.”[7][30]
On November 19, 2006, Creswell received The Libertarian
Party of Michigan’s Spokesperson on Liberty Award at
their annual Liberty Fest in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[23]
Law enforcement
Creswell said politicians should stop "wasting money"
on what he called “non-violent crime.” In his published
Position on issues statements, he accused politicians of keeping people in
prison who were no threat to the public. He argued that
Racial preferences it was too expensive to use prisons in this manner when
Creswell’s position statements focussed on what he people had what he called “real expenses.” He articulated
called, “racial preferences.” On his campaign’s site he the belief that prisons existed to protect citizens from
claimed to be the only gubernatorial candidate support- what he called, “brutal criminals who would not hesitate
ing the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, and he defended to prey on others,” and said it was a “waste” of money
the validity of the associated petition effort.[24] His posi- and “immoral” to imprison people for what he termed,
tion statements referred to Affirmative Action as “state- “unhealthy alternative lifestyles, seeking non-traditional
sponsored discrimination,” when it set different stan- medicine for terminal illness, or trying to relieve the suf-
dards based on a person’s race or gender.[7] He claimed fering of others.
this was the position of the Libertarian Party of Michigan If elected, he vowed to pardon “people imprisoned
which addresses this topic in its platform.[25][26] for medical marijuana, physician assisted suicide, non-
payment of taxes, and substance related charges.” He
Civil liberties supported what he called, “penalties that result in resti-
tution to the victims and the taxpayers” for what he
In his position statements, Creswell said his approach to
referred to as “non-violent property offenses.” He also
civil liberties was based on the belief that people should
spoke in favor of diverting more money to arresting
be free to engage in any “peaceful and honest” activity.
those he called “violent offenders,” and “enforcing laws
He claimed he would protect civil liberties by supporting
against theft and fraud."[6][7]
equal rights for gay couples, medical marijuana, and “the
right to keep and bear arms.” He also claimed there was
a link between civil liberties and fiscal responsibility.[27] References
He also opposed restrictions and taxes on internet trans-
[1] Edited by WOOD-TV Staff."Information On
actions.[7][28]
Gubernatorial Candidates". http://woodtv.com
(website).
Economy [2] Land, Terri (Secretary of State)."State Proposal -
Creswell rejected “government planning,” and expressed 06-2: Constitutional Amendment: Ban Affirmative
the belief that what he called a “free-market economy” Action Programs". mi.gov (website).
would create jobs, lower costs, and improve the standard [3] One United Michigan."Endorsing Organizations
of living. He supported changing government policies by and Individuals". oneunitedmichigan.org (website).
letting the single business tax expire (without replacing [4] Libertarian Party of West Michigan November 2006
it), cutting the budget, ending what he called “corporate Election Results, retrieved August 4, 2007
welfare” and lifting regulations which he claimed were [5] Land, Terri (Secretary of State). "Election Results
“burdensome,” on small businesses.[27] He also opposed GENERAL ELECTION November 07, 2006 (Governor
restrictions and taxes on internet transactions.[28] 4 Year Term (1) Position)". mi.gov (website).
He claimed that politicians didn’t created jobs but, [6] ^ League of Women Voters of Michigan,
“…only shifted jobs from the private sector to govern- Nonpartisan Michigan Voter Guide 2006
ment employment.” He accuse them of rewarding “mis- [7] ^ http://www.vote-usa.org/
management and irresponsibility” with “taxpayer fund- Intro.aspx?Id=MICreswellGregory Vote-USA.org
ed bailouts.”[27] [8] Michigan Libertarian July/August 2002
While opposing mandatory taxes, Creswell supported [9] Lansing State Journal, "Petition on race policy to
what he called a “Tax me more fund,” so those who sup- begin:Group seeks to end affirmative action in
ported higher taxes could pay them.[29] state" By O. Brand-Williams, Published January 11,
In his position statements, he advocated the removal 2004
of taxes on private property, fuel and the internet. He al- [10] Land, Terri (Secretary of State)."2006 Official
so supported the privatizing licensing. He claimed that Michigan General Candidate Listing". http://mi.gov/
many licensing laws were “designed to entrap people.” sos (website).
He argued that people should not have to “…spend more
on permits than materials to improve their homes.” He
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[11] Larson, Eric (Chair)."Libertarian Party of West [27] ^ Gronski, Whitney; Murphy and Eum (October 26,
Michigan: Elections of Officers". lpwm.org (website). 2004). "Face off: Devos vs. Granholm; Collegiate
[12] Wrenbeck, Andrew (July/August, 2006). "2006 staff examines the candidates". The Collegiate.
Michigan Libertarian Candidates for Office". http://www.delta.edu/collegiate/oct2606/
Michigan Libertarian. http://michiganlp.org/ stateelection.html.
Past%20Newsletters/ [28] ^ Thorne, Daric (August, 2006). "March of Progress:
Michigan%20Libertarian%20Newsletter%20July- Conservative Spectrum". MCC Chronicle (Vol. 1 issue
Aug%202006.pdf. 4). http://www.mcc.edu/pdf/clubs/chronicle/
[13] Land, Terri (Secretary of State).Pre-General CS, Chroniclevol1iss4.pdf.
page 2, dated October 27, 2006 [29] Creswell, Gregory (July 19, 2006). "Taxing his
[14] Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State."AMENDED patience". The Metro Times.
POST-GENERAL CS". Michigan.gov (website). http://www.metrotimes.com/editorial/
[15] Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State."POST- story.asp?id=9446.
GENERAL CS". Michigan.gov (website). [30] "Why Vote for Me" lpwm.org (website).
[16] Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State."Statement of
organization (Campbell)". Michigan.gov (website).
[17] Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State."DISSOLUTION
External links
CAMPAIGN STATEMENT (To dissolve a committee • Campaign Website
that has a reporting waiver) DASHAIRYA". • Running-mate, Scotty Boman’s page
Michigan.gov (website). • Brass Roots Web page
[18] Land, Terri (Secretary of State)."Itemized • Libertarian Party of Michigan Website
Expenditures Schedule 1B Candidate Committee". • National Libertarian Party website
http://mi.gov/sos (website). • University of Michigan Library Reference
[19] "Radio Commercial In Use". lpwm.org (website). • Vote USA Michigan 2006 Election
[20] Yonushewski, Katie (Contributing writer) "Former • International Society for Individual Liberty,
Student Council member vying for the governor’s Michigan Chapter
office", The South End, November 02, 2006, retrieved Persondata
August 4, 2007 Name Creswell, Gregory
[21] Editorial (August 31, 1997). "Detroit City Elections".
Detroit News (archived by The Libertarian Party of Alternative names
Michigan). http://www.lpmich.org/news/ Short description
DetNews_clipping_0831_1997.pdf. Retrieved Date of birth February 1, 1957
2007-08-05.
Place of birth Detroit, Michigan
[22] League of Women Voters Kalamazoo Area 2005
General Election Guide "lwvka.org" (website) Date of death
[23] "Liberty Fest Honors Defenders of Liberty". LPM Place of death
Online. November 21, 2006. http://michiganlp.org/
ENewsletters/N20061121.htm#NEWS163. Retrieved
2007-08-04.
[24] Creswell, Gregory "Equal Means Equal". lpwm.org
(website).
[25] Libertarian Party of Michigan. "The Libertarian
Party of Michigan Platform". "michiganlp.org"
(website).
[26] Libertarian Party of Michigan. "The Libertarian
Party of Michigan Platform" "michiganlp.org"
(website).
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