Principle: Government Works for the People
Too many elected officials forget whom they were elected to serve. We need to elect principled people that seek to prioritize the concerns of voters over lobbyists. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck…
Solutions amidst a world of sound bites
Too many elected officials forget whom they were elected to serve. We need to elect principled people that seek to prioritize the concerns of voters over lobbyists. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck…
"All political power is inherent in the people". Article I Section I Michigan Constitution. In a constitutional republic, the people exercise that authority via elected representatives bound to abide by…
Any time government officials fail to make difficult decisions regarding budgets, they push those decisions to the kitchen tables of those whom they represent. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor…
Our government is instituted for the equal benefit of all of our citizens. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Taxes should always be the LAST option pursued not the first. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has…
Higher quality roads result in lower maintenance costs and less frequent orange barrels. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
No-fault insurance rates result in extremely high premiums that many citizens simply cannot afford. Victims of traumatic injuries from an auto accident often require expensive long term care. Can a…
Whose priorities are really driving our government budgets? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has he expressed plans…
The defense of our constitutional rights is not optional for our elected officials. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
The roots of the sedition in our streets can be found in what students are being taught in our schools. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018.…
What is the government role in job growth? Get out of the way. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Taxes effectively penalize the taxed activity. Do we really want to penalize work? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Government officials are called public servants for a reason. Those who put their lives on the line to defend our rights deserve to be honored. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for…
Who should control your healthcare decisions? Government or you? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has he expressed…
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. On August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong left our earthly bonds for the…
Presentation by Senator Patrick Colbeck on Muslim Brotherhood in America at a See Something Say Something forum featuring Phil Haney (now deceased) and Kamal Saleem. This content is for "The…
On April 20, the Michigan House Republican leadership released what they call the “Comeback Roadmap” for re-opening Michigan safely. First, the good news. After standing by for weeks where they…
Is it possible to lower cost of auto insurance while still protecting people with long-term injuries from an auto accident? Yes. Here's how. This content is for "The Right Stuff"…
If you are like me, you are tired of the “timeline roulette” approach taken by many of our elected officials regarding how to address COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan, my home state,…
Resolution: Proposed Alternative to Governor Whitmer’s COVID-19 Response PATRICK COLBECK·TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020·4 MINUTES Whereas Governor Whitmer’s response to the COVID-19 has been arbitrary and capricious regarding which businesses are…
On Friday, April 17th, the MI Senate Republican Leadership released their proposal to open Michigan safely. First, the good news. 1) After standing by for weeks where they did nothing…