Report on the Investigation of Alleged Misconduk it by Representative Todd Courser Representative Cindy Gamr i Can | iu a Ht It|GAN HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES BUSINESS OFFICE P.O. Box 30014 / Lansing, MI 48909-7514 / 517-373-6339, August 31, 2015 Speaker Kevin Cotter Michigan House of Representatives State Capitol Building Lansing, Michigan 48933 Dear Speaker Cotter: It is with the upmost humility and deepest respect for the Michigan House of Representatives that | present this report as requested in your directive to my office on Friday, August 7, 2015. Per that directive, my office was charged to conduct an independent and thorough examination of allegations made against Representative Todd Courser and Representative Cindy Gamrat relative to alleged misconduct in office and abuse of that office while serving as State Representative. Over the past three and one/half weeks, with the assistance of various individuals from within the Michigan House of Representatives, | have come to ascertain that enough material information is present to warrant further investigation by the Michigan House of Representatives. This report includes summary and detailed information supporting that finding, Ifyou, other Members of the House or other persons so engaged by the Michigan House of Representatives have any questions regarding this report or its findings, | am available at your request. Respectfully, (Cane Tim L..Bowlin Chief Financial Officer and Business Director Michigan House of Representatives FACILITIES & TECHNICAL SERVICES / FINANCIAL OPERATIONS / HUMAN RESOURCES /INFORMATION SYSTEMS <&iEB>>«Investigation Directive and Scope Hours after the Detroit News released a story about alleged misconduct by Representative Todd Courser and Representative Cindy Gamrat, the House Business Office was directed by the Speaker of the House, Kevin Cotter, to conduct an unbiased, thorough, and independent investigation into the allegations. The allegations and related story outlined that Representative Todd Courser and Representative Cindy Gamrat inappropriately used their staff and state resources to conceal various personal and political improprieties. The Business Office defined the scope of the investigation to examine three primary areas: 1. Whether any misconduct in office occurred by Representative Todd Courser and/or Representative Cindy Gamrat, 2. Whether any misuse of state resources occurred in the offices of Representative Todd Courser and/or Representative Gamrat, 3. Whether Mr. Ben Graham or Mr. Keith Allard were wrongfully discharged from the offices of Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat respectively. Page 10f9 Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat August 31, 2015Report Findings Immediately upon being tasked with the investigation, House Business Office personnel began to secure physical and electronic property which may have evidentiary relevance to the allegations. The Business Office defined the scope of the investigation, specified the persons to be interviewed, compiled the documents to be reviewed and framed the methodology to be used throughout. After two and one/half weeks of review, dialog, examination and re-examination, the investigation focus became better defined and clarified; allowing this report to be drafted. Ina very confusing and convoluted issue before the Michigan House of Representatives, a few items became clear and easy to report. First and foremost, all parties relevant to this investigation reported that they were properly and adequately orientated to House Policies and procedures. Further, all parties were/are well aware of State law, House rules and House policies as they relate to the use of State resources. Second, the Business Office provided deliberate and clear information relative to the use of state resources during orientation programs for both House Members and House staff and provided additional training to staff relative to House policies and procedure. Further, it is clear that the House Business Office followed all necessary and appropriate protocols in handling the terminations of both Ben Graham and Keith Allard. The Business Office had no knowledge of work-related issues concerning the employees prior to their termination; a fact acknowledged by both employees after their termination and during their investigation testimonies. Additionally, the Business Office had no knowledge of misuse of state resources by anyone in Representative Courser's office or Representative Gamrat's office prior to the Detroit News article of August 7, 2015, Third, Speaker Kevin Cotter had no knowledge of work-related issues concerning Ben Graham or Keith Allard prior to their termination. Further, Speaker Cotter had no knowledge of misuse of state resources by anyone in Representative Courser's office or Representative Gamrat's office prior to the Detroit News article of August 7, 2015. Fourth, both Representative Todd Courser and Representative Cindy Gamrat misrepresented themselves on several occasions during their testimony to the Business Office. This misrepresentation is made clear in the testimony of both Keith Allard and Ben Graham, as well as the audio recordings substantiating that testimony. Both Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat misused their office, their office staff, and other state resources to cover-up an affair between the two legislators. Both Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat misused their offices, their office staff, and other state resources for their own political advantage. Testimony of Keith Allard, Ben Graham and Joshua Cline document the misuse as defined in MCLA 169.257, Page 2 of 9 Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat August 31, 2015,House Rule 74 and various House policies and procedures (see Appendix: Items 1, 2, 3 and 4), Fifth, both Keith Allard and Ben Graham worked under very difficult and contrary conditions, often being directed to perform legislative, political and personal tasks for both Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat during their employment with the House. On several occasions the employees reached out to the Speaker's Chief of Staff, Norm Saari, to discuss issues related to various problems within the Representative Courser/Representative Gamrat combined office operation. In one or more of those meetings, the employees requested that the Chief of Staff not speak about these issues with either Representative Courser or Representative Gamrat. While the Chief of Staff may not have been given specific information or evidence (e.g., the audio recordings were not made available until the current investigation began), to substantiate the employees’ concerns, there was reason in hindsight for the House to further inquire into the validity or depth of their claims. Sixth, there is insufficient evidence to support a claim of wrongful termination of either Keith Allard or Ben Graham. The employees’ at-will terminations were handled by the Business Office through procedures consistent with other terminations within the Michigan House. Claims of a hostile work environment or violation of Michigan’s doctrine of at-will employment were not demonstrated by evidence provided during this investigation. The confusing and unresolved issue remaining in this investigation is the relevance of the “burner phone: 313.421.5345’, the “blackmail texts" and the person(s) sending them. It is the feeling of this Office that this issue has very little relevance to this investigation and the issue of abuse of office by House Members, abuse of state resources by House Members and/or the termination of Ben Graham and Keith Allard. It appears as if the texts did not come from within the Michigan House of Representatives or come from an employee of the Michigan House of Representatives. It also appears that the texts were a diversion from the issues outlined herein. The texts and the idea of what the sender may know about the Members occupied many discussions of Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat, both in the audio tapes heard in this investigation and in direct discussion the Members had with the Business Office during the investigation. Throughout this investigation, Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat both failed to appreciate that the ‘blackmail’ allegations have no bearing on whether they engaged in misconduct or misused state resources. Page 3 of 9 Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘August 31, 2015Recommendations In red type are the findings and recommendations made by the House Business Office as they pertain to the scope of its investigation 1. Representative Todd Courser and Representative Cindy Gamrat are not credible witnesses. The statements of both Representatives differ in material respect to those of other persons interviewed, including Ben Graham, Keith Allard, and Josh Cline. The audio and documentary evidence were the most reliable evidence reviewed as part of the investigation and that evidence largely corroborates the versions of events told by the former employees. 2. Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat committed misconduct in office that warrants further investigation and review by the Select Committee formed in H.R. 129. a. The evidence demonstrates numerous instances of deceptive, deceitful and outright dishonest conduct by both Representatives. For example: i. Representatives Courser and Gamrat engaged in a long-standing extra-marital affair with each other. There is no indication that either of their spouses acquiesced to this affair. ‘While the affair itself was primarily a personal, not official, matter, the Representatives abused their offices in attempting to cover it up. ii, Representative Courser purposefully caused, and asked Mr. Graham to send, an outlandish email full of lies against him from an anonymous source to various individuals in an attempt to cover up, conceal, or diminish the impact of the affair that he was having with Representative Gamrat. Though Representative Courser requested that the email be sent from a non-state account, and off state time, the subject matter of the email was patently false. There is audio and testimonial evidence indicating Representative Gamrat's knowing involvement in the plan to send the email * While likely not illegal in-and-of itself, the very sending of the email showed a callous lack of respect and candor to his fellow Representatives, constituents, and the public at-large. * Notwithstanding the longstanding personal _ relationship between Representative Courser and Mr. Graham, and notwithstanding that the false allegations were to be made against Representative Courser himself, Representative Courser’s request of a State employee to send a false communication from an unidentified source in order to provide cover for personal misconduct is unethical and an abuse of Page 4 of 9 Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘August 31, 2015,the office of State Representative. Moreover, it was only Mr. Graham's refusal that prevented a state-funded resource from being employed in this part of the Representatives’ attempted cover up. i Representative Gamrat unconditionally stated in her interview that she did not know about the false email before it had been sent. She also stated at her August 14" press conference that she “did not author nor assist in sending the email in question” and was “unaware that this email was sent and also the content until a reporter pointed it out to me.” However, this statement is refuted by both audio recordings and staff testimony * Such dishonesty, particularly in statements made to the public and as part of an official investigation, constitutes conduct that is unbecoming of a state legislator. iv. There is testimonial and physical evidence that Representatives Courser and Gamrat forced their staff to forge their signatures on three bill "bluebacks” for introduction, namely House Bills 4174, 4317, and 4318. According to their staff, this was done in an attempt to quickly subvert the efforts of other Representatives to introduce similar legislation. * Such deceptive conduct is in direct violation of House Rule 41 and threatens the public trust in government and elected officials. Moreover, such disregard for even the most basic of House Rules, in light of the totality of evidence gathered in this, report, is indicative of a larger pattern of disrespect for the rule of law and this institution. b. The evidence demonstrates a lack of respect for constituents on the part of both Representatives, which undermines the legitimacy of their status as Representatives and calls into question their ability to effectively represent their districts. For example: i ‘An audio recording of a meeting on the evening of May 19" provides that Representative Courser referred to his constituents as a “herd” that needed to be “inoculated” through deceit. These terms were used several times. The false public statements made by Representative Gamrat at her August 14" press conference suggest a similar lack of respect for her primary audience: her constituency. © While their affair itself may have been a personal matter, the decisions of both members to subsequently deceive their constituencies in an effort to “inoculate the herd” and remain in their positions of power may have caused irreparable harm to their ability to serve their electorates. Effective representation requires trust, and trust requires truth. i. There is testimonial and documentary evidence that both Representatives had an office policy of entering constituent contact information that they obtained in their official capacities into privately Page 5 of 9 Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat August 31, 2015O Page 6 of 9 ili. funded “NationBuilder’ software, which appears to have been used for political purposes. * If used for political purposes, then this conduct would be in violation of House Rule 74(4), as well as a breach of the trust placed in them by their constituents, who presumably did not provide the information for non-official (e.g., political) use. An audio recording from May 21% covers a conversation between both Representatives and Ben Graham on state property during office hours. During this conversation, which lasted over one hour, both Representatives required Ben Graham to discuss their attempt to deceitfully hide their affair from the public. Despite several attempts by Mr. Graham to transition the conversation into official business, such as analyzing legislation, the Representatives refused to move off topic. In doing so, and despite Mr. Graham's urging, Representative Courser missed an official meeting of the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee. Moreover, as the period covered in the recording preceded a legislative session, this is time that should have been spent preparing for session, as Mr. Graham pointed out. * Such misuse of public resources for personal purposes, especially that resulting in the dereliction of legislative duties, demonstrates a lack of respect by both Representatives for taxpayers and, by extension, their constituencies. Moreover, such misuse violates House Rule 74. The evidence demonstrates that both members, in combining office staff and operations, improperly and inextricably entwined political, personal, business, and official state matters. The use of state resources for non- official matters is an abuse of the office of State Representative. For example: Testimonial evidence indicates that staff were required to help facilitate Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat's affair, including by lying about the members’ whereabouts when together. There is testimonial and documentary evidence that both Representatives made clear to their employees that their job descriptions included tasks that were exclusively political in nature (e.g., inputting information into “NationBuilder’ software) and that their employment was contingent on furthering the Representatives’ political endeavors. There is testimonial and documentary evidence that staff members were instructed on several occasions to assist in the development and/or placement of internet-based advertisements for Representative Courser’s law firm. Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat. ‘August 31, 20153. Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat misused state resources to an extent that warrants further investigation and review by the Select Committee formed in H.R. 129. a. Section 57 of the Campaign Finance Act (MCLA 169.257) prohibits a public official or employee from using or authorizing the use of funds, personnel, office space, computer hardware or software, property, stationary, postage, equipment, supplies or other public resources to make a contribution or expenditure. b. The Campaign Finance Act's restrictions are also reflected in the Principles and Guidelines for House staff, which provide that: 1) House resources (time on the job, office space, office property) must be used only for official House business; 2) Examples of official House business include working on and communicating about bills, analyses, and other legislative-related matters, views on public policy, production or dissemination of factual information concerning legislative matters, and responding to constituent concerns; and 3) The use of House resources for non-official House business -e.g., campaign, fundraising, commercial, charitable, or personal activities —is strictly prohibited. c. House Rule 74(4) provides that a Member shall not convert for personal, business and/or campaign use, unrelated to House business, any supplies, services, facilities, or staff provided by the State of Michigan. d. The evidence demonstrates that both Representatives improperly used state resources for political purposes. For example: i. There is testimonial and documentary evidence that staff were Tequired to use the software, NationBuilder, to enter constituent information and build a political database for both Representative Courser's potential candidacy for the 10th Congressional District as well as Representative Gamrat's campaign for Republican National Committeewoman. ii. There are several instances supported by documentary evidence where Representative Courser instructs his staff to prioritize political tasks over legislative issues during normal operating business hours of the House. ii, There is documentary evidence that staff conducted political business on state time. Staff edited political press releases and facilitated the purchase of database information for Representatives Courser and Gamrat during House business hours without taking any leave time off their timecards. e. The evidence demonstrates that both Representatives improperly used state resources for personal purposes. For example: Page 7 of 9 Investigation Report - Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat August 31, 2015f. There is testimonial and audio evidence that Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat required their staff to meet during normal working hours to discuss their affair in spite of numerous requests by the staff to end the meeting and return to work. There is testimonial evidence that Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat requested and required House staff to aid in the cover-up of their affair. Although staff did not ultimately take part in sending the "false email," they were required to lie about the Representatives’ whereabouts, including to family, to facilitate the secrecy of their romantic meetings. The evidence demonstrates that Representative Courser improperly used state resources for business purposes. For example: There is testimonial and documentary evidence that staff members were instructed on several occasions to assist in the development and/or placement of _ internet-based advertisements for Representative Courser's law firm during normal operating hours of the House. It is only staff refusal that prevented some of this work from taking place at the expense of the House. ii, There is testimonial and documentary evidence that suggests Representative Courser had staff that worked part-time at his law firm conduct tasks for the firm while being paid by the House and without taking any leave time off their timecards The evidence is insufficient to conclude that Ben Graham or Keith Allard were wrongfully inated from the offices of Representative Courser and Representative Gamrat or that they were subjected to a hostile work environment. a. Page 8 of 9 The evidence demonstrates that Representatives Courser and Gamrat ran a highly dysfunctional combined office. They provided inconsistent and contradictory instruction to their staff, and Representative Courser repeatedly berated their staff in an unprofessional manner. The Representatives demanded that their staff know all of the intricacies of legislative work while refusing to learn themselves even the most basic of legislative tasks. In one instance, Representative Courser even stated to his staff, “I DO NOT KNOW THE AMENDMENT PROCESS NOR SHOULD | HAVE TO.” Under Michigan law, an at-will employee can be terminated for any or no reason, with few exceptions. For example, an at-will employee cannot be discharged based on his or her membership in a protected class (e.g., race, sex, of religion) or if he or she can satisfy the elements of a whistleblower's claim. Moreover, the at-will employment doctrine does not apply if an employee is terminated for a reason that is contrary to State public policy. Investigation Report ~ Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat August 31, 2015,Page 9 of 9 The evidence does not demonstrate that the terminations of Mr. Graham and Mr. Allard meet the exceptionally high bar of violating state public policy or that they fall under the protections of whistleblower laws. There is, however, documentary evidence that Representatives Courser and Gamrat were unsatisfied with the work performance of Mr. Graham and Mr. Allard as far back as January 2015, which corroborates the reasons offered for terminating Mr. Graham and Mr. Allard, To be actionable, a hostile work environment claim must consist of harassment based on the employee's membership in a protected class (eg., race, sex, or religion). Nothing in the evidence suggests that Mr. Graham or Mr. Allard’s membership in a protected class was a negative factor in their professional relationship with Representatives Courser and Gamrat. Moreover, it does not appear that the Representatives’ misconduct was directed at any protected class. 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Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 19 of 77Tim Bowlin From: \695@hotmail.com> Sent: To: Tim Bowlin; andrew@aboodlaw.com Subject: FW: Most recent Blackmail texts HiTim, Per Representative Gamrat's request, | am forwarding the following information. Thank you. Legislative Aide Representative Gamrat Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 20 of 77 ‘Subject: Fwd: Most recent Blackmail texts From: cindygamrat80@gmail.com Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:48:48 -0400 CC: andrew@aboodlaw.com To: ahill695@hotmail.com; karen.hirzel@hotmail.com ‘Subject: Most recent Blackmail texts@0@000 Verizon 3G 12:01 AM 22% 4+ < Messages (1) (313) 421-5345 Details Amazing what would have happened had you simply listened. Too late. KABOOM! Fri, Aug 7, 12:00 PM e surface....Ben has lots of audio...intriguing, damning. | have steamy audio, pics, video from DC. Resign, or Chad gets it all. Wh eee et to Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 21 of 77@e000 Verizon 3G = 12:01 AM 22% O_}4 < Messages (1) (313) 421-5345 Details Wed, Jul 22, 7:07 AM | came across this number in this file: 260-504-6649. Its not Dans or Tims or either of yours? Whos is it? Nevermind, I'll text it myself... Fri, Aug 7, 9:51 AM Page 22 of 77 Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep, Gamrat Anne Hill Documents@e0co Verizon 3G = 12:01 AM 22% E+ < Messages (1) (313) 421-5345 Details and police involvement notwithstanding. Tue, Jul 21, 11:06 AM I've been digging. How was camping Cin? Todd, your wife had an affair before, but then again, so have you...before Cindy. | may need some funding? Offers to help? Anne Hill Documents Page 23 of 77 Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat@e0co Verizon 3G = 12:01 AM 22% H+ < Messages (1) (313) 421-5345 Details Anne Hill Documents Page 240f 77 Text Message Fri, Jul 17, 9:09 AM Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat | was off the last few days and was offered the opportunity to do some surveillance....little did | know you'd drag me all the way to Flint....l used to work out of that Target strip mall and often frequented Barnes/ Nohle Keith and Ren —~ Ben Graham as State Representative Todd Courser emailed QING for constituent service: Re: book mark competition y 2 months ago Y to F_creetttce Unfortunately I don't believe your students were among the winners. We have run into some issues that delayed the production of the bookmarks so I'm not sure we will be able to finish them before the end of the school year. We are still considering how to deal with that. Perhaps distributing them for the next school year. ZA Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep Todd Courser > Good Morning, > Several of my students entered the book mark competition in March. We have not heard anything back. I am assuming none of them won. Can you verify that? Also, it stated that the winners would have their book mark printed and the Lapeer County schools would receive them. Are you going to still do that? Please let me know so that I can relay the information to the (|. students ‘Thanks, Hide email Show email Reply « Reply to all - Forward Show email © Reply + Reply toall + Forward e ‘nv + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity O =: an email to State Representative Todd Courser: book mark competition months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 25 of 77to: "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)" Good Morning, . Several of my students entered the book mark competition in March. We have not heard anything back. I am assuming none of them won. Can you verify that? Also, it.stated that the winners would have their book mark printed and the Lapeer County schools would receive them. Are you going to still do that? Please let me know so that I can relay the information to the students ‘Thanks, Hide email Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 26 of 77fe oe: an email to State Representative Todd Courser: Re: Otisville pornography # ‘months ago ¥ Yo: +Rep. Todd courser (District 82)* 2B gthank you anyhow. T have Pan Faris working with me, Seens she is trying to do §* § something, even tho she acknowledges that it is not a state issue. I retired g O from state gov. in 2013. I realize many things were not on my job description but because I was dedicated & wanted to help... went out of my way often. I see you do not do this. Mr. Courser, stay within your job description & we shall see where it lands you next election. You could have given me something as far as direction. Obviously, if you read my first note, you would have seen that the village has exhausted its funds on this. That is why I was ppeaking help from higher levels. Reps like you need to be called out. T am ‘sharing all the responses I get with the village & on social media. Get back to your power nap & thank you for your response. Sincerely (> sent from my ibaa > On dun 2, 2015, at 11:11, toddcourser@house.mi.gov wrote: > Greetings (amy > This looks to be a legal issue which is something we aren't able to get involved in at the state level as the courts are a separate branch of government. I would recommend that you work with the village or the local police on‘this issue to see if there is anything more they can do locally to resolve this problem. > Regards, > Ben Graham > Legislative Aide > Rep Todd Courser 2 on so:s-o6-01000:23:41-06:00, IE om co: >> Dear Mr. Courser, I have lived in Otisville all my 58 years. A ‘business man' in town got angry over something & he decided to make the village pay. He parks this semi box on M15 & it's the first thing you see as you enter our peaceful little town. I have went to city council meetings to see what can be done about this. The village won a lawsuit to have him move the truck, he complied....for a short time & moved it back. The village does not have the funds to take this nasty man back to court. I am going to make noise because this is disgusting. The sign has reached social media & is on a site called Guff, making fun of our city. Please direct me as to what can be done. >> Sent from my iPad Hide email ‘Show email Reply - Reply to all - Forward Show email + Follo + Report'spam Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 27 of 77+ Deletedctivity Ben Graham as State Representative Todd Courser emaile MEE for inbox: Re: Otisville pornography 3 months ago TT Greetings Rethy: ‘This looks to be a legal issue which is something we aren't able to get involved in at the state level as the courts are a separate branch of government. I would recommend that you work with the village or the local police on this issue to see if there is anything more they can do locally to resolve this problem. . Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep Todd Coyrser ¢ ' on 2015-06-01708:23:41-04:00, i? CaS > Dear Mr. Courser, I have lived in Otisville all my 58 years. A ‘business man' in town got angry over something & he decided to make the village pay. He parks this semi box on M15 & it's the first thing you see as you enter our peaceful little town, I have went to city council meetings to see what can be done about this. The village won a lawsuit to have him move the truck, he complied....for a short time & moved it back. The village does not have the funds to take this nasty man back to court. I am going to make noise because this is disgusting. The sign has reached social media & is on a site called Guff, making fun of our city. Please direct me as to what can be done. > Sent from my iPad ne Hide email soe Show email Reply « Reply to all - Forward - Show email + Reply + Reply to all + Forward + Follow + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity SERED sent an email to State Representative Todd Courser: Otisville pornography 3 months ago FF : to: "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)* investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 28 of 77Dear Mr. Courser, I have lived in Otisville all my 58 years. A ‘business man’ iin town got angry over something & he decided to make the village pay. He parks this semi box on M15 & peaceful little town. I have done about this. The village complied....for a short time funds to take this nasty man this is disgusting. The sign Guff, making fun of our city. Sent from my iPad + ATT00001 txt - 26 B bytes + image.jpeg - 280 kB bytes Hide email Show email Reply - Reply to all - Forward it's the first thing you see as you enter our went to city council meetings to see what can be won a lawsuit to have him move the truck, he & moved it back. The village does not have the back to court. I am going to make noise because has reached social media & is on a site called Please direct me as to what can be done. Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 29 of 77Ben Graham posted a private note 2bou S——> Email back to Keith: If I send you something I need a response. I don't care what your answer is either way but leaving me hanging makes me look bad if it blows up in my face. ‘So I should ignore this guy? Thanks! Ben 5 months ago + Follow + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity (Ben Graham posted a private note about Sk Response from Keith: If Todd has talked to him in person, and he agrees with our stance on the issue, why do they need to meet AGAIN? 5 months ago + Folloy + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity oC .. (Ben Graham posted a private note about o | Forwarded to Keith again 5 months ago + Follow + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity / Ben Graham posted a private note about Samia? j Aa | Forwarded to keith again. 6 months ago + Follow! CD) + Follow Ben Graham Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 30 of 77ww + Delete activity Ben Graham posted a private note abou? Forwarded to Keith for advice 6 months ago : lw + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity Matched Facebook 6 months ago : + Fol. + Delete activity sent an email to State Representative Todd Cours Picking Winners and Losers is Wrong - Ending the MEDC 6 months ago ‘The Michigan State Fairgrounds - to: "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)" Hello Todd, Tt was a pleasure meeting you last Wednesday up in Lansing. We spoke briefly jn the Capitol Building about the State's proposed (it ain't a done deal yet) transfer of the publically owned 163 acre Michigan State Fairgrounds site to Lansing developer Joel Ferguson, ‘Magic’ Johnson, and Greektown Casino owner Marvin Beatty. 4 a You asked if T had read your recent email regarding your first piece of jegislation - ending the MEDC. I had not, as it landed in my Spam folder, but y°since have. Thank you. If ever there was a project that illustrates what the MEDC should not do - it's the transfer of the Michigan State Fairgrounds to private interests. It's Crony-Capitalism at it's worse. Tt can only end up one way - a waste of taxpayer's money by Joel Ferguson - just like the soon to be vacated Michigan State Police Headquarters. Everyone knew that that was a political payback at the time - but they went along and let it happen. By the way, your office is in a Joel Ferguson building. http://www .wxyz..com/news/1ocal-news/investigations/michigan-state-police-to- move-out-of~71-million-headquarters-only-5-years-after-construction But you don't have to take my word for it; here is what former State Rep. Tom McMillin had to say about the legislation to transfer the Fairgrounds (Public Acts 74 & 75 -2012) as his ‘NO’ vote explanation in the House Journal: Rep. McMillin, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the paseage of the bill, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and menbers Of the House: If the desire is to sell the land, then put it up for sale. T oppose sending the land to the MEDC via Land Bank in order to likely cut Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 31 of 77deals with select well-connected people. Picking winners and losers is wrong.” ‘picking winners and loser is wrong’. Gov. Snyder said it, Tom McMillin said it, and now you are saying it. We all know it's wrong - so why are we doing it - again - with the same person? P.A. 74 - 2012 actually transferred the Fairgrounds to the Department of ‘Technology Management & Budget (DTMB). There were several options that the DTMB could have pursued to ‘get the best value for the state’. They did not pursue any of them but instead, immediately sent this land to the land bank - and the MEDC - just like Rep McMillin said would happen. The transfer of the publicly owned (since 1905) Michigan State Fairgrounds will be a decision that 5 years from now (if not sooner) we will be saying; Why did we do that? 1 will be back in Lansing on Tuesday (Feb 10th) to attend the House ‘Transportation Committee meeting. The Fairgrounds is the perfect location for @ REGIONAL Transportation Hub (that's what I do for a living). And I want to know why the MDOT is not leading the way on this issue. I appreciate your efforts to resist the influence of Lansing insiders and instead to; be on God's side. Not only can it be done, but with His help, it must be and will be done, Can we meet to discuss this issue in more detail? Pressing on, with unwavering faith, a Hide email ‘Show email Reply « Reply to all - Forward - Show email + Polvo as + Report spam + Delete activity sa prospect ‘6 months ago + Fol + Delete activity Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 32 of 77Ben Graham as State Representative Todd Courser emailcAININfor legislation response: Re: your recent vaccine-autism connection post 2 months ago to Greetings — — I think someone may have misrepresented to you what Representative Courser posted regarding vaccines. The point of his post was parents should have the freedom to choose vaccines for their children. He acknowledged that some parents believe their children's autism is related to vaccines but he didn't actually say he believes vaccines cause autism. It is true that some parents @o believe that. Regardless of whether that is true or not Rep. Courser believes it is a parent's right to choose what medical care is given to their child. I hope this explains a bit more about his position on this issue. Regards, Paateieciseiniae tep'foan Courser on 2015-06-10715:32:29-04:00, A <0: > Mr. Courser, > Since you represent my 82nd district, I feel compelled to tell you that T am quite angry with your recent public posting (I believe it was facebook, but you have blocked me as of last year so I am not sure). Your opinion about parents having the freedom to choose vaccinations for their children is one thing, but you are now perpetuating the PROVEN lie that autism is caused or linked to receiving vaccinations. You should already know that Dr. Andrew Wakefield who made that claim in his 1998 research paper, has been proven wrong and discredited for his claim. Please stop spreading false information to the people of Lapeer County and beyond, you obviously don't know the damage“yqu are doing > I have emailed you before and have never had a reply. I am not sure you or Anyone in your office reads these letters, but I would like to think you are. A small reply would make me feel at least that my elected official in the @2nd district is actually taking the time to listen to the people you are supposed to be representing. Thank you for your time. Regards, = jide email yw email Reply : Reply to all » Forward - Show email Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 33 of 77O + Reply 8 + Reply toall + Forward CQ Poo : » + Follow Ben Graham Delete activity nt an email to State Representative Todd Courser: your recent vaccine-autism ‘connection post 2 months ago to: *Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)" Mr. Courser, Since you represent my 82nd district, I feel compelled to tell you that I am quite angry with your recent public posting (I believe it was facebook, but you have blocked me as of last year so I am not sure). Your opinion about parents having the freedom to choose vaccinations for their children is one thing, but you are now perpetuating the PROVEN lie that autism is caused or linked to receiving vaccinations. You should already know that Dr. Andrew Wakefield who made that claim in his 1998 research paper, has been proven wrong and discredited for his claim. Please stop spreading falge tinformation to the people of Lapeer County and beyond, you obviously don't know the damage you are doing I have emailed you before and have never had a reply. I am not sure you or anyone in your office reads these letters, but I would like to think you are A small reply would make me feel at least that my elected official in the and district is actually taking the time to listen to the people you are supposed to be representing. Thank you for your time. Regards, =_ Hide email ‘Show email Reply - Reply toall - Forward ‘Show email + Poll + Report spam When economic and financial realities necessitate that sick and contagious people go-to work, everyone loses. The customer. The employee. And the employer: workers feeling under-the-weather are estimated to cost employer's nearly $160 billion per year. §160 billion. Bach. Year. That's nothing to sneeze at. And the largest industry study to date found that nearly two-thirds of cooks and servers report cooking or serving while sick. qt doesn't have to be this way: Support Sen. Jim Ananich's proposed jegislation to guarantee paid sick days for every worker in Michigan Hide email Show email Reply « Reply toll - Forward Show email * Follo «Report spam + Delete activity s a prospect 6 months ago. >. Polw as + Delete activity Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 35 of 77Ben Graham posted a private note abou Phone number doesn't seem to be working? Called both variations and got error noise. 6 months ago + Follow «Follow Ben Graham © Delete activity Ben Graham posted a private note box (———S Received response from DHS: Hi Ben - Please have har sign a release and we can have this looked at. Thanks. http://www.michigan gov/documents/dhs/Release_of Info_406071_7.pdf 6 months ago Gs 1 lv ay + Follow Ben Graham her Delete activity oe ¥ “) Ben Graham posted a private note abo ay & & Emailed DHS Leg services: vi ¢ ~) : ‘We have a constituent who called and is having a problem with her food stamps y? — —— ‘She has received several communications from DHS saying she hasn't mailed in the information they requested but she did send it to the Lansing DHS office on the 25th or 26th. Her caseworker isggQ090Mllipm the Lapeer office (IEEE he has called her caseworker several times but has't received a call back. Could you update on the status of her foodstamps and if the required information has been received? ‘Thank you! Ben Graham Legislative Assistant (CO) Representative Todd Courser Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 36 of 77bgraham@house.mi.gov 517-373-1800 6 months ago 1 VT + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity Ben Graham posted a private note abou ——=—_———aa/? (GREED: Ned and said she is having a problem with her food stamps. DHS keeps saying she hasn't mailed in the requested information but she did send it to the Lansing DHS office on the 25th or 26th. Her caseworker isf{§MBtror the SEESINNNYP She has called her caseworker several times but has't received a call back. 6 months ago + Follow + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity Ben Graham tagged ith Service DHS 6 months ago + Fv + Follow Ben Graham + Delete actiyity Ben Graham tagec CER ith Service Open 6 months ago © Fol vr + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity - : Ben Graham addedgamnamaianmimmm 2s 2 prospect 6 months ago . | + Follow Ben Graham © Delete activity Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 37 of 77O SI 2: 20. ernail to State Representative Todd Courser: Don't Fix Roads by Breaking School Funding 6 months ago he Honorable Todd Courser PO Box 30014 ‘Lansing, MI 48909-7514 ” Dear Representative Courser, 1 am writing to urge you to support a plan to fix our roads that will raise new revenue and not transfer funds from one pot of money to another. ‘he Senate-passed plan accomplishes this goal, but the House-passed road funding plan transfers the 6 percent sales tax on gasoline away from schools and communities to the Michigan Transportation Fund where it will be used to fix our roads. The House plan doesn't guarantee any replacement funding for the School Aid Fund or local communities. Schools receive 73% of the sales tax revenue. When the House plan is fully implemented in 2020, it would cut over $700 million annually from the School Aid Fund. ‘The language added to the House bill that is supposed to protect schools is flawed in two important ways: 1) It would freeze school aid budget appropriations at the current year's level, which denies schools the opportunity to benefit from normal growth from sales tax revenue 2) Tt ends in 2020, at the game time the hit to the School Aid Fund from lost revenue will be at its biggest ‘he House plan takes six years to generate enough revenue to fix our roads. It also relies on overall economic growth to cover the cuts to the School Aid Fund. Why would we endangey our,schools for a plan that doesn't even raise enough funds to fix our roaiis for another six years? ‘The school community agrees that we need to fix our roads, but we shouldn't do it on the backs of our fchools. Please support a road funding plan that protects schools. Sincerel Hide email ‘Show email Reply Reply toll - Forward; ‘Show email + Follow Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 38 of 77ile Borer” nt ah erflal to State Representative Todd Courser: Surveillance ‘6 months ago to: "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)" Please vote no and stop the police state progression ‘sent from my iPhone Hide email Show email Reply - Reply to all » Forward Show email + Foy TS «Report spam + Delete activity SED: 2 prospect 6 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 39 of 77“Ben Graham postéd a private note abou Si Forwarded to Keith for approval 6 months ago + Flv + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity ent an email to State Representative Todd Courser: Dear Representative Courser ‘months ago. re to: "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)* Dear Representative Courser, oy ne En - a. we ping on MMMiBatamto stop the expansion Of Tmtean Detroit. I am writing to ask you to sign our letter of support ‘As you know, Governor Snyder recently proposed his budget, highlighting the need to fix deteriorating roads in Michigan. Fixing these roads as well as structurally deficient bridges in Michigan is critical for public safety and our future economic success. currently, the state plans to spend §2.7 billion to widen I-94 in Detroit. Yet, studies have shown that driving trends have been stagnant for the past decade. So, we're working to stop the expansion of I-94 to free up transportation funds to fix our crumbling infrastructure In order to convince Governor Snyder to do this, we need the support of elected officials like you. Six elected representatives have signed on in the last week. Can I count on you to add your name? Sincerely ra; to Improve Transportation in Michigan by Opposing Diverting $2.7 Billion to Wasteful Highway Boondoggle At a time when state and local government budgets are still recovering from the effects of the great recession, and available dollars for public Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Paae 40 of 77investments remain tight, now more then ever it is essential that we spend tax payers’ hard-earned dollars wisely. Yet, too often governments plan to spend billions on unneeded highway expansions that do little to serve the public good, but divert resources from other important transportation priorities. s working to, shine a light on these examples of government waste. We look out for the public interest, and empower community members to do the same. Your voice is essential. Here in Michigan, the state government plans to spend tax dollars to widen the curfent 1-94 highway along a 7-mile stretch of road, known as the ‘Edsel Ford Expressway,’ which runs through the center of Detroit between the Midtown and New Center neighborhoods. The road is in need of maintenance, but not an expansion that is unnecessary and would harm the community. This is a prime example of unnecessary and expensive highway expansion that is little more than a waste of fax dollars. This expansion is based on the assumption that the number of miles people travel annually will increase by at least 11 percent by 2025, while in fact vehicle miles traveled in the region decreased by 14 percent as of 2013. In addition, the highway expansion will cut through the heart of Detroit, separating two neighborhoods that are undergoing economic revitalization. Together, we can make a difference. As public officials we call on Governor Snyder to reject the unnecessary and expensive expansion of highway I-94, and to support smarter transit for Michigan. Sincerely, Hide email Show email Reply « Reply to all » Forwar: Show email + Follow GDF + Report spam > . ? + Delete activity is a prospect 6 months ago + Follow Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 41 of 77Sent in en emai) threngh WerdPrese or Constituent Concerns nevec entered iniras a person and giver a repl ay Sect email BEL Not in datroase/he respons,” 3 Wo AB L251 Mo HB $25] — Mp. HBY25/ Dyeingani mals, No Hb 257 eer Investigation Report peat Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 42 of 77 gu— Michigan ProtecthoneMvocacy Service 40495" Legacy Foy’ Ste $00 Lansing, Mi. ¢ 491) Luatheon i n spe [Sen Fo ae a Feb2t [his Yo discuss AM rosie uot uc ‘ | en yt on cakendayand i } i Dedabase agi inc. Michigan Peotectiony-| uo Advocacy Servi ce | instead of Michigan Protection + Advocoey Srpe| ary | one - | oasis — Atl organizations. taved as People & ye Ceople jing nor organizatl bas. | fa bot anizat —— — Email recerved ~ adflress not pubin aghitwen dati base. when const tent gave it & rote 1a ¥ 08 — no responsagiven back # email, | ker ow i fe a Har) Raree 2 Investigation Report Cw Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 43 of 77or, posted a private note bo I? Ce said ignore 7 months ago : + Follow Ben Graham + Delete activity oe... an email to State Representative Todd Courser: Accountability from the elected officials 7 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" , "Rep. Dan Lauwers (District 81)" , "Rep. Todd Courser (District 82)" , "Rep. Paul Muxlow* , "Rep. Edward Canfield (District 84)* Dear Honorable State Representative, As a tax-payer, I demand some accountability from the elected officials of this great State. Once, Twice, Thrice I've written and/or emailed various State Senators/State Representatives’ with my concerns but instead of them addressing those concerns I was advised to contact the Senator/State Representative in my district. I do understand, respect and recognize the purpose of Legislative courtesy, but that concept seem to be so misplaced When each and every elected Senator/Representative runs/campaign on a State- wide platform and my concerns embrace the entire State of Michigan (Not selective districts) as it deals with the MOC budgetary woes. (See Attachments) Again, if my elected Senator/Representative refuses to acknowledge my correspondence what other recourse is there. How say you? Please advise. + Proposed Jegis.doc - 13.88 kB bytes + Lt Governor Calleyu2019s office reply.docx - 13.56 kB bytes «Attorney General Bill Schuette.docx - 15.57 kB bytes Hide email ‘Show email Reply - Reply to all - Forward Show email ( Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 44 of 77Tom Leonard fuguet 10, Fab p.m. Last week, the Detroit News revealed dBturbing allegations regarding Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat. These two individuals have families, including young children. | cannot even begin to imagine what they are experiencing right now. The spouses and children of these legislators need our prayers now more than ever. Speaker Cotter has ordered a full investigation and I commend him for that and | will review the findings of that investigation thoroughly. That said, the actions of Courser, the words spoken by him in the recordings posted by the Detroit News last week and his statement this morning are not just troubling, but sick. Coming to Lansing, I knew that my colleagues and I would face many challenges. However, never in a million years did I believe a serving legislator would be heard on a recording, directing his stat-paid staffer to cover up an alleged affair with a fake email discussing outlandish claims. Mr. Courser knowingly communicated bold-faced lies in an ‘attempt to mask the truth, He is now trying to make himself the vietim. It isan atrocious violation of the public trust ‘and unworthy of the office. Each serving State House member has been placed in a position of public trust by 90,000 people. It is an honor and reat responsibility that none of us should take lightly. | have spent the past three years reaching out to as many of the 90,000 in my district as possible. While there are many diverse opinions, the one consistent theme I hear from ‘most of them is this ~ the public no longer trusts politicians. It is clear that over his eight months in office, Todd Courser has violated this trust. As a legislature, we have many serious issues to tackle over the next 17 months for Michigan's hardworking families. Todd has now become not only a distraction, but a liability to this body as we move forward to solve these problems, If he truly cares about this + state and the 90,000 people who entrusted him in this position, he should resign immediately. The citizens of Lapeer * County and this great state deserve better Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 45 of 77Great statement from my Rep Tom Leonard calling for Courser's resignation. | completely agree. ‘Tom Leontrd Last week, the Detroit News revealed disturbing allegations regarding Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat. These two individuals have families, including young childr... Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 46 of 77Dear Representative Gamrat: Since you were sworn in as my Representative, | have contacted your office many times via e-mail and telephone. | thought the staff was passing the messages to you. | was surprised when you told me you were not getting these messages. This is completely unacceptable conduct for any staff member to not inform the office holder of incoming constituent communications. Any staff member that fails to inform the officer holder must be fired. They are an important communications link and not a censor. I should know this as most of my duties in the military were communication related. Sincerely; Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 47 of 7724s ‘sent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Fwd: State of MI 6 months to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" cc} Helo, My clients live > Hello, > My clients live ing ichigan. > Ihave attached a copy of at Bill for Taxes due that they recently received. > Iam contacting your office to ask for your help in a matter with the Michigan Department of Treasury. * 5 The Michigan Department of Treasury Office of collections has issued a Bill of Taxes Due for ‘my clitnts, qggaailiBanc ‘The Notice indicates that tholllljjyphave 30 days to pay, however, I dm concerned that the Office of Collections will attempt to take funds from their bank accounts before that date. > > The facts are the following: >. wve a net operating loss that exceeds MIEEMEDrom business losses 2. The >2. Jown a remaining business that is struggling and has profits some years and losses in others: The fM have tried to sell the business but have not had success because the business is struggling. The IgJIBlBre attempting to keep the employees employed and have had to put in funds of their own many times to cover payroll. >3. ThelllliPre over Siimmtist and ‘oth SE ama. health issues. >4, MMP their business did show a profit and Michigan Treasury is attempting to assess income tax in spite of the availability of the huge net operating loss. ‘The business had an offsetting loss infill? nearly equal to the loss i 3 > 5. Thellllasked Michigan Treasury to accept the federal net operating loss calculation to save professional fees to compute the Michigan net operating loss. The Michigan calculation is somewhat différerit'. However, in view,of the huge federal net operating loss, the SuPages, and the likelihood that the net operating loss will never be used up A@iDrequested that Michigan Treasury accept the federal net operating loss calculation. > 6, MEBgEpcontacted Michigan Treasury on several occasions to get relief from the lengthy preparation of Forms 1045. As far as I know, the (JMB did not get notice that Michigan Treasury would not accept the federal net operating loss calculation until they received the Bill for Taxes Due dated February 13, 2015. > > My request is the following: >1. Thelfigpio not owe Michigan Treasury the amount on the Bill for Taxes Due. Itisa matter of my preparation of the Michigan net operating loss form 1045 for the years from 2001 to 2012. This is a lengthy calculation. need at least 45 days and preferably 60 days to calculate the forms that Michigan Treasury is requiring. > 2. More importantly, we need a hold on the assessment and a delay in the possibility of the Office of Collections taking funds from the bank accounts. Theljggggare living only on Social Security and need their funds for food and heat bills. > > In the last two years, I have found the Office of Collections to be very unreasonable > > with taxpayer and that is the reason that I am contacting your office. Ihave been a Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 50 of 77> > CPA for over 30 years and I regularly counsel taxpayers to pay what is their legal share. > > This BILL is not owed by the 7m > = 32S oe: an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Re: Fwd: State of MI . 6 months ago, : "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Ben, ‘Thanks for responding. I assume that since Cindy Gamrat is new in Lansing, perhaps this issue is one that you have not encountered before. Please feel free to consult with other representative's offices for us. Thank you. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM, > wrote: Greeting aa ‘As you can imagine Rep. Gamrat is kept very busy here in Lansing with legislation but she has asked that I look into your clients case and see if we can help. On first glance I unfortunately ‘would have to say that we may not be able to help as the legislature has no real authority over Treasury collections issues as this is an executive department. I am looking in to trying to see if there is anything we can do to help the process but I wanted to give you a quick update. T apologize for not being able to be more helpful know this must be a concerning issue for your clients as this is a large sum of money but generally there is a process that must be followed for these matters and those processes are generally determined by the respective department. ‘As I said I am looking to see if we are able to assist. I will update you as soon as I hear anything. Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 51 of 77Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep. Cindy Gamrat 3215 QQAMMNMBPent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Re: Fwd: State of MI 6 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Ben, ‘Thanks for responding. 1 assume that since Cindy Gamrat is new in Lansing, perhaps this issue is one that you have not ‘encountered before. Please feel free to consult with other representative's offices for us. ‘Thank you. sa" ‘On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM, > wrote: ~ Greetings! ‘As you can imagine Rep. Gamrat is kept very busy here in Lansing with legislation but she has asked that I logk into your clients case and see if we can help. On first glance I unfortunately would have to say that we may not be able to help as the legislature has no real authority over Treasury collections issues as this is an executive department. I am looking in to trying to see if there is anything we can do to help the process but I wanted to give you a quick update. | apologize for not being able to be more helpful. I know this must be a concerning issue for your clients as this is a large sum of money but generally there is a process that must be followed for these matters and those processes are generally determined by the respective department. As I said I am looking to see if we are able to assist. I will update you as soon as J hear anything. Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 52 of 77Rep. Cindy Gamrat Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 53 of 77Documentation from NB regarding QE ommunications: ‘Anne Hill posted a private note about {9 Received a call from SINNED after Rep Gamrat's live statement on 8/14. She stated that she was a constituent and thought Rep Gamrat should resign; that she and her staff were ineffective, and she thought it best for her to resign. Because she had stated she was a constituent, I thought I would get her name (had the first name, but not the last). I asked her to spell it. That is when she told me that we had it as she had called several times since March. She stated she had been trying to get a grant from the DNR, and had requested a letter of support, even providing a sample letter from Rep Genetski. She stated that she gave up a couple of months ago. While she was on the phone, I looked into the system and, in fact, found the documents that she had stated she had sent, and the time frame that she had stated. I asked if it ‘was too late to submit the grant application, to which she replied that it was not. I told her that I would draft a letter that afternoon, and put it on Rep Gamrat's desk for her signature, stating that I expected the Representative to be in either 8/17 or 8/18. After the document was signed, I ‘would fax it to her. She stated that was acceptable to her. The letter was drafted 8/14, and is, awaiting Rep Gamrat's signature. 6/17/15 QE posted a private note abor Called in wondering why Cindy hasn't sent a letter for the Blue Star Trail to receive grant. Is mad that no one is getting back to here. Keith is going to call her back. 2 months ago 6/10/15 QE nt an. email to State Representative Cindy Gamat: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter .2 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Ben, ‘As you can see, the email thread started in March 2015. Your help would be appreciated ASAP so that we can file Cindys letter with others in our DNR application. I have also included a one page bullet summary of the project, the Michigan map, and our phase development of the trail for your information. Let me know if you need anything. THANK YOU , in advance for your attention to this matter. 2 From: eee: (112i gg Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 AM To: CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov Subject: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter Importance: High Hello Cindy, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 54 of 77C Ihave tried to contact your office repeatedly over the last two months. I represent the Friends of ‘the Blue Star trail, a 20 mile trailway along the lakeshore that will connect South Haven to Saugatuck. We are applying for DNR Trust fund dollars arid would appreciate a letter of support. ‘A sample letter prepared by your predecessor, Bob Genetski. Since we do have deadlines your response would be appreciated From: Qiang ai Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:10 PM. indyGamrat@house.mi.gov Subject: Bob Genetski's sample letter See Bobs letter from last year. a Eee eee + BST trail_map_050415.pdf - 1.85 MB bytes: ? + BST State_of MI map 05-30-2015 20150520.pdf - 717.35 kB bytes + Friends of the Blue Star Trail Questions and Answers May 201Sdoc.doc - 33.5 kB bytes «+ Friends!_Lette.pdf - 54.6 kB bytes 6/10/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about (BEEBE alled the clerks office and they transfered her over. Not happy because she's been trying to get this letter done for a few months. Will send over more info. ‘They aren't buying any new property they are just developing the right of way for the blue start highway. Need a letter of support. 2 months ago S/6A5 Ben Graham posted a'private note abou Keith said yeah we aren't doing this. 3 months ago » 5/5/15 (ets cnt an mail to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter 3 months ago Investigation Report Rep, Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 55 of 77to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy, Thave tried to contact your office repeatedly over the last two months. I represent the Friends of the Blue Star trail, a 20 mile trailway along the lakeshore that will connect South Haven to Saugatuck. We are applying for DNR Trust fund dollars and would appreciate a letter of support. ‘A sample letter prepared by your predecessor, Bob Genetski. Since we do have deadlines your response would be appreciated Fron: AD :io ‘Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:10 PM To: CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov Subject: Bob Genetski's sample letter See Bobs letter from last year. © Friendsl_Lette.pdf - 54.6 kB bytes 3/31/18 Ben Graham posted a private note 2 > Spoke to Keith multiple times on this alerting him of several calls from@l@and he never brought it to Cindy. 5 months ago 375 =e an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: FW: Blue Star Trail suppo 5 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy and Staff, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 56 of 77I have tried to contact via phone and have been unsuccessful. We are filing a DNR application on March 30th and would appreciate a letter of support (See Genetski sample letter in another email) from your office. Could you forward one to me prior to our deadline? Thank you for your assistance. qi? Fron: QD (oi lt Ss Sent: Taursdag, March 12, 2015 4:06 PM To: 'CindyGamrat@house-mi.gov" Subject: Blue Star Trail support letter Hello Cindy and staff, : 2 I have attached a summary of our project and a map showing the trailway’ s proposed development. I will also send Bob Genetski’s letter that he prepared for us last year as a guide for you. Thank you for your interest in the Blue Star Trail. See also our website wom bluestartrail-orgchttp://www-bluestartrail.ors>. > © Blue Star Ttrail_ map 07-30-14 011214.pdf - 1.91 MB bytes + Friends of the Blue Star Trail_Questios Answers Aug_14doc.doc - 34 KB bytes : 3/13/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about (a Questions: 1. How is the land for this project obtained? 5 months ago 3/13/15 Ben Graham tagged) with Service Gen 5 months ago Ben Graham tagged SuMNNENEIBVith Service Open 5 months ago Ben Graham merged QS nt aD 5 months ago 3/12/15 g__eeinmbiemiimmmmsent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Blue Star ‘Trail support letter 5 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy and Staff, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 57 of 77Thave attached a summary of our project and a map showing the trailway’ s proposed development. I will also send Bob Genetski’s letter that he prepared for us last year as a guide for you. Thank you for your interest in the Blue Star Trail. See also our website www. bluestartrail.org. S/> es CO ) + Blue Star Ttrail_map 07-30-14 011214.pdf- 1.91 MB bytes + Friends of the Blue Star Trail Ouestions and Answers Aug 14doc.doe - 34 kB bytes 9/12/15 Ben Graham posted a privgle note abo ‘Some info on the trail: bttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf72014/04/blue_star trail_in_south haven. htm! 5 months ago 3/2/15 . Ben Graham posted a private note abou > Jeanne called and left a message to see if Cindy would send a letter in support of DNR trust fund application for a section of the blue star trail along the coast. I spoke to Keith and he said get more information so I called {9nd asked her to send over some information. She said Cindy should be aware of it as it is in the news a lot. I said she probably is but I'm not from the district. She said she would send over some info along with a leter genetski sent on their behalf. 5 months ago 3/12/15 Ben Graham added SIRs a prospect 5 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 58 of 77ern caret MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES canaries fore cera. sbucaTon Coxe, e754 BoB GENETSKI re rower PHONE: (517) 373-0636 . ‘TOURISM Ome STATE REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL: bebgenetshi@housemlgov March 13, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: As the State Representative for the 80" District, I strongly support the Blue Star Bike Trail Project. This trail, stretching through over half the length of the district, would provide an attractive amenity for a large number of Allegan County citizens, as well as serve as a point of interest and exploration for summer tourists. As a result, this trail and the recreational opportunities that it would provide would have a great economic impact on each community it touches. The time and energy being donated by the Friends of the Blue Star Trail is commendable. This dedicated group of volunteers has committed themselves to raising funds to construct over 20 miles of the trail and providing maintenance for the trail with volunteers, It is an honor to provide my support for these hard working individuals and for the Blue Star Trail Project. Bob Genetski State Representative 80" House District Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 59 of 77Saugatuck / Saugatuck to South Haven Douglas ( Blue Star Trail tas / (Artist Conception) Saugatuck Twp Lake Michigan ‘<2 Conplelad Silos in Gatco Tout from Nath Shoe ‘hive south and.S ile Dou fom Cant Set North tothe Kalanazc ier - iinet it - Bein ie So Srmnel Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 60 of 771. What is proposed? 'A195-mile non-motorized off road trail commencing from Baseline Road and extending north on the west side of Blue Star Highway to the existing Blue Star Highway trail in Saugatuck Township. Spring 2015 is the tentative start date for construction on the south end of the trail starting at Baseline Road. A CMAQ grant is providing the funding along with community matching dollars. The City of Douglas will complete its second mile of BS Trail next spring 2015 as well. if we get the two State and federal grants we will move forward with construction in 2026. See attached map. 2. How much will it cost? ‘The projects expected to cost $6.1 milion dollars excluding Phase 3, Who will be the fiduciary for federal and state grants? ‘The fiduciary must always be a government entity such as the Allegan County Road Commission. cr local township or city. Which ones we use are dependent upon the particular grant. 4, Where will the funding come from? ‘A combination of state and federal grants administered through the MDOT, CMAQ, and MDNR Trust Funds wil provide 65%;area corporations, foundations, and individuals will provide the remainder. Local dollars will be used for required match money for the government grants. We are now fundraising for Saugatuck Twp. section of the Trail. We need a minimum of $200,000 by October 1, 2014 5, Will there be any special programming’ ‘Yes. Programming via a QR system in numbered posts connected to cell phones will provide information about the historle West Michigan Pike and the development of the agricultural industry with special emphasis on red haven peaches and blueberries. 6. Will an endowment fund be established? ‘Yes. Working in conjunction with the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF) two funds are in place; a development project (in and out) fund for local matching dollars and fees, and an endowment fund for maintenance and repair of the pathway. 7. Who will own the Blue Star Trail? ‘Because the pathway will extend across several local government units along the lakeshore, we are working, with Allegan County and its Park Commission to create a linear park owned and supervised by Allegan, County for two townships: Casco and Ganges. Douglas and SaugatuckTownship will ‘own/operate their sections. Allegan County m/r will be funded through the ACF endowment fund ‘established by the Friends. Year-round trail winter grooming is included in the maintenance costs. 8. How can you become involved? © Join us... Go to www.bluestartrail.com or www.fotbst on, ‘© Volunteer for committees or donate your special skills for specific events and projects, ‘+ Promote us on Facebook, your workplace, your neighborhood, town hall meetings ‘+ Host a community information session in your neighborhood ‘+ DONATE online with a check made payable to the Allegan County Community Foundation. Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 61 of 77suoles payajdwog eecece @}nod pasodold Weal Jes enig © Anne Hill Documents Investigation Report Rep, Courser/Rep. Gamrat aje|duioo %gg Ajeyewixorddy solu Ze} — silen Buysixe g} Jo pasudwog + uoInH Hod 0} UaneH WINS Woy Se OFZ AjeyeWIXoIddy « we}shg !e4L 2¥27 0} 8427 AID UL yury Buissiyy ey = |IEdL JeIS anig aul 2) ‘sues, uoomyeg uoppouuo sue asruinwuedo Page 62 of 772271S NNTB ent an. exnail to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Benjamin's Hope 6 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" gigiaaaaiaamma Hi Cindy, I was a delight to met you today. It was refreshing to here your perspectives and as a representative of our government. Frankly you gave me some hope as citizen. I mentioned briefly that organizations such as Benjamin’s Hope in Holland as at risk due to federal and state involvement, which is not to anyone financial or personal advantage. You expressed an interest in perhaps visiting Benjamin’s Hope and learning more. SEND 0 Benjamin's Hope. T hope this electronic introduction helps to connect both of you on an important financial and in my view a personal freedom issue facing state governments \. Best, 3/1/15 @QEEEEEEEED 2s copied on an email sent by SEP Re: Benjamin's Hope 6 months ago to: cc: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" &1t;CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov&egt; ‘Good Morning Cindy, Tam so glad that &§§88M@as introduced us! Tam encouraged by what @ijihas shared regarding your greatly needed perspectives. And, thank you for taking interest in the threats to fundamental freedom of choice people with disability face due to recent CMS, DOJ and NDC positions on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). These are matters of urgent concern to thousands of Michigan people with developmental disabilities who rely on Medicaid waiver funding to live in their group home setting. Last week’s report from the National Council on Disability is deeply concerning. http://www.ned.gov/publications/2015/02242015. The opening statement of Executive Summary reads: ‘A Right Not a Privilege. The legal mandate shifting the foundation of service delivery for people with disabilities to home and community settings is unequivocal. Yet, transition from traditional Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 63 of 77© congregate settings and service deJivery approaches to the individualized, person-centered alternatives that facilitate full integration continues to challenge policymakers, providers, and other stakeholders alike. ‘The CMS position on what constitutes “community” seeks to use the Medicaid dollag to prescribe where and with whom a person with disability can chose to live. Cindy, 18 adults with disability enjoy a wonderful quality of life at Benjamin’s Hope. Due to CMS-2249 they, and potentially thousands of people in our state who live in “congregate” group home settings, face the choice to lose their home or lose their Medicaid funding, T would be most grateful to meet with you. And I would love for your to see Benjamin’s Hope, and meet some of the men and women who have chosen to live at Ben’s Hope. Please let me know what works for you! ‘Warm Regards, , a= ——_—— onus "The people of Benjamin are loved by the Lord, and live in safety beside him. He surrounds them cqntinuously and preserves them from every harm.” -Deut 33:12 > . % - 2 ‘On Feb 27, 2015, at 3:48 PM, Thomas Farrington ito > wrote: Hi Cindy, I was a delight to met you today. It was refreshing to here your perspectives and as a representative of our government. Frankly you gave me some hope as citizen. T mentioned briefly that organizations such as Benjamin's Hope in Holland as at risk due to federal and state involvement, which is not to anyone financial or personal advantage. You expressed an interest in perhaps visiting Benjamin’s Hope and learning more. (GREEMB's the executive director of Benjamin’s Hope. Thope this electronic introduction helps to connect both of you on an important financial and in my view a personal freedom issue facing state governments \. Best, Investigation Report Rep, Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 64 of 773/2/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about > Emailed Keith on this. Hey Keith there are a few emails following up on thef{@iMBmecting that you should look at cand lét me know what to do with. /iservirfgallegan.nationbuilder.com/ wups/876 6 months ago ‘ Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 65 of 77Letters received from constituents through Sierra Club. Letters were not responded to, as Ben stated they did n8t respond to form letters. 3 201 5 Te 4120/5 a 4/195 aes 5 — NS) ey NS , "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" From ‘AS a public school retiree, I urge yol to support HB 4059, as introduced by Rep. Hughes, as it moves through the Michigan Houge of Representatives.A This bill is currentlyA before the House Liability Reform Committee.A This legislation exempts current retiree benefit reductions for pensions and health care beritfits for retirees hired in designated critical shortage disciplines or as a substitute teacher, instructiogal coach, or school improvement facilitator. Many of our retirees would to like to return to work and use their years of expertise.A This legislation would allow retirees to return to jobs that benefit public schools, their students, and the retirees. Thank you for your support of this legis! 3/2/15 Ben Graham taggedggamMMNMBith Yes HB4059_15 6 months ago 7 fe + No response was given to the coristituent 8 ; + Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 67 of 77oe ‘The bookmarks from this contest are the ones that Karen Couture found in Rep Courser’s office. Nothing had been done with them. Both Rep Courser’s district and Rep Gamrat’s district had not had anything done with the bookmarks. There had been no response by the end of the a year. Bookmarks had been submitted, but none selected as winners. . 226/15 Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailedgagNININBor inbox: Re: bookmark competition 6 months A ee ‘Thank you for your interest While your district is Ottawa County I believe ict may have some stugents who reside in Rep. Gamrat's district? She does have a part of the City of Holland so I think that is the case. We ‘would ask that any submissions come from residents of the 80th District. I do apologize if that exempts some of your students from participating. As part of legislative courtesy to other Representatives we try and avoid condugting programs and other contests in their district as it ‘may conflict with their work. ° Again, thank you for your interest! Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep. Cindy Gamrat On 2015-02-25714:38:31-05:00, aT w:oic: > > Hello Ms. Gamrat, > My school received your invitation to participate in the bookmark competition and am curious if it matters that our district is in Ottawa County? Thanks in advance for your response, I believe ‘we'll have some interested participants if allowed to submit! 22615 MAMEEEEBsent an mail to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: bookmark competition 6 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 68 of 77UO to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Ms. Gamrat, My school received your invitation to participate in the bookmark competition and am curious if it matters that our district is in Ottawa County? Thanks in advance for your response, I believe we'll have some interested participants if allowed to submit! qe Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 69 of 7734/5 Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat email Aor legislation response: Re: Subcommittee actions 5 months ago to: Greetings ‘As you can imgine Cindy is kept very busy here in Lansing, especially now during the budget process, But I will make sure to pass along your thoughts to her as she works through the budget process. = # «Thank you for youtemail! 5 Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep Cindy Gamrat On 2015-03-24716:20:17-04:00, STD wcotc: > > Hello, Cindy: Considering your positive response to my previous communication regarding third grade reading, I would assume that the recommendation by your subcommittee to eliminate the third grade reading initiative would not be your preference. It certainly isn't mine or that of the 100+ members of South Haven's branch of AAUW. No matter what the politics or party, I think most thinking people in our part of the state -and the 80th district- would agree that both the reading initiative and the adult education provision make sense. Is this subcommittee actually promoting a poorly educated citizenry? I urge you to advocate for both the reading initiative and the adult education provision. This is one instance when LESS DOES NOT MEAN MORE! > > Sent from my iPhone Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 70 of 7705/04/15 QUEM ent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Re: STEM Endorsement Bills 3 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)% Please ict ma know. The last notice did not have all the info. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2015, at 2:55 PM, cindygamrat@house.mi.gov wrote: > Greetings, > We haven't scheduled one yet, should be done this week. But I would expect it to be later this month. Keep a lookout, we always have it announced in the paper a week or two beforehand. > Regards, > Ben Graham > Legislative aide > Rep Cindy Gamrat >> On 2015-05-04110:37:33-04:00, ED REE 3 >> Hello, Ben. When and where is Cindy's next coffee? => 3> sent from my 1Phone > >>> On Apr B 2015, at 2:33 PM, cindygamrat@house.mi.gov wrote: D> >>> Greetings: >>> I will make sure to pass along your thoughts on the STEM endorsement to Rep. Gamrat as she considers this legislation. >>> >>> Thank you for sending over your email! >>> Regards, >>> Ben Graham >>> Legislative Aide >>> Rep Cindy Gamrat >>>> On 2015-03-30720:59: 24-0400, > iT. wrote: D>>> 555> Dear Representative Gamrat: While the STEM Endorsement for high school iplomas is an interesting concept and may accomplish the goal of attracting more students to a concentration in STEM areas, I have one concern and one objection. >>>>- Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 71 of 77( ( >>>> My concern is wether this endorsement will render other areas of study Jess "important" and desirable. Will students enthused about studying Tanguages, social science, or fine arts be discouraged from following those paths because they conclude that their areas of study lacking endorsements Bre less valuable? Perhaps each of these areas should have their ow endorsements. S335 3355 my objection is to the inclusion of the eligibility of charter school Zeudents end hone school students for this endorsement. Since neither charter hor hone school instructors are guaranteed to have appropriate certification and credentials, there wil be no standard for these endorsements. Without this accountebility the STEM endorsement becomes meaningless. $355 thetps://s1-gstatic.con/ui/vi/icons/nail/inages/cleardot gif) eeee boop -= eed S333 Soop = Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 72 of 77No response was ever documented. 2/22/15 _ stephen besson sent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Education Legislation 6 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" cinay, I tried to touch base with you at the conventio! very busy. however, you seemed to be I received an e-mail from your group and noticed one of your assignments was educagional in nature. I am an educator sand have been very disappointed with the perception of teachers. Especially, at the convention. Most groups and individuals I have contact with do not have a clue why the education system is failing. They hear or read something and regurgitate it like it is a fact; when in reality its false. If you wantgto know the truth, I'm your inside man into the public, academy, and preparatory school systems. I'd love to be of help and discuss this topic further with anyone who will listen. I have a perspective that would be extremely helpful and I think it needs to be heard. As a side note: I did not win my the election in my district in the primary, 30 I will not have the pleasure of working with you (and the other two) in Lansing. Please contact me at this e-mail or feel free to call me at 989-992-2283, In Christ, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Anne Hill Documents Page 73 of 7722625 ATTA ent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: Growing local food and products markets 6 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy, my name is. You may (or may not ; ) remember me from when you were campaigning last fall. You (my mom and dad's) house and I was working in their garage building a bunk bed for my kids. I've attached a picture of the completed project. I'm writing you today to tell you about another project that I'm working on, and hoping that your office can assist in some way. I'm currently working on a web project that will help grow markets for local foods and other products.I'm currently seeking some sort of grant (economic or community development, etc.) or other funding to get it started. Basically, the website I'd like to create makes it as simple as possible for the average consumer to purchase locally produced ‘goods and services, and makes it equally simple for small farmers and craftsmen to connect directly with local consumers. If you wouldn't mind perusing the sample site below and perhaps suggesting a direction for funding or a few contacts I would be very grateful. My family and I would like to congratulate you on your election. We knew you could do it! Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much for your time, — eggs)! site 3/2/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about Stephen Sisson Forwarded to Keith Keith how should we handle this? We aren't really supportive of these types of grants are we? Thanks! Ben 6 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 74 of 773/1915 Ben Graham posted a private note abou Forwarded to Keith again. 5 months ago ‘ * sigs Ben Graham posted a private note about (9 Reply from Keith: Tell him that you are forwarding his section to the relevant section of the Department of Agriculture and ask him to stay in touch with any comments or concems. 5 months ago 3/19/15 @ — Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailed (EDEOr inbox: Re: Growing local food and products markets S months. _ 8 5 a ‘am forwarding your request to the relevant section of the Department of Agriculture Please stay in touch with any comments or concerns. Regards, Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep. Cindy Gamrat 0 205-52-2612205:17 15: TR 9 > Hello Cindy, my name isgMIMIEMEeY ou may (or may not ; ) remember me from when you were campaigning last fall. You visit yy mom and dad's) house and I was working in their garage building ab for my. We attached a picture of the completed project. > > I'm writing you today to tell you about another project that I'm working on, and hoping that your office can assist in some way. I'm currently working on a web project that will help grow Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 75 of 77markets for local foods and other products.I'm currently, seeking some sort of grant (economic or community development, etc.) or other funding to get it started. Basically, the website I'd like to create makes it as simple as possible for the average consumer to purchase locally produced goods and services, and makes it equally simple for small farmers and craftsmen to connect, directly with local consumers. If you wouldn't mind perusing the sample site below and perhaps suggesting a direction for funding or a few contacts I would be very grateful. 5 > My family and I would like to congratulate you on your election. We knew you could do it! s > Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much for your time, > > ip . ‘9 > > i Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat ‘Anne Hill Documents Page 76 of 7704/17.15 Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emilee for inbox: Re: Keep up the great work 4 months ago 10: a ‘Thank you so much for your suppor ing my best to facilitate change in Lansing but many in power dont like challenging Cindy On 2015-04-17T12:49:37-04:00 iS Ses vote: > > Pheard you on WHTC this morning and was happy to hear you haven't wavered from your positions on various topics one iota. When you said the state budget is going up by a billion dollars a year and I hear guys like Arlen Meekhof say the money just isn't there to fix the roads, I say BS, Now I hear they gave you the boot from some caucus. Sounds like the good ol’ boy network is alive and well in Michigan, more concerned about hanging on to their politcal future over doing what's right. Welfare is the thing that's out of control in this tate. Maybe we should cout those programs by 10% and start drug testing (I always had to in order to collect a paycheck) and use the money from those savings to fix the roads. > Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. 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Cindy Gamrat (District 80)* ce: Ben, ‘Z_haven't heard back from Keith, despite leaving him a v/m a week ago> In “the mean Cine. I've Had-aw extensive and detailed IW-chat vith garree the mean time, jetailed IM chat with @arrett Skorrup of the Mackinac Center trying to move them off dead center on this same issue/effort. The Mackinac Center lives and loves to "lob stink bonbs from the cheap seats", but when it comes to doing the heavy lifting to actually accomplish something useful, it seens they lean on their 501(c) (3) e excuse. I'm about ready to give thetere— rutch/excuse.T'm about ready to give up-on- Oe 11 be honest.....one of the BIGGEST problems with so-called Conservative in general, is that they refuse to LISTEN. They apparently think they know it all and that YOU need to listen to THEM. I'm HOPING Cindy is __— i ‘Bnd I'm sick and tired of so-called Conservatives who shoot of their mouth in the campaign and then completely fail to follow thru once elected. At first glance, Cindy does NOT seem like a Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, or Bill Huizenga, but at this point she's going to have to prove it. I see Cindy and Todd's ‘Contract....". They're SPOT on. It's brilliant. But as I told Brian Calley to his face...*The landscape is littered with brilliant ideas that fail in the implementation phase". Implementation requires leadership. Implementation requires a PLAN. Implementation REQUIRES that you first correctly and completely understand the underlying problem you're trying to address, or any solution you try to implement is doomed to fail. T KNOW what ‘the problem is. I KNOW how to fix it, conceptually, and specifically in many cases I am not a nut case. Tf you want a window into my mindset and (ONE of...) my ideas/solutions AND my grasp of the basic problem involved AND the effective and successful implementation plan I devised, see: http: //www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/20897 t's a solution that needs to happen in similar fashion in Michigan as well, btw....and I'd be happy to talk with you about that as well. I can help Cindy and Todd with the lions share of their Contract. I have 34 years experience living inside the "belly of the beast" and I KNOW how government works. I know how "government bureaucracy insiders" play the game. OTOH, I'm up to my neck in starting up a brand new business from the ground up, by myself, based on a patented idea that I have. (see Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 5 of 27For ey RPS tannnRerpRDETEea red It's a LOP of work....but I'm STILL willing to invest my precious time into an effort that has the potential to fulfill Cindy and Todd's "Contract" and reduce the size and scope and naked power of government. I'd work thru my own legislator, Van Heulen, but honestly I don't trust the guy as he was at the head of the effort to shove the new "internet tax* down our throat (without a public vote)....and he got his way and I'm sure got paid off by the Chamber of Commerce for his treachery. I've contacted him on a couple other issues, and sorry to say, he's an opportunistic RINO. Not gonna waste my time on him. You're going td have to help me help you. Since my first contact attempt we now have a new internet tax, a regréssive sales tax increase(to vote on....), and a huge newly "discovered" budget hole that will inevitably be filled with another RINO tax increase without anybody EVER ONCE proposing that we reduce the size and scope of state government in any way shape or form as a solution, and NOBODY FIGHTS BACK, effectively, other than to urge a ‘no* vote on the tax increases they HAVE to “allow you the privilege" to vote on. You haven't SOLVED the problem and you don’t even really *understand* the underlying problem. Imagine sitting down with Ben Franklin, Thomas Paine, John Hancock, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson and writing up "a plan‘ to fix "the problem" ‘They called it "The Constitution". This effort has the potential to be just as ‘foundational‘ as theirs and will/can apply across ALL levels of government. I honestly believe that's NOT an exaggeration, and I can prove it. I don't have time to continue to write any more lengthy emails to: anybody who refuses to listen. You're going to have to contact me. If not, I'll know you're not serious. Thanks for reading. Blessings, and Best regards, == on Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Cal Peters com> wrote: Greetings! I£ you would like you can call Keith Allard at Cindy's Lansing office ‘to discuss some policy matters (517) 373-0836 ‘Thanks! Ben Graham Legislative Aide Rep. Cindy Gamrat. Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 6 of 27Vv kallard@house.mi.gov sent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: RE: RESPONSE REQUESTED for Michigan Radio education series 7 months ago to: sep, Cindy canrat (District 80)* Original Message- From: cindygamrat@house.mi.gov (mailto: cindygamrat@house.mi.gov) Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:09 AM To: Keith Allard Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED for Michigan Radio education series oe How should we handle thi: Todd got a request as well. I can't really answer the question about why they homeschool myself and I really don‘t like fueling the fire on this issue in ‘Thanks! Ben From: Date: 2015-01-26911:51:28-05:00 Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED for Michigan Radio education series To: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)* co: warded Nessa: Hello Rep. Gamrat, In response to a listener's question, my Michigan Radio colleagues and I are putting together a series of reports on education that we plan to air the week of March 30th. For part of the series, we would like to include information about what school choices our legislators make. Please let us know about your choice of school, and/or whether this question applies to you, by answering a few questions in the following form: - 4 http: //go0.g1/forms/WSVAZMKYMH We'd like to receive your answer by Friday, January 30th. | —~_ enna Salar aOR Eee ee esos en le ales Sarah Cwiek Sarah Cwiek Detroit reporter, Michigan Radio Desk: (248) 850-8601 Mobile: (313) 590-1361 www.michiganradio.orgchttp: //www.michiganradio.org> Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 7 of 273 kallard@house.mi.gov was copied on an email sent by Ben Graham: RE: contact 6 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" _SeKeith Allard &1t;KAllard¢house.mi .goyégt: How should T handle this? I know we aren't responding to form letters but obviously this one isn’t. I'm not really sure where Cindy stands on fracking >) but T assume for it? __ a Thanks! Ben From: Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80) Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2015 12:21 PM To: Ben Graham Subject: FW: contact Fron: QP (rai to: Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2015 12:17 PM To: Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80) Subjeck: contact. mt ok Dear Cindy. I have seen from different emails that I have received that you are interested in our gun rights. I'm glad for that, but I have other concerns as well. One is the destruction of our beautiful Michigan environment, resources and our health. I am forwarding this web site with hopes that you will visit it to learn more about high volume horizontal fracturing. It is a reliable and reputable site, and the Compendium was used to assist with getting a moratorium on fracking in New York T would welcome you comments after you are able to read some of this material. Thank you for representing ne. TD Nerd active Censtrivent, apes 17 ney -) ee coffee \aeur Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 8 of 274 Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailed kallard@house.mi.gov for inbox: Fwd: Growing local food and products markets 5 months ago ouse.mi.gov 2 get an answer on this. I forwarded it to you two weeks ago and never heard back. Forwarded Message Pros: eee) ro Subject: Growing local food and products markets To: *Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)* c Hello Cindy, my name is You may (or may ) remember me fx you were campaigning last fall. You visited! and (my mom and dad's) house and I was working in their garage building a bunk bed for my kids. I've attached a picture of th8 completed project. I'm writing you today to tell you about another project that I'm working on, and hoping that your office can assist in some way. I'm currently working on a web project that will help grow markets for local foods and other products.I'm currently seeking some sort of grant (economic or community development, etc.) or other funding to get it started. Basically, the website I'd like to create makes it as simple as possible for the average consumer to purchase locally produced goods and services, and makes it equally simple for mall farmers and craftsmen to connect directly with local consumers. If you wouldn't mind perusing the sample site below and perhaps suggesting a direction for funding or a few contacts I would be very grateful. tly family and I would like to congratulate you on your election. We knew you could do it! Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks s6 much for your time, (image) peli him that you are forwarding his section to the relevant section of the Department of Agriculture and ask him to stay in touch with any comments or concerns. _ Original Message- From: cindygamrat@house.mi .gov (mailto: cindygamrat@house.mi.gov) Sent: Jhursday, Mafcit 19, 2015 10:09 AM To: Keith Allara Subject: Fwd: Growing local food and products markets Please advise on what I should do with this constituent. ‘Thanks! ’ > Ben ~ Forwarded Hegaang Fron Date: 2015-02-26922:05:17-05:00 Subject: Growing local food and products markets To: ‘Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)* ce: Hello Cindy, my name is @EMMNGGMMMMD you may (or may not ; ) remenber me from wi you were campaigning last fall. You visited Craig and Lorna (my mom and dad's) house and I was working in their garage building a bunk bed for my kids. I've attached a picture of the completed project. Tm writing you today to tell you about another project that T'm working on, sal ees sade mek yore [ocetce aos Wass! seh infocmslcay le sl ot-cene eTesee oe Gna wed project that will help grow markete for local foods end ovher Srosuces.f'm currently secking some sort of grant (economic or community Revelopmenc, ete.) oF orher funding to ger ie stares, Sasicaily, the website eayainel sfercceolacnce sctoolctzs afeslenes ie a]esci astavesnetommeacel es purchase locally produced goods ant services, and makes it equally simple for Pnail farmers and’ crattanen co connect directly with locel consumers, tf you youldn't mind perusing the sample site below an@ perhaps eubgdscing Mivection for funding or a few contacts T would be very grateful. My family and I would like to congratulate you on your election. We knew you could do it! ae Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much for your time, — RTD. Mvcetoaion Rept Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 10 of 27 (ne) TD cp > XT Shod Pave been noteed about Ans to qe pusoned resor@DBen Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailed kallard@house.mi,gov for inbox: Fwd: OPEN CARRY AND SCHOOLS 5 months ago to: kallard@house.mi.gov, jcline@house.mi.gov How should we handle this? Cindy met with him on ABSA for the tech tour so we probably need to respond. ‘Thanks! Ben Forwarded Message -~ From: Date: 2015-03-13910:43:08-04:00 Subject: OPEN CARRY AND SCHOOLS To: *Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80) * ce: Cee) Dear Representative Gamrat, # * * Recent1¥ there have been at least two instances of Open Carry at public schools in Michigan. I have attached a link to the Free Press article. http://www. freep. com/story/news/local /michigan/2015/03/12/gun-rights-open- carry-michigan-school-property/70249066/ Surely this cannot be acceptable. ‘This loophole needs to be closed. This practice needs to be banned. I sm asking you to do thie to avoid the feediesr disruption to our learning enviroaents. sincerely, = {eidsinageoo?.jpge0icecss3.597°720) cauld Powe heen noned about this . os eigen eer) Fm Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 11 of 27| Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailed kallard@house.mi.gov for inbox: Fwd: Boilerplate Decision Document S months ago to: kallard@house.mi .gov Elizabeth Drettmann &1t;EDrettmann@house.mi.govegt;, Perry Zielak €; PZielak¢house.mi.govegt;, Emily Schwarzkopf lt; ESchwarzkopf@house.mi .govegt; FYI Just_a heads up on Cindy will probably. ask v ‘and never look at it agian. :) se A \nappropriacte. (message $o_print and. Forwarded Message ~ fscal From Brad MeGuire to Nase, 2S Hoig-osrustosran siconres emg XO Subject! Boilerplate Decieion Docunent To: "Rep, cindy. Ganeat (District 80)" , “Rep. Henry Yands (biberice 5)" tienryvanezthouse mi gove, Repe Maney Jenkin > "Rép. PhilPotvin" dc: Elizabeth Drettftann 4ebrettmann@house.mi.gov>, Perry Zielak Ceuielakghouse mi-gov>, Emily Schudvzkopf cBSchwarzkopfehouse mi. gov> Le) ee : Hi there, «Please see tye boilerplate decision document attached. ‘Thank you! A. Bradley McGuire Legislative Director Office of State Representative Larry Inman Anderson House Office Building, $1388 124 North Capitol avenue P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514 jovemailto:amcguire@house.mi.gov> (GoPhous¢_1ogo] us ’ Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 12 of 27$ Ben Graham as State Representative Cindy Gamrat emailed kallard@house.mi.gov for inbox: Fwd: Dinner Details 6 months ago x Shruld have been mode (CShoulaswill cindy go to a) “ “awore of \nvitatons 40 Ben OO dense. - Forwarded Message - Prom: Brian Sapita Date: 2015-02-19713:55:53-05:00 Subject: Dinner Details To: “Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)* c What: Dinner sponsored by Steve Young from Gcst Where: Bravo (2970 Towne Centre Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48912) Who: 4-8 Reps and Steve When: Wednesday February 25th 6:00 PH Why: Because everyone has to eat! Brian Sapita Legislative Assistant Representative Ken Yonker Phone: (517) 373-0840 E-mail; bsapita@house.mi.govemailto:bsapita@house.mi.gov> Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 13 of 27Documentation from NB regarding @@AMMEGMD om munications: ‘Anne Hill posted a private note about —_— Received a call from (0B after Rep Gamrat’s live statement on 8/14, She stated that she was a constituent and thought Rep Gamrat should resign; that she and her staff were ineffective, and she thought it best for her to resign. Because she had stated she was a constituent, I thought I would get her name (had the first name, but not the last). I asked her to spell it. That is when she told me that we had it as she had called several times since March. She stated she had been trying to get a grant from the DNR, and had requested a letter of support, even providing a sample letter from Rep Genetski. She stated that she gave up a couple of months ago. While she was on the phone, I looked into the system and, in fact, found the documents that she had stated she had sent, and the time frame that she had stated. I asked if it ‘was too late to submit the grant application, to which she replied that it was not. I told her that I ‘would draft a letter that afternoon, and put it on Rep Gamrat's desk for her signature, stating that T expected the Representative to be in either 8/17 or 8/18. After the document was signed, T ‘would fax it to her. She stated that was acceptable to her. The letter was drafted 8/14, and is awaiting Rep Gamrat's signature. 6/7/15 Steven Johnson posted a private note al Called in wondering why Cindy hasn't sent a letter for the Blue Star Trail to receive grant. Is mad that no one is getting back to here. Keith is going to call her back. 2 months ago 6/10/15 QUEMAMIMMNNSent an email to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter .2 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Ben, ‘As you can see, the email thread started in March 2015. Your help would be appreciated ASAP so that we can file Cindys letter with others in our DNR application. I have also included a one page bullet summary of the project, the Michigan map, and our phase development of the trail for your information. Let me know if you need anything. THANK YOU, in advance for your attention to this matter. SZ From: qjammmaiieniianss (m:il'qqugpaeqnen ieee Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 8:45 AM To: CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov Subject: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter Importance: High Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 14 of 27Hello Cindy, ~ on [have tied to contact your office repestedly over the last two months. I represent the Friends of the Blue Star trail, a 26 mile trailway*along the lakeshore that will connect South Haven to ‘Saugatuck. We are applying for DNR Trust fund dollars and would appreciate a letter of support. A sample letter prepared by your predecessor, Bob Genetski. Since we do have deadlines your response would be appreciated Fron: ES (112i Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:10 PM To: CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov ‘Subject: Bob Genetski’s sample letter See Bobs letter from last year. Ee | nenaenemamal qe ieee EE <0 J =, EEE * BST trail map_050415.pd: hoe aan * BST_State_of MI_map_05- 1015_20150520.pdf - 717.35 kB bytes * nt Sl hin Ani 20S 33.5 kB bytes * Friends! Lette.pdf - 54.6 kB bytes 6/10/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about > MMEMBalled the clerks office and they transfered her over. Not happy because she’s been trying to get this letter done for a few months. Will send over more info. They aren't buying any new property they are just developing the right of way for the blue start highway. Need a letter of support. 2 months ago 2 . “ e 2 5/6/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about (air: Keith said yeah we aren't doing this. 3 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 15 of 2755/15 SAMMI! an email to State Representative Cindy Gamat: FW: Bob Genetski sample letter 3 months ago to: "Rep. Cindy Gamat (District 80)" Hello Cindy, have tried to contact your office repeatedly over the last two months. I represent the Friends of the Blue Star trail, a 20 mile trailway along the lakeshore that will connect South Haven to ‘Saugatuck. We are applying for DNR Trust fund dollars aiff would appreciate a letter of support. A sample letter prepared by your predecessor, Bob Genetski. Since we do have deadlines your response would be appreciated Fron ES 1: ‘Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:10 PM To: CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov ‘Subject: Bob Genetski's sample letter See Bobs letter from last Yee a. a. . ome — ° Briends!_Lette.pdf - 54.6 kB bytes 3/31/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about > ‘Spoke’ to Keith multiple times on this alerting him of several calls frondA@M@00MBhd he never brought it to Cindy. 5 months ago 3271S GUAR Sent an mail to State Representative Cindy Gamrat: FW: Blue Star Trail support letter 5 months ago “ a to: "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy and Staff, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 16 of 27I haveltried to contet via phone and have been unsuccessful. We are filing a DNR application on March 30th and would appreciate a letter of support (See Genetski sample letter in another email) from your office. Could you forward Ci aaa Tank you for your assistance, Fron: QED (22510 Sent; Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:06 PM To: 'CindyGamrat@house.mi.gov’ Subject: Blue Star Trail support letter Hello Cindy and Staff, I have attached a summary of our project and a map showing the trailway’ s proposed development. I will also send Bob Genetski’s letter that he prepared for us last year as a guide for you. Thank you for your interest in the Blue Star Trail. See also our website www.bluestartrail.orgchttp:// wwkluestarteail.om>. i> 3 * Blue Star Trail map __07-30-14_011214.pdf- 1.91 MB bytes the Blue Star Trai ns_and_Answers c.doc - 34 kB bytes 3/13/15 Ben Graham posted a private note abou iD Questions: a 1. How is the lad for this project obtained? . 5 months ago : ’ 3/13/15 Ben Graham tage AEB ith Service Gen 5 months ago Ben Graham tagged SqMMNBWith Service Open 2 5 months ago . Ben Graham merged (i in‘ SD 5 months ago 3/215 SEEMAAMRRNAB!nt an email to Siate Representative Cindy Gamrat: Blue Star Trail support letter 5 months ago : "Rep. Cindy Gamrat (District 80)" Hello Cindy and Staff, Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 17 of 27have attached a summary of our project and a map showing the trailway’ s proposed development. I will also send Bob Genetski’s letter that he prepared for us last year as a guide for you. Thank you for your interest in the Blue Star Trail. See also our website, . awww.bluestartrail.org. wml ’ —_—~ EE: * Blue Star Ttrail_map__07-30-14_011214.pdf - 1.91 MB bytes * Friends of the Blue Star Trail Questions and Answers__Aug_14doc.doc - 34 kB bytes oo 3/12/15 Ben Graham posted a private note about iad Some info on the trail:shtip//www mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ss{/2014/04/ in_sout 5 months ago 3/12/18 Ben Graham posted a private note about: {QM called and left a message to see if Cindy woilld send a letter in of DNR trust fund application for a section of the blue star trail along the coast. I spoke to Keith and he said get more information so I called{@jgqgand asked her to send over some information. She said Cindy should be aware of it as it is in the news a lot. I said she probably is but I'm not from the district. She said she would send over some info along with a leter genetski sent on their behalf. 5 months ago 3/12/15 Ben Graham: aided SIR; ‘a prospect ‘5 months ago Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 18 of 27oe oo od ED AUD na GiEuns TB x9 ry seep OD “s « weee ow Vara. iw ns mun ne 20 fa gh sen Sha oes aey Ge eS A Investigation Report Page 19 of 27 Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents den svopoy ome, seal Yulog veR mo Yes Ot WE _epudby Bunsew weIs AfeeM _ 0p mote OF) |) ece Gan NOPUM —SHURCOR HOS man yPR oa HESwep 80 constituent LTE response Cindy Rep Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 12:02 AM To: team@cindygamrat.com ‘As of yet | havent signed any cards for anniversaries, obituaries, births, or LTE's. Please aquire the addresses of each person who writes a letter to the editor and put the addressed envelopes on the paper and on my desk each week. | will sign those and look at the paper and decide if anything else should get s card. Thanks. Cindy Sent from my iPhone Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 20 of 27H Rep 80 TeenPact request Cindy Rep Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 11:19 AM ‘To: team@cindygamrat.com Keith the email below i om EER ond appears that she host gotten a response, can you make sure that we get back with her today ‘of course | would be happy to help out. Thanks! Cindy . Hi Cindy, In case you do not see every email, I wanted to let you know | did send an email to your office last week to see if you would be one of our Legislative Sponsors for this year's TeenPact Michigan class. Looking forward to your answer! ‘Sent from my iPhone RK NY ce Yo invitacon +o dome on face enlkd r Ae SSASL Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 21 of 27Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 22 of 27 i [ \ I } } ro yum eur RUCD WoL eARY 0 MOHD, { 5 ye hou oI OY OMA we espesmuanne ne aru nope fw re ong 9 pe emt Burpy poe Be ‘omen oF ey oto \£5:00p ve Cuneo ec Wm 9 eps uO ever F ‘rede fuyoaroy vado Ue GunOy | ee ‘ enveg“y kur f i] rk ar 1100 renvep-y APU BEIABEA Cee Saee ° © 0 we teem am + — (9) xoau ? st = nau oe - : : pun na cory uns Tox & oS Ga “mopuiR” “Sxreiaij00g Aionsiyy main a —/) )=~okmark contest Gindy Rep Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM To: team@cindygamrat.com Hey guys we really need to wrap up the bookmark contest since itis a month after March reading month 1 ple and a statement in the paper off the | think we had promised some pictures and some gift cards to Bames & Nol wit to get that wrapped up this week. ‘Thanks! Sent from my iPhone Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 23 of 27Cindy Rep To: team@cindygamrat.com Keith please put on the schedule a time for us this week to review staff time and where the time is allocated and on what. Also included is the time it takes your process of reviewing bills coming out of committee and that we are voting on. Mon, May 11, 2015 at 2:01 PM ‘Thanks! Cindy ‘Sent from my iPhone Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 24 of 27arking from home or call ins Cindy Rep ‘Thu, May 28, 2015 at 6:41 PM To: team@cindygamrat.com To alll staff (current and new), lf you call in sick for the day, work from home, need to come in late or leave early, send me an email to let me know and copy Keith. Todd may want to be copied too. a Xe sesgore, oats ‘Sent from my iPhone Sraer didn't Follav \nsavchons. Investigation Report Rep. Courset/Rep. Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 25 of 27portant t Office Changes Cindy Gamnrat Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 10:13 PM To: “team@cindygamrat.com" ‘Todd, Keith and Ben, Hope you guys all had a good weekend! | just wanted to first thank each of you for all that you have poured into trying to make this work here in Lansing. It has been a new and a high leaming curve and hard on all of us and | want to thank you each for your grace and patience during this time. ‘We have leamed a lot along the way, and in many ways have done some great work considering all that has been thrown at us. We have overcome some unique and difficult challenges over the last few months, yet, there are some areas of weaknesses in our processes and follow through that continue to linger. For example, responding in an appropriate and timely manner to phone calls and emails is stil not occurring. | have had a number of constituents and local officials complain not been, ‘And again just recently at my Lincoln Day, [recelvec CoMmpraints from a constituent who said he called my office twice to set up a time to talk and hasn't heard back, and also from a local leader who said they get calls regularly from lobbyist groups and izations who. in that we are not even bothering to respond to their communications. And today, Sav re they honored me today, said he has been to my office to visit twice but | was totally unaware of that. If! was given a notice or update that told me that and missed it, | apologize, but if! wasn't /™en a notice, that needs to be addressed. If someone, especially from district stops in to the office, we should be ((__Jing their contact information so we can send them a litle note regarding their visit. Tore also cninuna ne isuesregarsng calendaring of events, rom contact and thernfrmatin rot being included calendar, to hours being advertised ‘scheduled on a Holiday. We have also had that the offices in part or ire day. | have been unaware of many times when staff leaves early or arrives late and leaves my office unattended. It is important that | know when my office is being staffed and when its not. | do recognize and understand that we have been short staffed and | think bringing on additional staff, especially ones that are strong in administration, will help. But | also think we should consider separating the offices and staff duties in a way that makes the best sense in serving our districts and offices. ‘This is a little bit of a different direction than what we envisioned coming in in January, but | think since we have now had some time to see what the needs and requirements are for running an office, itis a good time to reassess and make changes that will in the end serve our districts better and help each office to run more efficiently and effectively, This week I'd like to meet and discuss how we might be able to address these issues. Again | am not sure what is the best path for each involved but | think there is a lot of merit for trying to do some of this. | think in the end we can come to a better solution that best utilizes the strengths of each staff member and also helps us serve our districts well ‘Thanks and God bless, Cindy ps Please send me the dates of when @99EIIBwill be available and when he will be gone on his mission trips. + Ihave scheduled an interview for Tuesday with QIMIRREIE: who is from! {uated from Fin ‘Political Science, and helped a bit on my campaign before leaving for an internship. GMP | had forwarded on his email and attached resume. Please print that out for us. Thanks! «Investigation Report Rep. Courser/Rep, Gamrat Rep. Cindy Gamrat Documents Page 26 of 27