Schuette stumps in Port Huron

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Gubernatorial hopeful and Attorney General Bill Schuette paid a visit to Port Huron Thursday, speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce at Lake Huron Medical Center. Schuette spoke to his background in politics and outlined his plan for Michigan, if elected governor. He says his first point of order in office would be to cut income taxes in Michigan, telling WPHM, “I want to cut taxes like Donald Trump has cut taxes in America, because tax cuts mean more jobs.” Another point of pride for Schuette was the role he played as Attorney General in the prosecution of sports doctor Larry Nassar at Michigan State University. However, Schuette would not comment on whether the M.S.U. board of trustees or interim president  John Engler should resign. He stated, “Michigan State will handle that.” When asked about unfunded liabilities, such as legacy pension and healthcare benefits from municipal employees, Schuette says he would not like to see any city go into bankruptcy. He also touted that he fought for the rights of police officers and fire fighters to keep their pensions during the Detroit Bankruptcy. The City of Port Huron has over $119 million in unfunded pension and retiree health care liabilities, as of January 2018. Responding to criticism about claims he used state staff to do campaign work, Schuette stated the controversy is “all about politics” and would not confirm whether the reports are true or false. Election day is Tuesday August 7th.