Executive Board Session (P. Samson)

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**Executive Summary**

This document, written by Perry Samson, addresses the actions of Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich and their potential impact on the community. The central argument of the document is a call for consistency in the Sheriff’s stance on executive orders, urging him to oppose a hypothetical Trump administration executive order mandating cooperation with ICE. The author highlights the Sheriff’s past defiance of Governor Whitmer’s social distancing order in 2020, questioning the motivations behind that action.

The core of the document revolves around the principle of local autonomy and the rights of the community. The author argues that if Sheriff Borkovich’s previous actions were based on genuine principles, he should now oppose any order that could lead to the detention and deportation of immigrant residents. The author emphasizes the importance of immigrants to the local economy and the negative impacts of actions that would separate families and instill fear.

The document explicitly frames the situation as a test of Sheriff Borkovich’s integrity. It challenges the Sheriff to demonstrate that his past actions were based on principle rather than political affiliation. The author suggests that the Sheriff’s response to a hypothetical ICE cooperation mandate will reveal the true nature of his past decisions and his commitment to the well-being of the Leelanau County community.

The author concludes with a direct call for the Sheriff to prioritize the interests of the community. The author hopes the Sheriff will show the same “courage” he showed in 2020.

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