Michigan House of Representatives District 92 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Jerry Neyer defeated Anthony Feig and Greg Black in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Neyer (R)	55.5	18,080
		Anthony Feig (D)	42.4	13,809
		Greg Black (L)	2.1	670

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Greg Black (L)

Personal Freedoms

Natural Resources

Gun Rights of law abiding citizens

Anthony Feig (D)

Politics should be about listening to people—for real—and getting stuff done. In short, politics should be boring. We need elected officials who want to get work done, not just scream and shout and refuse to cooperate. I want to be remembered as the lawmaker who simply went to work and got things done–a person who was always accessible, responsive, and courteous, and who worked with all kinds of people.

We have more in common than we might think, and we agree on more things than we disagree. We care about our communities, our families, and our livelihoods. We don’t have to agree on absolutely everything, but we can work together to do what needs to be done.

When we invest in our community - not just with money, but with education and opportunities - we all thrive. We all deserve clean water, good health, access to a world-class education, and the opportunity to earn a living wage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Greg Black (L)

Bring accountability to government. This country was founded on the idea of a government for the people by the people. We have to many career politicians who have lost touch with the areas they represent.

Anthony Feig (D)

Education: I've seen first-hand how education can transform lives and create opportunity - as a first-generation college student, as an educator, and as a parent. Quality education must be available to everyone, including children of all abilities and all income levels.

Environment: I am a geologist and avid outdoorsman. I want my children to inherit clean land, air, and water that they in turn can pass on to their children. Climate models indicate that Michigan will become warmer and wetter, and we are seeing disrupted precipitation, less predictability in seasons, and flooding. We're done talking about "if" climate change is happening. Now it's time to respond.

Workforce and economy: ensuring that workers have good wages and benefits, and specifically aiding small businesses in their ability to offer good wages and benefits while continuing to grow.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Greg Black (L)

My parents. My father was a Division manager for one of the oil companies in Mt Pleasant. He worked long hours to make sure we were provided for and he still found time mentor me as well as take care of my disabled mother

Anthony Feig (D)

I would like to follow the example set by Carl Sagan. He believed that people are smarter than they are given credit for, and that the world, and the universe, are beautiful and understandable.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Greg Black (L)

Tom Morello at Minetta Lane Theatre: Speaking Truth to Power Through Stories and Song

Anthony Feig (D)

The Bloom County anthologies, by Berke Breathed. It’s irreverent, witty, funny, with biting commentary and a knack for calling out bad behavior on all sides, left, right, and center. Breathed has a way of getting right to the heart of a matter.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Greg Black (L)

Representing the will of the people

Anthony Feig (D)

I think an elected official should be thoughtful, dignified, and not easily rattled. The person should listen more than they talk.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Greg Black (L)

Having lived in Mid-Michigan most of my life, I believe I can represent the residents of this area. Over the years I have been associated with The Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, I have hosted exchange students from (Japan, Republic of Georgia, and Russia) as well have been a business owner in Mt. Pleasant. I look forward to working for all the residents of Isabella and Gratiot County’s.

Anthony Feig (D)

As a scientist, I have the abilities to both analyze data and evidence, and to “know what I don’t know.” I can collaborate with anybody who wants to work with me. As an educator, I can explain complex topics in straightforward terms. I don’t get rattled by name-calling or polemics. I have a sense of humor, and I can laugh at myself before anybody else does.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Greg Black (L)

Representing the will of the people. Keep an open door and stay in touch with the community that you serve

Anthony Feig (D)

The main responsibility of a state representative is to conduct the business of government seriously, thoughtfully, with civility, and in accordance with the will of the constituents. This includes being available to all constituents, listening to them and providing them with information and reports from the Capitol.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Greg Black (L)

Having served my community

Anthony Feig (D)

I want my legacy to be that I represented everybody; that I cared about people first. I want people to say that I was compassionate, and a good father.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Greg Black (L)

I was 24 years old when the attack on 9/11 happened

Anthony Feig (D)

The first historical event I remember was the Apollo 17 splashdown when I was three years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Greg Black (L)

Bicycle mechanic at Motorless Motion in Mt Pleasant Michigan

Anthony Feig (D)

I worked at a Jack In the Box restaurant in Phoenix Arizona starting in 1986 when I was a junior in high school. I worked the Friday & Saturday night graveyard shifts and the Sunday swing shift, mostly on the drive-through but also on the grill. I worked there until the end of my first year in college in 1988.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Greg Black (L)

Slanted Sharyl Attkisson this book describes how all media is slanted to whatever narrative the publisher wants. And how most news that you see is more opinion than facts

Anthony Feig (D)

My favorite book is the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, by Douglas Adams. It is several decades old but reads as if it could have been written anytime up to the present. On the surface, the story and style seem fun and frivolous. However, the books treat serious issues very deeply, including free will, personal responsibility, the obligations of publishers of information, and the benefits and pitfalls of a technocratic society.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Greg Black (L)

Sam Becket from Quantum Leap to put right what once went wrong

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Greg Black (L)

Purple Rain Prince

Anthony Feig (D)

“Tank!” by The Seatbelts, which is the title theme of the anime “Cowboy Bebop.”

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Greg Black (L)

Balancing time between work and family

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Greg Black (L)

Currently there is a very adversarial relationship in government and in the end the people loose. The ideal relationship between Governor and State Legislature is one the has the interest of of people first. Voting only on party lines might make the look good to the party. But they are elected to serve the people

Anthony Feig (D)

It should be cooperative and not dysfunctional.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Greg Black (L)

Restrictions and mandates of businesses have hurt Michigan. If these trends continue more companies will leave

Anthony Feig (D)

Workforce, water quality and availability, response to climate change.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Greg Black (L)

A bicameral system provides for checks and balances and to help prevent abuse of power by any one party

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Greg Black (L)

Honestly I think one of the biggest problems we have in government is career politicians who have lost touch with the people they serve

Anthony Feig (D)

It can be beneficial but it is not required.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Greg Black (L)

Of course it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Everyone has different backgrounds and point of views. By working together more can get accomplished

Anthony Feig (D)

Of course it is. That’s the only way anything gets done in a legislative body.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Greg Black (L)

The is no easy one size fits all way to redistrict. No matter how it is done either political parties or the people living in the districts will feel it is not right. The current idea of redirecting by independent committees every 10 years is a good idea I think the next time they work on redirecting after the 2030 census will go smoother and they will learn from the problems they had this time

Anthony Feig (D)

Citizen-led.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Greg Black (L)

Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation I enjoy all of Michigans Natural Resources and State Parks. And as a hunter I would like to protect Michigans hunting lands Regulatory Reform over the years several businesses have failed due to burdensome regulations.

Anthony Feig (D)

Education, Natural Resources & Outdoor recreation.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Greg Black (L)

No I have to aspirations to become a career politician

Anthony Feig (D)

Not really.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Greg Black (L)

2020 saw many restrictions and mandates imposed of business many of those closed for good. A friend of mine lost his restaurant due to Governor ordered mandates

Tell us your favorite joke.

Greg Black (L)

I don’t have one

Anthony Feig (D)

I want to hang a map of the world in my house, and then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations that I've traveled to. But first I'm gonna have to travel to the top two corners of the map, so it won't fall down. –Comedian Mitch Hedberg.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Greg Black (L)

State legislature should oversee the use of emergency powers to prevent abuse and government overreach

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Greg Black (L)

Compromise is necessary. Negotiations cannot be one sided only every community has different needs that must be taken into account when any policy is made

Anthony Feig (D)

Yes. In order to get the business of governance done, negotiation and compromise is necessary.

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