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| Derek Miller |
As the clock ticks down toward the 4 p.m. filing
deadline, Derek Miller of Warren, son of former longtime state senator Art
Miller, appears to be the heavy favorite to win the state House 28th
District seat being vacated due to term limits by Rep. Jon Switalski.
deadline, Derek Miller of Warren, son of former longtime state senator Art
Miller, appears to be the heavy favorite to win the state House 28th
District seat being vacated due to term limits by Rep. Jon Switalski.
Derek Miller, if he wins the November election, would
become the third generation of the Millers to represent Macomb County in a
major political position. Before there was the Switalskis and the Chrzanowskis
and the Vivianos, the Millers were the dominant family in Macomb County
politics.
become the third generation of the Millers to represent Macomb County in a
major political position. Before there was the Switalskis and the Chrzanowskis
and the Vivianos, the Millers were the dominant family in Macomb County
politics.
(Congresswoman Candice Miller is not related. She is a
powerhouse in her own right who has not faced serious campaign competition
since her first House election – a trend that appears to be continuing this
year.)
powerhouse in her own right who has not faced serious campaign competition
since her first House election – a trend that appears to be continuing this
year.)
Here is how Derek Miller describes on his website his
family’s political roots:
family’s political roots:
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| Art Miller |
“The call of public service is not new to Derek Miller’s
family. His grandfather, Art Miller, became the first mayor of the City of
Warren in 1957. His grandmother, Edna Miller, (Art’s successor as county clerk after
his death) was the first female elected Macomb County clerk and served for over
28 years. Derek’s father, Art Miller Jr., served in the Michigan Senate from 1977-2003,
where he was the Democratic Leader of the Senate. He sponsored and directed
over 300 pieces of legislation during his 25 years of Senate leadership.”
family. His grandfather, Art Miller, became the first mayor of the City of
Warren in 1957. His grandmother, Edna Miller, (Art’s successor as county clerk after
his death) was the first female elected Macomb County clerk and served for over
28 years. Derek’s father, Art Miller Jr., served in the Michigan Senate from 1977-2003,
where he was the Democratic Leader of the Senate. He sponsored and directed
over 300 pieces of legislation during his 25 years of Senate leadership.”
Though some would consider a Miller a shoo-in as a
candidate in Warren, the candidate makes this attempt to downplay his obvious
name-ID advantage:
candidate in Warren, the candidate makes this attempt to downplay his obvious
name-ID advantage:
“Derek Miller is not counting on a strong family name as
an opportunity. He is fulfilling an ongoing obligation to serve the cities of
Warren and Center Line as his family has for over 60 years. Derek Miller feels
an obligation to give back to the community that has given him every
opportunity in life.”
an opportunity. He is fulfilling an ongoing obligation to serve the cities of
Warren and Center Line as his family has for over 60 years. Derek Miller feels
an obligation to give back to the community that has given him every
opportunity in life.”
Miller serves as an assistant county prosecutor where he was assigned to cases at the 37th District Court, which covers
Warren and Center Line, and the senior crimes unit.
Warren and Center Line, and the senior crimes unit.
His father, by the way, is still going strong, working
independently as a lobbyist. His largest client? The city of Warren.
independently as a lobbyist. His largest client? The city of Warren.
Although he is not of my political persuasion, if he is half as good as his dad, Art, he will serve the constituents of his district very well.
Knowing Derek personally, I have witnessed his hard work and his passion for the career path in politics he has chosen. Being a resident of Warren for over 30 years, my husband and I couldn't be happier for such a driven young man to be involved in the future direction of this city. We are honored to know Derek as well as the Miller family and thrilled to have his example of hard work and dedication here in Warren. Congratulations Derek! You are very deserving of all the success the future holds for you. We couldn't be any more proud. Sincerely, Mr & Mrs Giasone
Derek Miller is a hack. As Prosecutor, Derek Miller makes false statements to juries and judges while also hiding evidence that proves innocence. Derek Miller also refuses to properly investigate before prosecuting, and maliciously prosecutes innocent people just to get convictions. In fact, there is going to be an Attorney Grievance filed against Derek Miller for malicious prosecution, falsifying information and evidence to a jury and judge, abuse of authority, defamation, and harassment and attorney misconduct. I only hope the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission charges Derek Miller with Misconduct like he deserves.