Rick Snyder, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor picked State Representative Brian Calley as his running mate.

Calley, 33, is relatively unknown outside Lansing, but will bring conservative credentials and experience in state government to the GOP ticket as its candidate for lieutenant governor.

He’s not that unknown. He did consistently vote against the Compete Streets legislation.

But perhaps more worrisome was his House Bill 4204 which tried to divert at least half of the money from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund towards fishing and hunting programs. Currently that money is used to acquire park and natural areas, as well as for developing parks and trails.

The Trust Fund should be used to build upon Michigan’s natural resources and recreational heritage — not to stock fish.

Fortunately it appears the Trust Fund’s current funding focus supports two points in Snyder’s 10-point plan.

4. Create An Environment That Will Keep Our Youth — Our Future — In Michigan
7. Protect Michigan’s Environment

Down the road, cyclists, trail users and others may need to remind him of that.

Tags: Brian Calley, Natural Resources Trust Fund, Rick Snyder

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