Richard Sills

Sills, a native of the Cincinnati area, moved to Michigan in 1983. At the time of his entrance into the 2018 election, Sills was an ostrich farmer. Prior to that, Sills worked in the meat-packing industry, owning two meat processing plants in Michigan. Sills was also involved in the implementation of a program of federal safety standards for the meat processing industry. Sills has also spent time in the printing and marketing industries.[1]

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Interview with Clare County Review

In an interview with the Clare County Review, Sills outlined his platform, indicating that the central focus of his campaign would be a commitment to not accepting donations and opposition towards money in the political process. Sills called for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting candidates from accepting campaign donations. Sills also stated his support for an investigation into the impacts a single-payer healthcare system would have in Michigan, arguing that it would cut costs. Sills also argued in favor of the adoption of new energy sources, including the cultivation of industrial hemp.[1]