Door to Door Days

We're having another great week in our efforts to meet voters throughout the 63rd District. Families continue to welcome us, and I've appreciated the chats at doorsteps and kitchen tables and especially the cold water offered on the trail. Families are definitely worried about jobs for themselves, their kids, or their grandchildren. They absolutely want to see some common sense brought to Lansing. I'm glad they continue to believe I have the real world experience needed to do just that.

As we often do, this weekend our entire family went door to door. But this time Nick (14) and Megan (12) wanted to do their own doors and have a competition to see who could get the most yard signs. I thought they were competing against each other, but they ended up also competing against me! Megan won! Although we gave her the tie breaker, I still say she should share her win with me because we tied.

Megan remarked that the day was fun, but some cooler temperatures would make it even more fun. I urged her to not wish the summer away, cooler temperatures will be here soon enough. And, I said, I'm glad to not be wearing snow boots any more while going door to door!

I'm proud of my family, and grateful to have such strong and dedicated support.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Not Enough Name Tags

At the end of July, Sue Moore of Vicksburg hosted a fundraiser for me at her home. What a fantastic night!

We were overwhelmed by the great response. We were planning on about 60 people, but we had so many more people show up then we expected that we ran out of name tags and yard signs. People leaving the party even picked up all the signs marking Sue's property so they could take them home and display them. What a warm reception from the wonderful families in the Vicksburg and Schoolcraft areas!

I am also so pleased to have the support of many current and former elected officials. Don Gilmer showed up early to help us with final setup. Former Senator Paul Wartner sent his support and best wishes. Senator Tom George, former Portage Mayor Betty Ongley, and former Kalamazoo County Clerk and Register of Deeds Jim Youngs all helped us have not only a successful event but a fun evening.

We continue to knock on doors, attend events, and I continue to be humbled by the support and encouragement people from all over the district are showing our campaign and my family.

Thank you all for your strong and continued support!