POAM, NFIB, and MAIA Endorse Bolger

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2008

Bolger Endorsed by:
Police Officer’s Association of Michigan (POAM)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents

Marshall, MI— James “Jase” Bolger’s Campaign for State Representative announced today the endorsements of several prominent Michigan organizations. The three organizations announcing support for Bolger include the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM), the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents.

The Police Officers Association of Michigan represents over 12,000 law enforcement employees throughout the State of Michigan and is the largest such organization in the state. The organization offers its endorsement based upon careful review of candidates who support improving safety, working conditions, and economic security of their public safety members.

Charlie Owens, State Director of the Michigan chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business announced the support of the small business group because of Bolger’s understanding regarding providing jobs in Michigan.

“After a careful review of the candidates we have found that Jase Bolger has a keen understanding of the problems facing employers and their employees,” Owens said. “We wish Jase success in the upcoming election and we look forward to working with him in the Michigan legislature.”

The agents group, which represents almost 10,000 Independent Insurance Agents and industry employees, praised Mr. Bolger for his commitment to rebuilding Michigan’s economy and for his support of small businesses and job creation.

“In these difficult economic times, we believe Jase Bolger is the best qualified candidate to represent Michigan’s 63rd State House District. His experience and success reveals a high level of knowledge and commitment on a wide variety of employer and consumer-related issues,” said MAIA VP of Government Affairs, Scott Hummel.

Bolger commented, “I am pleased to have the support of the police officers and small business owners who are members of these groups. These individuals fight every day to provide for our security and create jobs here in Michigan. I appreciate their encouragement for my ideas to protect and improve our community.”

James “Jase” Bolger is a Kalamazoo small business owner and Calhoun County Commissioner. He and his wife, Molly, are raising their two teenage children in Marshall. Bolger is running for State Representative in the 63rd District, looking to succeed term limited Lorence Wenke, R-Galesburg. The 63rd District covers portions of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties.