Bolger endorsed by: Michigan Farm Bureau, Fraternal Order of Police, Friends of Housing, Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2008

Bolger Endorsed by:
Michigan Farm Bureau
Fraternal Order of Police
Friends of Housing
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan

Marshall, MI— James “Jase” Bolger’s Campaign for State Representative announced today the endorsements of several prominent Michigan organizations. The four organizations announcing support for Bolger include the Michigan Farm Bureau, Fraternal Order of Police, Friends of Housing, and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.

The Michigan Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization. Michigan Farm Bureau's Political Action Committee, AgriPac, in cooperation with County Farm Bureau Candidate Evaluation Committees, evaluates and endorses the candidates who will best support Farm Bureau policy and agriculture. If they measure up they receive AgriPac's endorsement as a "Friend of Agriculture".

“We are pleased to endorse James Bolger’s candidacy for State Representative. Bolger is a true Friend of Agriculture and has earned his endorsement,” said Sarah Black, Secretary of the Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee.

Fraternal Order of Police – State Lodge of Michigan (FOP), is the oldest and largest law enforcement organization in Michigan. The FOP joins the Michigan Association of Police Officers and the Police Officer’s Association of Michigan in solid law enforcement support for James Bolger.

Friends of Housing is the political voice of the Michigan Association of Home Builders. The Michigan Association of Home Builders has a membership of 8,100 across the state.

“Endorsements by Friends of Housing are not made on the basis of political party, but by who has or would do the best job of making housing affordable in Michigan,” said Dawn Crandall, Political Affairs Director of the Michigan Association of Home Builders.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) is a statewide trade association representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and related firms in the industrial and commercial building industry.

“The Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is devoted to building Michigan’s economy,” said Chris Fisher, President of ABC. “ABC is honored to endorse Mr. Bolger’s candidacy for State Representative.”

Bolger commented, “I am honored to have the support of these organizations who represent jobs and opportunity as well as strong public safety for the families of 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.

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