Brunner Broadens His Coalition of Supporters with Fifteen Endorsements
Brunner Picks Up Support from Auto Workers, Police Officers, Teachers, Nurses, Fire Fighters, Credit Unions, and Construction Laborers
In a flurry of recent endorsement activity in the race for State Representative for Michigan's 96th House District, fifteen groups have announced that they are endorsing Charles Brunner. The fifteen groups include the UAW, Michigan State AFL-CIO, Police Officer Association of Michigan, American Federation of Teachers, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, Iron Workers Local 25, Professional R.N. Staff Council of Bay Medical Center, Michigan Credit Union League Action Fund, Utility Workers Local 542, Operating Engineers Local 324, International Association of Firefighters Local 116, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, Bricklayers and Allied Craft workers Local 9, Local 24 Unite here Union of Casino, Club Foodservice and Hotel Workers and The Right to Life of Michigan Political Action Committee notified their members that Charles Brunner meets their endorsement criteria.
"It’s an honor to receive endorsements from so many of these diverse groups,” said Brunner. "I believe that the hard working families of Bay County are vital to maintaining the vibrant community we enjoy today. I'm proud to be supported by people who work hard to protect the rights of all Michigan residents."
Many of the Organizations including the UAW, and the AFL-CIO, which represents 600,000 current and retired workers statewide, cited Brunner’s extensive record of accomplishments and his experience in creating jobs as the main reasons for their endorsement.
"We've knocked on thousands of doors In Bay County and it's clear that the people agree with me that Jobs and the economy, public safety and education should be top priorities in Lansing”.
To read more about Brunner’s broad coalition of support, please visit www.brunner4staterep.com/endorsements
As a lifelong resident of our community, it has been an honor to represent many of you for the last 7.5 years, first as a City Commissioner and now as Mayor of Bay City. It has not always been an easy job; but, even on the toughest days, I have truly enjoyed working with, and for, all of you. Despite the economic struggles we are facing in Bay County and beyond, we have always remained true to our core values. We have never lost faith and have never wavered in our commitment to one another, nor to this unqiue and beautiful place we call home. The road ahead may be difficult, but Bay County will continue to grow and prosper because the people of Bay County never give up without a fight. As your next state representative, I promise that I will never stop fighting for you.
My campaign will focus primarily on the economy, education, health care, and our quality of life. Economic development will be one of my top priorities in Lansing. We need to put people back to work! We need to keep our children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors from having to move out of town or state to make a decent living! We need to keep them in Bay County with good paying jobs that provide access to affordable health care and secure benefits.
As an educator for 30 years, I know first hand the importance of a quality education for our children. We cannot hope to build a successful future if we fail in our basic responsibility to provide our children with the knowledge they need to compete in the world.
My good friend, Senator Jim Barcia, once told me, "To be a strong leader, you must be a good listener". Listening is my best quality; and, I intend to listen to each and every one of you as I attend meetings, participate in community events, and go door to door in the coming weeks and months to talk to you about your plans for Bay County and how I can best serve you as your next 96th District State Representative.
My voice will be your voice in Lansing!
Sincerely,
Charles M. Brunner