Campaign review

It’s been tough to keep up on the blog with all the door-knocking campaign volunteers and I have been doing, so I figured I’d just kind of do a big wrap-up of what we’ve done and where we’ve been thus far.

First off, let’s look at township, city and organizational meetings I’ve attended.

In Gladwin County, I’ve stopped at Bourret, Butman, Hay and Buckeye townships. I’ve also dropped in at a Gladwin County Democratic Party meeting.

In Arenac County, I’ve swung through meetings at the city of AuGres and the city of Omer, with stops planned at Deep River Township’s next meeting, and Standish City Council’s next meeting. I also was present at an Arenac County Democratic Party meeting. Plus, there was also the Arenac County MTA meeting.

Out in Clare County, I’ve stopped in at Redding Township and two Clare County Democratic Party meetings. Oh, I almost forgot, I met with the UAW Retired Council in Harrison, as well.

Last but not least, in Bay County, I’ve visited with the Pinconning City Council, the Gibson Township Board and the Garfield Township Board. I also attended a Pinconning Area Schools District Board of Education meeting in the spring. I plan on attending this month’s second Kawkawlin Township Board meeting, and the Bay County Democratic Party later this month.

Another meeting I’ve made it out to was a Tri-County Building Trades Labor Council meeting in June.

When it comes to hitting the doors, we’ve covered quite a bit. There’s Beaverton, Gladwin and Buckeye Township in Gladwin County. In Arenac County, we’ve been to AuGres and Standish Township, and will be hitting Standish and Deep River Township next week. We also plan to make it to some of the other rural areas in Arenac County. Bay County doors have been hit in Pinconning, Gibson and Fraser Township. In Clare County, we’ve visited Harrison and the city of Clare, but we’re not done in the West end of the district yet.

As for events, we’ve been very active. We’ve marched in parades in Clare for the Irish Festival, Standish for Loyalty Day, AuGres for Memorial Day, Pinconning for the CheeseTown Festival and Beaverton for Independence Day. I’ve also stopped in at the CheeseTown events and ran in the two-mile CheeseTown challenge. My mom and I have lent helping hands during Clare Pride Day. I’ve also made my way out to the Pinconning Mayor’s Scholarship Fund Ball and the Northern Bay Ambulance dinner. In Arenac County, we’ve also attended the Relay for Life soup supper (and plan to attend Relay for Life this weekend). In Harrison, I attended a BMX/Skate park taco dinner fundraiser. I’ve also dropped in at the Standish Summerfest at the Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center. Oh, I almost forgot another one. I also attended the Bay County Democratic Party annual chicken dinner in March.

A few other things I’ve participated in include the MiVote.org candidate interview filming, a Farm Bureau Candidate Forum in Grant Township (Clare County) and a “We the People of Gladwin County” forum in Gladwin.

There are still upcoming events we’ll be at, including the Arenac and Northern Bay County fair and the Gladwin County Fair.

But don’t worry if you don’t catch us. There’s a pretty good possibility we’ll knock on your door. I appreciate the support and hope everyone remembers to vote August 3rd.

I’m fighting for a better Michigan future. Are you ready to fight? Are you ready to take it back?

Let’s keep it up!

I’m pretty sure that as soon as I post this, I’ll remember something else I attended. Isn’t that the way it always works?