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To the editor: I spent years as a constituent services staffer in the Michigan House of Representatives, where I worked directly for Rep. Dave Prestin and his predecessor, former Rep. Beau LaFave. My job was to help them serve the people of the Upper Peninsula, by listening to concerns, cutting through red tape, and navigating state government. That experience taught me the importance of having the best person to represent the Upper Peninsula.
I am now retired and no longer work for the state legislature. Born and raised in the U.P., my roots here still run deep. Many of my family members and friends reside across the Peninsula; from Ontonagon to Newberry, and Hancock to Curtis. I want for them a state senator who will protect the U.P. and its unique way of life.
My support for Dave Prestin as a U.P. state senator comes from firsthand knowledge, not politics. Dave Prestin genuinely cares about people. While I worked for him, I was impressed by how involved he was with helping those he represents. He wants know what is happening in his community and he follows through on people’s issues and concerns. Not all legislators are like that.
I often talked to people across the state who said they called our office because their representative was unresponsive. Rep. Prestin makes it very clear to his staff by instruction and by example that taking care of people in the U.P. is his priority. I helped Rep. Prestin solve problems for people who make parts, harvest timber and process pulp, teach, fish, care for the elderly or those needing mental health support, drive big rigs, raise sheep, pigs or cows, or work in the mines, tourism, prisons or healthcare.
That spirit has been consistent through his many years as a paramedic and county commissioner, as well as his family’s commitment to their employees, schools, sports boosters and 4H. I believe anyone who’s met them agrees that he and his family take care of people.
Dave Prestin has the right heart for this work. I urge you to do your part and vote Dave Prestin for State Senate in the August 4th primary and then again in the November 3rd general election.
Sincerely,
Grace Farley, Former Legislative Staffer
Bennington Township
More support for Prestin
Editor:
We are writing this to express our support for Dave Prestin, who is running for State Senate of the 38th District. We have known Dave for years. He is hard working, a family man, and a first responder. He cares deeply about the U.P. and its residents. Dave supports our mining and timber industries and defends private property rights. But he fights government overreach!
Dave has fought for sportsmen by working to both establish a UP specific natural resources commission and prevent DNR officials from entering private property without a warrant. He is the only Republican candidate who has owned a small business, so he knows what's needed to make it successful.
His qualities, experience, and leadership make him the best choice to represent the U.P. in Lansing. We urge you to vote for Dave Prestin in August.
Thank you!
Daryl and Janelle Putala
Appleton, WI