Michigan LCV Endorses David LaGrand for State Senate
Posted on September 02, 2010
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters today endorsed David LaGrand for State Senator in the 29th District. LaGrand’s commitment to creating thousands of new clean energy jobs in West Michigan and protecting our Great Lakes makes him the best choice for Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities.
“The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is proud to support David LaGrand in his campaign to represent metro Grand Rapids in the State Senate,” said Michigan League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Lisa Wozniak. “David understands that creating a sustainable economy in Michigan also means creating thousands of jobs for Kent County. More than ever, we need a small business owner like David who will push open the doors in Lansing so these clean energy jobs are able come into our state, as well as the many business opportunities that support them.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters,” said LaGrand. “I share their goals of promoting green jobs as well as the protection of our Great Lakes and valuable natural resources. This endorsement by a prominent non-partisan group like Michigan LCV speaks to my willingness to ignore the partisan bickering that has crippled our Senate for too long.”
Today LaGrand also expressed his disappointment that the State Senate recessed without taking action to put a Constitutional amendment banning Great Lakes oil drilling on the November ballot.
“On a day that yet another oil rig exploded in the Gulf, Michigan Senators are still on vacation without having ever given voters the right to safeguard our lakes. We need new leadership that will work day in and day out to protect our water and lift the cap on damages so that polluters are forced to pay for every penny of clean up efforts when the actions of irresponsible corporations harm our natural resources. This vital amendment to The Constitution would ensure that the Great Lakes never become the scene of the next big oil spill disaster.”
On the same day that another oil rig exploded in the Gulf our legislators our nowhere to be found.
LaGrand believes the ban on Great Lakes drilling has far-reaching economic implications and protects Michigan jobs. “We cannot let Lansing politicians risk devastating our fishing, boating and tourism industries, and the jobs tied to them, by not protecting our Great Lakes. Our more than 3,000 miles of shoreline defines us.”
David LaGrand worked as an Assistant Kent County Prosecutor, formed several private law practices, created two successful small businesses, including the Wealthy Street Bakery, and was elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 2007. David is a member of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church and lives with his wife Melissa and their four children.
Michigan LCV is a non-partisan, non-profit organization which seeks to turn environmental goals into legislative and community priorities by electing, educating, and holding officials accountable for their votes and actions.
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