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The County Road Association of Michigan's RUSH-PAC has announced its endorsement of David Rutledge in the 54th District state House race.
David Rutledge
Rutledge, a former Superior Township supervisor, is currently the chairman of the Washtenaw County Road Commission. He is one of six Democrats from eastern Washtenaw County seeking the party's nomination next Tuesday.
"Michigan's transportation infrastructure is in crisis," CRAM Director John Niemela said in a statement supporting Rutledge. "Our state needs leaders who understand how vital the local road and bridge network is to Michigan's economy and to our quality of life."
The RUSH-PAC is the political fundraising arm of CRAM, which represents Michigan's 83 county road agencies which collectively maintain 75 percent of Michigan roads. RUSH stands for Rural and Urban Streets and Highways.
Niemela said the RUSH-PAC makes its endorsements based on who it believes has done or would do the best job of helping to improve Michigan's local and state transportation infrastructure.
"Michigan residents rely on the local road and bridge system to carry goods to market and their children to school, to ensure emergency vehicles reach their destinations and to take them through the activities of daily life," Niemela said. "RUSH-PAC seeks to educate and support candidates who will make Michigan's transportation infrastructure a priority, allowing the state to compete for jobs in the 21st century."
Rutledge is seeking the seat currently held by state Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith, D-Salem Township. He faces off next Tuesday against Lonnie Scott, Michael White, Bill Riney, Edison Hubert and Dave Franklin.
The 54th District includes the city of Ypsilanti and Augusta, Salem, Superior and Ypsilanti townships in Washtenaw County. Click here for a map of the district.
• Click here for coverage of the recent 54th District candidate debate.
• Read profiles of each candidate in AnnArbor.com's Voters Guide.
• Watch videos of the candidates on MiVote.org.
Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at ryanstanton@annarbor.com or 734-623-2529.
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