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After making his candidacy in the state House's 53rd District race official, Jeff Irwin is promising to focus on tangible results for Ann Arbor and Michigan if elected.
"Using my experience in local government and my knowledge of state government, I will work with all of my colleagues to overcome our challenges," said Irwin, who has served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners since he was a 22-year-old student at the University of Michigan.
53rd House district candidate Jeff Irwin
“Ann Arbor is a special place and representing this city is a tremendous privilege," he said. “It has been an honor to serve this community for 10 years on the County Board of Commissioners and I look forward to using my knowledge and experience to continue fighting for the priorities that make Michigan a great state.”
After recently helping the county close a $30 million structural budget gap for the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years, Irwin said passing balanced budgets in a difficult economic environment is exactly the kind of experience that Ann Arbor needs in Lansing.
He also said his knowledge of state and local government is a crucial qualification for the next 53rd District representative.
He cites his experience with human service and criminal justice programs administered by Washtenaw County, in addition to his time as a legislative aide and environmental advocate.
“Fighting to fund pre-K through college education, building Michigan’s economy and protecting our precious environmental resources will be my top priorities in state government," Irwin said.
Irwin has a campaign website at www.voteirwin.com.
Irwin is one of six candidates seeking the 53rd District seat being vacated by Rebekah Warren, who is running for Senate. Irwin faces Ned Staebler in the Aug. 3 Democratic primary.
On the Republican ticket, four names are on the ballot: Robert Stearns, Gideon D'Assandro, Chase Ingersoll, and Matthew Novetske.
For a complete list of candidates running for office, click here.
Ryan J. Stanton covers government for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at ryanstanton@annarbor.com or 734-623-2529.
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