Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

Today, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC), the Friends of West Michigan Business, announced its candidate endorsements for Kent County Commission. The PAC, made up of various business and community leaders, took action to support pro-business candidates. Endorsements were based on candidate questionnaires, interviews and past performance for incumbents.

“The Chamber PAC endorses candidates who will advance our priorities and be good stewards of taxpayer resources while serving Kent County,” said Chamber President & CEO Jeanne Englehart. “It is important that the business community hears from us on who will be the best pro-business leaders for our area,” continued Englehart.

“The Chamber PAC takes great pride in our open endorsement process. All candidates are invited to participate and each is asked a variety of questions regarding issues important to job creators,” said Andy Johnston, Legislative Director for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.

The following endorsements have been made for the 2010 election cycle:

*Italics Denotes Incumbent

County Commission:

1^st District: Theodore Vonk

2^nd District: Thomas Antor

3^rd District: Roger Morgan

4^th District: Gary Rolls

6^th District: Michael Wawee

7^th District: Stan Ponstein

8^th District: Greg Hoezee

9^th District: Harold Voorhees

 11^th District: Eileen McNeil and Jim Saalfeld

12^th District: Harold Mast

13^th District: Dick Vander Molen

14^th District: Carol Hennessy

15^th District: Dick Bulkowski

16^th District: Jim Talen

18^th District: Dan Koorndyk

19^th District: Shana Shroll

To read more about the GRACC PAC endorsements click here