Greg Markkanen

LANSING — State Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock, announced his office is open and ready to assist residents of the Upper Peninsula.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the residents of the Upper Peninsula in Lansing,” Markkanen said. “I encourage folks to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas so I can best represent our community.”

Markkanen has been appointed Republican vice chair of the House committee on Elections as well as Military, Veterans and Homeland Security. Markkanen will also serve on the House committees on Education, Insurance and Financial Services, and Tax Policy.

Upon Democrat’s taking majority, many Republican members were only given one or two committee assignments, Markkanen noted.

He represents the new 110th House District, which includes Iron, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, and Gogebic counties, and part of Dickinson County. The Dickinson County portion includes the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, along with Breitung and Sagola townships.

Markkanen recently hired former Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain to serve as his legislative director, while Marie Repovz will continue serving as director of constituent services.

Markkanen’s office is at S-1489 in the Anderson House Office Building. He can be contacted by calling 517-373-0850, emailing GregMarkkanen@house.mi.gov, or mailing correspondence to S-1489 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Michigan 48909.