To the Journal editor:

As the state representative for the 109th District, I am proud to endorse my colleague, Dave Prestin, for the 38th District State Senate seat.

Dave is a proven fighter for the Upper Peninsula. He is actively battling radical green energy mandates to protect affordable, reliable power for our families and businesses. On mining, Dave is fighting to keep the Tilden Mine open; he supports our vital mining and timber industries. He is a consistent voice on government overreach, defending local control and private property rights.

As a small business owner, first responder and experienced community leader, Dave is the voice we need in the State Senate. We can count on him to put policy over press releases and results over rhetoric.

I urge my fellow residents of the U.P. to join me in voting Dave Prestin for State Senate this August.