Mike McGonegal is running for the Michigan House of Representatives as a Democrat in the 66th District.

Like all parents, there’s nothing Mike McGonegal would not do for his children to make their life richer, successful and more fulfilling. That is why he’s taking one of the biggest steps in his life and made the decision to leave the sidelines and jump into the political arena and run for the 66th Distinct seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

“I am uncomfortable with the direction of my country, my state and my community,” he said. “I want to leave a positive, debt-free future for my children and grandchildren.”

McGonegal, 57, has lived in Livingston County for the past 11 years, and he is a manufacturing sales representative. A transplanted Ohio native, McGonegal graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Following graduation, he immediately entered public service as a parole office for Ohio’s Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. McGonegal saw first hand the cause and devastation of crime and poverty on both the victim and the offender, and he was appointed to a commission to establish programs for a community-based corrections facility.

McGonegal also brings a strong business background to the table in helping to diversify Michigan’s economy and manufacturing base and help solve its economic troubles. He has worked for the past 28 years in sales and marketing for companies manufacturing a variety of products, including heating and air conditioning, aerospace systems, industrial products, elevators and escalators, aircraft engines, fire and security systems and fuel cells.

The Green Oak Township resident and his wife of 28 years, Meg - a surgical nurse at CS Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor - are experiencing the squeeze placed on every middle class family in the nation and state. With an ever-shrinking pot of money for college and amid rising costs for everything from food to gasoline, the McGonegals have had to figure out how to fund the college educations of their four children. With all four of their children currently enrolled in Michigan colleges and universities, they are performing the juggling act many middle class families are experiencing.

We need your help to send someone with the experience, background and ideas to Lansing the address the serious problems facing our state.

Committee to Elect Mike McGonegal
8068 Lee Rd. Brighton, Mi. 48116
(810) 229-3324 mcgonegal4the66th@yahoo.com