Up North Progressive

State Representative John Kivela once again seeks re-election to represent the people of Michigan’s 109th State House district. He has served on Michigan’s State Legislature representing the people of the 109th since 2012. He seeks his third term to serve the Upper Peninsula district that includes Alger, Luce, Marquette, and Schoolcraft Counties.

John Kivela graduated from Marquette High School in 1987. His professional background is in automotive; he managed a car dealership and worked in the family-owned service station. In 2006 he was elected to Marquette City Commission. Kivela served as mayor of Marquette from 2008 to 2012. His public service includes the Children’s Museum Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, the Ishpeming Federal Credit Union Committee, and the Rotary Club. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Marquette and have two children.

Issues important to the people in John Kivela’s district include affordable energy. Kivela also has worked tirelessly in Lansing to get legislation passed to put an end to the meth epidemic in the Upper Peninisula. John Kivela promises to continue to work across the aisle to pass laws that will help the people of the 109th district.

John Kivela is endorsed by the Small Business Association of Michigan, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Pride Source, Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan AFL-CIO, Equality Michigan, American Federation of Teachers, National Rifle Association, and the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners.

To find out more about John Kivela, contact him or volunteer, you can check out his state congressional website, or his Facebook page. Vote for John Kivela, 109th Michigan State Legislature on November 8, 2016.