Up North Progressive

Delta, Dickinson and Menominee Counties make up Michigan’s 108th State House District. It includes the cities of Escanaba, Norway, and Iron Mountain. The next representative for this district will be Bob Romps of Gladstone. He works currently in the mental health field and at the family-owned Stonehouse Restaurant in Escanaba. His wife, Linda, is a retired nurse and owner of Bras That Fit.

Bob Romps knows that in Northern Michigan many people still struggle to find gainful employment. Bob wants to see more investments in infrastructure and small business to create more jobs. He will also work to repeal “Right to Work” in Michigan and support labor. Being UAW president for his local for 15 years gives him the experience to work for those who are still looking for jobs. Bob Romps also will work to put public school funding back into public schools. High-quality education is the foundation for people to be trained and ready to enter the workforce. When he gets to Lansing, Bob will also make sure affordable health care becomes a reality in Michigan, including reducing drug costs and fighting opioid addiction.

Endorsements for Bob Romps include Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Gary Peters, the MEA, AFL-CIO, UAW, AFT, Equality Michigan Pride PAC, Iron Workers Local 8, United Steelworkers District 2, U.P. Regional Labor Federation, AFSCME Council 25, OE324, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, Michigan Association of Justice, General Teamsters, Local 406, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and WheelWrights, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. IUPAT DC7, Upper Peninsula Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC, and the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.

To learn more about Bob Romps and his campaign, check out his website and Facebook page. On November 6, 2018, vote for the candidate who will go to Lansing and work for the people of the 108th District. Vote for Bob Romps.