Up North Progressive

Alger, Luce, most of Marquette and Schoolcraft counties make up the 109th State House District. This district has been well-served by Sara Cambensy, who was elected on November 7, 2017, to finish the term of the late John Kivela. She now seeks re-election for a full term of office. A native of Marquette, Sara Cambensy has a long history of service to her community.

After completing a Bachelor’s degree in 2002 and a Masters of Public Administration in 2011 at Northern Michigan University, Sara Cambensy has served on the City Council for Marquette, worked as a Zoning Code Enforcement Official, served on the City Planning Commission, and holds credentials for fundraising at the Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University and worked as the Director of Adult and Community Education for Marquette Area Public Schools. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Policy at Michigan Tech.

Issues Sara Cambensy will continue to focus on when she returns to Lansing in 2019 are increasing funding for public education; most notably addressing the shortfalls created by the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A. These short-sighted policies have ensured with a weak economy that is only handled by handing corporations more tax cuts thus decreasing funding even more, that schools are not funded adequately. Sara will continue to work to make the Upper Peninsula energy independent by increasing the use of renewable energy that will decrease the demand for coal and fossil fuels. Finally, eliminating the tax cuts for corporations that give them more money than they put into the state must stop. The unfair tax practices of the current administration in Lansing actually prohibit job growth in sectors where people can earn livable wages. This must stop, and Sara Cambensy will work to make sure it will.

Sara Cambensy is endorsed by the MEA, Michigan Association of Justice, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, United Steelworkers, Iron Workers Local 8, Operating Engineers 324, Michigan Nurses Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, and the Upper Peninsula Building Trades Council.

To learn more about Sara Cambensy and get involved with her campaign, visit her website and Facebook page. On November 6, 2018, return Sarah to Lansing so she can continue the good work she is doing for the 109th State House District.