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Margaret O'Brien for Portage City Council

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O'Brien offers best chance against Democrats Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	O'Brien is best prepared to fight on our behalf for lower taxes, a better Michigan business climate and traditional values . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will stand firm on traditional values Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	Margaret O'Brien is the only candidate for 61st District state representative I trust to protect the institution of marriage, defend the unborn, and protect traditional family values . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien understands the district, will get the job done Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	[Margaret O'Brien] has proven herself time and time again . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien is a great role model for young women Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	As an experienced political activist, I have met many candidates for local office. Margaret O'Brien, candidate for state representative in the 61st District, stands out in my mind as an exceptional leader . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien would be 61st District's best representative Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	Please vote for Margaret O'Brien. From observing her at meetings and reading about her achievements, I believe she would be the best representative for the 61st District. Bill Soule

O'Brien has energy, practicality, enthusiasm Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	I have seen Margaret research the issues, state her honest solutions and respectfully discuss those ideas with individuals who may disagree . . . (read the full story)

Look no further than O'Brien, she can do it all Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	It is essential we support candidates with energy, passion and commitment to our community . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will be a blast of fresh air in Lansing Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	O'Brien has wisdom and vision . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien understands needs of townships Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	O'Brien's unique assets give her the best perspective on how to help our state out of its economic crisis . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will be able to find workable solutions Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	A vote for O'Brien is a positive step for Michigan's future . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien is obvious choice for 61st District Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	The most qualified candidate for state representative in the 61st District is Margaret O'Brien . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will fight for taxpayers and do the right thing Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	. I have known O'Brien for many years and have been impressed by her honesty, integrity and her willingness to stand up for issues and to do the right thing . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien is a diligent, tenacious public servant Kalamazoo Gazette - August 4, 2008
	O'Brien is and has been a diligent, committed, determined and tenacious public servant . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien supports rights for homeschool parents Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	I admire [Margaret O'Brien's] efforts toward education but especially for home-schooling parental rights . . . (read the full story)

A vote for O'Brien is a vote to help business Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	O'Brien will fight to keep business in Michigan and work to lower the tax and regulatory burdens . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will do what it takes to get job done Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	Margaret has stood alone on many issues and will not let us down . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien stands up for citizens, has perseverance Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	I admire O'Brien's perseverance and her willingness to stand up for us even when it meant standing alone . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien backs English as state's official language Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	She is right on the issues, supports cutting taxes, spending and regulation, and defends traditional values including the right to life, the right to bear arms, and English as the official language . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien has experience to help turn the state around Kalamazoo Gazette - August 3, 2008
	O'Brien understands the needs of our community and state and is able to consider all vantage points to come up with real solutions . . . (read the full story)

Candidates were out campaigning hard 3 days before Tuesday's primary election Kalamazoo Gazette - August 2, 2008
	Candidates for elected office were out across the area knocking on doors and shaking hands Saturday in a final push to win votes in Tuesday's primary election . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will be team player in Legislature Kalamazoo Gazette - August 2, 2008
	O'Brien is not afraid to do battle when the circumstances warrant it, however she fully understands the art of listening and respectfully resolving differences via compromise . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will bring changes Michigan needs Kalamazoo Gazette - August 1, 2008
	I have known Margaret O'Brien personally and professionally for more than five years. I have found O'Brien to be a person of her word . . . (read the full story)

Vote for our mom for state representative Kalamazoo Gazette - July 31, 2008
	She has gone door-to-door daily and will show that persistence in helping improve our state . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien will be a voice for southwestern Michigan Kalamazoo Gazette - July 30, 2008
	Margaret O'Brien is just the person who can be the voice for our community. Her record of asking hard questions and not accepting the status quo in Portage is exactly what we need . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien understands needs of business owners Kalamazoo Gazette - July 30, 2008
	O'Brien also understands that, at a time when the housing market in the state is in a severe recession and our citizens are having a hard time realizing any cash on the sale of homes, it is time to reduce the real-estate transfer tax, not increase it . . . (read the full story)

Candidate Interview: Margaret O'Brien WMUK 102.1 FM Radio - July 29, 2008
	Listen to Margaret's Interview with WMUK 102.1 FM Radio out of Western Michigan University. Here from Margaret herself how she feels about the issues.

O'Brien works to eliminate obstacles Kalamazoo Gazette - July 29, 2008
	As a small business owner, O'Brien is familiar with the rules and regulations which inhibit the formation and growth of small businesses. She will work in Lansing to eliminate those obstacles . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien has history of serving public Kalamazoo Gazette - July 29, 2008
	For O'Brien, community service is not a job, it's a passion . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien is proven leader for 61st District seat Kalamazoo Gazette - July 28, 2008
	O'Brien has the common sense, knowledge and leadership we need to impact real change . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien makes excellent choice for 61st District Kalamazoo Gazette - July 27, 2008
	While her current experience is with the city of Portage, her background provides knowledge and understanding of townships and how their functions and goals may be differentl . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien understands how government works Kalamazoo Gazette - July 21, 2008
	While her current experience is with the city of Portage, her background provides knowledge and understanding of townships and how their functions and goals may be differentl . . . (read the full story)

Character, experience make O'Brien good choice Kalamazoo Gazette - July 21, 2008
	I am but one vote, but if others would take the time to review her background, as I have, they will find an outstanding person who will represent the 61st District well . . . (read the full story)

Election Guide Kalamazoo Gazette - July 18, 2008
	6 questions asked by the Kalamazoo Gazette and answered by Margaret O'Brien . . . (read the full story)

O'Brien good choice for voters in 61st District Kalamazoo Gazette - July 15, 2008
	Margaret O'Brien will be a great state representative for citizens of the 61st District! The first time I heard of Margaret O'Brien, she was advocating for voters . . . (read the full story)

HOOGENDYK SEAT DRAWS LOCAL COUNCIL MEMBERS, EX-HOUSE STAFFER

July 14, 2008-Gongwer News Service, Inc

So far, Ms. O'Brien has netted the most establishment endorsements, receiving support from Mr. Hoogendyk, National Republican Committeeman Chuck Yob, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors, Homebuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan Association of Realtors and Michigan Townships Association, as well as dozens of locally-elected government officials . . . (read the full story)

Business Community Supports Margaret O’Brien For State Representative Press Release July 8 , 2008
	The Michigan Association of Realtors®, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors®, Homebuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids Chamber PAC have announced their endorsement of Margaret O’Brien for State Representative in the 61st District . . . (read the full story)

Three jockey for GOP nomination in bid to replace Hoogendyk July 6 , 2008
	As term-limited state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk mounts his challenge to veteran Detroit Democratic U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, the Texas Township Republican is leaving a competitive race to find his replacement in his wake . . . (read the full story)

Grand Rapids Chamber PAC Endorses Margaret O’Brien July 1 , 2008
	The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC), the Friends of West Michigan Business, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Margaret O’Brien in the race for 61st District State Representative . . . (read the full story)

Margaret O'Brien for State Representative April 30, 2008
	. . . Margaret has been endorsed by current State Representative Jack Hoogendyk. She deserves the support of Republicans in the August 5 primary election . . . (read the full story)

Some here say MBT burden unfair April 29, 2008
	. . . some of the rules are still being worked out by the Michigan Dept. of Treasury. "Every CPA I've talked to says this is more complicated than the SBT," said Margaret O'Brien, a member of the Portage City Council and a local real estate agent . . . (read the full story)

PRESS RELEASE Margaret O’Brien to Run for 61st District House Seat
	Portage City Councilwoman Margaret O’Brien will announce her candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives on St. Patrick’s Day-Monday, March 17th-at McGinnis Landing restaurant in Oshtemo. The event will be held from 5:30-6:30 PM with the official announcement at 6:00 PM. Press is welcome to attend . . . (continue story)

Margaret O'Brien running for 61st District state House seat

Monday, March 31, 2008

PORTAGE -- Portage Councilwoman Margaret O'Brien has announced her candidacy for the 61st District Michigan House of Representatives seat.

O'Brien will be running as a Republican for the seat presently held by Jack Hoogendyk, who is serving his final term because of term limits . . . (continue story)

Margaret O'Brien, In the News

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