Dear Friends, We are already off to a strong start for the Summer 2009 parade season. We have marched in the Manistee and Ludington Fourth of July parades, and the Bear Lake Days parade with a strong presence. I want to give a special thank you to those of you who came out and helped [...]
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Volunteers needed: Fourth of July Celebrations this coming weekend!
July 2, 2009 – 10:06 am
Hello Friends! It’s that time of the year again…you guessed it – PARADE TIME!! Last year we had a blast taking part in the Manistee Forest Festival’s 4th of July parade and Ludington’s 4th of July parade as a candidate, but this year Dan will be participating as OUR elected State Representative! We are looking [...]
Fundraiser for State Representative Dan Scripps at Leelanau Cellars on Omena Bay
May 27, 2009 – 10:28 am
Dear Friends, Hello from Lansing! For the past five months I have been working hard to push a progressive legislative agenda that builds on Michigan’s strengths, as well as providing solid customer service to the residents of the 101st District. It is an exciting time to be in the legislature and I am honored to [...]
Swearing-In Ceremony: December 8th, 2008
December 10, 2008 – 3:06 pm
On Monday, I was sworn-in as our next State Representative by Supreme Court Justice and resident of the 101st District, Elizabeth Weaver of Glen Arbor. My wife Jamie held the Bible, as Justice Weaver administered the oath in front of a standing-room only crowd of friends, supporters, and elected officials. You can see other photos [...]
A Special Thank You
November 6, 2008 – 5:38 pm
Six months ago I kicked off my campaign with a tour of the district that focused on “Jobs, Schools, and the Great Outdoors” where I visited local high schools and early childhood centers, downtown business districts and entrepreneurs, and met with local leaders in the farming and conservation communities. I highlighted the issues that matter [...]
Get out and VOTE!
November 4, 2008 – 12:51 pm
After months of hard work, the campaign is finally coming to a close. I want to take a minute to extend a thank you to each and every one of you who have dedicated your time to helping out. Many of you knocked doors, made calls, donated money, put together a mailing, displayed a yard [...]
Check out some mock-television commercials produced by Leland students
October 31, 2008 – 5:47 pm
Here are some of the commercials put together by Leland High School students that helped us win yesterdays mock election! Special thanks to Emma Smith, Stefani Pentiuk, Ben Fellows, and all of the other Leland High Schoolers that volunteered for the campaign over the past few months! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdhdIMo4fiQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYIjZpz11T8[/youtube]
A Landslide win for Scripps at Leland Mock Election
October 30, 2008 – 4:58 pm
Scripps wins Leland Mock Election 124 to 21! Check out pictures here. Check out a video of Leland student Ben Fellows introducing Dan Scripps, and Dan Scripps at the Mock Election: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QnrdbrCi4Y[/youtube]
The Blueprint: An economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work
October 30, 2008 – 2:44 pm
Over the course of this campaign, I have focused on a single key issue: how to rebuild Michigan’s economy and get our people back to work. As part of this effort to shine a spotlight on Michigan’s economic challenges and opportunities, over the last eleven weeks I’ve laid out a comprehensive plan – one week [...]
Leelanau Enterprise and Benzie Record Patriot Endorse Dan Scripps for State Representative Campaign
October 29, 2008 – 6:47 pm
Today the Leelanau Enterprise and the Benzie Record Patriot each endorsed our campaign for State Representative. The Leelanau Enterprise praised my “ability to see through party rhetoric and find common sense answers.” The Benzie Record Patriot noted my “commitment to, and experience with, alternative energy [which] will uniquely poise this area to reap the benefits [...]
