FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 10, 2002

Aldo Vagnozzi Begins Run For State House - Literally
Journey To Help Oakland County Families Begins With A Single Step At Farmington City Hall

FARMINGTON – Candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives Aldo Vagnozzi set off on a five-day journey from Farmington to Lansing today. He will be running in the 37th District, which includes Farmington and Farmington Hills. Vagnozzi, the former mayor of Farmington Hills, plans on walking the entire way, nearly an 80 mile trek, and is scheduled to finish on Wednesday, May 15. His tour will include stops at the Farmington Health Care Center, the Ford Wixom Assembly Plant, Lake Chemung State Park in Livingston County, Michigan State University, and everywhere in between.

“There is no expressway to easing the problems facing Michigan’s working families,” said Vagnozzi. “There are no quick fixes for health care, the environment, and education. I am in it for the long haul.”

Aldo Vagnozzi is committed to:
• Ensuring that every Oakland County family has access to quality, affordable health care, especially senior citizens and children;
• Guaranteeing equal opportunity for all of Michigan’s children by making sure that the state fully funds public schools. He is also in favor of smaller class sizes and higher academic standards, so that the youth of Oakland County will be better prepared to take on the challenges of the new millennium; and,
• Protecting the environment by eliminating sewage dumping and fighting polluters every step of the way. The ending of slant drilling in the Great Lakes was a good start, but that’s what it is – a start.

“I look forward to arriving in Lansing on the 15th and sharing some of my ideas with members of the House,” said Vagnozzi. “It’s time for legislators who place a higher priority on the problems of special interest groups than those of working families to take a hike.”

Aldo Vagnozzi’s progress on his journey to Lansing can be checked at his website, www.aldovagnozzi.com. It will be updated daily.