Campaign Launches with Overwhelming Support

A huge thanks to the overwhelming number of people who showed their support by attending Marty Ozinga’s campaign kick-off at Angelino’s Restaurant in Mokena on April 30th.

In a packed room buzzing with excitement, community members from all over District 11 and beyond poured out their support and encouragement.

“This room full of love is indicative of what’s happened the last few weeks,” Marty Ozinga’s oldest son said to the crowd of supporters.

He couldn’t have been closer to the truth.

Thanks to a tremendous level of support in April alone, Ozinga for Congress raised $408,235 by the morning of the official kick-off and $446,035 by the end of the day.

The kick-off not only gathered many supporters but it also received great press coverage—coverage that will spread Marty’s commitment to putting people before politics throughout District 11.

“off to a hot start”
– WLS Radio

“Family and friends described Ozinga as a ‘family man’ who will ‘roll up his sleeves and help do the work,’ a man who taught his six sons about ‘hard work, service to others, honesty and integrity.’”
– Southtown Star

“In what might be an indication of the campaign he will run against Halvorson, who is the majority leader in the state Senate and criticized by Republicans as an ally of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Ozinga said he hoped to be considered a ‘responsible member of the community and not a politician.’”
– Ottawa Times

“Ozinga’s campaign has been in high gear for weeks. He already has a web site, campaign office, campaign manager and more than $408,000 in donations.”
– Joliet Herald News

“Republican contender for 11th Congressional District Marty Ozinga says his business background, coupled with the fact that he’s not a ‘career politician,’ will help him get elected and keep the seat in GOP hands.”
– Peoria Journal Star

“‘There is a need for change,’ Ozinga said at today’s press conference, standing in front of a red and white sign proclaiming, ‘I am not a politician.’ Ozinga trumpeted his experience in business and track record of creating jobs.”
– Joliet Herald News

“Ozinga said life is about service and that’s what this run for office is about.”
– Associated Press

Many thanks to the hundreds of people who have already invested in Marty’s campaign by donating generously, by offering to volunteer, by writing letters of encouragement, and by telling others about Marty’s commitment to the community.

Please don’t stop here. Marty needs your continued strong support to spread his message across the district. Please continue to help Marty put people before politics.