Marty joined a crowd in Momence (Kankakee County) for lunch recently to introduce himself and talk about why he is running for Congress in the 11th District.
As he sat and ate with the group of more than 40 people, he discussed his issue priorities and took time to listen to theirs. Marty's concerns over the current state of our economy and soaring gas prices were shared by all.
by Joseph Hillenmeyer
By Patrick Ferrell
MOKENA -- Octogenarian Agnes Greene pulled up to the gas pump Wednesday morning to buy a few gallons for her lawn mower.
After Marty Ozinga III, the Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District, pumped $9.21 worth of gas into her red container, she, perhaps unaware of the actual $4.17 per gallon cost, handed him $3.
"I'll cover the rest for you," Ozinga told the woman, giving her a pat on the back. "But, there won't be any change."
By Phil Kadner
As motorists pull into a gas station in Mokena, a millionaire approaches and asks if he can pump their gas.
Most people react with understandable suspicion.
Marty Ozinga smiles, offers a handshake and a quick explanation.
"I'm Marty Ozinga. I'm running for Congress in the 11th District. I'm not a politician. I'm a businessman. Maybe you've seen my red-and-white Ozinga concrete trucks on the road. That's my business. These gas prices are hurting everyone."
Manning the pumps this morning at a Gas City located in Mokena, Marty commiserated with fellow community members about sky-rocketing gas prices.
As he filled the tanks of cars, SUVs, a motor home, and even a 2-gallon jug for a lawn mower, Marty interacted one-on-one with all sorts of people concerned with the amount of money they are pouring into their vehicles.
by Susan DeMar Lafferty
Marty Ozinga will be stumping and pumping and feeling constituents' pain today at Mokena's Gas City station.
The Republican candidate in the heated 11th Congressional District race will pump gas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 19855 LaGrange Road, and pour out his plan to reduce gas prices and gain energy independence.
"Gas and energy are on everyone's mind these days. It's definitely the top issue," said Ozinga, president of the Mokena-based Ozinga Concrete Company.
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MOKENA -- Two days after returning from a trip to Moscow where he attended the graduation ceremony of a Russian university on whose board of trustees he serves, 11th CD candidate Marty Ozinga will be pumping gas for four hours in southwest suburban Mokena today. The owner of Ozinga Concrete, with 30 locations and a fleet of cement trucks, plans to discuss the high price of gasoline with those drivers whose tanks he'll be filling.
Successful Homer Glen businessman joins race
By Edward Felker
WASHINGTON -- When Republican county chairmen recruited Martin Ozinga III of Homer Glen to step into the race for the 11th Congressional District seat, they secured what appeared to be a wealthy, successful businessman to the ticket with little political background.
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By Tom Collins
Ozinga pledged to fund his campaign primarily through individual contributions and, if elected, to preserve America’s future through energy independence and greater security in the Middle East. He said he’s been involved in economic development projects in the poor, politically repressed nations that convinced him of the need to protect America’s legacy at home and abroad.
