Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett announced that he is endorsing Marty Knollenberg for State Senate.
Mayor Barnett is the latest in a long line of Rochester Hills elected officials and community leaders to back Knollenberg. Also supporting Knollenberg are Rochester Hills City Councilmembers Greg Hooper, Stephanie Morita, Mark Tisdel, and Mike Webber. 
Former Rochester Hills City Councilman Vern Pixley and former State Representative Penny Crissman, as well as numerous Rochester Hills Republican precinct delegate, precinct delegate candidates, and community leaders are also endorsing Knollenberg.
“After careful consideration of the candidates, I have decided to endorse Republican Marty Knollenberg as the best choice for Rochester Hills,” Barnett said.
“Marty Knollenberg has a record of accomplishment as a member of the State House, and he has a clear, detailed plan of action for the Michigan Senate. He will be an excellent Senator, and will serve Rochester Hills well.”
Knollenberg thanked Mayor Barnett for his support.
“Mayor Bryan Barnett is one of Michigan’s most innovative and successful mayors,” Knollenberg said.
“Under Mayor Barnett’s leadership, Rochester Hills has the lowest tax rate in Oakland County and the second lowest unemployment rate in the state. I deeply appreciate his support and look forward to working with him as Rochester Hills’ State Senator.”
Additional major endorsements will be announced in the near future.
The Knollenberg campaign can be followed on Facebook at facebook.com/KnollenbergforSenate and on Twitter @knollenberg.
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