Jeff Jacques ’02 of Jonesville announced that he will run for Michigan’s 58th District House seat.
“Our movement away from [freedom], to more government interference and dependence is disturbing, and it’s important to draw a line in the sand,” Jacques said.
Jacques said he wants to focus on economic issues.
“I do have an intimate understanding of what the small business owners goes through, so some of the pedestals of my campaign are to lower taxes, lessen regulation, and create a more friendly business environment,” Jacques said. “That is going to allow businesses to hire and expand and create growth. Consequently that will increase the tax base and that is what we will need to rebuild.”
Jacques was involved in several business ventures in a range of markets before he decided to run for state representative.
“Hillsdale [College] does not teach you to sit on the sidelines and watch the world go by,” he said. “It teaches you to jump in the fray and grab life by the horns.”
Jacques said he supports the second amendment, traditional marriage, and is pro-life.
After growing up in Jonesville, Jacques attended Hillsdale College. It was there he met his wife and earned a degree in economics.
“This race is going to be won by winning the hearts and minds of the electorate,” Jacques said.
