Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner Dennis Lennox, Republican candidate for the State House, issued the following statement on January 30:

As you may know by now, the ugly face of partisan politics is starting to show up right here in Cheboygan County.

Some of the local Democrats and their allies in Lansing are doing whatever they can to win.

They want to continue the status-quo -- something I wholeheartedly disagree with.

I’ve made a stand time and time again for reform.

I’m not a member of the good ‘ole boys club and I never will be.

I believe that government is supposed to serve the people and not the other way around.

Most importantly, I believe government is the problem and not the solution.

Naturally, this doesn’t sit well with these Democratic partisans, who want total control -- at whatever cost -- of government from Cheboygan County right down to Lansing.

And despite their best efforts, I will continue being an independent voice, who won’t bow down to their interests.

I want to thank you for your past support and I hope to continue having your support.