Wisconsin Grocers Endorse Ron Johnson
In case you missed it: Today, Ron received the Wisconsin Grocers endorsement. Upon receiving the endorsement, Johnson said “I’m pleased to accept the endorsement of the grocers as an indication that in communities across the state, citizens and small business owners are seeking a new direction and more accountability from their elected officials.”
Read the Grocers’ Press Release:
WISCONSIN GROCERS ENDORSE RON JOHNSON FOR US SENATE
September 7, 2010–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors voted to endorse Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate at their most recent board meeting in Milwaukee.
“The WGA Board is a good representation of the retail food industry and contains representatives of warehouses, distributors/suppliers, chain store operators, single store owners and the manufacturing industry,” said Board Chairman Brad Brooks from Affiliated Foods Midwest. “While discussing the race for Senator from the different perspectives, the Board agreed that Ron Johnson was the right choice for the grocery industry in Wisconsin, the best candidate to lead Wisconsin and represent all of our mutual interests.”
WGA Board Member Dave Kotwitz said, “In meeting with Ron Johnson I found him to be very genuine in his commitment to better government. Much of what he said or proposed was very common sense.”
“Grocers are the backbone of Wisconsin communities, and they have a good read on the needs of the citizens in their area,” Johnson said. “I’m pleased to accept the endorsement of the grocers as an indication that in communities across the state, citizens and small business owners are seeking a new direction and more accountability from their elected officials.”
“Employers in Wisconsin need someone in the US Senate who knows what it takes to run a business, meet payroll and deal with the mountains of federal red tape and regulatory compliance businesses are challenged with everyday,” said Brandon Scholz, President and CEO of the WGA. “We really need a new way of thinking when it comes to turning our economy around – it’s time for a change and a little common sense.”
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The Wisconsin Grocers Association Inc. represents more than 1,000 independent grocers, retail grocery chain stores, warehouses and distributors, convenience stores, food brokers and suppliers who employ over 66,000 people and generate more than $6 billion in annual sales in Wisconsin.
