Date:  July 3, 2009

2010 GOP Candidate Timothy Rujan Announces His Run for Governor

Bay Port, Michigan – Timothy Rujan, husband of April, Father of Ellie and Nicholas, currently a Bay Port resident in Huron County, comes forward today to announce his candidacy to be the next Michigan Governor.   Rujan states, “As your next Michigan Governor, I will assemble a team to promote principles and a “Made in Michigan” vision.  I propose a Plan for action to keep a promise:  To renew and restore greatness to our Great Lake State, Michigan.”

Timothy Rujan is the son of the Patricia Rujan and the late Wesley Rujan.  Timothy grew up in Redford Township and his father served as Lieutenant on the Redford Township Fire Department in Wayne County. 

In 2008 Rujan was appointed to the Huron County Board of Commissioners and served on the following committees:  Chaired the Agencies Committee which oversaw the Agricultural Services, Transportation, Senior Citizens, Veterans Affairs, Solid Waste, Vice Chair The Finance Committee and served on the Human Development Committee, Personal Committee, and Sebewaing Lifelong Education Committee.

“We need to renew many things: The spirit of enterprise, confidence in public officials, the proper role of government and the full empowerment of people. In spite of all the challenges that confront us, we should never forget all of the things that make Michigan great. And we should never forget the resilience, the optimism, and the indomitable spirit of the people of Michigan. I know the people of this state, and I believe in them. Failure is simply not in their nature.”

“There is no substitute for loosening the grip of unnecessary and costly regulation on industries and entrepreneurs and reining in the taxes that inhibit the growth of Michigan Small Businesses.  There is no substitute for hard work, and aggressive competition in both foreign and domestic markets.”

“Support our goal to restore FREEDOM, EMPOWERMENT OF THE PEOPLE and restore Michigan's full promise.”