MIPAC, The Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee and political action committee arm of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State, today announced its endorsement of John Salka for state Assembly in the 121st district.
MIPAC endorsed Salka based on his pro-manufacturing and reform-minded legislative agenda, which includes key MIPAC issues like decreasing energy costs, strengthening the state’s workforce development platform, workers’ compensation issues, and the increasing costs of doing business in New York state.
This year, MIPAC recognized its growing statewide presence and is actively participating in races across the state.
MIPAC Chairman Nathan Andrews said, “This year we were pleased to interview a number of statewide candidates, with many running for office for the first time. Overall we looked for those who would best represent issues important to the state’s manufacturers. We looked at candidates from both sides of the aisle when seeking supporters of manufacturing, and take this bipartisan approach very seriously.
“We have always maintained and understood that we will not always agree with our representatives on every issue, and that is okay. What is most critical is that issues important to manufacturers are heard and understood, that the lines of communication always remain open, and that honest and open government and policy is put into effect.
“With this type of government, coupled with these representatives in office, we believe we can create an environment that encourages and supports manufacturing in New York. With that, today we proudly endorse John Salka for state Assembly.”
“I am honored to have the endorsement of a grassroots organization that represents and fights to protect so much of the work we do here in Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties,” Salka said. “This endorsement is yet another indication that the small business and jobs community realizes I am the candidate in this race who has the energy, ideas and vision to fight for a stronger economy. Working to make New York a better place in which to do business starts with building partnerships, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Manufacturers Association in Albany.”