Memorial Day Weekend Plans: Come meet us this Saturday for some good ole' Jambalaya Fun! We're going to be in Gonzales, Louisiana at the Jambalaya Festival. If you'd like to come and help us, please call Brandon at 337-831-4892 for more details on the event or email him at brandon@mikestrain.org to find out how you can help! Visit our website at
www.mikestrain.org
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Get Your Tickets Today!: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator David Vitter has joined the Mike Strain Campaign and is hosting a reception in Baton Rouge on June 4th in honor of Mike Strain, Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. Don't miss this opportunity! For more information about how you can purchase your tickets, please call Courtney Guastella 504-615-2083 or Sally Nungesser 225-235-2745
What's Been Happening: Last Friday, Mike Strain was in Monroe, Louisiana for the day and was a special guest on the Moon Griffon Show. Mike spoke about the needs of leadership and reform in our state, specific ways to move our Timber and Forest Industry forward, and the pressing needs of our Agricultural Economy. "Agriculture is in decline in this state and I want to reverse that trend. The office has 798 employees and a $100 million budget, Mike said. We're going to review every policy and position to make sure the taxpayers are getting the most for their money."
In The News: Strain running against Odom By Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star 5/19/07
State Rep. Mike Strain believes that Louisiana voters are ready for massive change in their political system, so he has set out to unseat long-time Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom in next fall's election. "I want to refocus on the core mission of the office, which is to promote and protect the agriculture industry in our state," Strain said. "Agriculture is in decline in this state and I want to reverse that trend.""The office has 798 employees and a $100 million budget," he said. "We're going to review every policy and position to make sure the taxpayers are getting the most for their money." To read the whole story, click here
Mike Strain Leads In The Polls: Support for Mike Strain in the Monroe area is very strong. In a recent online poll conducted by
www.townshowhall.com, Mike Strain overwhelmingly leads the field of candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture.
Question:"Who do you support for Commissioner of Agriculture?"
Results
54.1% Mike Strain
25.6% Wayne "Spider" Carter
10.5% Bob Odom
9.8% Undecided
Mike Strain for Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry
P.O. Box 897
Abita Springs, LA 70420
Office: 985-809-7474
Office2: 337-831-4892
Email: info@mikestrain.org