Cluck has been active in local politics for years, and is a strong candidate for a district that spans 4 counties. He'll likely be challenging Rep. Steve Massengill in the general election. Below is Cluck's release:
Justin Cluck Announces Campaign for District 13
Representative
Says Mississippi’s Future Depends on
Strong Public Education
(Jackson) – Monday
afternoon, North Mississippi attorney Justin Cluck announced his candidacy for
District 13 legislature. Citing the opportunities he received as a product of
public schools, Cluck recognized the necessity for a renewed commitment in the
legislature.
“Three years
ago my wife, Cary, and I were blessed with the birth of our son, Jennings.
Because Cary and I both graduated from public schools and universities, we
understand the importance of providing an outstanding public education for
Jennings when he starts kindergarten….we were recently shocked and dismayed by
the actions of the legislators of our district when they decided to blindly
follow party lines by voting against Mississippi’s working families and the
200,000 citizens of this state who signed the ‘Better Schools, Better Jobs’
petition,” Cluck said in a statement.
District 13 stretches through Benton,
Lafayette, Marshall and Union Counties, and is currently represented by Rep.
Steve Massengill (R-Hickory Flat), though Cluck insists this is about more than
party politics.
Said Cluck, “Our
children’s education is not a partisan issue and it should not matter which
party you identify with. We should all work together to transcend party
lines and to guarantee our children’s future is priority number one.“
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1 comment:
I am thrilled to have Mr. Cluck running for this position. Good public schools are critical for the well-being of all our citizens. Our current legislators apparently have decided they can afford private schools for their children, and they simply don't care about the rest of us. So, best of luck, Mr. Cluck! I will be delighted to work hard to get you elected!
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