Jim Weatherup announces endorsement by MACNY’s political action committee

OSWEGO COUNTY — Jim Weatherup, the Republican and Conservative candidate for the 120th Assembly District, announced Oct. 21 that he has received the endorsement of MIPAC, the Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee, according to a release from his campaign. MIPAC is the political action arm of MACNY and also represents the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State.

According to the campaign release, responses to questionnaires were reviewed to identify pro-manufacturing candidates ready to work on manufacturing issues.

The campaign release quoted MIPAC as saying its board members “look to endorse pro-manufacturing candidates from districts throughout New York State, focusing their attention on key issues including workforce development, tax reform, energy policy, regulatory reform, and competitiveness.”

“Our job creators are what keep our communities and local economies humming. Their investments in infrastructure and the workforce are critical to the future of our area and to future generations. I am deeply humbled and honored to have received the Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee’s endorsement for the 120th Assembly District,” said Weatherup. “The work they and their members provide on a daily basis is invaluable. I look forward to working further with MACNY on issues important to its members so we can, together, improve the state’s business and tax climate.”

According to the campaign release, the Manufacturing-Industry Political Action Committee (MIPAC) is the political arm of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State. MIPAC consists of manufacturers and business owners concerned about the status of New York’s manufacturing and business climate. MACNY, a non-profit organization, serves more than 350 manufacturing companies and non-industrial service providers throughout the Central New York region.

The campaign said that, in addition to MIPAC, Weatherup has been endorsed by Republicans, Conservatives, IBEW-Local 97, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)-New York, New York League of Conservation Voters and Assemblyman Will Barclay. It also said he has earned an A-Rating from the NYS Rifle and Pistol Association.

He currently serves as Chair of the Oswego County Legislature, and represents Hastings in the Legislature.  The campaign said Weatherup has focused his campaign on affordability, support for local governments, economic growth, protecting agriculture, and ensuring rural communities have a clear voice in state policy decisions.

Jim Weatherup will be on the ballot this fall. Early voting starts Oct. 24 and Election Day is Nov. 3. The 120th Assembly District includes all of Oswego County; Sterling, Ira and Victory in Cayuga County; and Ellisburg, Lorraine, Worth and Adams in Jefferson County.

To learn more, visit www.jimweatherup.com.