Welcome!
Mark Richardson is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives from the 27th District, which includes Berkley, Oak Park, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Hazel Park and Pleasant Ridge. Currently an Assistant Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark spent eight years as the environmental prosecutor for Macomb County. He and his family have lived in Berkley for 18 years.
As prosecutor and, before that, a public interest attorney, Richardson has spent decades fighting to protect citizens from all walks of life from the dangers of crime, environmental pollution, and social and economic injustice. As State Representative, Mark will lead the fight for economic opportunity, environmental protection, and social justice for all residents of the District. He has the dedication, experience, and integrity to spearhead efforts to develop the modern, sustainable economy Michigan needs.
Mark Richardson's extensive experience in the public arena makes his candidacy truly the best option for the citizens of the 27th District. As your Representative, he will provide principled leadership that will help revitalize our economy while protecting our core values.
Site additions: New endorsement & new policy statement added
• Hazel Park Democratic Club President Ed Bullock has endorsed Mark for state representative
• Mark has added his plan for Michigan's Energy & Transportation Future to the site.
Michigan's Energy and Transportation Future
In the 20th century Michigan put the world on wheels. Now, in the 21st century, Michigan must again lead the way by developing new sources of clean, reliable and inexpensive energy, by creating new, energy-efficient transportation systems, and by constructing the next generation of residential and commercial buildings that are energy efficient and rely on renewable energy.
Reaching across the aisle: Richardson to appear at Ferndale Area Republican Club meeting
The Ferndale Area Republican Club is hosting a meet-the-candidates evening on Tuesday, April 1, at 7PM. The meeting is open to everyone, regardless of their political affiliations.
The First United Methodist Church on the west side of Woodward between Leroy and Pearson will be hosting the event . Parking is available behind the church and someone will be at the parking-lot side door to greet you.
Campaign Launch makes Woodward Talk
Mark's official campaign launch piqued the interest of the Woodward Talk weekly newspaper, which ran a feature story on him today. Read the online version here.
In addition to a general overview of the campaign, Mark received great endorsement quotes:
