Miles: “I’m frustrated that
politicians in Congress are not working
together to solve problems.”
March 18,
2010, Grand Rapids, MI -- Patrick Miles Jr., a
Grand Rapids business attorney and community leader, announced today he
is launching his campaign for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District in
the 2010 election as a Democrat. Miles made his announcement via a
YouTube video posted on www.patmilesforcongress.com.
Miles has spent the last two decades working as a business lawyer
helping small, family- owned businesses start, grow, and create jobs in
West Michigan. Miles has also helped cities, townships, and villages
fight cable companies for lower rates, better customer service, and
increased video competition.
“I am not a politician. I’ve never run for office before. But I’m
running now, because it is time to work together. Our government works,
when there are leaders in Washington who care more about doing good than
scoring political points,” said Pat Miles. “It works when Congress
worries more about solving problems than who’s in power. Government
works best when it remembers it’s for the people, by the people and of
the people. Being in Congress isn’t an entitlement. It is an opportunity
to fight each day for Michigan values and communities.”
John Witte, a local Grand Rapids businessman said, "I know that Pat
Miles is a man of integrity and faith. He has the values and common
sense thinking we need in Washington to move the country forward. He
also understands the role small and family- owned businesses play in
creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. I am glad to support an
independent thinker and leader like him."
Local community leader, Kate Pew Wolters said, "Pat Miles cares about
our community and understands the challenges we face. He will go to
Washington and fight for all of us. I have known Pat for many years and
he is a person with integrity and commitment who will do his part to
make government work again."
Miles, 42, was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and attended Grand
Rapids Public Schools. Miles is a third generation Grand Rapids
resident, and has lived in Michigan’s Third Congressional District his
entire life. He holds a degree in business administration and economics
from Aquinas College and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991. He
is a former chairman of the Aquinas College Board of Trustees and served
as President of the Grand Rapids Bar Association from 2004 to 2005.