Independence Township Trustee Jose Aliaga kicked off his run for state representative of the 43rd district during a campaign fundraiser at Via Bologna, Sept. 26.
Aliaga is running for the Republican party on a platform of lower taxes, less regulation and smaller government.
“No matter if it’s election season or not, I’m still knocking on doors, helping people and I think that when you’re a representative that it’s about helping people,” he explained. “I’m not doing this for ego or power, it’s about helping people and I know I’m the most qualified candidate to help the people.”