"We can count on Jeff to be a champion for clean air and clean water in Michigan. I've worked with Jeff on everything from land preservation to preventing toxic pollution from coal power plants - his expertise and commitment to environmental reforms is sorely needed in Lansing." - Mike Garfield, Environmental Activist

"Jeff has been a leader in county government for over a decade. He knows that leadership is about empowering others to contribute and working with the community. Jeff has proven his commitment to Ann Arbor and especially the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.” - Bob Guenzel, Former Washtenaw County Administrator

"In 2004 the LGBT community was under attack in the State of Michigan. Most elected officials ran for cover. Jeff Irwin stood up and worked for equality. As a County official, Jeff established domestic partner benefits for county employees. Jeff and his wife Kathryn don't just talk about justice. They live it. We need Jeff Irwin's voice in Lansing, and we are proud supporters of his candidacy." - Keith Orr and Martin Contreras, Ann Arbor Business Owners and Equality Advocates

"...Jeff has done all this with friendliness and integrity. He has shown himself to be an exemplary public servant. In the very challenging political terrain created by term limits, which allow no time for a learning curve politically, Jeff will hit the ground running to advance progressive issues at the state level." - Francine Alexander, Organizational Consultant & Michigan League of Conservation Voters Board Member

"I have worked closely with Jeff on a number of county issues. As chair of the Board of Commissoners in 2007-08, he proved himself as a knowledgeable, principled and inclusive leader, and I know he will be an outstanding State Representative." - Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Clerk

"Jeff Irwin shares Sierra Club’s values and has a track record of supporting the issues that Sierra Club deems critical to the health and economic well-being of Michigan. We feel confident that Mr. Irwin will work hard to protect Michigan’s environment in the Michigan Legislature." - Richard Barron, Chair of the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club’s Political Committee.