what district in michigan does rep. joe bellino serve
The owner/operator of Broadway Market is running as a Republican in his bid for the 17th District Michigan House seat and intends to make education a priority. The owner/operator of Broadway Market is running as a Republican in his bid for the 17th District Michigan House seat and intends to make education a priority. Joseph N. Bellino Jr., a Monroe businessman and longtime trustee with Monroe County Community College, announced his intent to run for state representative. Mr. Bellino, 57, often called âJoe Babe,â will be pursuing the 17th District seat, which is held by state Rep. Bill LaVoy, D-Monroe. Mr. Bellino said he is running as a Republican. âWe need someone with a blue-collar work ethic,â Mr. Bellino said. âWe need common sense.â The 17th District includes the Cities of Monroe, Flat Rock and Rockwood; the Villages of Carleton, South Rockwood, Estral Beach and Maybee, and Frenchtown, Berlin, Ash, Exeter, London and Sumpter townships.