Port Charlotte, FL – The Ken Roberson Campaign announced today that over 65 local business persons, community leaders, and local politicians have endorsed Ken’s campaign to succeed Michael Grant as the next State Representative for District 71.  Roberson made the ballot by collecting petition signatures.

Senator Mike Bennett in his letter of endorsement said,  "I am endorsing Ken Roberson as the best candidate to represent this area. Ken is a successful small businessman who through longtime community service understands the area and its needs. Most importantly he is a man of character and integrity."

John L. Watters, D.M.D of Panther Hollow Dental Lodge of Port Charlotte in his endorsement is quoted as saying,  "He is a very successful businessman who is highly admired and respected by the residents of Port Charlotte. He has always devoted his skills, energy and countless hours to community, county and state projects."

The list includes:  State Representative Ron Reagan, all of the North Port City Commissioners, four Charlotte County Commissioners, former State Representatives of District 71, Dave Bitner and Jerry Paul, former State Representative of District 72 & Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives Lindsay Harrington and the Sheriff of Charlotte County.

 Jim Hageman, Executive Director of the Charlotte County Cultural Center, who is also serving as the local campaign manager of the Roberson campaign said, "Ken has been working hard to be the next State Representative for District 71. He has strong community support at both the grassroots level as evidenced by his being first to qualify by petition, as well as broad community leadership backing. They recognize that Ken has a proven record of accomplishment both professionally and publicly. He has served in numerous leadership positions both at the local and state level, and is prepared to lead and represent our district when elected."

Kenneth L. “Ken” Roberson is a Florida native and was born in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida in 1943. He was educated in Florida’s public school system. Ken knows the value of a dollar and hard work. At the age of 12 he started delivering newspapers for the Bradenton Herald. He worked while in high school and while attending college. Ken has owned and operated his own business, serving the citizens of Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee Counties for 32 years. Ken’s family includes, two sons, Mark L. (wife, Connie) Roberson of Woodstock, GA and James Clay (wife, Toni) Roberson, who is in business with his father, of Port Charlotte; six grandchildren, Trent, Abby, Zachary, Hannah, Hayden, and Halayna Roberson; his mother, Mary Roberson; three sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

District 71 covers parts of Charlotte, Sarasota & Lee Counties and is currently held by State Representative Michael Grant, a candidate for the Florida Senate