HASTINGS- Business owner and former Hastings City Councilman Paul Hamelink announced that would enter the running for the Legislative District 33 seat, which is soon to be vacated by the term-limited Sen. Steve Halloran. "As a man of faith, I truly believe we are called to do everything in our power to help our community thrive and prosper," said Hamelink upon announcing his candidacy.

Hamelink went on to state that his experience as a small business owner and City Councilman will help him greatly in the Legislature, and indicated that he would support and espouse "conservative values" if elected. In the past, Hamelink also served on the Hastings Planning Commission, Hastings Chamber of Commerce, and Hastings Noon Rotary.

Hamelink and his wife, Sandra, own Paul's Cigar Lounge, which has locations in Hastings and Norfolk. The top issues Hamelink seeks to tackle are taxes, government overreach, and regulations related to local farming.

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