NEWS For Immediate Release: For more information, contact: State REALTOR® Association endorses Pickering for State Auditor Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of REALTORS® (MAR), the state’s largest business trade association representing 6,500 real estate professionals, formally endorsed Stacey Pickering in the race for State Auditor during a news conference held during a meeting of the Jackson Association of REALTORS at the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum in Jackson today. “Stacey Pickering is a longtime friend of Mississippi REALTORS® and our political action committee is proud to offer its endorsement and grassroots support for his campaign,” President Chris Wilson, Laurel, told a crowd of REALTORS® gathered for the announcement. Pickering stressed his passion for good government and accountability saying, "The state auditor is one of the most critical statewide elected officials. It ensures the integrity of all public taxpayer funds. Accountability in government means good government. Good government means that Mississippi will be an attractive place for people to work, live and raise a family." Thanking Realtors for their support, Pickering pledged to continue to champion the cause of bringing accountability to state government. ### REALTOR® is a registered trademark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. |