County leaders with the 906 DEMS met with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a recent reception in Marquette. The 906 DEMS leadership says it is looking forward to working with the governor on issues that are important to the Upper Peninsula. The 906 DEMS is an organization representing local Democratic parties from all 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula. From left in the front row are Robert Niemi, Joy Niemi, Judy M. Stock, Carolyn Hietamaki and Mari Negro. In the second row are Douglas Stock, Brian Hoduski, Tina Pirlot, Gov. Whitmer, Kevin Pirlot, Jason Chapman and William Keith.