tsforcongress@aol.com P.O. Box 68252 Grand Rapids, MI 49516 616.974.9600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2000 Contact:Tim Steele 616-956-7131 tsforcongress@aol.com On Wednesday, April 12, 2000, Tim Steele will announce his Candidacy for the United States House of Representatives seat currently held by Vernon J. Ehlers. A press conference is scheduled for 9:00am on April 12, 2000 at Gibson's Restaurant, 1033 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids. Steele will answer any and all questions at that time. The 44-year-old Steele, a Democrat, will make his official announcement at 12Noon on April 12, 2000 live on WLAV-FM (96.9) during The Ed Buchanan Show. Steele, a former radio personality, will then answer a few questions from Buchanan. For comment, media requests or interviews, contact Tim Steele at Norton Fixx Productions, 616-956-7131, or via e-mail at tsforcongress@aol.com.