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2008 Lavender Caucus Endorsements
Tina Smith - Candidate for Portland, Maine City Council
The issues I intend to focus on are:
-Local Economies: We should continue to do all we can to get our food and products locally. Another thing we can do is look within. Our city has a very vibrant and talented artist community. We should give a boost to our creative economy.
-Invest in Transit: Two words: Commuter City!!! As a bike and pedestrian commuter, I see an urgent need to make commuting more pleasant, safe and reliable.
Endorsed by the Lavender Caucus - 8/14/08
I believe Encinitas needs to restore the balance between ecology and economy, smart growth and wise restraint. I also believe city government should be open, honest and future focused. A vibrant business climate will help maintain a local healthy economy and environmental sustainability, while providing municipal services and public amenities at the highest standard. As a resident of Encinitas, and a candidate for Encinitas City Council, I know the importance of preserving the quality of life shared by everyone lucky enough to call Encinitas home.
Bob Nanninga - Candidate for Encinitas, Ca. City Council
Endorsed by the Lavender Caucus - 8/14/08
Endorsed by the Lavender Caucus - 8/14/08
Mark Sanchez - Candidate for San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Mark Sanchez is currently President of the SF Board of Education having been first elected to the Board as a Green in 2000. He has been a public school teacher since 1992 and a member of the Lavender Green Caucus since 2003 . Mark has led the effort to eliminate JROTC from the schools, played a central role in building a progressive majority on the School Board, and was a leader in the successful ballot effort for Proposition A (parcel tax) to increase compensation for teachers. He is currently actively supporting the SF Clean Energy ballot initiative which would make SF 100% clean energy by 2040. With his election there will be two Greens on the Board of Supervisors including Ross Mirkarimi. Mark has been actively involved in encouraging and supporting other Green candidates for elected office in San Francisco.
Midge Potts - Candidate for U.S. Representative in Missouri's 7th Congressional district
Midge Potts is a folk musician and anti-war activist who is known for her creative protesting with various peace groups including Peace Network of the Ozarks, CODEPINK, DC Anti-War Network, and Mobilization for Global Justice. She is a transgender woman and proud daddy of an 8 year old daughter. Midge is a public speaker who lectures at colleges with a presentation called Transcending Traditional Politics. In 2006, she ran for US Congress against then House Majority Whip Roy Blunt, and is currently the state co-chair of the Progressive Party of Missouri as well as a delegate to the GPUS National Coordinating Committee.
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