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(Apologies for the duplicate send. I accidentally cut and pasted an earlier version with typos and an incomplete list - KC)
Dear Committeepeople:
We write today as LGBTQ+ electeds to urge you to support MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis for slating by the Cook County Democratic Party when you convene in August.
Not only is Commissioner Brady-Davis a history making candidate as the first Black trans woman appointed by the Governor to countywide office, she is prepared to hit the ground running in support of our diverse slate of candidates. She’s also uniquely qualified for the role of Commissioner at an unprecedented time of challenge for our wastewater system and by extension, our homes.
Commissioner Brady-Davis has genuine environmental justice credentials through her work with the Sierra Club for the last 6 years. More significantly, her communications skills from that job will be more important than ever as residents struggle to prepare for and deal with urban flooding.
While we have worked to diversify our county slate over the years, the inclusion of LGBTQ candidates has been spotty, at best. And the reality for all of us is that while we appreciate the role LGBTQ judges play in our court system, once they’re elected, they are largely invisible to the community at large, making it difficult for the community to grow our political power and visibility. We urge you to join us in supporting Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis for the 2 year MWRD term in August.
Sincerely,
Kelly Cassidy
49th Ward Committeeperson and State Representative, 14th district
Jessie Fuentes
Alderman, 26th Ward
Marcelino Garcia
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Maria Hadden
Alderwoman, 49th ward
Timmy Knudson
Alderman, 43rd ward
Bennett Lawson
Alderman, 44th ward
Ray Lopez
15th Ward Committeeperson and Alderman, 15th ward
Leni Maana-Hoppenworth
Alderwoman, 48th ward
Kevin Morrison
Cook County Commissioner, 15th district
Maggie O’Keefe
40th Ward Committeeperson
Anthony Quezada
Cook County Commissioner, 8th district
Lamont Robinson
Alderman, 4th ward
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
35th Ward Committeeperson and Alderman, 35th ward
Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez
Alderwoman, 33rd ward
Samantha Steele
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, 2nd district
Mike Simmons
State Senator, 7th district
Maggie Trevor
Cook County Commissioner, 9th district
Tom Tunney
44th Ward Committeeperson
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