McAuliffe Endorsed by Richmond Democratic Leaders

From the McAuliffe campaign:

Richmond Democratic Leaders Endorse McAuliffe for Governor

Today, over a dozen Richmond community activists and leaders announced their support for Terry McAuliffe's campaign for Governor. They released the following statement outlining why he is the best candidate for the job:

"We are pleased to endorse Terry McAuliffe, and his campaign to win the Virginia Democratic primary. As grassroots leaders, we encourage all voters in the City of Richmond and surrounding areas to vote for Terry McAuliffe on June 9, 2009.

"We believe that Terry understands urban communities and the issues they face. Richmond and Virginia will be a better place with Terry McAuliffe in the Governor's mansion. Terry shares our concerns and will work with our communities to improve inner city schools, youth programs, neighborhood development, infrastructure improvements, voting rights issues, and vital redistricting reform.

"We like-wise share his stand on energy, education, transportation, and economic growth for the commonwealth. Virginia needs Terry McAuliffe; he's the right man at the right time."

Marty Jewell, Richmond City Council
Art Burton, Richmond Community Activist
Sharon Burton, Richmond Community Activist
Amelia Lightner, Richmond Community Activist
John Lloyd, Richmond Community Activist
Terry Binford, Richmond Community Activist
Hope Murphy Elliott, Richmond Community Activist
Reginald Malone, Fmr School board member
William Laffoon, Fmr School board member
Zarina Fazaldin, Richmond Community Activist
Carrie Cox, Richmond Community Activist
Rita Ricks, Richmond Community Activist
Regina L. Hatcher, Richmond Community Activist