February 9, 2010

 

MEFFERT SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW

Campaign announces first wave of public supporters

 

(EDINA, MN) – Today 3rd District Congressional candidate Jim Meffert announced the support of several elected officials and DFL Party leaders including State Senator Linda Scheid, Democratic National Committee Member Bill Davis of Brooklyn Park, State Representative Jerry Newton, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Edina Mayor Jim Hovland.

 

"I'm proud to have earned the support of so many great people from all around the district. We're building this team one person at a time and every one will be crucial in ensuring victory this November." Meffert said. 

 

Other supporters include:

 

  • Senate District 33 Chair Mark Thurlo, Mound
  • Senate District 63 Chair Dottie Gilkeson, Bloomington
  • Senate District 41 Chair Del Smith, Edina
  • Brooklyn Center Council Member Dan Ryan
  • Eden Prairie Council Member Ron Case
  • Edina City Council Member Joni Bennett
  • Edina School Board Member Regina Neville
  • MYDFL Chair Arron Olson of Bloomington

Meffert is also building support among legislators from across Minnesota with whom he’s worked on health reform and K-12 education issues. Those legislators include: 

  • Senator Kathy Saltzman, Vice Chair, MN Senate Business, Industry & Jobs Committee
  • Senator Sharon Erickson Ropes, Vice Chair, MN Senate Agriculture & Veterans Committee
  • Senator Satveer Chaudhary, Chair, MN Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee
  • Representative Tom Huntley, Chair, MN House Health & Human Services Committee
  • House Assistant Majority Leader Erin Murphy