(More on the City Council Races. For those keeping tabs, I support Jennifer Kim as well, and this seems like one of the more interesting May races. - promoted by Matt Glazer)
Today, I am proud to join Ann Kitchen, Hon. Greg Hamilton, Juan and Marta Cotera, Amy Simmons (owner of Amy's Ice cream), Cathy Echols, Brigid Shea, Willie Mae and Saundra Kirk, and other community leaders and announce I'm endorsing Jennifer Kim for re-election to the City Council. She's earned our support.
I did not endorse Jennifer the first time she ran, but her record the last three years has impressed me. She has worked hard and meticulously studies the issues. She is an independent voice on the council, and she calls it like she sees it.
Most importantly, Jennifer has a very substantial track record on actual votes, especially against toll roads, Walmart and on the right side of key environmental, afforadble housing, and local independent business issues. I particularly respected her stance on the big box ordinance and the innovative way she brought the city auditor in at a key moment. She also has an excellent record on public health and safety issues. Jennifer knows her stuff. She is not afraid to stand up to anyone - be it a fellow elected official or greedy outside interest groups.
She's proven herself time and again.
Though I've known Jennifer's opponent for many years and she's a nice person, she simply doesn't have the expertise or track record we need. When the big votes were going down at City Hall, I don't recall ever seeing her there lending her voice for progressive issues. Plus, she already has some key toll road backers on her donations list - this is a serious concern.
We can't afford to lose Jennifer's strong voice standing up for Austin. She deserves our support.
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