PRESS RELEASSE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Contact: Jackie Reyes 202-491-1236 Email: jackiereyesyanes@gmail Latino Communities from the DC Metro Area Call on Working Families and Immigrant Voters of Ward One in DC to Re-Elect Jim Graham for City Council Washington, DC: Organizations from around the DC Metro Area have come together to express their support and appreciations for Councilmember Jim Graham. This conglomerate of organizations call upon residents of Ward One, in the District of Columbia, to vote for the Re-Election of Jim Graham for City Council on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Jim Graham has been a champion for the working class and immigrant communities of the District of Columbia and beyond. He has contributed immensely to keep our communities diversed, safe and economically vibrant. Jim is what Monsignor Oscar Romero would call a man of the people. He deserves to be re-elected. Fr. Vidal Rivas, Monsignor Oscar Romero Solidarity Committee. When wealthy landlords were emptying rental buildings thru neglect, Councilmember Graham held our hands, guided us, and--together--we won the fight. He fought against gentrification, and now those who gentrified our communities want to push us out again, and impose their ways. I say no to gentrifiers. Lets Re-Elect Jim Graham. Isabel Moreno, President, 2922 Sherman Avenue Tenant Association. Councilmember Graham knows what it takes to keep the nations capital moving forward. This great city is a beacon of job attraction and development, thanks to visionaries and hard-working public servants like him. From the 14TH Street to the U Street Corridors, 18TH Street to Georgia Ave--and everywhere in between-communities and business are thriving. Lets keep the momentum going. Lets keep Jim in the DC City Council. Henry Bonilla, President, Greater Washington Salvadoran-American Chamber of Commerce. Its impressive how Graham always seems to be where people need him most. Whether its a fire in the middle of the night, an accident in the middle of the street or someone in need of help in the middle of the day, Jim is always there. You can always depend on Councilmember Jim Graham. Oscar Amaya,, Alianza Republicana Nacional (ARENA)/Sector 8, Conservative Political Movement. My business pre-dates Councilmember Grahams tenure. I was here during the bad times. Community safety, mixed-income housing, youth training, jobs, education, smart development and more started in Ward One when Jim Graham arrived. Today, these initiatives are hallmarks that have reinvigorated our entire city, which can only benefit further by re-electing Graham to continue his work. Nelson Ayala, Ayala & Associates. Salvadoran women from the District, the DC Metro Area and all the way from El Salvador stand shoulder to shoulder with Jim Graham in support of his re-election to the DC City Council. His knowledge, experience and proven results have kept minority women from across our city moving forward. Yasmin Romero-Latin, President, Womens Movement Advisory Committee, Salvadorans of the World/DC (SEM-Salvadorenos en el Mundo). Jim has the experience and leadership needed for Ward One. Whether its housing, health, jobs or education, Councilmember Graham has kept the interest of our immigrant and working class communities at heart. He has been a true allied, our voice and our strength. Jim Amigo, we are with you. Alex Nunez, Coordinator, FMLN/Washington, DC-Progressive Political Movement. When Columbia Heights underwent rejuvenation, and chain stores along with big box retail seemed to threaten our small family businesses, it was Jim Graham who was able to find balance by securing the improvements necessary in our community to ensure our small businesses would survive and thrive in this new economy. Ramon Compres, President, Park Road Business Association. ADELANTE [Lets Go] Jim Graham, Adelante Mount Pleasant Cooperative supports you! Rosa Rivas, President, Adelante Mount Pleasant Cooperative, Board of Directors and Members. JIM GRAHAM WORKS FOR US! Vote Jim Graham on Tuesday, April 1. Get involved. Volunteer! For more information, please visit: jimgrahamw2014 or call 202-491-1236. ###
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:40:20 +0000
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