WESTERN SPRINGS, LA GRANGE, BROOKFIELD — The Indivisible groups of Western Springs ( and Surrounding Communities ), La Grange/La Grange Park, and Brookfield are formally announcing their endorsement of Marie Newman for Congress for the 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, February 13 at 10 a.m. at Cafecito in La Grange. Newman is running to unseat the seven-term incumbent in the March 20 Democratic primary.
Marie Newman shares the values and priorities of the local communities represented in these Indivisible groups. Newman advocates for healthcare for all, a $15 minimum wage, a reproductive rights, and respect and equal rights for all regardless of race, religion, gender, and/or sexual orientation. She has pragmatic ideas to boost small businesses, support infrastructure in the district, and create job training to plan for jobs of the future.
Marie Newman represents the progressive values embraced by the Indivisible movement within the 3rd District and will take those values to Washington to fight for our communities. Marie Newman will be joining Indivisible groups for a formal press event announcing this endorsement and future collaborations, including putting boots to the ground and canvassing for Marie Newman. We are running this race with her.
WHO:
Indivisible Western Springs
Indivisible La Grange/La Grange Park
Indivisible Brookfield
Marie Newman
WHAT: Press conference
WHEN: Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 10 am
WHERE: Cafecito, 703 W. Hillgrove Ave, La Grange
RSVP: Mitzi Norton, indivisiblebrookfield@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Hashtags: #IL03
Twitter: @IndivisibleChi, @Marie4Congress
"We are proud to support Marie in her endeavor to bring true Democratic values back to the Third District of Illinois." — Lara Taylor, Indivisible La Grange/La Grange Park
"It became clear that Marie is the candidate who will fight for a progressive future for La Grange. We're excited to endorse her as her future constituents." — Abby McEntee, Indivisible Western Springs ( and Surrounding Communities )