Campaign Receives Early Broad-Based Support, Praising "Vernon's ability to bring people together to solve some of our toughest problems"
CEDAR RAPIDS - Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Monica Vernon today announced over a dozen endorsements of leaders across the state in her bid for congress in Iowa's First Congressional District. For more information visit: www.monicavernonforcongress.
"Monica Vernon has the determination and drive to make a real difference in Congress for Northeast Iowa - she's run a small business, raised three daughters, and been a strong leader for Iowa. I'm so excited to be supporting her for the First Congressional District race in 2016" State Senator Liz Mathis (Linn County) said.
State Senator Rob Hogg (Linn County) followed with, "Monica Vernon will be a wonderful Congresswoman who will work together to make progress for our country. She has been making progress for Cedar Rapids for years, as a mother, as a small businesswoman, and as a city council member."
"I'm supporting Monica Vernon because she'll be a leader and strong voice for the working men and women in the district; will advocate for raising the minimum wage; and will protect workers' and their ability to collectively bargain" said Senator Bill Dotzler (Black Hawk County).
State Senator and President of the Senate, Pam Jochum (Dubuque County) said, "I am thrilled to be supporting Monica Vernon for Congress. In Rod Blum's first few votes in Congress, he has shown his loyalty to Steve King and the extreme right and has proven he's out of touch with everyday Iowans. Monica will always put our needs ahead of politics as usual in Washington, D.C."
Below is the complete list of leaders who are endorsing Monica Vernon today:
State Senator and President of the Senate Pam Jochum
State Senator Liz Mathis
State Senator Rob Hogg
State Senator Bill Dotzler
State Senator Joe Bolkcom
State Senator Bob Dvorsky
State Senator Bob Dvorsky
State Senator Rich Taylor
Former State Senator Jack Hatch
State Representative Art Staed
State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt
State Representative Liz Bennett
State Representative Timi Brown-Powers
State Representative Vicki Lensing
State Representative Mary Mascher
State Representative Sally Stutsman
For additional inquiries please contact Brenda Kole at brenda.kole@gmail.com or 515-710-2117.
Monica Vernon is a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Iowa's First Congressional District. A life-long Iowan and working mom, Vernon is a leader dedicated to putting the people of Iowa first.
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