U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, West Side Elected Officials Endorse Gov. Quinn For Illinois

CHICAGO Praising Governor Pat Quinns many years of fighting for the everyday people of Illinois, U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis joined a group of elected officials representing Chicagos West Side Monday to announce their endorsement of Governor Quinn.

I am pleased to join with 14 additional elected officials from the greater west area of Chicago to fully endorse, unequivocally and without a doubt, for election Governor Pat Quinn, Congressman Davis (D-Illinois) said during a news conference at the 37th Ward Democratic Committee Office in Chicago. Pat is solid and is a rock, and will stand for the people of Illinois like a rock.

I want to thank my neighbors here, the people of the West Side, said Governor Quinn, who has lived in the Galewood neighborhood on Chicagos West Side for more than 25 years. I am committed to the West Side of Chicago, and to every side of Illinois, and to getting our economy back on track. Im going to keep on working until we get our state back where it ought to be.

Chicago Ald. Emma Mitts said she supports Governor Quinn because she believes it is time for unity, in the Democratic Party and throughout the state of Illinois. Weve had enough of the divisions that have separated us for so long and hindered us from the service we want to provide for our community, Mitts said. Thats why we are here.

Cook County Commissioner Earlean Collins stressed Governor Quinns lifelong dedication to reform. His commitment is to restore the confidence of the people in the integrity of our state government, she said. Hes doing that, and hes doing it in the right way; hes out talking and walking with everyday people.

Pat Quinn is a peoples person, added Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. Pat Quinn is a fighter for the people. Hes been fighting for the people for many years, and we support him 100 percent. We need to support him and keep him in place.

I know that he will continue to look out for the welfare of senior citizens, said former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele. I also support him for the sake of the interest that he has in education.

Were happy that the Governor understands our needs on the West Side of Chicago, said State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood.) Its a great opportunity to have him serve with us.

The full list of West Side officials who joined in endorsing Governor Quinn on Monday includes:

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Illinois)
State Sen. Rickey Hendon (D-Chicago)
State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood)
State Rep. Annazette Collins (D-Chicago)
State Rep. Karen Yarbrough (D-Maywood)
Democratic Committeewoman Darlena Williams-Burnett (7th Congressional District)
Former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene Moore
Cook County Commissioner Earlean Collins
Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele
Chicago Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (D-27th Ward)
Chicago Ald. Sharon Denise-Dixon (D-24th Ward)
Chicago Ald. Emma Mitts (D-37th Ward)
Chicago Ald. Ed Smith (D-28th Ward)
Commissioner Barbara McGowan, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Commissioner Patricia Horton, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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