Thursday, August 30th, 2007For Immediate Release
Contacts: Tomás Garduño, Campaign Manager, 301-6671
MARTIN HEINRICH ENDORSES REY GARDUÑO FOR CITY COUNCIL
In a Highly Contested Race, Popular Current City Councilor Martin Heinrich Supports Rey Garduño to Represent District 6 Constituents; Garduño Introduces Campaign Team
ALBUQUERQUE (August 30, 2007) – Over the weekend, voters in District 6 learned that well liked current city councilor Martin Heinrich has officially endorsed Rey Garduño, a long standing community advocate and small businessman, for the council seat he’s vacating to run for Congress.
“Rey is running on a progressive agenda to address important issues like public safety, transportation and planned growth. These are things that matter to me and to the constituents in District 6. I think he’ll do a fantastic job on the council and that’s why I’m supporting him,” says Martin Heinrich, current city councilor.
Rey has lived in District 6 for over 30 years. He has raised his family in District 6, was involved in his son’s schools and ran two local businesses. Rey has spent a lifetime helping to make our community a better place to live and raise our families. Rey is endorsed by progressive leaders from our district and throughout Albuquerque because he has the experience we need and the proven leadership we can trust.
“Rey is passionate about equality and proven in his service to Albuquerque. Rey is my choice for city council because he is independent and I know he’ll do what he believes is right for our community.” adds Martin Heinrich.
“It’s an honor to receive Martin’s endorsement and support. I have a deep interest in making our community a better place to live and raise our families. I share Martin’s values and will continue the work he’s been doing for our neighborhoods,” said Rey Garduño.
Rey has assembled a first rate team to include the following people:
§ Tomás Garduño, Campaign Manager. Tomás took time from his job as a community organizer to manage the campaign. Tomás is also Rey’s son.
§ Joaquín Lujan, Field Director. Joaquín has been a community organizer for over 35 years with many years experience in running voter outreach programs.
§ Sally Hill Davis, Campaign Treasurer. Sally was former executive director of Common Cause, where Sally and Rey worked side by side to pass the Public Financing Law that Rey is running under.
“My parents taught me to have a real commitment to community and family. I'm so fortunate to have the support of my family, including my son, Tomás. My wife Ilsa and I have always stressed the importance of community service in our family. Tomas has really followed in our footsteps. Tomás has taken time off from his job as a community organizer to manage my campaign, and I couldn't be more proud, both as a candidate and a father," said Rey Garduño.
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•MARTIN HEINRICH, Current District 6 City Councilor
