Clinton Campaign Announces “Hillary for Minnesota Leadership Council” (HFMN LC)

Clinton Campaign Announces Hillary for Minnesota Leadership Council
 
The Clinton Campaign announced the launch of its “Hillary for Minnesota Leadership Council” (HFMN LC) – a group of over 60 elected officials, community, student, coalition and grassroots leaders who will help build a grassroots-driven volunteer team that will help Hillary to win the Minnesota Caucuses on March 1.
 
These Leadership Councils will serve as the in-state leadership for the campaign, amplifying the campaign’s national voice to Minnesota families aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grassroots organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying leaders for Get Out The Vote and Get Out the Caucus activities.
 
Many of the Leadership Council members share Clinton’s commitment to raising wages for the middle class, her plan to reform health care to reduce prescription drug costs, her passion for reforming the criminal justice system and her belief that debt should never be a barrier for students going to college and much more.
 
“As our next President, Hillary Clinton will fight for Minnesotans because she believes it’s not about what’s right or what’s left, it’s about what’s right and what’s wrong – and she’s got a long track record of getting results,” said Senators Klobuchar and Franken. “Whether it’s building an economy that works for hardworking Americans, making college more affordable for students and families, or strengthening communities, Hillary Clinton is focused on the right priorities for Minnesota and we’re proud to be a part of her team.”
 
“No candidate is better qualified than Hillary Clinton to tackle the issues that matter most to Minnesotans: raising their incomes, access to affordable and quality health care, and taking on special interest forces,” said Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith. “Hillary is committed to fighting for every vote in the Minnesota caucuses, and we’re ready to get to work to help her win in 2016.”  
 
“Throughout her life Hillary has been an advocate for children and working families,” said Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota. “Hillary has a proven record of supporting public education and public services, which are essential in making sure that everyone has the opportunities to succeed to the best of her or his abilities. Hillary Clinton is the leader we need.”
 
“Throughout her career, Hillary Clinton has been a fighter for women, children and families and I’m honored to be a part of her Minnesota team that will help mobilize supporters and grow our volunteer infrastructure,” said Teresa Campbell, Grassroots Volunteer Lead
 
Over the course of the campaign, the HFMN LC will continue to expand.
 
Members of the public can sign up at hillaryclinton.com/Minnesota to receive more information about campaign events happening in Minnesota
 
Joining the Hillary for Minnesota Leadership Council today:
 
US Senator Amy Klobuchar
US Senator Al Franken
Governor Mark Dayton
Lt. Governor Tina Smith
US Representative Tim Walz
State Senator Melissa Franzen
State Senator Jeff Hayden
State Senator Sandy Pappas
State Senator Kathy Sheran
State Senator Katie Seiben  
State Senator Terri Bonoff
State Senator Ann Rest
State Representative Paul Thissen (House Minority Leader)
State Representative Erin Murphy (House Deputy Minority Leader)
State Representative Linda Slocum
State Representative Rena Moran
State Representative Cheryl Youkim
State Representative John Lesch
State Representative Dan Schoen
State Representative Jon Applebaum
Mayor Betsy Hodges, Minneapolis
Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul
Councilman Jacob Frey, Minneapolis
Councilman Abdi Warsame, Minneapolis
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Eric P. Schwartz
Former Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner-Solon
Former Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Anderson Growe
Former Councilman Melvin Carter, St. Paul
Ken Martin, Chairman, Minnesota DFL
Dr. Sheila McGuire Riggs, Former IA Democratic State Party Chair
Nancy Schumacher, DNC Member
Lauren Beecham, Executive Director, Women Winning  
Susy Bates, Deputy Director, Women Winning
Maggie Meyer, Associate Director, Women Winning
Mary Ricker, National Executive Vice President, AFT
Denise Specht, President, Education Minnesota
Brandon Rettke, Education Minnesota
Joshua Kyle Makarios, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Colleen Murphy-Conney, Machinists, Directing Business Representative LL 623
Rick Ryan, Machinists, Assistant Directing Business Representative DL 77
Lynn Wilson, Congressional District 1 Grassroots Volunteer Lead
Hannah Quinn, Carleton College Grassroots Volunteer Lead, 2nd Congressional District
Jules D'Eredita, Macalester College Grassroots Volunteer Lead, 4th Congressional District
Teresa Campbell, 5th Congressional District Grassroots Volunteer Lead
Conrad Zbikowski, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Grassroots Volunteer Lead, 5th Congressional District
Jessica Andrist, 6th Congressional District Grassroots Volunteer Lead
Justin DePaolis-Metz, 7th Congressional District  Grassroots Volunteer Lead
Joel Heller, 8th Congressional District Grassroots Volunteer Lead    
Alan C. and Diane Sims Page
Vance Opperman
Ellen Goldberg-Luger
Laura Bishop
Hubert "Buck" Humphrey
Dean Phillips
Tammy Lee Stanoch
Karen Wilson Thissen
Gerald Strauss
Corey Day
Shivanthi Sathanandan
Heidi Kraus Kaplan
Jettie Ann Hill
Sami Rahamim