Hillary for America Announces Two More Leadership Councils: Florida and Maryland
Hillary for America launched two more of its state Leadership Councils today – one in Florida and one in Maryland. The Leadership Councils will focus on helping Hillary Clinton win the Florida and Maryland primaries on March 15th and April 26, respectively.
The Florida Leadership Council includes over 150 top Florida officials like US Senator Nelson, former US Senator Bob Graham, nearly every Democratic member of Congress, over two-thirds of State House Democrats, and the mayors of some of the state’s largest cities including Tampa and Orlando.
The Maryland Leadership Council includes over 70 top Maryland officials such as Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, and many others.
Leadership Council members share Clinton’s commitment to raising wages for the middle class instead of their taxes, defending and enhancing the Affordable Care Act, her plan to reduce prescription drug costs, her passion for reforming the criminal justice system and her belief that cost should never be a barrier for students going to college and much more. You can learn more about Clinton’s agenda at https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/
The Florida and Maryland Leadership Councils serve as the in-state leadership for the campaign, amplifying the campaign’s national voice to Florida and Maryland families and aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grassroots organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying leaders for Get Out The Vote activities.
“In support of her campaign in Florida, I am honored to serve on Hillary Clinton’s Florida Leadership Team and promote her agenda to improve the lives of middle class Americans, protect our seniors and to keep us safe from terrorism threats,” said Senator Bill Nelson.
“I have known Hillary for decades, dating back to her time with the Children’s Defense Fund,” said Congressman Alcee Hastings of Ft. Lauderdale.
“In this capacity, I came to know her as a smart and driven advocate, whose thoughtfulness and deliberation helped to advance justice and the rule of law in a time when African Americans and women struggled daily to attain the freedom and equality enshrined in our constitution. Hillary’s commitment to these principles has never wavered, and I can say unequivocally that she is the right choice for this nation."
“I am pleased to lend my support to Hillary Clinton,” said House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Mia Jones of Jacksonville, FL “For years, as a First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State, Hillary has championed the cause of both women's and human rights issues. As president, Hillary will continue to move our country forward. It will be my pleasure to secure Florida for Clinton.”
“Over the last six years under President Obama, our country has seen tremendous progress and we can’t go backwards – that’s why we need Hillary Clinton as our next President,” said U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski. “Hillary has the experience and vision to continue moving our country forward, and I’m proud to join her Maryland Leadership Council to help mobilize supporters across this great state.”
"I'm committed to making Hillary Clinton our next President of the United States of America and want all Marylanders to join our team," said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. "Hillary is fighting for the middle class, raising wages and making college more affordable. She's shown herself to be a courageous leader and strong advocate of progressive values."
The campaign has previously announced Leadership Councils in Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia. Over the course of the campaign, the Leadership Councils will continue to expand.
Joining the Hillary for Florida Leadership Council:
US Senator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham
US Representative Corrine Brown
US Representative Kathy Castor
US Representative Ted Deutch
US Representative Lois Frankel
US Representative Alan Grayson
US Representative Alcee Hastings
US Representative Patrick Murphy
US Representative Frederica Wilson
Former Congressman Joe Garcia
Former Congressman Ron Klein
State Senator Oscar Braynon
State Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner
State Senator Gwen Margolis
State Senator Maria Sachs
State Senator Chris Smith
State Senator Eleanor Sobel
State Senator Audrey Gibson
State Senator Darren Soto
Democratic House Leader State Representative Mia Jones
Incoming Democratic House Leader State Representative Janet Cruz
State Representative Lori Berman
State Representative Randolph Bracy
State Representative Gwendolyn Clark Reed
State Representative John Cortes
State Representative Joe Geller
State Representative Katie Edwards
State Representative Hazelle Rogers
State Representative Jared Moskowitz
State Representative Amanda Murphy
State Representative Sharon Pritchett
State Representative Darryl Rouson
State Representative Ed Narain
State Representative JJ Rodriguez
State Representative Richard Stark
State Representative Victor Torres
State Representative Clovis Watson Jr
State Representative and DNC Member Alan Williams
State Representative Reggie Fullwood
State Representative Dave Richardson
State Representative Kristin Jacobs
State Representative Barbara Watson
State Representative Shevrin Jones
State Representative Cynthia Stafford
State Representative Bobby Dubose
State Representative Bruce Antone
State Representative Kionne McGhee
States Attorney Dave Aronberg
North Miami Mayor Dr. Smith Joseph
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
West Palm Beach Mayor Geraldine Muoio
Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine
Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn
Hallendale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper
Pinecrest Mayor and DNC Member Cindy Lerner
Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters
Weston Mayor and State IAM Director Frank Ortis
Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick
Broward County Commissioner Dale V. C. Holness
County Councilwoman and DNC Member Joyce Cusack
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel
Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief
Miami Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime
Palm Bay City Commissioner Michelle Paccione
Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz
City Commissioner Angel Gomez
Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen
St Petersburg City Council Member Darden Rice
Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz
Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court Pat Frank
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon
Broward County School Board Member Rosaline Osgood
Miami Dade School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Former Florida State CFO Alex Sink
Former State Senator Dan Gelber
Former State Senator Nan Rich
Former House Speaker Jon Mills
Former State Representative Michael E Langton
Former State Representative Cynthia Chestnut
Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown
Former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman
Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez
Florida Democratic Party State Chair Allison Tant
Florida Democratic Party State Vice Chair Alan Clendenin
Florida Democratic Party Treasurer Judy Mount
DNC Member Jon Ausman
DNC Member Mitchell Ceasar
DNC Member Bret Berlin
DNC Member Joe Falk
DNC Member Annette Taddeo
DNC Member Tony Hill
DNC Member Angel Gomez
Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall
Florida Education Association Vice President Damary Mercado
Florida Education Association Vice President Fedrick Ingram
Florida Education Association Director of Public Policy Jeff Wright
President, Florida NOW Terry Sanders
Former Chair of Save Dade Christian Ulvert
President, Haitian American Democratic Club of Miami Jacques Despinosse
Former Democratic Party State Chair Terry Brady
Richard Swann
Vivian Rodriguez
Barbara Effman
Obama/Biden Campaign State Director Ashley Walker
Sandy Ducane
Lynette Long
Herschel Gober
Mary Lou Keener
Hugh Westbrook
Carole Shields
Reginald McGill
Ana Cruz
Nadine Smith
Joy Friedman
Lynda Russell
Pete Mitchell
Burt Aaronson
Chris Korge
Michele Austin Pamies
Mitchel Berger
Suzanna Valdez
Christine Jennings
Daisy Baez
Millie Herrera
Neil Heinrichsen
Ira Leesfield
Cynthia Leesfield
Abigail Pollock
Alex Heckler
Lisa King
Brian Goldmeier
John Morgan
Ginger Lew
Joanne Goodwin
Winnie Tang
Diane Krumel
Lynda Bird
Margo Dixon
Bunny Steinman
Joey McKinnon
Pat Jotkoff
Patricia Byrd
Wanda Francis
Corey Wilborn
Amber Holland
Freddy Balsera
JP Austin
Ralph Patino
Lavon Bracy
Ben Pollara
Joining the Hillary for Maryland Leadership Council:
US Senator Barbara Mikulski
US Senator Ben Cardin
Congressman Steny Hoyer
Congressman John Delaney
Congresswoman Donna Edwards
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Congressman John Sarbanes
Congressman Chris Van Hollen
State Treasurer Nancy Kopp
State Comptroller Peter Franchot
Former Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Former Attorney General Doug Gansler
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr
Senator Cheryl Kagan
Senator Susan C. Lee
Senator Nancy King
Senator Mac Middleton
Senator Richard Madaleno Jr.
Senator Catherine Pugh
Senator Delores Kelley
Senator Guy Guzzone
Delegate Kirill Reznik
Delegate Brooke Lierman
Delegate Marc Korman
Delegate Shane Pendergrass
Delegate Carlo Sanchez
Delegate Ben Barnes
Delegate Edith Patterson
Delegate Shelly Hettleman
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard
Delegate Samuel I. (Sandy) Rosenberg
Delegate Frank Turner
Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary
Delegate Eric Ebersole
Delegate Terri Hill
Delegate Jay Walker
Delegate Clarence Lam
DNC Member Bruce Morrison
DNC Member Karren Pope-Onwukwe
DNC Member Maria Cordone
DNC Member Greg Pecoraro
Mayor of College Park Andrew Fellows
Mayor of Hagerstown David Gysberts
State's Attorney Prince George's County Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County Council Chair Mel Franklin
Prince George’s County Councilmember Todd Turner
Prince George’s County Councilmember Deni Taveras
Baltimore County Councilmember Tom Quirk
Baltimore County Councilmember Vicki Almond
Baltimore County Councilmember Cathy Bevins
Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young
Howard County Councilmember Calvin Ball
Howard County Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane
Former Ambassador Cynthia Schneider
Former Secretary of Aging and State Senator Gloria Lawlah
Former White House Communications Director Ann Lewis
Community Leader and Former FCC Commissioner Susan Ness
Former Assistant US Attorney Paul Tiao
Former Maryland National Committeeman Lanny Davis
Former Delegate David Valderrama
Student Leader Samara Cohen
Community Leader Tom Schneider
Community Leader Tessa Hill-Aston
Community Leader Elianne Ramos
Community Leader Courtney Watson
Community Leader Laura Esquivel
Community Leader Karen Murphy
Community Leader Lucie Lehmann
Community Leader Dana Beyer
Community Leader Lisa Polyak
Community Leader Lee Finney
Community Leader Kathy Bustraan
Community Leader Sarah Meyers
