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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Alexsis Rodgers Unveils Environmental Policy Platform
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Run for Something Endorses Alexsis Rodgers for Richmond City Mayor
Richmond Mayoral Race Draws National Attention FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Delegates Aird and Samirah Join Alexsis Rodgers for ‘Weekend of Action’ RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers was joined this weekend by Dels. Lashrecse Aird and Ibraheem Samirah to lead phonebanking activities for her campaign.
Volunteers completed 85 shifts last week making thousands of calls to Richmond voters. To date, the campaign has made nearly 10,000 calls. The campaign has full-time field organizers and nearly 250 volunteers working to engage voters. “Elections are won with a strong field game, and our campaign has an incredible team working to educate and mobilize voters,” said Rodgers. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Alexsis Rodgers Raises $100,000 in First Month of Campaign RICHMOND, Va. - The July 15 campaign finance report shows that Richmond mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers raised $42,354 this reporting period from June 12-30, bringing the total amount raised to $100,794.50 in the first month of her campaign. Rodgers continues to surge as a frontrunner in the election after her initial announcement for candidacy on June 6.
“We are running a true grassroots campaign, and people are taking notice,” said Rodgers. “Richmonders want a mayor who has a history of being on the front line fighting for healthcare access, public education, workers’s rights, affordable housing and community services.” “The current system is just not working for everyone, and folks are tired. We cannot afford more lip service,” Rodgers added. “Our campaign continues to grow because residents want a mayor who they can trust to tackle tough issues and put people first.” The campaign is already taking off with a strong organizing team with full-time staff over 200 volunteers dedicated to phone banking and virtual engagement during the pandemic. Last week, Rodgers announced more than 15 early endorsements from community and business leaders in Richmond, as well as local and state elected officials throughout Virginia. Additionally, Rodgers launched a town hall series to gain feedback on priority issues in the city. The first event focused on safe neighborhoods and policing in Richmond. The series is accessible in both English and Spanish. Rodgers, the Virginia state director for Care in Action - a policy and advocacy organization for two million domestic workers - is tapping into her roots as an organizer to mobilize her campaign and increase name recognition in every district across Richmond. Her legislative wins to expand Medicaid access and secure labor rights for domestic workers is proving to galvanize support. Voters are also responding positively to her vision to reinvest more money into public education. “Being a champion for the people means doing the work when there isn’t a photo op and showing up every day for the community you’ve been elected to serve,” said Rodgers. “This is not a popularity contest for me or a pit stop on my way to seeking a greater office. I am invested in Richmond because I want us to succeed.” ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Alexsis Rodgers Wins Early Endorsements from Richmond Leaders, Local Government Officials
RICHMOND, Va. - Today, Richmond mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers unveils a slate of endorsements from Richmond business owners, community leaders and residents, as well as elected officials from state and local government. The list highlights Rodgers’ strength, expertise and capabilities as a trusted leader. “There is an electrifying movement happening right now that we cannot ignore, and the reckoning that has come to bear in Richmond will only prove fruitful with the right leader at the helm,” said Lacette Cross, pastor of Restoration Fellowship RVA and founder of Black Pride RVA. “We need a leader who has the knowledge, skills and passion to move this city in the right direction and will fight tirelessly for those who have historically been ignored. “I am endorsing Alexsis Rodgers as the next mayor of Richmond because she is the best person to make the equitable changes we desperately need in the city,” Cross added. “I am honored to receive incredible support in this race from a diverse coalition of community, business, and elected leaders,” said Alexsis Rodgers. “These individuals are fighting for healthcare, education, environmental justice, affordable housing and smart economic growth for our most vulnerable people. This is a big boost for our campaign and demonstrates the belief people have in bringing urgent, progressive change to Richmond.” The list of early endorsements include: Richmond-area Community Leaders Yanet Amado, Founder, UndocuRams Lacette Cross, Pastor, Restoration Fellowship RVA Aurora Higgs, LGBTQ advocate Chelsea Higgs Wise, Executive Director, Marijuana Justice Paulette McElwain, CEO, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood Joseph Papa & JS Fauquet, Community volunteers and advocates Amanda Pohl, 2019 candidate, SD-11 Genet Semere, Owner, C'est Le Vin Ruth Twiggs, Community activist Harrison Wallace, Environmental justice advocate Edwuan Whitehead, Community organizer Jennifer Wicker, Government relations professional and healthcare advocate Local and State Elected Officials Delegate Dawn Adams, HD-68 Delegate Lashrecse Aird, HD-63 Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Councilmember Andria McClellan, Norfolk City Council Councilmember Selonia Miles, Dumfries Town Council Rodgers’ track record of securing policy wins for Virginia is evident by the amount of early support she’s receiving. She outraised both Mayor Levar Stoney and City Councilmember Kim Gray within the first week of announcing her candidacy, and easily garnered more than 2,500 signatures to get on the ballot. “This campaign is about people power and we are gaining momentum because Richmonders are demanding a city that works for all of us,” said Rodgers. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Alexsis Rodgers Calls on Mayor Stoney to Act on Police Violence RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers released the following statement in response to incidents of police violence by the Richmond Police Department from this past weekend: “Nearly two weeks after the mayor apologized to protesters for being tear-gassed, we are still dealing with ongoing harassment and violence from the Richmond Police Department (RPD). This weekend, police officers drove through a crowd of people, striking protesters and causing injuries. Tear gas was fired again at demonstrators. “While activists are demanding justice for those killed by the police, the police are escalating violence. The city cannot treat this movement as an inconvenience. It must tackle the issue of police brutality. We are calling for a change in our criminal justice system, including the scope of policing in this country. “Although I recognize Stoney’s call for a new investigation from this weekend’s events, we still have unanswered questions about RPD’s use of chemical irritants on June 1. We need the city to take immediate action. “I am calling on the mayor, city council and police chief to collaborate and support the following actions:
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June 11, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com Alexsis Rodgers for Richmond Mayor Collects 2,549 Ballot Petition Signatures RICHMOND, Va. - Last night, Richmond mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers announced that her campaign collected 2,549 ballot petition signatures -- more than five times the number of signatures required. These signatures were collected over a six-day period, with grassroots organizations and local businesses giving time and energy to the cause. “In just six days, we crushed our campaign’s goal of collecting 500 signatures,” said Rodgers. “Richmonders in every district are ready for change in city leadership. This is truly a sign of the incredible momentum we have, and we’re just getting started.” ### |
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