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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com RICHMOND, Va. - Today, the Working Families Party and Richmond School Board member Scott Barlow endorsed Alexsis Rodgers for mayor. Rodgers has also secured the endorsements of community and business leaders, including Tobias Estes, son of prolific Richmond community organizer and 2016 mayoral candidate Lillie A. Estes.
“The Working Families Party is the party of the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that cares for all of us,” said Rodgers. “They’ve helped elect gamechangers like Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar and Kim Foxx, and I’m honored to have their support as I work to represent the working families in Richmond.” Scott Barlow, School Board representative for the 2nd District said, “Alexsis Rodgers has invaluable experience as a political organizer, policy director, and leader in Richmond. She has a steadfast commitment to progressive values and an unwavering desire to help the most marginalized in our community. I’m supporting Alexsis, not only because I believe she espouses the values and political courage our city needs more than ever, but because she’s one of the most compassionate, effective, and empathetic leaders I know.” The latest round of individual endorsements include: Scott Barlow, 2nd District School Board member Tobais Estes, Community advocate Marquise Hunt, Social justice activist Conor Shapiro, President, Friends of William Byrd Park Natasha Crosby, Realtor with Clocktower Realty Group LaTasha Wyche, Randolph community leader “I’m really excited about the coalition of support my campaign is building across the city,” said Rodgers. “Without collaborative leadership and community engagement, the city can never truly be one Richmond. This is the type of coalition building Richmond needs to tackle inequalities in our systems and create lasting change for our children, families and working people. I’m honored to receive the support of so many civic leaders and activists who are champions for people and the driving force behind progress in the city.” ### Alexsis Rodgers is a grassroots organizer, policy director and progressive champion for Richmond. A proven leader, Rodgers has dedicated her entire career to fighting on the front lines for economic security, better educational opportunities, quality health care, voting rights and equitable access throughout all of our systems. Currently, she serves as the Virginia state director for Care in Action where she champions for domestic workers and women of color, securing the first-ever labor rights for domestic workers in the state. Always an advocate for others, Rodgers is building a movement driven by people, not corporations. Learn more about her vision for Richmond at alexsisrodgers.com. El Partido de Familias Trabajadores y Scott Barlow apoyan a Alexsis Rodgers para alcaldesa de Richmond RICHMOND, Va. - Hoy, el Partido de Familias Trabajadoras y el miembro de la Junta Escolar de Richmond Scott Barlow apoyaron a Alexsis Rodgers para alcaldesa. Rodgers también ha conseguido el apoyo de líderes comunitarios y empresariales, incluyendo a Tobias Estes, hijo de la prolífica organizadora comunitaria de Richmond y candidata a la alcaldía de 2016, Lillie A. Estes. "El Partido de las Familias Trabajadoras es el partido de la clase trabajadora multirracial, que lucha por una nación que se preocupa por todos nosotros", dijo Rodgers. "Han ayudado a elegir a gente revolucionaria como Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar y Kim Foxx, y me honra contar con su apoyo mientras estoy trabajando para representar a las familias trabajadoras de Richmond". Scott Barlow, representante de la Junta Escolar del 2º Distrito dijo: "Alexsis Rodgers tiene una experiencia invaluable como organizadora política, directora de políticas, y líder en Richmond. Ella tiene un compromiso resuelto con los valores progresistas y un firme deseo de ayudar a los más marginados de nuestra comunidad. Apoyo a Alexsis, no sólo porque creo que ella defiende los valores y el coraje político que nuestra ciudad necesita más que nunca, sino porque es una de las líderes más compasivas, efectivas, y empáticas que conozco". La última ronda de apoyos individuales incluye: Scott Barlow, miembro de la Junta Escolar del 2º Distrito Tobais Estes, defensor de la comunidad Marquise Hunt, activista de la justicia social Conor Shapiro, Presidente, Amigos de William Byrd Park Natasha Crosby, agente inmobiliaria con Clocktower Realty Group LaTasha Wyche, líder de la comunidad Randolph "Estoy muy emocionada por la coalición de apoyo que mi campaña está construyendo por toda la ciudad", dijo Rodgers. "Sin un liderazgo colaborativo y compromiso comunitario, la ciudad nunca podrá ser realmente una Richmond. Este es el tipo de coalición que Richmond necesita para enfrentar las desigualdades en nuestros sistemas y crear un cambio duradero para nuestros niños, familias, y trabajadores. Me siento honrada de recibir el apoyo de tantos líderes cívicos y activistas que son defensores de la gente y la fuerza impulsora del progreso en la ciudad".
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2020 Contact: Sheri Shannon (202) 322-6898 media@shannonstrategies.com RICHMOND, Va. - Today, Alexsis Rodgers’ campaign for Richmond mayor sets the record for most individual contributions in election history with a total 2,593 contributions to date, twice the amount of the incumbent at 1,189 contributions. Rodgers’ campaign raised $98,283 during the last campaign finance reporting period and continues to boast the most grassroots support in the race with 862 total September donations, where 75 percent of donors contributed $100 or less. The incumbent on the other hand, only has 254 total donations, with less than half coming from grassroots-level contributions.
Overall, Rodgers has the most individual contributions with six times the amount of grassroot support. Total donations under $100 or less
“We have the most successful grassroots campaign because we do not take people for granted. As an organizer, I understand that people are the source of our political power. Without the community, we don’t make progress. People are the driving force that makes Richmond what it is, and our community can not give that power solely to corporations and the wealthy few. That’s why our campaign has the highest individual support in the race. “The public health and economic crises are deepening Richmond’s divide along race and class lines. Richmonders and small business owners are tired of being passed over while the current administration focuses on wealthy corporate interests. We want real reform now. Folks want a bold leader that will work on issues collaboratively all year round - not weeks before an election. We simply cannot wait four more years under ineffective leadership. “I believe in a Richmond that works for all of us, where people are at the center of our policy. I’m ready to keep fighting for all of us as the next mayor of Richmond.” ### Alexsis Rodgers is a grassroots organizer, policy director and progressive champion for Richmond. A proven leader, Rodgers has dedicated her entire career to fighting on the front lines for economic security, better educational opportunities, quality health care, voting rights and equitable access throughout all of our systems. Currently, she serves as the Virginia state director for Care in Action where she champions for domestic workers and women of color, securing the first-ever labor rights for domestic workers in the state. Always an advocate for others, Rodgers is building a movement driven by people, not corporations. Learn more about her vision for Richmond at alexsisrodgers.com. |
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