Endorsements
Here are some of the organizations who endorse my campaign:
- Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks
- Greater Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America
- Montgomery County Democracy for America
- Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia, Local 2026, American Federation of Teachers
- Philly for Change
- Liberty City Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club
- Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council #47
- The Progressive Majority
Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks Endorses Tim Kearney
In December'09 Neighborhood Networks endorsed Tim Kearney in the Democratic Party primary as a candidate for State Representative from the 172nd District in Northeast Philadelphia. Tim is a member of Neighborhood Networks and is a long time progressive who has challenged the status quo in Philadelphia and Harrisburg for many election cycles. He is a community activist who talks with his feet as well as his mouth. He was most recently involved with preserving Burholme Park from further incursion by the Fox Chase Cancer Center, but at the same time offering reasonable alternatives.
Since Tim is a progressive independent bucking the business as usual machine, he has developed a strategy that will function both within and outside the Democratic Party. He is organizing supporters within his district to run for committee and ward positions and asking that friends and supporting organizations outside the district commit resources to help build an infrastructure that will ensure his primary victory and eventual election in November 2010. He is asking that Neighborhood Networks assume the responsibility for at least one election division. In principle, NN agrees with this strategy but is unable to commit to a division until we hear from you. If are willing to work on Tim’s campaign, please call or email Dave Bell at 215-242-9066 or davesbell@aol.com. Read more here
Greater Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America
The Greater Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America endorses Tim Kearney for State Representative in the 172nd Legislative District. The organization of Michael Harrington and Barbara Ehrenreich has a proud history of fighting for working class families and the issues that are important to them. As a major advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and Reverend Martin Luther King, Michael Harrington talked about poor people "hiding in plain sight - living amongst us." He wrote The Other America: Poverty in the United States in 1962. Michael Harrington was Jesuit trained and worked for the Catholic Workers. Today, we have poverty all around us in this recession/depression and families losing health care coverage in droves.
Amidst fabulous wealth we have thousands of families unemployed and underemployed, slipping and losing their grip on the "their American dreams." Tim Kearney is proud to follow in the footsteps of Harrington and Ehrenreich and have Greater Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement.
Montgomery County Democracy for America
Montgomery County Democracy for America (DFA) has endorsed Tim Kearney for the 172nd District of the PA General Assembly. Montco. Democracy for America voted on this at their February 4th meeting announced Chairperson Mary Clark. Democracy for America was originally Dean for America when Gov. Howard Dean ran for President of the United States in the Democratic Primary. Tim is happy and proud to have the endorsement of Democracy for America - Montgomery County group. Mary Clark - Mary@strategicdesign.us.com
Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia, Local 2026, American Federation of Teachers
On behalf of it's 1,300 members the Faculty & Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia, Local 2026, of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO is happy to endorse Tim Kearney for State Representative in the 172nd District, and to contribute $300 to his campaign. Local 2026 appreciates Tim's interest in the Community College of Philadelphia. Local 2026 has endorsed Tim in past campaigns, and is now continuing their support.
Philly for Change
Philly for Change, a local affiliate of Democracy for America, endorsed Tim Kearney at their Wednesday April 7th meeting. Philly for Change is a group of reform minded progressive Democrats that fights for democracy, social and economic justice for all people, peace, the environment, and the green economy at city, state, and federal levels. "I am proud to receive the endorsement of Philly for Change," said Tim Kearney. This is the second local chapter of Democracy for America that has endorsed Tim's campaign.
Liberty City Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club
Liberty City Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club endorses Tim Kearney for State Representative in the 172nd District of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. "We endorsed Tim when he ran for this race in the past. In this cycle, he was the only candidate to return a questionnaire. His responses to our questions proved to us he has a good understanding of LGBT issues and is supportive of our community."
Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council #47
On Wednesday April 21, 2010, the delegates council of the Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council #47 endorsed me for state representative in the 172nd District in the Democratic Primary election. This is the second time I have been endorsed by AFSCME D. C. #47 and I greatly appreciate their endorsement, their phone banking, and their financial support. D.C. #47's President Cathy Scott lives in the 172nd District in Fox Chase.
The Progressive Majority
The Progressive Majority endorsed Tim Kearney for state representative in the 172nd District of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. They support candidates who work toward their agenda of 1) civil rights, 2) health care for all, 3) quality public education for all, 4) restoring and protecting the environment, and 6) reproductive freedom. Tim is glad have the support of the Progressive Majority again. You can find more about the Progressive Majority here.