Democracy for America Endorses Tonya Payne

Released: May 25, 2005 1:04 PM

Candidate for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania City Council

BURLINGTON, VT - Yesterday, Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Tonya Payne for City Council of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - making her a member of the DFA-List, Candidates for America. Each DFA-List candidate encompasses the true spirit of grassroots democracy, fiscal responsibility, and social progress. They are individuals who are dedicated to changing America from the ground up.

"Tonya Payne's platform for reform is one that truly empowers all citizens," said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. "Her dedication to promoting racial unity, basic services and making Pittsburgh a more livable city reflects her commitment to changing our country from the ground up. We are proud to include her in our DFA-List."

"Running for reform," words that Tonya Payne has taken to heart. A longtime Meetup attendee, she ran against an entrenched incumbent on the City Council - and won. Now, Tonya, a first-time candidate, is running on a platform for reform, with a focus on the economy. She won the primary and is now determined to bring fiscal responsibility to the Pittsburgh City Council. She has also received an endorsement from DFA-Pittsburgh. The election is November 8, 2005.
www.tonyapayneforcouncil.com

Democracy for America is taking our country back from the special interests who dominate government today and putting it back in the hands of the people. DFA and DFA-List candidates are spreading the message that to change America, we must fight from the ground up. Democracy for America is dedicated to electing fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates to all levels of office - from school board to the United States Senate. To learn more about other DFA-List candidates, visit: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/dfa-list/.