Democracy for America Announces the New Jersey DFA-List

Released: Aug 12, 2005 3:23 PM

Candidates for State Assembly and Mayor of Edison Township

BURLINGTON, VT -- Today, Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed four New Jersey candidates -- making them the newest member of the DFA-List, Candidates for America.

"These candidates are dedicated to fighting for progressive values and fiscal responsibility," said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. "They are improving their communities, towns and cities by putting the interests of their constituents first and I am confident that when elected, we will be one step closer to taking our country back."

The DFA-List Candidates are:

Jun Choi for Mayor of Edison Township. A native of Edison, Choi understands what is important to his constituents and is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all. With a broad range of experience in the government, private and non-profit sectors, Choi has the leadership needed to address Edison's most pressing issues, such as strengthening education, handling overdevelopment and congestion, running a fiscally responsible city government, and preserving the quality of life for working families and seniors citizens.
www.junchoi.com/

Thom Jackson for New Jersey State Assembly. Thom has the courage to bring responsible leadership back to the citizens of New Jersey by building an honest, accountable and affordable state government. Jackson is a leader who will stand up for the interests of his community and will fight to provide affordable health care for all, improve the education system, and preserve open spaces throughout the Garden State.
www.thomjackson.com

Dan Benson for New Jersey State Assembly. Benson is a community leader with a commitment to his hometown. A lifelong Hamilton resident, Dan was the youngest person ever to join the Hamilton Township Council. Despite his youth, he was chosen as Council President on his first day. Benson has a strong record of leadership and delivering results. He is committed to working hard to lower property taxes, ensure ethics in government, and make the state of New Jersey safe, affordable, and sustainable.
www.greensteinbenson.com

Janice Schindler for New Jersey State Assembly. Janice believes in investing in New Jersey's future by bringing a fresh perspective to politics. As an attorney and community leader, Schindler knows the importance of listening to her constituents and building coalitions to address key issues facing the residents of Morris County. She supports stem cell research because it promises to help find cures for illnesses while creating more jobs for her neighbors. She also wants to develop an "electronic town hall meeting" to provide a platform where all constituents can voice their concerns.
www.janice4assembly.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. To learn more about other DFA-List candidates, visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/dfalist/.