Democracy for America Announces the North Carolina DFA-List

Released: Sep 12, 2005 1:16 PM

Candidates for City Council of Asheville, North Carolina

BURLINGTON, VT -- Last week, Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Holly Jones and Robin Cape for Asheville City Council -- making them the newest members of the DFA-List, Candidates for America.

"Holly Jones and Robin Cape are dedicated to making the Asheville City Council more effective by promoting progressive values and fiscal responsibility," said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. "Their commitment to community sustainability, affordable living and citizen inclusion is just what the city needs to move forward."

Holly Jones for City Council of Asheville, North Carolina. Jones is running for re-election to continue advancing a progressive agenda. While serving on the City Council, Holly has been a supporter of public financing of local elections and advocated for more open government and the creation of affordable housing, including a 10-year plan to end homelessness on the streets of Ashville. The primary election is October 11, 2005.
www.hollyjonesasheville.com

Robin Cape for City Council of Asheville, North Carolina. Two summers ago, Robin Cape discovered that development threatened a vital watershed near Asheville. She and her community decided to do something about it. They launched a write-in campaign to elect Robin to the county water board -- and she won -- helping save the Woodfin Watershed. Now, she is campaigning to serve her community as a member of the Asheville City Council. The primary election is October 11, 2005.
www.robinforasheville.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.