LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About

Jane Castor Lands More Bipartisan Endorsements

Victory Fund candidate Jane Castor, running for reelection as Tampa, FL’s Mayor, rolled out a “sweeping” list of bipartisan endorsements this week from 20 current or former elected officials and community leaders, including Florida state Representative Michele Rayner-Goolsby.

Since her election in 2019, Mayor Castor has been a powerful and effective executive, from leading the city through the COVID-19 pandemic to championing LGBTQ equality in the city. Click here to read the full story in Florida Politics.

 

2. LISTEN: Satya Rhodes-Conway Hits the Airwaves

Madison, WI Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, the city’s first out LGBTQ mayor, joined WORT 89.9 FM this week to discuss her first term as mayor and what she hopes to accomplish if reelected, from housing access, to transit issues, to increasing equality. Listen to her full interview here!

3. AD WATCH: Lori Lightfoot’s Safer Chicago Plan

This week, Victory Fund candidate Lori Lightfoot launched a new ad about her record to address violent crime in Chicago. “When it comes to new strategies, new technology, Mayor Lightfoot’s invested more than any mayor. Those are facts. Lightfoot won’t quit until we’re the safest city in America."

4. As Dallas City Council Race Heats Up, Chad West Rakes in Endorsements

Victory Fund candidate Chad West, running for Dallas City Council, continues to gain momentum in his reelection campaign. According to local news, he has been flooded with endorsements from local leaders and politicians since his announcement last month. Click here to learn more about Chad’s track record and policy goals.

5. Alderwoman Maria Hadden Speaks to Students About Her Reelection

Earlier this week, Victory Fund candidate Maria Hadden met with students to talk about her track record as Alderwoman and why she is seeking reelection this year.

“One of my goals is around economic development in areas of our ward that have been kind of divested for our border. Finding ways to not just bring in physical development… It’s really about finding ways to have investment in our people. And in this case, it’s focusing on our small businesses and the progressives that live in an area.”

Click here to read the full interview in the Rogers Edge Reporter!

 

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