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2010
KAFE Endorses Thirteen Candidates for the General Election
An article by KAFE
–FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–
KAFE Endorses Thirteen Candidates for the General Election
KALAMAZOO, MI (October 7, 2010)–Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality (KAFE) today announced its endorsement of thirteen candidates in the upcoming November 2nd general election. KAFE’s slate includes well-qualified candidates who have demonstrated commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
“Today, the Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality is proud to endorse candidates seeking national, statewide and local offices,” said Josh Vandeburgh, KAFE chair. “We’re excited to see so many candidates who have publicly stated their belief in fairness and equality for LGBT people, and who are dedicated to making Michigan and Kalamazoo County a better place to live, work and play.”
The following candidates have been endorsed by KAFE:
- Virg Bernero, Governor
- Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State
- David Leyton, Attorney General
- Don Cooney, US House Representative, 6th Congressional District
- Robert Jones, State Senate 20th District
- Sean McCann, State House 60th District
- Dave Morgan, State House 63rd District
- Robert Barnard, Kalamazoo County Commission District 3
- Brian Johnson, Kalamazoo County Commission District 5
- David Buskirk, Kalamazoo County Commission District 7
- Barb Hammon, Kalamazoo County Commission District 11
- Harvey Hanna, Kalamazoo County Commission District 13
- Leroy Crabtree, Kalamazoo County Commission District 15
The Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality (KAFE) was formed in 2006 and is dedicated to obtaining equal rights for the LGBT community in the Kalamazoo Metro area and beyond. KAFE is composed of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals and allies interested in promoting and obtaining equal rights for all persons.
The core purpose or mission of KAFE is to influence political change that improves equality for the LGBT community. For more information, please visit the Kalamazoo Alliance For Equality homepage at www.kalamazooalliance.org or contact Josh Vandeburgh at info@kalamazooalliance.org
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