Endorsement: Jim Esch
Posted on April 3, 2009, by Mike Nellis, under Uncategorized.
The campaign just sent out this letter from former Congressional candidate Jim Esch in support of our campaign. Take a look:
Dear Friend,
I can hardly believe it’s been five months since we ended our campaign.
Even though we fell a few votes short, I know we made a real difference. Together, our grassroots effort helped elect Democrats throughout the district and delivered a historic electoral vote to President Barack Obama.
I will always be thankful and humbled by your support.
But the hard work of changing our country, and building a stronger Nebraska, is far from over.
The 2009 city elections are less than a month away and Democrats have a real chance to take back the Omaha City Council. That’s why I’m urging you to vote Chris Jerram for City Council on April 7th and May 12th.
For over twenty years, Chris has been a tireless advocate for the citizens of Omaha.
As a local attorney, Chris Jerram focuses on representing working families and has volunteered his legal services to represent those who couldn’t afford proper council. Chris has also volunteered his services as an election lawyer – protecting our most precious of rights.
As a community organizer, Chris Jerram has spent a lifetime fighting to make Omaha a safe and outstanding place to work, live, and raise a family. Chris has served as the President of the Morton Meadows Neighborhood Association and fought for our safety as a member of the Citizen Patrol.
As one of our state’s leading environmental leaders, Chris Jerram has served on the Governor’s Council to Keep Nebraska Beautiful. There he worked to foster programs to collect used oil and household hazardous waste, recycling, a materials exchange program and education programs for our youth.
As a public servant committed to our city, Chris Jerram served, without pay, on Omaha’s Zoning Board of Appeals for over 7 years. Eventually he rose to the position of Chairman under Mayor Mike Fahey. Chris’ work to resolve zoning ordinance disputes has made him an established and proven leader in our city.
As Chairman of the Douglas County Democratic Party, Chris Jerram made our party a fighting force in local elections. Chris led a countywide effort to register over 10,000 new Democrats and brought thousands more into the process. I know our campaign would have been very different without his help.
Together, we campaigned for a change in our government. Chris Jerram represents that very spirit.
That’s why I’m asking you to vote for him on April 7th and May 12th.
Best Regards,
Jim Esch
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