FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2014
Contact: Steve Rogness, Political Director, 651-379-0753, steve@takeactionminnesota.org
Progressive champion will be a powerful force to advance social, racial, and economic justice at the Capitol
St. Paul, MN (February 3, 2014) – Statewide progressive people’s network TakeAction Minnesota announced its endorsement of Greta Bergstrom in the highly competitive race to replace outgoing State Representative Michael Paymar. Bergstrom was screened along with all five other candidates by TakeAction Minnesota’s membership on Saturday.
Political Committee Chair Gene Nichols noted that Greta brings a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience to her candidacy. “Greta Bergstrom has what it takes to be an unstoppable force for positive change at the Capitol: she has been fighting – and winning – underdog progressive campaigns for decades. She will be a determined champion and passionate advocate for the common good.”
Bergstrom said she was proud to receive the organization’s endorsement. “Having worked with TakeAction Minnesota for years, I am proud to have the organization join my campaign and help me add another powerful voice for progressive change to the Capitol. TakeAction fights day-in and day-out to win policies that will improve our lives in Minnesota – and that’s exactly what I will do as a legislator.”
TakeAction Minnesota has a track record of success in supporting progressive candidates, and will be working hard in the coming weeks to support Bergstrom in securing the DFL endorsement at the Party’s convention on March 23rd.
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TakeAction Minnesota is a statewide people’s network of individual and organizational members working collaboratively to raise the voices of Minnesotans in their own communities to advance social, racial and economic justice. The organization has offices in St. Paul and Duluth.
