KEN KEECHL PICKS UP KEY ENDORSEMENTS IN RACE
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Thursday, August 24, 2006 954/524-0492
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KEN KEECHL PICKS UP KEY ENDORSEMENTS IN RACE
FOR BROWARD COMMISSION DISTRICT 4
Victory Fund, Planned Parenthood Support Democrat Keechl
Fort Lauderdale – Democratic candidate Ken Keechl – whose agenda of lower taxes, controlled spending, and sensible development has propelled a strong challenge to his Republican opponent -- has picked up two key endorsements in his race for the District 4 seat on the Broward County Commission: the Victory Fund and Planned Parenthood PAC (political action committee).
“I’m pleased that my civil rights background has led to the endorsement of two key groups that understand the importance of individual rights and choice,” Keechl said. “Victory Fund and Planned Parenthood bring recognition, support, enthusiasm and energy into my campaign. I heartily accept their endorsements.”
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund is the nation’s largest GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) political action committee and one of the nation’s largest non-connected PACs. The Victory Fund provides strategic, technical and financial support to openly gay candidates and officials. Keechl is the only Victory Fund-endorsed candidate in Florida. To view Keechl’s bio and to contribute please click this link to the Victory Fund: http://secure.victoryfund.org/cand_detail.php?cand_id=2300
Planned Parenthood Voice for Choice Action Fund of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties is a non-partisan PAC dedicated to supporting pro-choice, pro-family planning candidates for local and state office. Planned Parenthood PAC endorsed Keechl for his “consistent leadership an commitment to expanding access to reproductive health care and information.”
Keechl is challenging developer/lobbyist/career politician Jim Scott, the only Republican on the nine-member Broward Commission. Today’s New Times details Scott’s role as vice president of the consortium trying to develop the American Golf Course – a huge swath of green space in Eastern Broward County – into McMansions, even though as a sitting Commissioner he will have to vote on the project. Scott stands to make millions from his participation, despite the ethical considerations of his involvement.
“Elected officials should support the people’s interests, not their own,” Keechl said. “When I’m on the Commission, Broward residents will know that their concerns are my concerns. The endorsements I received today underscore my commitment to that principle.”
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http://www.keechl2006.com/
Thursday, August 24, 2006 954/524-0492
202/257-9298 cell
KEN KEECHL PICKS UP KEY ENDORSEMENTS IN RACE
FOR BROWARD COMMISSION DISTRICT 4
Victory Fund, Planned Parenthood Support Democrat Keechl
Fort Lauderdale – Democratic candidate Ken Keechl – whose agenda of lower taxes, controlled spending, and sensible development has propelled a strong challenge to his Republican opponent -- has picked up two key endorsements in his race for the District 4 seat on the Broward County Commission: the Victory Fund and Planned Parenthood PAC (political action committee).
“I’m pleased that my civil rights background has led to the endorsement of two key groups that understand the importance of individual rights and choice,” Keechl said. “Victory Fund and Planned Parenthood bring recognition, support, enthusiasm and energy into my campaign. I heartily accept their endorsements.”
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund is the nation’s largest GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) political action committee and one of the nation’s largest non-connected PACs. The Victory Fund provides strategic, technical and financial support to openly gay candidates and officials. Keechl is the only Victory Fund-endorsed candidate in Florida. To view Keechl’s bio and to contribute please click this link to the Victory Fund: http://secure.victoryfund.org/cand_detail.php?cand_id=2300
Planned Parenthood Voice for Choice Action Fund of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties is a non-partisan PAC dedicated to supporting pro-choice, pro-family planning candidates for local and state office. Planned Parenthood PAC endorsed Keechl for his “consistent leadership an commitment to expanding access to reproductive health care and information.”
Keechl is challenging developer/lobbyist/career politician Jim Scott, the only Republican on the nine-member Broward Commission. Today’s New Times details Scott’s role as vice president of the consortium trying to develop the American Golf Course – a huge swath of green space in Eastern Broward County – into McMansions, even though as a sitting Commissioner he will have to vote on the project. Scott stands to make millions from his participation, despite the ethical considerations of his involvement.
“Elected officials should support the people’s interests, not their own,” Keechl said. “When I’m on the Commission, Broward residents will know that their concerns are my concerns. The endorsements I received today underscore my commitment to that principle.”
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http://www.keechl2006.com/
