RPM 2010 Primary Candidates forum- candidates listed in order of response to invitation
1. 16th District US Rep Democratic Candidate George Gaulrapp
WWW.GAULRAPP4CONGRESS.COM
Attended and updated us on his campaign, does not have a contested primary race
2. State Rep. 67th district Chuck Jefferson-http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1163
Attended and spoke about the importance of working together as a party, especially following the primary races. He is not in a contested primary race.
3. a. 16th district State Central Committeeman- Mark Pietrowski, attended, sent in statement- “I was very proud to be the only 16th State Central Committeeman Candidate to show up to the Rockford Progressive Meet-up forum to meet so many active progressives. I vow to show up to events and be a resource for Democrats in all nine counties within the 16th district.
3. b. 16th district State Central Committeeman Sam Melei- unable to attend, sent statement “Thank you so much for inviting me to your group’s candidate forum. you can find out more about me and what I intend to do if elected to the State Central Committee at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Melei-for-Democratic-State-Central-Committee-16th-Congressional-District/222040790778?ref=nf
3. c. 16th district State Central Committeeman- John Nelson-is current SCCM-no response to invitation
4. a. 16th district State Central Committeewoman- Wendy Schneider - attended the event, has been active in previous RPM events. Sent in a statement- “It would be my honor to represent 16th District Democrats at the State Central Committee. I have a long history of involvement in the local and broader community. As Committeewoman I will strive to organize our counties in order for our district to be appropriately recognized at the State level. I will be an advocate for the entire 16th District and would truly appreciate your vote.”
4. b. 16th district State Central Committeewoman- Linda McNeely, attended the event, is current SCCW. Is an alderwoman,
5..a. Illinois House 68th District Marla Jean Wilsonhttp://marlawilson.com/ unable to attend the event, has attended previous RPM meetings.
5. b. Illinois House 68th District Paul Williams no response to the invitation
6.a. County Board District 1- Wendy Schneider, attended see above statement
6.b. County Board District 1-David S. Hassel- attended the event, Sent in this statement- “I am running for office because I enjoy working with
other concerned citizens and making positive changes for the community
in which we live and raise our children. I am very community oriented
and have been in public service for over 28 years.. I am a retired Rockford Firefighter and former Winnebago Village President.”
7.a. County Board District 7-Gerald O. Albert- responded to invitation, unable to attend
7.b. County Board District 7 Angela “Angie” Goral- attended the event- current board member, was a city alderman, serves on zoning and health and safety committees. Interested in establishing a 211 phone # in our area for mental health assistance.
8. a, County Board District 12-
Gary Crowley- responded but did not attend
8. b. County Board District 12-George Anne Duckett –responded but did not attend
My personnel endorsements
-David Hoffman for Senate http://www.hoffmanforillinois.com/
watch http://www.hoffmanforillinois.com/meet_david - I have meet him
- Pat Quinn for Governor http://www.quinnforillinois.com/
- Lisa Madigan for Attorney General-no opponents
- Justin Oberman for State Treasurer http://www.obermanforillinois.com/about.html
-Mike Boland for IL Lt. Gov. http://www.bolandforillinois.com/
-Raja Krishnamurth for State Comptroller http://www.rajaforillinois.com/free_details.asp?id=1
– George Gaulrupp for 16th district US Congressman WWW.GAULRAPP4CONGRESS.COM no opponent. We will be discussing him a lot more before the fall election
-Mark Pietrowski for 16th district State Central Committeeman-
-Wendy Scneider for 16th district State Central Committeewoman-
- Holly Johnson for Precinct Committeeman Marion 2, Ogle County 