Clinton Campaign Announces Illinois Steering Committee

The Clinton campaign today announced its Illinois Steering Committee, made up of community leaders from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Illinois’ February 5th primary.

HillaryClinton.com - November 30, 2007

HillaryClinton.com

(PRNewsChannel) / Chicago, Ill. - The Clinton campaign today announced its Illinois Steering Committee, made up of community leaders from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Illinois’ February 5th primary.

"Hillary is ready to lead on her first day in the White House and immediately begin delivering the change this country needs," said Jacqueline Jackson, Illinois philanthropist, business leader, and community activist.

"Hillary remains Illinois’ favorite daughter, so it’s no surprise that she’s generated enthusiasm across the state," said Betsy Ebeling, who grew up with Hillary in Park Ridge.

"Her 35-year record fighting in the trenches for change makes Hillary the right choice for Illinois and America," said Tim Wright, former Director of Domestic Policy for Bill Clinton's '92 Campaign for President, former Chairman of the Export /Import Bank of the United States' Advisory Committee on Sub Saharan Africa and Chicago attorney.

"Americans are looking for a leader who can rebuild our standing in the world and tackle the great challenges we face at home," said Daniel Solis, Chicago City Alderman. "There’s no question that Hillary Clinton is that leader."

"I have seen Hillary’s intellect and ability up close, and she has what it takes to be an outstanding President," said Kevin O'Keefe, former Clinton White House official and Chicago attorney.

"I am honored to have such strong support from my home state," Clinton said. "Together we’ll take our message of change across Illinois and this nation."

HILLARY’S ILLINOIS STEERING COMMITTEE:

Valerie Alexander, Public Affairs Executive and Former Chief of Staff (Chicago) for Sen. Durbin
Thelma Andrews, Special Events Coordinator; Community Leader and Activist
Marcellus Barnes, International Representative, Amalgamated Transit Union
Victory Bell, Rockford City Alderman
Stella Black, Chairman, National Association of Women Business Owners
Andrew Boron, Community Activist
Patsy Bowles, Retired Speech Pathologist, Normal/Bloomington Elementary School System
Richard Boykin, Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Danny Davis; Partner, Barnes and Thornburg LLP
Bill Brandt, Business and Civic Leader; Democratic Party Activist
George Brown, Community Activist
Gay Bruhn, President, Illinois Organization for Women
Ken Christy, President, Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers
Rocco Claps, Party and Community Activist
Delmarie Cobb, Public Affairs Executive
Kevin Conlon, DNC Finance Committee Member; Public Affairs Executive
Michael Conway, US Army Veteran (1969-71)
Dr. Georgia Costello, Superintendent, St. Clair County Regional Office of Education
Ron Cox, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 416
Lynn Cutler, Democratic Party Activist
James Demus, Vice-President, Pastor United for Change
Emilia DiMenco, Executive Vice President, Harris Bank
Gary Duncan, Jefferson County State’s Attorney
Christopher Dunn, Democratic Party Activist; Former General Counsel to Sen. Paul Simon
Betsy Ebeling, Longtime Friend of Hillary Clinton
Robyn Eulo, Vice President At-Large and Legislative Director, International Association of Machinists, District 141
Jack Franks, State Representative
Tavis Grant, President, 21st Century Alliance of Progressive Leaders; Bishop, Greater First Church
Neil Hartigan, Former Attorney General; Chairman, World Trade Center Illinois
Jacqueline Jackson, Philanthropist, Business Leader and Community Activist
Yusef Jackson, Business Leader and Community Activist
Darrell Jefferson, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241
Lynn Kearney, Vice President, Illinois Federation of Teachers Executive Board; President of Local 540, Harlem Federation of Teachers
Gerri Kirchner, Vice Chair, Champaign County Democratic Party
John Knittle, Community Activist
Brian Krantz, Business Leader
Fred G. Lebed, President, Burris and Lebed Consulting
Sylvia Leonberger, Kane County Board Member
Jen Levine, Community and Political Activist
Jo Ann Long, Vice-President, 21st Century Alliance of Progressive Leaders, Senior Pastor, New Covenant Life Church
Mercedes Mallette, Community and Political Activist
Michael Matejka, Bloomington Committeeperson
Virgil Mayberry, Retired Union Member (United Auto Workers, Pattern-makers League of North America, International Association of Machinists)
Iola McGowen, Former First Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Illinois
Brian McPartlin, Former Clinton White House Appointee; Elk Grove Township Democratic Committeeman
Joan Murphy, Cook County Commissioner
Kevin O'Keefe, Former Clinton White House Official; Partner, O'Keefe, Lyons and Hynes, LLC
Patrick Ouimet, Chairman, McHenry County Democratic Committee
Alice Palmer, Former State Senator
Roger Poole, Directing Business Representative, Machinists District 9
J.B. Pritzker, National Campaign Co-Chair
Rocky A. Raikes, Chairman, LaSalle County Democratic Party
John Rednour, Mayor of DuQuoin
Bob Remer, Former 48th Ward Democratic Committeeman
Katie Remer, Retired Health Administrator
Jan Rowland, Political and Community Activist
Leslie Sanders, Reverend
Vicki Sheets, Community Leader
Nancy Shepherdson, Chair, Eighth District Democrats & Independents
Daniel Solis, Chicago City Alderman
Jim Taylor, Community Activist
Beatrice Mensah Tayui, Chairman of the Board, Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
Amelia Munoz Tucker, President, RWDSU Chicago Joint Board
Jaime Viteri, Founder, Chicago Latino Network
Elaine Weiss, Former Staff Director, American Bar Association Commission on Women
Tim Wright, Chicago Attorney, Former Clinton White House Appointee and Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Bobby Rush
Scott Ziomek, Director of Government Affairs, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council
Stacey Zolt Hara, Former Illinois Communications Director to Sen. Dick Durbin

Source: HillaryClinton.com