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Spring 2007
Elected Candidates
Progressive Majority candidates are our rising progressive stars. They include union members, GLBT candidates, and veterans. They are young and old, and candidates of color. Progressive Majority candidates are incumbents, challengers, and vying for open seats.
In spring elections of 2007, 19 Progressive Majority candidates were elected among the states of California, Colorado, and Wisconsin. And those elected progressive stars turned three local governments to progressive majorities: Inglewood City in California, Ft. Collins City Council in Colorado, and Oshkosh City Council in Wisconsin.
Lisa Poppaw
Elected to Fort Collins City Council - District 2 (Open Seat)
Lisa Poppaw is a community leader who started a neighborhood watch organization, which reduced break-in and auto theft levels. She is a nonprofit grant writer, member of the Fort Collins Human Rights Commission, a local columnist, and the Parent Teacher Organization President. Lisa won her race for District 2 on the Fort Collins City Council - the most competitive seat of three seats in the April 3, 2007 municipal election. Her victory switched the balance of power on the Fort Collins City Council from conservative to progressive.
Jessica King
Elected to Oshkosh City Council (Challenger)
Jessica King won her election to the Oshkosh City Council in 2007, and has been a member of our farm team since 2005. She recently completed an intense, eight-month leadership development program for women. Before her election, Jessica was a practicing attorney and active on numerous community boards.
Danny Tabor
Elected to Inglewood City Council - District 1 (Open Seat)
Danny Tabor is a Councilman in the Inglewood City Council, First District. Inglewood is a large community in South Bay. He is an organizer with the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, a community organization closely tied to labor that focuses on issues of economic justice.
Ralph Franklin
Elected to Inglewood City Council - District 4 (Incumbent)
Ralph Franklin is in his second term representing the Inglewood City Council, Fourth District. Inglewood is a major city in Los Angeles County. A retired member of UFCW Local 770, Ralph defeated the previous incumbent in a hard fought and expensive battle. Ralph has been a leader in opposing the construction of a Wal-Mart in Inglewood and authored anti-''Big Box'' store legislation.
Paul Lopez
Elected to Denver City Council - District 3 (Open Seat)
Paul Lopez is an SEIU organizer who defines the phrase ''community organizer.'' Paul was born and raised in District 3, where he has worked in the community since he was 13 years old (starting out as a dishwasher). He has spent his entire life improving the lives of people who live in West Denver through his work with multiple organizations and initiatives. Paul adds youth, diversity, and passion to the council and will serve the 3rd District well.
Chris Nevitt
Elected to Denver City Council - District 7 (Open Seat)
Chris Nevitt works tirelessly to promote healthy neighborhoods and responsible re-development. Chris understands and lives the commitment to public service. His parents were in the United States Foreign Service and he grew up understanding that representing America overseas was not just a job, but a way of life. He learned the value of hard work, commitment to ideals, passion to learn, and contribution to community. He is a lifelong, committed progressive who is a strong advocate for labor union issues and brings a progressive voice on the Denver City Council.
David Roy
Elected to Fort Collins City Council - District 6 (Open Seat)
David Roy is a lifelong retail and office supply manager and an avid environmentalist. He has been involved in numerous campaigns and issues, including the protection of the Poudre River. David's major goals include creating more public transportation, redeveloping the Foothills Mall, and expanding the clean energy cluster to stimulate the local economy. He was appointed to fill this seat in 2002 and won the election in 2003 by a margin of 63%-27%. David's 2007 victory has assured a progressive majority on the Fort Collins City Council.
Jamie Aulik
Elected to Manitowoc County Clerk (Challenger)
Jamie Aulik was an Iraq war veteran and a Progressive Majority candidate in the fall of 2006 as a candidate for Wisconsin State Senate. Although he lost the race, Jamie ran a solid campaign in a challenging district that helped him gain name recognition. His opponent in that race, a key incumbent conservative senator, was kept so busy running against Jamie that he was unable to help other conservative colleagues win election. In Spring of 2007, Jamie ran for Manitowoc County Clerk and defeated a conservative Republican opponent.
Andrew Halverson
Elected to Mayor of Steven's Point (Challenger)
Andrew Halverson won his 2007 election for Mayor of Steven's Point, a central Wisconsin community which includes both a key swing Senate district and an Assembly seat. A dynamic young leader who opened a chain of clothing stores (the first within a year of graduating from the local UW campus), Andrew has been honored as Wisconsin's 2005 Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Portage County's 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year.
Amy Loasching
Elected to Janesville City Council (Challenger)
Amy Loasching is a current member of the Janesville City Council. A UAW/GM health and safety trainer, Amy is the only woman member of the Council. Located in Rock County, Janesville is a rapidly developing and changing community. Amy is on the United Way board and serves as President of the YWCA of Rock County.
Tim Swanson
Elected to Magnolia Town Board (Open Seat)
Tim Swanson is an SEIU member, a registered nurse, and now a member of the Magnolia Town Board. Tim emerged as a strong campaign volunteer in Janis Ringhand's (a Progressive Majority candidate) unsuccessful bid for State Assembly in 2006 and ran a top-notch campaign to win his 2007 election.
Bryan Bain
Elected to Oshkosh City Council (Incumbent)
Bryan Bain was first endorsed by Progressive Majority in 2005 when he ran and won his first election. Bryan is part of our Fox Valley strategy that has also elected Gordon Hintz to the State Assembly, Jeff Hall to the Winnebago County Board, and Mark Harris as Winnebago County Executive. Before his election to the Council, Bryan worked at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh as the Assistant Director of Academic Advising.
Ray DeHahn
Elected to Racine City Council (Incumbent)
Ray DeHahn was first elected to the Racine City Council as a Progressive Majority candidate in 2005, and successfully defended his seat in 2007. He is an experienced leader and campaigner; prior to winning his first City Council race he was elected to the County Board for 32 years. He is Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 432 in Racine.
Michael Shields
Elected to Racine City Council (Challenger)
Michael Shields lost his Racine City Council seat in 2005, but ran an impressive successful campaign to reclaim the seat for progressives in 2007. Michael now again represents one of the most diverse districts in Racine.
Andrew Becker
Elected to Green Bay School Board (Incumbent)
Andrew Becker is currently serving his fouth term on the Green Bay School Board where he has been a voice for progressive values. His 2007 re-election was critical to preserving a progressive majority on the board. Andrew has worked to improve alternative programs for at-risk students, resulting in a 70% drop in the explusion rate.
Johnnie Winston, Jr.
Elected to Madison School Board (Incumbent)
Johnnie Winston, Jr. is currently serving his second term as President of the Madison School. Johnnie is a Madison firefighter and his background includes years of volunteering with teen centers, community service groups, and within the school district to help at-risk children. He is a member of the Firefighters Local 311, a father of three, and a progressive voice on the school board. Johnnie is the only African American serving on the school board in a district where 22% of all students are African American.
Terry Falk
Elected to Milwaukee Public School Board - District 8 (Challenger)
Terry Falk won his 2007 race for the Milwaukee Public School Board against then-board president, Joe Dannecker. Terry is a former Milwaukee Public High School (MPS) teacher and a former member of the MTEA Executive Board (MTEA is an affiliate of NEA).
