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Spring 2007 Victorious
Racial Justice Campaign Candidates
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.
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.
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.