POW! Endorses Patricia Lesko for First Ward Council
Progressives of Washtenaw (POW!) has endorsed Patricia Lesko for the open council seat in Ann Arbor’s First Ward. POW! had been poised to endorse incumbent councilmember Ron Suarez until his recent decision to withdraw from the race due to family and business considerations. Suarez immediately endorsed Patricia Lesko and encouraged his supporters to vote for her.
Due to the timing of the decision to withdraw from the race by Councilmember Suarez, First Ward voters will need to write in “Patricia Lesko” on the Democratic primary ballot on August 5th. POW! strongly encourages First Ward citizens to write in Patricia Lesko for First Ward council.
Patricia Lesko has a long history of working for the people of the First Ward as a PTO leader and as an activist committed to neighborhoods and citizen participation. We are confident she is the best choice for First Ward voters and will represent all of the citizens of the First Ward, not simply the needs of developers, and downtown property owners and corporations.
The first ward has a long tradition of electing progressive activists as representatives on City Council. Patricia Lesko will be a fine addition to the pantheon of First Ward progressive city
“When it comes time to stand up to the most powerful members of the community, to corporate developers and those seeking tax breaks at the expense of Ann Arbor homeowners and renters, Patricia Lesko can be counted on to look out for the interests of the people of our community, not the powerful.” –POW!
council members which includes Larry Hunter, Lowell Peterson, Ann Marie Coleman, Tobi Hanna Davies, Pat Dixon, Jean Robinson, Bob Johnson, Kim Groome, Ron Suarez and Sabra Briere. These fine progressive activists have had the courage and the desire to stand up to the powerful members of our community and work on behalf of all the people, especially those with the least. Patricia Lesko has the same strong commitment to the people of the First Ward.
Patricia Lesko has two children attending the Ann Arbor Public Schools, and she has owned and operated small book and magazine publishing businesses. Patricia Lesko has a strong commitment to keeping our parkland preserved, maintained and publicly owned. Patricia Lesko supports reasonable development which does not put at risk what is great about our city. Patricia Lesko believes in open and transparent governmental processes to ensure accountability for taxpayers. Patricia Lesko deserves the support of the people of the First Ward.
Write In Patricia Lesko for First Ward Council – August 5.