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Stonewall DFL Caucus Endorses Former Councilmember and Business Owner Bob Long for Saint Paul Mayoral Campaign

April 12, 2001

SAINT PAUL, MN -Megan Thomas, Chair of the Stonewall DFL Caucus announced today that the caucus endorsed Bob Long for the Saint Paul Mayoral race.

" Bob Long is the most knowledgeable and shows the strongest support for issues of concern to the gay, lesbian, bi and transgender community. Bob has a strong campaign and will be successful in the upcoming precinct caucuses and ward conventions", said Thomas. "Bob recognizes that we are citizens of the whole community and will make St. Paul the best city to own homes, work in and raise our children", added Thomas.

Bob Long was endorsed over the other 5 mayoral candidates who screened. Some of his accomplishments include co-authorship of the St. Paul Human Rights Amendment and vigorously campaigning against its repeal. Long also proposed the measure that resulted in St. Paul's first women firefighters and co-authored legislation creating a Police Civilian Review. Long was the Executive Director for the Minnesota Justice Foundation, providing legal services in the area of human rights. Bob also personally represented individuals with disabilities and served on the panel for pro-bono services for the Disability Law Center.

"I am honored to have the Stonewall endorsement. Respecting diversity and protecting human rights will be guiding principles during my administration", said Long.

"We call on our Stonewall DFL Caucus members and people who are in support of gay, lesbian and transgender issues to attend precinct caucuses next week to support these candidates", said Thomas.

Delegates and alternates to the city convention on June 2 will be elected at the seven St. Paul city ward caucuses to be held on April 17, 21 and 22. For information about precinct caucuses dates and locations, contact the MN DFL at 651-293-1200.