Clinton Campaign Announces 'Hillary for Virginia Leadership Council'

Hillary Clinton speaks to a group of party faithful Friday, June 26 at George Mason University; Patch photo

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The Hillary Clinton presidential campaign Monday announced the launch of its “Hillary for Virginia Leadership Council,” a group of more than 30 Virginia elected officials, community, coalition and grassroots leaders whose task is to help build a grassroots-driven volunteer team for the campaign. Their goal is to help Clinton win the Virginia Democratic presidential primary March 1.

The leadership council will serve as the in-state leadership for the campaign, amplifying the campaign’s national voice to Virginia voters, aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grassroots organizing, recruiting volunteer leaders and identifying leaders for Get Out The Vote activities, according to a news release from the Clinton campaign.

The campaign notes that the Leadership Council members share Clinton’s commitment to:

• raise wages for the middle class
• reduce out-of-pocket health care expenses
• bring down the price of prescription drugs
• reform the criminal justice system
• the belief that debt should never be a barrier for students going to college

“Virginians are ready to work to elect a President in Hillary Clinton that will fight every day to make the economy work for everyone, not just those at the top and I’m looking forward to helping lead her efforts here,” said Gov. Terry McAuliffe, in the news release. “Hillary has laid out an agenda for strong growth, fair growth, and long term growth and her strong record of leadership has proven that she’s the right person to lead our country and get things done.”

“Hillary Clinton is the fighter Virginians need to ensure access to affordable and quality health care, college affordability, and economic prosperity for all,” said Del. Jennifer McClellan. “Hillary is committed to fighting for every vote in the Virginia primary, and I’m honored to be on her team to help her do so.”

“Hillary Clinton’s unparalleled experience as a champion for children and families, record of finding common ground, and vision for a stronger, more prosperous, and more inclusive America makes her the partner we need in Washington and Virginians need in the White House,” said Senators Kaine and Warner. “We’re ready to help lead her team in the Commonwealth and bring more Virginians into her campaign.”

Over the course of the campaign, the leadership council will continue to expand, the campaign noted.

Members of the public can sign up at hillaryclinton.com/Virginia to receive more information about campaign events happening in Virginia.

Joining the Hillary for Virginia Leadership Council Monday:

· US Sen. Mark Warner

· US Sen. Tim Kaine

· The Honorable Anne Holton

· Gov. Terry McAuliffe

· First Lady of the Commonwealth Dorothy McAuliffe

· Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam

· Attorney General Mark Herring

· Secretary of Commonwealth Levar Stoney

· US Rep. Bobby Scott

· US Rep. Gerry Connolly

· US Rep. Don Beyer

· Megan Beyer, former Finance Chair, Virginia Community College System Board

· State Sen. Minority Leader Donald McEachin

· Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones

· Hampton Mayor George Wallace

· Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim

· State Sen. Louise Lucas

· State Sen. David Marsden

· Del. Alfonso Lopez

· Del. Lionell Spruill

· Del. Daun Hester

· Del. Eileen Filler-Corn

· Del. Scott Surovell

· Del. Jennifer McClellan

· Virginia Democrats Chair Susan Swecker

· DNC Member Frank Leone

· DNC Member Sandra Brandt

· DNC Member Alice Germond

· Grassroots Leader Allida Black

· Grassroots Leader Maria “Lola” Delores Quintela

· National Organization for Women President Terry O’Neill

· Community Leader Pat Reuss

· Community Leader Joni Ivey