Northside Democracy for America dfa@chicagobarry.com Show the power of the grassroots by donating to our 2010 Northside DFA endorsed or adopted candidates. All of the candidates were choose by a vote of our members. They are socially progressive, fiscally responsible and ethically committed and will bring real progressive change to our government. Together we can help these candidates win! Northside DFA is a grassroots group on Chicago&#39;s north side. To learn more go to <a href="http://www.dfalink.com/ndfa">www.northsidedfa.com</a> or email northsidedfa at gmail dot com. ================================ <strong><b></b><u>TONI PRECKWINKLE</u></strong> NDFA ADOPTED CANDIDATE Toni is running to replace Todd Stroger for Cook County Board President. She does not have an Act Blue account (they aren&#39;t available for county candidates) so to donate to her please go to: <a href="http://www.tonipreckwinkle.org/">http://www.tonipreckwinkle.org/</a> ================================= <strong><b></b><u>JOHN BURROS</u></strong> NDFA ENDORSED CANDIDATE John Burros is running for the open seat in Illinois 9th State Rep district. John believe that our citizens deserve clean government, a clean environment and elected officials who work for the citizens and not well-connected insiders. He does not have an Act Blue account so to donate to her please go to: <a href="http://www.johnburros.com//">http://www.johnburros.com/</a> public true 525.00 14 5000.00 Jeff Smith false IL-HD-018 jeff smith 100000.00 9700.00 74 http://www.electjeffsmith.org https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/21919 385.00 13 NDFA ADOPTED CANDIDATE Jeff Smith is an experienced, progressive leader who has done the hard work of fighting for change. In his decades-long record of activism he has run -- and won -- against a Democratic party incumbent, helped elect reform candidates like Abner Mikva, Harold Washington, Paul Simon, Barack Obama and Mike Quigley, and worked for causes from habitat restoration to affordable housing. He has volunteered thousands of hours at local schools and with community groups like Central Street Neighbors where he serves as president. Jeff is also a prolific writer on questions of public policy. For a good example of his writing check out: <a href="http://gapersblock.com/mechanics/2009/06/17/legislators-need-to-move-beyon/">http://gapersblock.com/mechanics/2009/06/17/legislators-need-to-move-beyon</a> Pat Quinn false IL-Gov quinn 100000.00 93.00 4 http://www.quinnforillinois.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/22230 75.00 3 NDFA ENDORSED CANDIDATE Governor Pat Quinn has devoted his life to standing up for the working people of Illinois and fighting political corruption, government waste, and unfair taxes. He has earned a national reputation as an honest leader who has never been afraid to speak his mind and battle special interests on behalf of everyday men and women. Daniel Biss false IL-HD-017 biss 100000.00 165728.51 1830 http://danielbiss.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/17917 50.00 1 NDFA ENDORSED CANDIDATE As a teacher, university researcher, political organizer, and civically active community member, Daniel is committed to bringing fiscal responsibility, sound education policy, and creative solutions for political reform to Springfield. Daniel Biss was an adopted NDFA candidate in 2008 -- let&#39;s help him win this seat! Joe Laiacona false IL-HD-040 laiacona 100000.00 70.00 1 http://www.FriendsForJoeLaiacona.org https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/23085 0.00 0 NDFA ENDORSED CANDIDATE Joe is a part-time instructor at Columbia College and one of the founders of the Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College. He has served as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer of his 1,000 member local which is affiliated with the Illinois Education Association/National Educational Association. As State Representative Joe will work to bring clean government, honest representation, and needed reform to Springfield. Northside Democracy for America false northside 100000.00 13610.00 149 http://www.dfalink.com/ndfa https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18309 15.00 2 Your donations help us continue to empower the grassroots in our mission of electing socially progressive, fiscally responsible, ethically committed Democrats to all levels of government.