Richard Boykin Senate Exploratory Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Glenn Reedus, (708) 613-7187 Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin Forms Exploratory Committee to Consider Race for United States Senate Chicago, IL- "Every powerful interest you can think of- from the corridors of Washington, to the most elite corporate boardrooms in Chicago- seems to have an opinion on who should be our next United States Senator. But they forget that the only opinions that really matter are the opinions of the people of the State of Illinois. So far, no one seems to have bothered to ask them what they think. But I will." With those words, Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider seeking the Illinois Democratic nomination for United States Senate. The announcement- accompanied by a "Letter to the People of Illinois" posted on Boykin's website, as well as a YouTube video- will be immediately followed by a Listening Tour that will take Boykin to different corners of the state to listen to the concerns of Illinoisians first hand. "What we have seen so far in the very early stages of this race is a lot finger-pointing and a lot of chatter from the declared candidates, mostly about each other," Boykin stated. "But what we are not hearing much about is the concerns of everyday Illinoisians." "At its root, good government begins with a willingness to listen and to meet people where they live," Boykin continued. "Leaders must work with the people they represent to propose answers to the most pressing questions confronting the people of our state. How can we expand opportunity? How can we rebuild broken communities? How can we bring jobs to poor neighborhoods with unemployment rates approaching levels of the Great Depression? How can we reduce and eventually eliminate the gun violence that plagues our city streets? These are the defining issues of our time. Anyone who seeks to represent Illinois in the United States Senate must first engage Illnoisians in a great conversation on how to best tackle these challenges. I look forward to that conversation." Boykin also unveiled the members of his Exploratory Committee, consisting of elected, business, faith and community leaders. For a complete list of members, see attached.
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Transcript of Richard Boykin Senate Exploratory Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Glenn Reedus, (708) 613-7187
Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin Forms Exploratory Committee to Consider Racefor United States Senate
Chicago, IL- "Every powerful interest you can think of- from the corridors of Washington, to themost elite corporate boardrooms in Chicago- seems to have an opinion on who should be ournext United States Senator. But they forget that the only opinions that really matter are theopinions of the people of the State of Illinois. So far, no one seems to have bothered to ask themwhat they think. But I will."
With those words, Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin announced the formation ofan exploratory committee to consider seeking the Illinois Democratic nomination for UnitedStates Senate.
The announcement- accompanied by a "Letter to the People of Illinois" posted on Boykin'swebsite, as well as a YouTube video- will be immediately followed by a Listening Tour that willtake Boykin to different corners of the state to listen to the concerns of Illinoisians first hand.
"What we have seen so far in the very early stages of this race is a lot finger-pointing and a lot ofchatter from the declared candidates, mostly about each other," Boykin stated. "But what we arenot hearing much about is the concerns of everyday Illinoisians."
"At its root, good government begins with a willingness to listen and to meet people where theylive," Boykin continued. "Leaders must work with the people they represent to propose answersto the most pressing questions confronting the people of our state. How can we expandopportunity? How can we rebuild broken communities? How can we bring jobs to poorneighborhoods with unemployment rates approaching levels of the Great Depression? How canwe reduce and eventually eliminate the gun violence that plagues our city streets? These are thedefining issues of our time. Anyone who seeks to represent Illinois in the United States Senatemust first engage Illnoisians in a great conversation on how to best tackle these challenges. Ilook forward to that conversation."
Boykin also unveiled the members of his Exploratory Committee, consisting of elected, business,faith and community leaders. For a complete list of members, see attached.
Commissioner Boykin's Listening Tour will consist of stops in Central, Western, Southern andNorthern Illinois, and will offer opportunities for engagement with community members of allbackgrounds. Further details will be announced shortly via social media, press release, and onwww.boykinforillinois.com.
To read Commissioner Boykin's "Letter to the People of Illinois,"visit www.boykinforillinois.com
To watch Commissioner Boykin's YouTube video announcing the Exploratory Committee, visithis YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/fpwFJMEUpK8
To track the Commissioner's Listening Tour, follow him on Facebookwww.facebook.com/boykinforillinois and Twitter @Boykin4illinois.
Exploratory Committee Members
Deno Andrews, Chair Owner, Felony FranksFred Andes Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Roy Appukuttan Owner, Zar ConstructionMercedes Badia-Tavas Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLPThe Hon. Oscar Brown Trustee, Village of University Park
Andy Clarke BusinessmanRev. Tyrone Crider Mount Calvary
Ameshia Cross Chicago City CollegesRev. William Crowder Park Manor Christian Church
Adam Falkof Associate, Quarles & BradySharon Grant Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention
CenterNatalie Howse Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Larry Ivory President, Illinois Black Chamber ofCommerce
Sam Lazich DMS PharmaceuticalRev. Curtis Levingston Mt. Zion MB Church
Al McCowan Former Mayor, Village of University ParkPastor Leon Miller Mt. Ebenezer Church
Wendell Mosby Wendell Mosby & Assoc.The Hon. Frank Pasquale Mayor, Village of Bellwood
Gina Perdue Cook County State’s Attorney OfficeKeyonn Pope Attorney
Victoria Priola Attorney, Tetzlaff Law OfficesSharla Roberts UIC
Rev. Leslie Sanders Pastor, Hope Presbyterian ChurchStacy Senor Community Leader
Abe Thompson ConsultantPresiding Elder Albert Tyson Pastor, AME Church
Letty Velez Owner, Velez EnterprisesRev. Marvin E. Wiley Rock of Ages MB ChurchApostle Ron Wilson Full Gospel Christian Assemblies Int.
Pastor Tommy Woolridge Helping Hand MB Church
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