Richard Carlbom Hired as MN United Campaign Manager

Press Release Contact: For Immediate Release Cristine Almeida, 612-770-8578 Richard Carlbom, 651-261-13 06 Minnesotans United Hires Richard Carlbom as Campaign Manager to Defeat Ballot Amendment September 9, 2011, St. Paul - Minnesotans United for All Families, the campaign to defeat the constitutional amendment banning marriage for same-sex couples, announced today that Richard Carlbom has been hired as Campaign Manager. Carlbom, 30, is currently the Communications Director for St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. He was Campaign Manager for Congressman Tim Walz’s 2010 congressional race, and prior to that was the Finance and Political Director for Walz. Carlbom was the Mayor of St. Joseph, Minnesota, from 2005-2007. He is a graduate of St. John ’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Senator Scott Dibble (D-Minneapolis) and Representative Tim Kelly (R-Red Wing) both participated in the hiring process, and praised Carlbom. Dibble said, “I know that Richard Carlbom is the individual who can lead us to victory. His work ethic is excellent, and his intelligence and insig ht inspire c onfidence.” Rep Kelly stated, “ Mr. Carlbom is a fantastic choice. From my perspective, this issue is not one of partisanship but rather, one of individual freedom and choice. Richard has the ability to bring this message to all Minnesotans in a clear, concise manner, and I look forward to being a part of that effort. ” "We are thrilled to welcome Richard Carlbom to lead the Minnesotans United campaign," said Ann Kaner-Roth, Executive Director of Project 515, one of the founding organizations of the coalition. Monica Meyer, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, another founding organization, stated, "Richard comes to us with broad campaign experience and a track record of working across politi cal spectrums. We are fortunate to have s omeone of his caliber.” “I am honored to lead this incredibly broad and diverse coalition of organizations and individuals. We will defeat this amendment by remaining united and focused on victory in 2012,” said Richard Carlbom.

Richard Carlbom Hired as MN United Campaign Manager

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