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Labor Announces Support in April 4 Election

Amy Rueff
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DECATUR, IL - The Legislative Committee of Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, representing more than 13,000 union members in Macon County, has announced their endorsements for the offices of Decatur Mayor, Decatur City Council, School Board, Richland Community College Board and Decatur Township.

 In the race for Decatur Mayor, they have endorsed Julie Moore Wolfe.

 In the race for Decatur City Council, they have endorsed Chris Riley, Marty Watkins and David Horn.

 In the race for Decatur School Board, they recommend Alida Graham, B. A. Buttz, Courtney Carson and Beth Nolan.

 In the race for Richland Community College board, they have endorsed Jim Underwood.

 In the race for Decatur Township, they have endorsed Vicki Sheets for Assessor; and Amy Rueff and Lori Randle for Trustees.

 The central labor council has also endorsed a YES vote on the Public Safety initiative.

 Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly reminds voters that early voting starts on February 23.

 The mission of Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO of Macon County is to improve the lives of working families—to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and the nation.  The organization is a key part of the nation's largest and strongest labor federation—the AFL-CIO, which unites 10 million working women and men of every race and ethnicity and from every walk of life.  

 As a voice for working families, we encourage anyone interested in joining our efforts to contact Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly President, Bill Francisco, at 217-428-3013.