TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6th is election day for 2007. PLEASE VOTE! These low turnout elections are the ones that progressives can really influence by getting out the vote. Progressive Majority is one of the most effective grassroots organizations in America today. These are their endorsements in Pennsylvania for Tuesday November 6th:

Bill Scott, Candidate for Chester County Board of Commissioners - At Large (Open Seat)

Bill Scott is running for one of three open seats for Chester County Board of Commissioners. Except for one four-year term, the Chester County Board of Commissioners has been controlled by conservatives. Bill served as the chair of the West Chester Democrats from 1998 through 2006 and is an elected member of the Democratic County and State Committee. He also served on the West Chester Borough Council for two terms, two of which he served as the chair. Bill is running as a team with Kathi Cozzone - together they have recently won endorsements from both the Sierra Club and Planned Parenthood. The team will face Carol Aichele and Terence Farrell in the general election.

Click here to support and learn more about Bill [1].

Kathi Cozzone, Candidate for Chester County Board of Commissioners - At Large (Open Seat)

Kathi Cozzone is running for Chester County Board of Commissioners. Kathi brings extensive background in financial management and planning to the Board of Commissioners, helping to ensure fiscal responsibility for county operations. Kathi ran for County Controller in 2005, and narrowly lost in an open seat race. Kathi is running as a team with Bill Scott, and together they recently won endorsements from both the Sierra Club and Planned Parenthood. The team will face Carol Aichele and Terence Farrell in the general election.

Click here to support and learn more about Kathi [2].

Kevin Christie, Candidate for Chester County Sheriff (Challenger)

A recent retiree from his 27 years of service as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, Kevin Christie is a first-time candidate running for Chester County Sheriff. Kevin has had an exemplary career as a State Trooper; he rose from patrolman to staff and administrative sergeant and worked within the criminal and civil court system coordinating special operations. Kevin is running against two-term incumbent Carolyn (Bunny) Welsh who attempted a write-in campaign during the May primary. Kevin won as a write-in on the Democratic ballot with 67.9% of the vote. Kevin is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and would like to bring his law enforcement experience to benefit the residents of his home county.

Peter Amuso, Candidate for Montgomery County District Attorney (Open Seat)

Peter Amuso is running for Montgomery County District Attorney. He is running against Reisa Vetri-Ferman, the First Deputy District Attorney under the current Republican administration. Peter is a former U. S. Army prosecutor, having served as a Judge Advocate. Peter currently serves on the Springfield School Board and is former chair of the Springfield Democrats. Peter is a 2006 Center for Progressive Leadership (a Progressive Majority partner)-endorsed fellow. Peter resigned from his job as an in-house attorney to run as a full-time candidate. The addition of a qualified candidate running for District Attorney will help to ensure a win for both of our County Commissioner Candidates. Peter wants to reduce gun violence and implement Community Prosecution, bringing crime prevention into the neighborhoods.

Click here to support and learn more about Peter. [3]

Ruth Damsker, Candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner (Incumbent)

Ruth Damsker is the current Montgomery County Commissioner. She is running for her third term as a team with former State Assemblyman Joseph Hoeffel. Together they are running to take control of the county courthouse from conservatives for the first time in 138 years. They are running against current District Attorney Bruce Castor and former Lt. Governor candidate and incumbent Commissioner James Matthews. Ruth has been endorsed by SEIU local 668 and 32BJ as well as the PSEA PACE Team, and anticipates being endorsed by groups such as Sierra Club and Planned Parenthood.

Click here to support and learn more about Ruth. [4]

Joe Hoeffel, Candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner (Challenger)

Joe Hoeffel, Attorney, former State Representative, Commissioner, Congressman and 2004 Candidate for Pennsylvania Senate, was recruited by the Montgomery County Democratic Committee to run as a teammate with Ruth Damsker for Montgomery County Commissioner. Together they are running to take control of the county courthouse from conservatives for the first time in 138 years. Joe was previously County Commissioner from 1992-1998, before running successfully for Congress 13th District in 1998.

Click here to support and learn more about Joe. [5]

Lamont McClure, Jr., Candidate for Northampton County Council - District 3 (Incumbent)

Lamont McClure, Jr. has been a member of the Northampton County Council since his appointment in 2006, and is running for a four-year term for the 3rd county district. Since his appointment to Council, Lamont has been a tireless advocate for open and green space and farmland preservation. A practicing attorney, Lamont represents members of the United Steelworkers of America as well as the Ironworkers, Teamsters, Operating Engineers, Steamfitters, Electricians, and Carpenters. Three conservative candidates are running in an attempt to gain a takeover of the county council in the general election.

John Maher, Candidate for Northampton County Council - District 4 (Challenger)

John Maher is a first-time candidate running for Northampton County Council as a challenger to an eight-year incumbent. John successfully stopped Wal-Mart from building a new store in Northampton County, is a champion for small-town life, and is a retired Vice President of Bank of America. John is also a former member of the Air Force and worked his first job as a member of Structural Steel & Bridge Painters Union. Over 47% of the residents of John's district are over 65, so John wants to improve services to seniors (bus service, meals-on-wheels, and senior center). John will be facing conservative incumbent Ron Angel in the general election.

Click here to support and learn more about John. [6]

Tony Branco, Candidate for Northampton County Council - At Large (Incumbent)

Tony Branco has been a member of the Northampton County Council since his appointment in 2006, and is running for a first full term for the at-large seat. Northampton is one of the six counties in Pennsylvania which have adopted a home rule charter - instead of being run by a Board of Commissioners and several Row Officers, voters elect an executive and a nine-person council where the executive is elected by all voters in the county as are five members of the council. Tony is running as one of three Democrats against three Republicans for one of the three at-large seats up on the council. The top three vote-getters will be elected.

Mary Jeffery, Candidate for Bensalem Township Council - At Large (Challenger)

Mary Jeffery is running for Bensalem Township Council and is the Executive Director of Bensalem Hope. She owns a small business in the community, serves as the Secretary of the Bucks County Democratic Executive Committee, is chair of the Bensalem Democrats, and was integral in leading the campaign effort in Bensalem for Congressman Patrick J. Murphy. Bensalem Township Council has five members with only one Democrat who won in 2005. Moreover, every elected seat in the county was held by a Republican until 2005. This year two seats are up; two Democratic challengers and two Republican incumbents are running for these two available seats. Mary is running a joint campaign with Alex McDowell for Township Council in order to gain a Democratic majority. If both candidates win, there will be a power shift with the first progressive, Democratic majority on the council in over twenty years. This is the first time in over twenty years that Democrats have a strong chance of instituting progressive change in Bensalem Township. Mary & Alex face Republicans Ed Kisselback, a twelve-year incumbent, and Joe Knowels, a Real Estate Developer.

Alex McDowell, Candidate for Bensalem Township Council - At Large (Challenger)

Alex McDowell is running for Bensalem Township Council (Mary Jeffery is running a joint campaign). Alex is currently a fundraiser for the public television station. He is an elected committeeman of five years and ran for Auditor in 2005 where he received 49% of the vote against an entrenched Republican. Bensalem Township Council has five members with one Democrat who won in 2005 - should Alex and Mary win their races the Bensalem Township Council will gain a progressive, Democratic majority County residents are concerned about the promise of property tax rebates generated by the new casino in their area (less than 1/3 of the anticipated yearly revenue has been allocated to a property tax refund). This year two seats are up; two Democratic challengers and two Republican incumbents are running for these two available seats. Mary & Alex face Republicans Ed Kisselback, a twelve-year incumbent and Joe Knowels, a Real Estate Developer.

Alex McDowell, Candidate for Bensalem Township Council - At Large (Challenger)

Alex McDowell is running for Bensalem Township Council (Mary Jeffery is running a joint campaign). Alex is currently a fundraiser for the public television station. He is an elected committeeman of five years and ran for Auditor in 2005 where he received 49% of the vote against an entrenched Republican. Bensalem Township Council has five members with one Democrat who won in 2005 - should Alex and Mary win their races the Bensalem Township Council will gain a progressive, Democratic majority County residents are concerned about the promise of property tax rebates generated by the new casino in their area (less than 1/3 of the anticipated yearly revenue has been allocated to a property tax refund). This year two seats are up; two Democratic challengers and two Republican incumbents are running for these two available seats. Mary & Alex face Republicans Ed Kisselback, a twelve-year incumbent and Joe Knowels, a Real Estate Developer.

Willie Reynolds, Candidate for Bethlehem City Council - At Large (Open Seat)

At age 25, Willie Reynolds secured one of three Democratic spots of four candidates running for three at-large seats for Bethlehem City Council. In an upset victory in the primary in May, Willie defeated an incumbent.

Willie is currently a legislative aide to State Representative Steve Samuelson, is a life long resident of Bethlehem, and a proud product of the Bethlehem Area School District.

If elected, Willie will focus on the issues of open city government, crime in Bethlehem, the impending redevelopment of Bethworks, and the issue of economic revitalization.

Click here to support and learn more about Willie. [7]

Jason Salus, Candidate for Conshohocken Borough Council - Ward 1 (Challenger)

Jason Salus is a candidate for the Conshohocken Council's 1st Ward. Currently a Director of Real Estate Development for a non-profit organization that helps working families purchase first time homes, Jason is a volunteer member of his local Conshohocken Planning Commission. With an M.B.A. from Temple and a B.S. in Finance from Penn State, Jason has the skills to manage a township budget in spite of his young age of 29. Jason is managing the campaign for the local school board candidates and is a strong supporter labor and teachers' unions.

Click here to support and learn more about Jason. [8]

Jessie Cocks, Candidate for Kennett Square Borough Council - At Large (Open Seat)

Jessie Cocks has been an activist all her life. She has personally been arrested for protesting against homelessness and against nuclear proliferation in the 1980's. In the late 1970's she co-founded and directed the Women's Resource Center (currently known as the Domestic Violence Center) for battered and abused women and children. Jessie is a Reiki Healer and performs with a troop of GLBT Women called Playback For Change. Jesse is currently the Chair of the Kennett Square Democratic Committee and a committee person for her precinct. Jessie's strength as a mediator in conflict resolution will assist in bringing harmony back to a contentious environment on the council.

Click here to support and learn more about Jessie. [9]

Jennifer D'Amato-Dow, Candidate for Plymouth Township Council - Ward 2 (Open Seat)

Jennifer D'Amato-Dow is a candidate for a seat on Plymouth Township Council, Ward 2. Jennifer has lived in her district for eleven years and works as a hairdresser at the local shopping center. Her husband is a member of the Steelworkers Union 375 (Paperworkers). There is currently one Democrat on the council and there has never been a woman on council from Ward 2. She believes she can bring a neighborhood spirit to her community and wants to help seniors and young families connect with each other at a township community center. She wants to improve township communication and transportation for seniors.

Click here to support and learn more about Jennifer. [10]

Lisette Agosto, Candidate for Bensalem School Board - At Large (Challenger)

Lisette Agosto is a candidate for the Bensalem School Board as a part of the Bensalem Democratic Organization slate for the 2007 Primary Election. Lisette is a former member of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and has been a Bensalem resident since 2005. The nine-member school board was composed entirely of Republican members until the Bensalem Democratic Organization ran four Democrats against Republicans in 2005 and all four Democrats won. The remaining five Republicans are running for re-election and are facing challenges from five progressives, who anticipate a school board takeover.

Paul Bujwid, Candidate for Bensalem School Board - At Large (Challenger)

Paul Bujwid is a candidate for the Bensalem School Board as a part of the Bensalem Democratic Organization slate for the 2007 General Election. He is running with four other progressives to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Paul is a retired special education teacher has coached soccer for 12 years and remains a member of PSEA union.

Melissa Heller, Candidate for Bensalem School Board - At Large (Challenger)

Melissa Heller is a candidate for the Bensalem School Board as a part of the Bensalem Democratic Organization candidate slate for the 2007 General Election. She is running with four other progressives to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Melissa currently works as a special education teacher in neighboring Bristol Township and is a former substitute teacher in Bensalem Township. Melissa is a member of the NEA and was Secretary for the Bristol Township Teachers Association from 2005-2006.

Janette Reed, Candidate for Bensalem School Board - At Large (Challenger)

Janette Reed is a candidate for the Bensalem School Board as a part of the Bensalem Democratic Organization slate for the 2007 Primary Election. She is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Janette is the Home & School President of Belmont Elementary School - a position she has held for seven years. Janette is also a 22-year Executive Board Member of the Belmont Elementary School.

Jerry Glick, Candidate for Colonial School Board - At Large (Challenger)

erry Glick is a candidate for the Colonial School Board as a part of ''The Right Team'' - a five-member slate for the 2007 General Election. He is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. He is an adjunct professor in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies at Philadelphia University. Jerry brings a strong financial asset to the school board, which is currently spending amongst the highest per pupil while failing to achieve comparable results to neighboring school districts that spend less per pupil.

Click here to support and learn more about Jerry. [11]

Dave Reppert, Candidate for Colonial School Board - At large (Challenger)

Dave Reppert is a candidate for the Colonial School Board as a part of ''The Right Team'' - a five-member slate for the 2007 General Election. He is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Dave is 46 years old, and openly gay. Dave is a controller by profession and will bring skills to a school board that is not run with fiscal responsibility.

Click here to support and learn more about Dave. [12]

Fred Dugan, Candidate for Colonial School Board - At large (Challenger)

Fred Dugan is a candidate for the Colonial School Board as a part of ''The Right Team'' - a five-member slate for the 2007 General Election. He is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Fred is a former teacher and a member of PSEA. Fred has lived in his district for 20 years and taught Elementary and Secondary Education in grades 2-8. There are currently no teachers on the school board, and Fred would represent their unique perspective in office.

Click here to support and learn more about Fred [13].

Crystal Taylor, Candidate for Colonial School Board - At large (Challenger)

Crystal Taylor is a candidate for the Colonial School Board as a part of ''The Right Team'' - a five-member slate for the 2007 General Election. She is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. Crystal serves as the Chair of the Youth Aid Panel, a mediation board to review instances of juvenile disobedience and direct first time defendants into community service or education. Crystal is now working full-time as a licensed insurance agent providing advice to seniors on the most appropriate health care plans based on their needs.

Click here to support and learn more about Crystal. [14]

Frank Gillen, Candidate for Colonial School Board - At large (Challenger)

Frank Gillen is a candidate for the Colonial School Board as a part of ''The Right Team'' - a five-member slate for the 2007 General Election. He is running with four other progressive Democrats to gain a complete takeover of the Board. In 1997, Frank was elected to the first of two terms to the Plymouth Township council, easily winning re-election four years later (1998-2006). Frank was a member of the Operating Engineers until his promotion to management. Frank is running to bring open and accountable government to the school board.

Click here to support and learn more about Frank. [15]

Heather Arnet, Candidate for Pittsburgh School Board of Directors - District 2 (Open Seat)

Heather Arnet is running for Pittsburgh School Board of Directors, District 2. Heather is Executive Director of the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) and is the Regional Vice President of the Pennsylvania Women's Campaign Fund Board of Directors. Heather spearheaded the WGF's effort to pursue legislation at the city, county, and state levels for fair representation for women and people of color on Pennsylvania's appointed boards, authorities and commissions. As Progressive Majority works in Allegheny County to recruit new candidates and progressive leaders, Heather will be an asset as a progressive advocate.

Click here to support and learn more about Heather [16].

GET OUT AND VOTE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6th, 2007