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ABoR Announces Endorsements for 2009 City Council Candidates
March 25, 2009 -When you head to the polls for the general election on May 9, 2009, vote with your industry in mind. After carefully researching the City Council candidates, ABoR has finalized its endorsements for the Austin City Council candidates. Endorsements are based on each candidate’s experience in local government, comprehension of private property rights and expressed or demonstrated support of REALTOR® interests in Central Texas.
In the race for Place 1, ABoR supports newcomer Chris Riley. Visit his Web site at http://www.chrisforaustin.com/.
Incumbent Mike Martinez received ABoR’s endorsement for the Place 2 race. Learn more about Martinez’s platform at http://www.martinezforaustin.com/.
ABoR endorses Dr. Bill Spelman for re-election to the Place 5 seat on the Austin City Council. Information about Spellman is available at http://www.billspelman.org/.
Councilmember Sheryl Cole is ABoR’s pick for the Place 6 race. Details on Cole’s campaign can be found at http://keepsherylcole.com/.
ABoR strongly encourages members to not only vote for these candidates, but to volunteer with their campaigns, as well. By making the REALTOR® voice heard in local politics, you can ensure the continued success of your industry in the Austin area.
The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing more than 8,000 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. For further information, please contact Earl Hairston at 512/454-7636, ext. 1500.
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