A group consisting of more than 28 women who are political, community, and business leaders in Hamilton County have announced their endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president, in time for the March 1 presidential primary.
Representative JoAnne Favors (28th District) is one of the group’s leaders.
“Women in Chattanooga are excited about electing the most qualified candidate in this presidential election,” said Rep. Favors. “We are urging all of our friends and neighbors to vote for Hillary Clinton so she carries Tennessee. I’m proud to stand behind the fighter for women, children, and all Americans.”
Other officials on the list include Jessica Schachle-Lundquist, president of the Hamilton County Young Democrats and Shay Spurgin, secretary of the Hamilton County Young Democrats.
The full list is below:
Irma Adame Castillo, owner, Lord & Adame Consulting
Cherita Adams, owner, Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant
Dr. Nancy Bibler, retired educator and secretary, JFK Luncheon Club
Jan Brooks, Democratic party leader
Eleanor Cooper, community activist
Molly Cooper, director of Constituent Services, City of Chattanooga
Waynetta Dowdell, retired, United States Postal Service
Jackie Dowell, former president, Greater Chattanooga Demoratic Women’s Club
Kelley Elliott, campaign organizer
Jane Elmore, co-president, UT-Chattanooga Elder Scholar Program
JoAnne Favors, state representative (28th District)
Annie Hall, regional lead, Hillary for America
Paulette Harrington, community volunteer
Amy Harris, political activist
Everlena Holmes, community leader and advocate for Justice & Human Rights
Alison Lebowitz, author and community leader
M.J. Levine, community leader
Norma Mills, community leader
Sylvia Phillips, East Tennessee vice president, National Alliance on Mental Illness
Stacy Richardson, chief of staff, Mayor Andy Berke
Jessica Schachle-Lundquist, president, Hamilton County Young Democrats
Pris Siskin, political activist and community leader
Shay Spurgin, secretary, Hamilton County Young Democrats
Lacie Newton Stone, director of communications, City of Chattanooga
Paula Thompson, retired Hamilton County Circuit Court clerk
Theresa Turner, program coordinator, Tennessee Education Association
Edna Varner, retired educator
Dr. Barbara Wofford, retired educator, UT Chattanooga