The Grassroots Law Project has endorsed Raquetta Dotley, Tim Gorman, Leanne Jones and Marie Mott for Chattanooga City Council.
Grassroots Law Project released the following statement:
"At Grassroots Law Project – founded by civil rights activist and journalist Shaun King and civil rights attorney Lee Merritt – we believe in true liberation from the oppressive systems of policing, incarceration, and racial injustice. We combine the best of grassroots organizing with legal expertise to give people across the country the tools to make real change.
"We advance policies that have the potential to drastically reduce the number of people harmed by police and prisons, advocate on behalf of families impacted by police violence and mass incarceration, and work with our partner PAC to elect leaders who are deeply committed to dismantling systems of oppression.
"These City Council candidates are creating new pathways to make structural change in their district and city.?
"Leanne Jones, a native of Chattanooga's District 5 and a committed servant to her community locally and beyond.? Her commitments include ensuring the protection, safety and holistic wellbeing of the community--making the people’s voice heard, and reaching Chattanooga as a whole.?
"Tim Gorman is about taking care of the people, neighborhoods, and each other.? He's 'Re-engineering The Chattanooga Way'.
"Raquetta Dotley is a community-conscious leader who wants to improve neighborhood equity, economic development, infrastructure and transportation throughout her district.?
"Marie Mott, she's a progressive candidate running for Chattanooga's City Council for District 8, and a future-forward public servant committed to building better, and ensuring healthier and safer communities.?"