Marta Jorgenson is running again for the Democratic nomination in the 24th congressional district.
After she dropped and endorsed another candidate last time she entered the race again and won the nomination. Ventura County Star reporter Timm Herdt wrote an article speculating it was her choice of ballot designation that earned her the nomination. David Atkins blogged over at Calitics what he influenced that elected.
I have sent her a request to interview her on this blog.
Jorgensen For Congress Announces Run For 2010Democrat, Marta Jorgensen announced today that she will be running for Congress in the 24th Congressional District, the seat held by Republican Elton Gallegly for the past 22 years. Last year, as the Democratic nominee, Marta was able to win 42% of the vote.
Polling shows that voters in the 24th Congressional District are tired of Elton Gallegly and they want change. They want someone who can deliver healthcare and environmental reforms that will jump-start the economy.
With more than 27 years as a vocational nurse, Marta Jorgensen knows first hand how the healthcare delivery system became a bureaucracy out of control. Deeply involved in environmental issues for nearly 20 years, she knows how our dependence on fossil fuels has put our planet into climate crisis, which threatens growing cycles worldwide. As a small business owner, Marta created a computer school to help open up the world to young people.
Healthcare reform, developing renewable alternative energy sources, and a solid commitment to improve our public educational institutions are key elements in restoring our economy.
Marta Jorgensen is a strong proponent of the CEED Program (Community Energy and Economic Development Program - www.ceedprogram.com) which was originally conceived of as part of Marta's platform in her last campaign, but given its importance, was spun out as a free standing program that has received widespread support and interest in Congress and elsewhere. The CEED Program was designed to harness the new administration's desire to promote renewable energy, green jobs and green companies throughout the country. In addition, it provides a direct means to harness citizen action at the community level and give it a focus, working in a partnership with government. As a dedicated community activist, Marta can be a key player in Congress to help get the economy back on track.
Jorgensen For Congress Campaign Committee
Email: marta@jorgensenforcongress.com
For fundraising inquiries, contact:
Charlotte Dobbs & Co.
2730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 550
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310/264-9200
310/264-2570 (fax)
www.charlottedobbs.com
For PR Inquiries, contact:John Kera
The Kera Agency
10996 McLennan Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
909-262-0835
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When you get to Congress, Marta...remember you don't own us....
I just hope she raises enough money this time to fill her gas tank a few times so she can make it to campaign appearances.
I just hope our current lifestyle loving Republican do nothing Congressman-(Elton Gallegly) has enough guts to have a debate or town hall meeting. We live in dangerous and difficult times. Elton has plenty of gas in his car. What's his excuse?
I'm sure Gallegly is just shaking in his boots in anticipation of a debate with the gasless one. Bring it on!
She can always ride her Vespa from Solvang. It won't cost her but a couple of bucks.