The people of the 8th district in Minnesota are getting the big picture in regards to who will support this region in terms of communities, schools, jobs and the people in it.
Jeff Anderson is originally from Ely and understands these issues. He has the support of local mayors and legislators from throughout the region who actually live and work here.The lip service being paid to it by opponents Nolan and Clark just won't help pay the bills. Goals such as improving education are great, I don't think that there is a democrat or republican who would disagree with that. To disregard the opportunity of more jobs that help pay the taxes that fund our schools and communities is nothing more than sitting on our hands with lofty ideals with little in the way of solutions or funding to help after the election promises are over with.The state of educational funding is that inadequate in this district and throughout the state for our schools. Studying mining with a research facility (Rick Nolan) that already exists is wasting that funding and insults the professionalism of our current researchers at NRRI and the University Of Minnesota- Duluth & Twin Cities. It is already world class, how much more improvement do we need? Partnering with the blue green alliance (Tarryl Clark) is nothing more than allowing the environmental extremists in the DFL party to write the future of
OUR area. It is not about the science, that process is in place now. It is about overregulating and stalling development to mollify the DFL environmental activists which support Nolan and Clark. The reality on the ground in the 8th district is that we need these mining projects and the Twin Cities DFL doesn't really care about that one way or the other or the people in it.
We need to support a candidate who does care and please remember to vote for Jeff Anderson in the primary on August 14th.
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Some of the many endorsements of Jeff Anderson Below:
Former State Representative and Majority Leader Tony Sertich of Chisholm,
“Jeff Anderson has been my friend for over a decade. He was raised on
the Iron Range, was elected to serve one of the largest cities in
Minnesota, and proudly served our country in the military. Jeff has
focused his campaign on supporting good jobs, education for our
children, and standing up for our seniors. That is why I caucused for
him this year. Jeff has both a business and service background. He
knows our region and the opportunities and challenges we face. I am
happy to endorse my friend and fellow Ranger Jeff Anderson to represent
us in Congress.”
State Representative Tom Rukavina of Pike Twp.,
“I’m proud to support Jeff Anderson. He’s a fourth generation Iron
Ranger from Ely. He’s done a great job representing the largest city in
our District, Duluth, as President of the City Council. And most
importantly, he, at his core, supports jobs in our natural resources
economy–jobs that have been essential to our collective well being for
over a century. I’m for my neighbor, my friend, and a great young person
dedicated to representing us who is tough, smart, honest and who I know
will be loyal to all constituents in the Eighth District.”
Duluth Mayor Don Ness,
“Jeff is a friend, but that’s not the reason I’m endorsing him for
Congress. I believe Jeff Anderson should be our next Congressman because
I know how much he cares about this region and public service. But most
importantly, we need a candidate that can win, Jeff is that person – he
has the energy and passion needed to win this race. Join me in voting
for Jeff Anderson at your DFL Precinct Caucus on Tuesday, February 7th!”
State Senator Roger Reinert of Duluth,
“Jeff is a friend, a peer, and a colleague. His experience in the
business world, his service in our country’s armed forces, and his
experience as a local elected official are just the combination I want
in my next Congressman. Jeff isn’t trying to rekindle the past, or get a
fresh start in a new district. Jeff is a Northlander. He understands
the challenges and opportunities that we all face, and I know he will
use this firsthand knowledge to put northern Minnesota back on track to
prosperity. Jeff is a leader in Duluth, and he will be a leader for our
district in Congress.”
State Representative Carly Melin of Hibbing,
“Jeff is one of us. Growing up on the Iron Range and being an elected
official in Duluth, Jeff has the ability and integrity to bridge this
district together. This election is about middle class families, taking
care of our senior citizens, and making sure future generations have the
same opportunities that Jeff and I enjoyed growing up in Northeastern
Minnesota. Jeff has shared with me his vision for economic development
and job growth across the Iron Range and the entire 8th district; and I
am confident in his ability to fight for the future prosperity of our
region. Jeff Anderson is, and will continue to be, a tireless advocate
for northern Minnesotans.”
State Representative Tom Huntley of Duluth:
“We need a strong local voice to stand up for us in Washington. I
was impressed with Jeff’s work on the Duluth City Council. He knows the
issues that affect Northern Minnesota. Jeff is a part of the next
generation of leadership that will serve us well for years to come. He
truly is one of us, for us.”
Former State Senator Jerry Janezich of Chisholm,
“Jeff Anderson is one of us. He’s a 4
th Generation Iron
Ranger. His Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather all worked in
the mines. His family still lives in the house his great Grandfather
built in Ely in 1880. He knows the district – the obstacles we face and
the opportunities we have because Jeff and his family live them.
Jeff is running the campaign necessary to beat Tea Party
Representative Chip Cravaack, and I plan on being apart of that, every
step of the way, that’s why Jeff is my guy.”
Former State Senator Ron Dicklich of Pengilly,
“Jeff is the best person to work for us on the problems of today and for our needs of the future!”
Ely Mayor Roger Skraba,
“This is simple, Jeff is the guy who should represent us, because he
is one of us. He’s always been here. His family has always been here. He
is a 4th generation Ranger. His dad, grandfather and great grandfather
all worked in the mines here. We don’t have to worry about Jeff losing
sight on the Northland’s priorities because this is the only place he
has ever called home. I know him, and I trust him to fight for us.
That’s why he’s my guy. That’s why he is our guy!”
Two Harbors Mayor Randy Bolen,
“When it comes to local issues no one is going to be a stronger
advocate for Northern Minnesota communities and jobs than Jeff. He knows
the opportunities we have and the challenges we must overcome, because
he’s one of us. He’s is the leader I want fighting for us in
Washington.”
Cloquet Mayor Bruce Ahlgren,
“Jeff Anderson knows the issues communities, families, businesses and
seniors face here in the Northland, because he’s one of us. He
understands that all of our communities must work together to improve
the region. He has been a leader in Duluth and I know he will be that
same kind of leader for our region in Washington. Jeff is the leader I
want fighting for us in Washington.”
Virginia Mayor Steve Peterson,
Chisholm Mayor Mike Jugovich,
Babbitt Mayor Glenn Anderson
Buhl Mayor Craig Pulford
Hoyt Lakes Mayor Marlene Pospeck ,
Saint Louis County Commissioner Frank Jewell,
“I support Jeff for his solid, no nonsense approach to serving people
from all different walks of life. His perspective, having grown up in
Ely, served in the military, and worked as part of the business
community in Duluth, brings a wide range of experience to the critical
issues we face.”
Duluth City Councilor Sharla Gardner,
“Serving with Jeff on the Council, I’ve experienced first hand his
collaboration skills and tireless advocacy for the people of Duluth. I
know he will take this commitment to serve the people of the 8th
District 200%.”
Duluth City Councilor Tony Cuneo,
“I’m supporting Jeff because I’ve seen Jeff’s strengths as a
leader. Jeff is intelligent, listens, and is always willing and able to
communicate with any member of our council. Jeff’s ability to build
friendships with any of his colleagues will help tone down the
increasingly bitter, negative atmosphere in Washington, and his
willingness to see all sides of an issue can help bring actual solutions
to our nations issues.”
Duluth City Councilor President Dan Hartman,
“Having seen first hand the work Jeff has done on the Duluth City
Council, as well as a number of boards and commissions within the
region, I am confident that he will make a great member of Congress. We
need to put a new candidate in that seat who understands the district,
and who will fight for all of us, and I know Jeff is that person.”
Duluth City Councilor Patrick Boyle,
“Our city and region are facing 21
st Century challenges and opportunities and we need a 21
st
Century leader to work for us in Washington. Jeff has proven to be
that leader here in Duluth and I know he will bring that same attitude,
work ethic and know how to represent our region well in Congress.”
Duluth City Councilor Emily Larson,
Duluth City Councilor Jennifer Julsrud,
Former Duluth City Councilor Jackie Halberg,
Former Saint Louis County Commissioner and DFL Executive Director Gary Cerkvenik of Britt,
“I’m for Jeff Anderson because he has the integrity, spirit, and work
ethic we all want in Congress. Most impressively, Jeff respects our
history but is also representative of a new generation that needs to
take charge of our country. He is a true gentlemen who listens and has
the background as a veteran, businessman, and local official to bring a
new perspective to Washington. I’m proud to support him.”
Virginia School Board Member Kim Stokes,
“Jeff Anderson is the leader we need in Washington. Whether he is
doing business across the district, leading countless charitable
organizations in the region or standing up for working class families,
Jeff is a champion for the Northland. When it comes to our children, our
middle class families, and our seniors, no one will fight as hard for
us as Jeff. I wholeheartedly support Jeff Anderson for US Congress.”
Organizations:
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
“We chose to get behind Jeff now, because he is a
life-long resident of the district who truly understands the challenges
and opportunities we all face. We need someone who will fight for us,
not just on fire issues but on all issues that are important to
residents of this district, and I am confident that Jeff is the right
person to lead this charge.
- Duluth Local 101 President Erik Simonson.
“The International Association of Fire Fighters has a long history of
supporting candidates that support fire fighters and their families.
Your commitment to first responders, public safety and core services
will transcend into a positive and consistent voice for the constituents
of northern Minnesota.”
- IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger
The International Association of Boilermakers
“Jeff is behind us 100% in our fight for progress in the always
changing labor movement and his belief in mining and energy job creation
goes hand in hand with our philosophy as a labor organization,”
- John Weinhandl, Jr., Political Action Committee Chairman.
United Transportation Union Alumni Endorse Anderson
“We have chosen to support your candidacy for
Congress because you have proven time and again that you stand with
labor and working families. We need new homegrown leadership to fight
for our region and workers interests for the long haul. Most
importantly you understand the 21
st Century opportunities and challenges our region and workers face.
Even though Congressman Cravaack is Vice Chair of the Sub-committee
on Aviation it is clear he has no vision for the future of
transportation or our region. Your plan to connect Northeastern
Minnesota to larger markets will not only benefit us immediately, but
will improve our region far into the future. As president of the Duluth
City Council, you led the effort for Duluth’s support of the Northern
Lights Express. You have been a leader in Duluth for constituents and
we are confident you will be the same strong leader for our region in
Washington D.C.”
- President Paul Fish
Duluth Law Enforcement Union Local 807
“We are endorsing Jeff today because we have worked closely with him
in the past and we know that he is a young, energetic, smart and
passionate leader who will look out for the best interests of all the
people in the district. As a native of Ely and a current resident of
Duluth, Jeff knows what life is like in northern Minnesota and will
represent our region well.
- Local 807 President Tim Maida
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