DFA endorses Mayor Val Keehn in Sarasota Springs, New York

by Sheri Divers [courtesy of Blog for America]

Last night in Saratoga, I was reminded of just how much DFA members can do.  We drove down from DFA Headquarters yesterday to attend a fundraiser for Val Keehn, one of our very first training alums.  Val went to a training in Cazenovia, NY, ran for mayor of Saratoga Springs in 2005 and won!  DFA leaders from Glens Falls and Albany came together to throw her a bash and celebrate the development of a strong progressive community. 

First Jim Dean spoke, and then Val.  Their message was clear:  our progressive community is strong.  From our 600,000 members, to our 750 groups, to our 13,000 people trained, to our candidates that are running for office across America – we are developing strong leaders that will put the political process back in the hands of the people. 

Val Keehn is one of those leaders, and you could be one too!  Join a group, get trained, run for office. Democracy for America is behind you, 100%.

For more details, see this article that was published in the Post Star today.

-Julia Marden