Grand Divisions

Tennessee Equality Project seeks to advance and protect the civil rights of our State’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and their families in each Grand Division.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

TEP-PAC announces endorsements for Shelby County Commission

TEP PAC is pleased to announce several endorsements for the Primary and General Elections for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

These candidates have expressed a commitment to LGBT equality, and we need their voices on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

We encourage you to donate to and volunteer for these candidates and to vote for them if you live in their district. Click on the links on the following candidates’ names to learn more about their campaigns.

Shelby County Commission District 2, Position 3:

Both Reginald Milton and Norman Lester responded well to TEP-PAC's survey, but Reginald Milton won TEP-PAC's endorsement in the Democratic Primary and General Election. Contact Campaign Coordinator Tarrin McGee at 901-517-2870 to request a yard sign or volunteer to phone bank or canvass for Reginald Milton. Make a donation to Milton's campaign on his website (http://www.votereginaldmilton.com/) or make it in person at the March 25th fundraising party from 6-8 PM (see Evite and on on Facebook).

Shelby County Commission District 3, Position 1:

Support and vote to re-elect incumbent James Harvey in the Democratic Primary and General Election. To volunteer for Harvey's campaign contact him at CommHarvey@yahoo.com or 901-590-2348. Campaign donations may be mailed to 4118 South Plaza Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116.

Shelby County Commission District 3, Position 3:

Support incumbent Edith Moore in the Democratic Primary and General Election. You can assist Commissioner Moore's campaign by volunteering to canvass, phone bank, or hold a meet and greet for the candidate in your home. Contact Campaign Manager Ester Moore at 901-219-9109 or on web. Visit Commissioner Moore's website to learn more about her or make a donation to her campaign: edithamoore.com.

Shelby County Commission District 5:

Support and vote to re-elect incumbent Steve Mulroy in the Democratic Primary and General Election. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Savanah at 901-487-0344 to request a yard sign or volunteer to canvass or phone bank for Steve Mulroy. Visit Mulroy's website at http://www.mulroy4dist5.com/ to learn more about his positions on the issues and make a donation in support of his campaign.

Voting Information:

Early voting begins on April 14 and ends on April 29. May 4 is election day. For detailed information about early and election day voting locations and times, click here.

Let’s make sure we have strong allies on the Shelby County Commission.

TEP PAC is a state political action committee registered in Tennessee. Joyce Peacock, Treasurer. The endorsements of TEP PAC do not necessarily reflect the views of the board of the Tennessee Equality Project.