October 21, 2005

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ENDORSES CANDIDATES

October 20, 2005: The Democratic Women’s Leadership Council announced its awards to local women candidates today.

An affiliate of the Monroe County Democratic Committee founded in March of 2004, the group is dedicated to creating a strong, inclusive voice within the Monroe County Democratic Committee. Chief among the DWLC’s goals are promoting women candidates, developing political platforms and working to improve the lives of all women in Monroe County.

Of our 275 local elected officials, just 71 are women.

The following candidates were chosen based on their involvement with the Democratic Women’s Leadership Council, the compatibility of their platform with the DWLC’s mission, and the viability of their campaigns.

Candidate	Office Sought
Ellen Yacknin	Supreme Court Justice
Norma Polizzi	County Legislature District 4
Mary Ellen (Mel) Callan	County Legislature District 9
Carrie Andrews	County Legislature District 21
Carla Palumbo	County Legislature District 28
Carolee Conklin	City Council
Sandra Frankel	Brighton Town Supervisor
Susan Kramarsky	Brighton Town Clerk
Susan Swanton	Gates Town Supervisor
Jo Meleca	Greece Council Ward 3
Mary Ellen Heyman	Irondequoit Town Supervisor
Gail Bello	Irondequoit Council
Hedwig (Hedy) Williams	Webster Council