Foster Announces Endorsements

Today, the Bill Foster for Congress Campaign announced the first round of personal endorsements for his candidacy for the Illinois 11th Congressional District that includes Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Lisle, and Bolingbrook. The list includes:

Adlai Stevenson III, Former U.S. Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate

Dawn Clark Netsch, Former Illinois Comptroller and Gubernatorial Candidate

Phil Hare, Former U.S. Representative

Linda Holmes, Illinois State Senator

Linda Chapa-LaVia, Illinois State Representative

Tom Weisner, Mayor of Aurora

Marilyn Michellini, Village President of Montgomery

Pat Perez, Kane County Sheriff

Bonnie Lee Kunkel, Kane County Board Member

Mark Guethle, State Central Committeeman for the 14th Congressional District and Chair of the Kane County Democrats

Theodia Gillespie, President & CEO of Quad County Urban League

In her endorsement statement, Dawn Clark Netsch said:

“With his extraordinary background in science and business and his dedication to public service, Bill Foster was – and will be again – a member of Congress of whom all of us in Illinois can be proud. We need the unique blend of intelligence and good common sense that he brings to addressing the difficult challenges our nation faces.”

Pat Perez, Kane County Sheriff said:

“Bill Foster brings a successful business background into the public service arena. Bill served the citizens of Kane County well during his congressional term, and I am happy he has decided serve again. Bill has shown sincerity and a common sense approach to government, and he will be a benefit to the people of Illinois.”

“I am honored that, even at this early stage of the campaign, so many distinguished colleagues have stepped forward to endorse my candidacy”, said Foster.