Alabama New South Coalition Endorses Baxley for Governor
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| Photo by Glynn Wilson |
| Lt. Gov. Lucy Baxley |
The coalition, founded in 1986 with the mission to advocate cultural awareness, economic development, education, peace and justice, held its annual spring endorsement conference in Montgomery this weekend.
"The Alabama New South Coalition is proud to endorse Lucy Baxley as the next Governor of Alabama," said the group's chairman emeritus, Hank Sanders. "The Alabama New South Coalition asks its members, their friends and families, and citizens who stand for equality and fairness for all Alabamians to support the candidacy of Lucy Baxley."
Baxley welcomed the support of the Alabama New South Coalition and said she looks forward to a united effort to win the Democratic nomination in the June 6 primary and leading the ticket in the fall general election.
"I am honored to have the support of the Alabama New South Coalition," Baxley said. "This endorsement is further evidence that our campaign stands poised to win the Democratic nomination and offer to the voters this fall a real choice for new leadership. I believe we share a vision to improve the lives of Alabamians. By working together, we can realize our dreams of a better Alabama. I am gratified that they have chosen to put their support behind my campaign, and I am pleased they are joining with me to spread our message across the state."
Baxley noted that she has a long working relationship with members of the Alabama New South Coalition and appreciates its endorsement of her vision to return honesty and integrity to state government, discipline and learning back into school classrooms, make certain healthcare is available and affordable for our working families, children and seniors, and continue to promote the state's economy by creating jobs and helping small businesses grow and prosper.