I ran as a Green for State House of Representatives. City: Portland District: District 119 County: Cumberland State: Maine Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Election Results: Not Elected
Graduated Deering High School 2002
Graduated Goucher College, Baltimore MD, 2006
Double Major, Political Science, History
Currently Pursuing Master's Degree in Public Policy from Muskie School of Public Service, Portland, ME
Accomplishments:
- Chairman of Portland Green Independent Committee 9/07 - 1/08
- Chairman Campus Green Party, Goucher College, 2002 - 2006
- Active in League of Young Voters
- Participant in Franklin Reclamation Authority's 'Re-Visioning Franklin Street' Project
- Active Participant in local and state progressive campaigns:
- John Eder District 118 State House
- John Anton At-Large Portland City Council Member
- Dave Marshall Portland City council District 2
- Bill Linell Portland City Council District 3
Endorsements:
- Kevin Donoghue Portland City Council District 1 (Bayside)
- Dave Marshall Portland City Council District 2 (Parkside)
Why Vote For Me:
I'm Dan Jenkins and I am seeking your vote for Maine State Legislature in District 119. I am running as a Green-Independent. Greens stand for grassroots democracy, civil liberties, and social justice. As a Green, and as a clean elections candidate, I am beholden to no special interest except you, my constituents. As a concerned citizen and passionate believer in the power of communities to unite and push for meaningful progress and reform, I seek your support for change in our state government. Opportunity for people, for progress, and for prosperity: Opportunity for Maine. As your state representative I intend to work for healt hcare for all of Maine's citizens, increased availability of affordable housing, responsible economic and community development, strong environmental protections, increased access to higher education, poverty reduction, community involvement in decisions, and a wide range of other issues vital to the future of our state and our city. Take some time to look around the website, and I look forward to getting to know you and to earning your support as our campaign to bring more and better opportunities for Maine progresses throughout the year.
If you are a registered voter in Maine House district 119, I am collecting clean elections qualifying contributions. Please see www.jenkinsforportland.com for instructions.
Mail:
Committee to Elect Dan Jenkins
103 Grant St. Apt 1
Portland, ME 04101
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