Press Release
For immediate Release:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Contact: Tumia Romero John Davis
773-726-4479 312-622-1246
SOUTH COOK COUNTY GEARING UP FOR HOWARD BROOKINS: STATE REP. WILL DAVIS AND ALDERMAN PAT DOWELL JOIN TEAM BROOKINS
Chicago - Today, Howard B. Brookins Jr., Candidate for Cook County State's Attorney and Alderman, acknowledged the endorsements from State Rep. William Davis and Alderman Pat Dowell. Brookins said, "The Brookins campaign continues to build momentum. South Cook County elected officials know that there is much at stake. This is an open seat. Polling shows I enjoy considerable support among voters and have the most name recognition."
State Rep. Will Davis, of the 30th House District, endorsed Attorney Howard B. Brookins, he said, "I feel that Attorney Brookins has the necessary qualifications and desire to make this office be responsive to the needs of our community, and deal with all individuals fairly and justly."
As the map shows Rep. William Davis represents the south suburban cities of Dixmoor, Homewood, Riverdale, Dolton, Robbins, and Midlothian.
Alderman Pat Dowell, representing the 3rd Ward threw her support behind Alderman Howard B. Brookins as well, she said, "Attorney Howard Brookins will be sensitive to the needs of my constituents. His legal knowledge and expertise will serve the residents of Cook County well. He has proven himself as an excellent alderman and I expect his to excel as the next Cook County State's Attorney."
Dowell represents the 3rd Ward of Chicago, geographically traveling from the near South Side, down the mighty Dr. Martin Luther King Drive to 57th Street.
In addition to the Dowell and Davis's endorsements, the following South Cook County elected officials are on Team Brookins; Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Senator Jacqueline Collins, Senator Kwame Raoul, Senator Donne Trotter, Representative Marlow Colvin, Rep. Monique Davis, Rep. Ken Dunkin, Rep. Esther Golar, Rep. Constance Howard, Rep. Elga Jeffries, Alderman Carrie Austin, Alderman Willie Cochran, Alderman Leslie Hairston,
Alderman Michelle Harris, Alderman Lona Lane, Alderman Freddrenna Lyle, Alderman Latasha Thomas, Alderman Joann Thompson, Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, and Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli.
Howard B. Brookins Jr concluded, "There is too much at stake in the State's Attorney's Campaign. As State's Attorney, I intend to change the way justice is done in Cook County. There is nothing new about prosecuting individuals for violating the law. We intend to break new ground as it relates to how we deal with children in the criminal justice system. We will aggressively prosecute gang leaders and recruiters and others who terrorize our communities through indiscriminate violence. We will present uncommon solutions."
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