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Monday, June 6, 2022 at 3:30pm
Contact: Lindsay Haake
ANDY NIELSEN RECEIVES OVERWHELMING ENDORSEMENTS AT KICKOFF EVENT IN BID FOR INDY’S NEW 14TH DISTRICT
Indianapolis, IN—The campaign kickoff Friday night June 3 for Indianapolis City-County Council Candidate Andy Nielsen was attended by more than 130 community and neighborhood leaders throughout the Eastside.
Nielsen received a number of endorsements including:
Charles Miller, President, Warren Township Democratic Club:
“The 14th district needs a City-County Councillor who is present, engaged and involved in our community. Andy is all of those things, and he has the experience necessary to ensure the Eastside gets the resources and attention it deserves. I am proud to support Andy Nielsen in his campaign for the 14th District of the Indianapolis City-County Council.”
Sue Beecher, Irvington Community Council member, Andy Nielsen for City-County Council Campaign Chair:
“Andy has shown that he is willing to put in the work to truly serve and represent District 14 neighbors—he shows up at neighborhood association meetings and community clean up days, and helps seek solutions to tough issues. I'm confident that, as City-County Councillor, Andy will do the hard work that will lead to positive results for the community.”
Michelle Pleasant, President of IPS George Julian 57 Parent Teacher Student Association:
“I trust Andy Nielsen to be the voice that prioritizes infrastructure and transportation improvements I want to see in my neighborhood. Andy is an advocate and leader who will put in the work needed to make the positive change the Eastside needs.”
Nielsen gave the following statement after his kickoff event:
“I am grateful for the Eastside leaders’ trust in me and I’m excited to throw my name in the ring for Indy’s new 14th District,” he stated. “While we have a ways to go until Election Day for the Indy City-County Council, I am committed to doing the work to bring a new vision for success on the Eastside.”
Nielsen has hired veteran campaign adviser Lindsay Haake and campaign finance adviser Jud Brown. Nielsen will appear on the ballot in the May 2023 Democratic primary.
Note to press: Photo of Andy Nielsen speaking available for download here.
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Andy Nielsen is running to be the District 14 City-County Councillor on the Eastside of Indianapolis. Andy is a longtime public servant, a fierce advocate, and a community leader. Andy is a strong believer that our government can and should be working harder for the people it serves, and he plans to make it his full-time job to make sure that happens for the Eastside. Visit voteandyforindy.com for more info. Headshots and other collateral available here.
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