NM Senate District 17: Tim Keller Announces His Candidacy

From the Tim Keller Campaign:
This Sunday will mark the launch of Tim Keller's Democratic Primary campaign for State Senate, District 17, in Albuquerque's Southeast Heights:

Official Campaign Launch
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 2:00-4:00 PM
El Norteno Restaurant
6416 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque

A native of Albuquerque, Tim will bring new and ethical leadership to Santa Fe.

"I am running for office because the needs of our district are substantial. As a state senator, I will fight for working families in our district. It's that basic. I will champion affordable and accessible healthcare, ethical government, better education, safer neighborhoods, and new jobs."

Hosting the event are local neighborhood and community leaders as well as elected officials. With his family and neighbors present, Tim will discuss how with the right leadership, meaningful legislation can be passed at the state level.

"Tim will fight for the interests of our community and neighborhoods. That's the sort change we need!," says Nancy Bearce, La Mesa Neighborhood Association, President of the District 6 Neighborhood Coalition.

Tim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. After college, he co-founded a non-profit group that helps disadvantaged people in Cambodia. Today, Tim is a business planning consultant. He puts his progressive values and business skills to work volunteering for groups that foster economic opportunities in Albuquerque's Southeast Heights.

Tim Keller has earned the endorsement of Conservation Voters New Mexico.

State Senate District 17 incorporates Albuquerque's Southeast Heights and includes: Elder Homestead,  Fair West, La Mesa, Mirabella, Manzano Manor, Princess Jeanne, Singing Arrow, South Los Altos , South San Pedro Neighborhood, Southeast Heights Neighborhood, Towne Park, Trumbull Village,  Willow Wood neighborhoods. The seat is currently held by Shannon Robinson. 

Please go to www.TimKellerForNewMexico.com for more information.

Host Committee:
Nancy Bearce, Sandy Buffett, Janet Page Reeves, John Fitzpatrick, Charlie Bennet, Dely Alcantara, Steve Estrada, Dr. Javier Aceves, Enrique Cardiel, Shannon Bacon, Javier Benavidez, Teckkiam "Chhor" Chang, Rachel LaZar, Tomas Garduno,  Steven Whitman, Leanne Leith, Cristy J. Carbon-Gaul and Albuquerque City Council Vice President Debbie O'Malley