ABQ City Councilor Isaac Benton Rolls Out List of Endorsements

Counselor Isaac Benton, who currently serves as the President of the Albuquerque City Council, rolled out his campaign endorsements for re-election in the upcoming Albuquerque Municipal Election at a press conference yesterday at Tingley Park. Councilor Benton is running for re-election in District 3.

“I truly believe that the support for our campaign is a testament of the tremendous work our office has accomplished in the last four years," said Councilor Isaac Benton. "I am humbled by the positive reception we have received from the diverse citizens of my district as our campaign has moved forward. When re-elected I will continue the hard work we need to get done to improve our community and public safety in these troubling economic times. I stand by my commitment to public service. I seek no other ambition than to be responsive to the needs of City Council District 3.”

Benton’s campaign is the only campaign in District 3 that has opted for open and ethical financing; his opponent, on the other hand, has relied on the money of special interest donors to fund his campaign, broadening the risk that he will represent them when sitting on the City Council and not the constituents he was elected to represent. Benton says that's a risk District 3 residents cannot afford to take.

Supporters tout Benton's ability to collaborate, lead and respond effectively to the needs of the neighborhoods and working families in City Council District 3. To learn more, visit Benton's campaign website.

Councilor Isaac Benton has been endorsed by the following:

• The Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter
• The Central New Mexico Central Labor Council
• AFSCME
• Representative Miguel P. Garcia
• The Weekly Alibi
• Representative Eleanor Chavez
• Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino
• Senator Cisco McSorley
• City Councilor Rey Garduno
• City Councilor Debbie O’Malley
• The Albuquerque Journal