Opinion: Building a Coalition for Working Families in District 111

Opinion:

ALTON - I am honored and humbled by the broad coalition of support our campaign has earned across House District 111 and throughout Illinois. From organized labor and healthcare professionals to voting rights advocates, community leaders, environmental groups, and champions for working families, these endorsements reflect a shared belief that our district deserves leadership focused on people, opportunity, and results.

I am proud to have earned the support of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Downstate Illinois Laborers' District Council PAC, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, and United Steelworkers District 7.

These organizations represent thousands of hardworking men and women who build our roads, maintain our infrastructure, power our economy, and strengthen our communities every day. I am equally honored to have the support of the Illinois Nurses Association, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, Personal PAC, Illinois NOW, Citizen Action Illinois, and Equality Illinois, organizations that work tirelessly to protect healthcare access, personal freedoms, and economic opportunity for families across our state. Our campaign has also earned the confidence of the Democratic Party of Illinois, the Madison County Democratic Party, the Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI-IPO), and the Sierra Club Illinois PAC, reflecting a coalition that believes in expanding opportunity, protecting our environment, and ensuring every voice is heard.

I am especially grateful for the trust and support of leaders who know this district and understand its challenges, including State Senator Chris Belt, State Representative Jay Hoffman, former State Representative Monica Bristow, and community advocate John Simmons. What makes these endorsements meaningful is not simply the names attached to them.

These endorsements represent something powerful. They represent working people. They represent healthcare professionals. They represent advocates, teachers, retirees, veterans, and community leaders who share a common belief that District 111 deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers. As a lifelong resident, Alderwoman, foster parent to nearly 200 children, and advocate for working families, I have devoted my life to serving this community. I understand the challenges families face because I've lived them alongside you. That is the kind of representative I will be in Springfield

I will fight for good-paying jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, affordable healthcare, strong public schools, safe communities, economic development, and infrastructure investments that strengthen our region and create opportunities for future generations. This campaign has always been about bringing people together, not dividing them.

It is about building partnerships, solving problems, and ensuring every resident of District 111 has a voice in the decisions that impact their lives. The support our campaign has received demonstrates that people from many different backgrounds believe House District 111 is ready for a new chapter.

Together, we can build a district where working families have a voice, where opportunity is within reach, and where everyone has a seat at the table. I would be honored to earn your vote. Early voting is underway, and Election Day is approaching quickly. If you believe in putting working families first, expanding opportunity, protecting our rights, and building a stronger future for our communities,

I respectfully ask for your vote. Vote Rosie Brown for State Representative. Rosetta "Rosie" Brown Candidate for Illinois House District 111 "Let's Turn This Around with Rosie Brown."

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