| Endorsements |
| WIN ENDORSES KRISTINE LALONDE
Davidson County Metropolitan Council District 18 candidate Kristine LaLonde has received the official endorsement from WIN (Women in Numbers). “We are pleased to endorse Kristine LaLonde as a candidate for Davidson County Metropolitan Council District 18,” stated Sherry Howell, WIN Endorsement Chair. A Belmont-Hillsboro resident and a professor at Belmont University, Kristine has dedicated her life to education and the community. When her son, Gideon, began kindergarten at Eakin Elementary, Kristine became an active school volunteer. She serves as the Eakin PTO’s Vice President for External Affairs and also coordinates the school’s annual-giving program, Invest in Your Child. Her work on behalf of public schools also includes co-chairing the Hillsboro Cluster Parent Advisory Group and serving on the countywide Metro Schools Parent Advisory Council. In her professional work, Kristine directs the leadership studies program for Honors students at Belmont University. The program engages students in community partnerships that help to improve both the neighborhood and the city as a whole, while teaching students the importance of service and active citizenship. Kristine previously taught at Howard University and Mount St. Mary’s College and she holds a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia. “We invite others to show their support by voting for Krisitine LaLonde by visiting www.kristineforcouncil.com” added Howell. Metro / Nashville elections were Thursday, March 26 but no candidate in this race received more than 50% of the vote. Kristine LaLonde received the most votes; please show your support for her in the run-off election on Thursday, April 30. WIN, a bi-partisan organization, is dedicated to recruit, train, and support women who want to serve in local, regional and state office or for those who want to strengthen their political knowledge. “This is the first endorsement from WIN this year; more endorsements in local elections will be forthcoming added Howell. Contributions checks should be made out to: Committee to Elect Kristine LaLonde |
