FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2008
Contact: Keric Fitzgerald, 317-223-4774
Sullivan responds to Elrod's abandonment of Congressional campaign
Challenger calls on Elrod to pledge full term of service at the Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Ann Sullivan, the Democratic candidate for House District 97, responded today to Seventh District Congressional candidate Jon Elrod's decision to drop out of the federal race in an attempt to retain his seat at the Statehouse.
"It's becoming increasingly unclear what office Jon Elrod wants to run for," Sullivan said. "Does he want to be in Congress? Does he want to represent House District 97? What will he run for next?"
Sullivan said constituents deserve representation they can count on, not someone who looks at each campaign as a stepping stone to the next elected office.
"I got into this race because I want to serve the residents of House District 97 who are looking for leadership on the issues that matter to them," Sullivan said. "If elected, I pledge to serve a full term at the Statehouse, and I hope Jon Elrod will offer his constituents the same promise now that he's returned to this campaign."
Sullivan said she welcomes Elrod back to the race and hopes they can run a campaign that focuses on pressing state issues such as education, tax reform and economic development.
"I've spent the last six months meeting with residents and community activists, finding out what they expect from leadership at the Statehouse and listening to their concerns," Sullivan said. "It's been invigorating, but we have a lot of work to do at the Statehouse, and I'm committed 110 percent to that work."
Mary Ann is an Indianapolis native who has spent the last 20 years as an advocate for public education. She has worked in and for the Indianapolis Public Schools and holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and a Masters Degree in Public Affairs, focusing on policy analysis. Mary Ann and her husband, Brian, live in Downtown Indianapolis. They have three grown children and one grandchild.
On the Web: www.maryannforhouse.com
