Lebanon Dem leaders endorse Wagner

By JACK WAGNER FOR GOVERNOR

LEBANON (Nov. 24, 2009) – Four leaders of the Democratic Party in Lebanon County today announced their endorsement of Auditor General Jack Wagner for Governor.

“We back Jack to be Pennsylvania’s next Governor because he will continue to do what he’s always done as a public official – fight for the interests of Pennsylvania families and taxpayers,” said Chris Tarsa, Chairman of the Lebanon County Democratic Committee.

Tarsa was joined by Timothy J. Nieman, leader of the county committee’s District 4; Dennis I. Balbac, District Leader for District 4, a member of the PennAg Democrats, and, like Wagner, a Vietnam veteran; and Monica Kline, a leader of District 4 and daughter of the late Lt. Gov. Ernie Kline.

Wagner said that he was honored by the early endorsement and excited about the momentum that his campaign was gaining. “I look forward to working with these and other local leaders on the important issues facing Pennsylvania in the months and years ahead.”

Wagner, twice elected with bipartisan support as the state’s independent fiscal watchdog, received record-breaking vote totals in his re-election in 2008. Adding more supporters and endorsements every week to his campaign for Governor, the list also includes:

* Bill Miller, Chair of the Clarion County Democratic Committee
*Chris Katella, President of the Clarion University Young Democrats and Chair of Students for Wagner

As Governor, Wagner’s top priorities for Pennsylvania will include: providing a HOPE Scholarship Program to help families afford the cost of higher education, maintaining vital government services without raising taxes, maximizing the state’s new Marcellus Shale energy resources in an environmentally responsible way, and creating high quality jobs to grow our economy.

Jack Wagner is a decorated Vietnam War combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, former member and president of the Pittsburgh City Council, and former state senator representing Allegheny County. Between the time of his military service and his service as an elected public official, Wagner worked his way through college on the GI Bill and as a paramedic, followed by ten years working as a Certified Safety Professional helping to ensure that businesses provide safe work environments for their employees. He was chosen by Pennsylvania families and taxpayers as Pennsylvania’s 50th elected Auditor General in 2004, and then he was re-elected in 2008 with 3.3 million votes and 59% of the vote.

More information about Jack Wagner, his record of reform, and his campaign for Governor can be found at www.jackwagner.org.

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November 24, 2009 at 8:07 am

--pa2010.com Staff