ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN FOR COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL

ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN FOR COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL


McCASKILL PICKS UP PERSONAL PAC, LOCAL 150, AND CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS UNION


The Three Union/Organization joins Chicago Federation of Labor, AFSCME, Local 134 Electricl Workers, Clergy, and scores of Elected Officials throughout Illinoisin fully backing McCaskill to a four year term of office

 

(Markham, IL) Dr.. Kisha McCaskill- Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- is proud to announce that she has received the endorsements of Personal Pac, Local 150 (International Union of Operating Engineers), and the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2.


"I'm grateful , honored and blessed to receive these powerful unions and organizational endorsements in my quest to win the March 17th Democratic Primary election. I absolutely enjoy being a card carrying member of Personal Pac. I firmly believe in the mission and guided principles to which Personal Pac reflects for women throughout our nation. Abortion is health care. Reproductive health must continue to be a major part of any health program. I will continue to stand firm in my commitment to reproductive justice” says Commissioner McCaskill.


Commissioner McCaskill adds, "I am just as proud of my relationship with labor unions throughout the state of Illinois. I come from a family of proud union members. My husband and son have carried on that tradition within our household. I am a teacher by trade so I realize the importance of organized labor and the many challenges that workers could not overcome without our unions. I remain steadfast in my commitment to organized labor in their quest to defend democracy and workers rights, particularly in the face of anti-labor policies."


Commissioner McCaskill continues to dominate her opponent with the scores of labor, political, and community endorsement throughout the 5th district and Illinois. Recently Pastor William Fleshan of the Abundant Living Christian Center of Dolton has assembled over 100 major religious leaders from throughout Cook County to confirm their collective endorsement for Commissioner McCaskill for a full four-year term of office in the upcoming March 17th Democratic Primary.


The group detailed their rationale for this endorsement during a recent press conference amid growing concerns of SNAP benefits, the threat of cuts in healthcare, immigration concerns, and the lack of a southern Cook County Trauma Unit.


The aforementioned Clergy view this election as not just a case of simple mathematics but a movement to ensure that the next Cook County Commissioner for the 5th District is well-qualified and a proven results-oriented candidate such as that of Dr.Kisha McCaskill


“In this critical era of divisive politics in Washington DC, my support is guided by the need for strong leadership. Dr. McCaskill has shown consistent courage in defending democracy and standing with working families. I respect the other candidate in this race, but Dr. McCaskill is the strongest advocate for this critical hour. “says Pastor William Fleshman of the Abundant Life Church of Dolton.


“I’m grateful, honored and blessed to have received such tremendous support from elected officials, civic leaders, and clergy persons throughout Cook County. All of which are near and dear to me given that we work so closely together on an array of issues and projects. It will be imperative that we continue our efforts in working together to achieve the collective goal in expanding housing, affordable healthcare, and other necessary groundbreaking projects to the southland.” says Commissioner McCaskill.


Commissioner McCaskill is also grateful to the super majority of Chicago Ward Committeemen, Chicago Aldermen, and Township Committeeman, Countywide Elected officials and State elected officials throughout the 5th district and beyond who have also endorsed her candidacy.


Among the many officials endorsing Commissioner McCaskill include:


Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel Chris Welch

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle

Country Club Hills Mayor James Ford

Phoenix Mayor Terry Wells

Hazel Crest Mayor Sandra Alexander

Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez

Calumet Park Mayor Ronald Denson

Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant

Alsip Mayor John Ryan

Sauk Village Mayor Marva Campbell-Pruitt

Posen Mayor Frank Podbielniak

Park Forest Mayor Joseph Woods

Midlothian Mayor Gary L. Heureux

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld

Glenwood Mayor Toleda Hart

Ford Heights Mayor Fred Wilson

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts

Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson

Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers Currin

Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris

Rich Township Committeeman Calvin Jordan

9th Ward Committeeman Anthony Beale

21st Ward Committeeman Howard Brookins Jr

21st Ward Alderman Ronnie Mosley

Calumet Township Robert “Bob” Rita

Bremen Township Committeeman Vernard Alsberry

Worth Township Committeewoman Patricia Joan Murphy


The McCaskill campaign has also received endorsements from several labor unions including the Chicago Federation of Labor, Local 134 Electrical Workers Union, and AFSCME.


On January 10th, 2025, Illinois State Senator and Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris III were joined by ten other Chicago and south suburban Democratic Committeemen as they met to select a person to occupy the 5th District Cook County Commissioner’s seat left vacant by the current Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. The gathering took place at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.


After hearing presentations from five candidates, the group decided overwhelmingly to appoint well-known democratic organizer, former schoolteacher, and Harvey Park District Executive Director Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill as the new Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District. Commissioner McCaskill is currently serving out the remaining term of the now former Commissioner Monica Gordon.

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