People’s Action Proudly Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for Mayor of Milwaukee
Marina Dimitrijevic. Photo courtesy of People’s Action.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its endorsement of Marina Dimitrijevic for mayor of Milwaukee. Dimitrijevic is running a movement politics, people-powered campaign and will work to advance the People’s Action People’s Platform once elected. Dimitrijevic is also endorsed by People’s Action member organization, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
“We have a historic opportunity to elect a progressive champion in Milwaukee’s mayoral race this month. Marina has made it clear that once elected, she will fight hard for quality public education, housing, and good green union jobs for working people across Milwaukee,” People’s Action Director of Movement Politics Brooke Adams said. “Under her leadership, Milwaukee can return to its deep progressive roots and become a model for how we build a world where everyone can thrive. That’s why People’s Action is proud to endorse Marina for mayor.”
“I’m running because I love Milwaukee, but for too long we’ve ignored so many of the problems facing our city. We need bold solutions that will challenge the status quo and will make a difference in the lives of working families. We need to tackle structural racism, climate justice, and inequality head on and not with half measures. I would be honored to have the endorsement of People’s Action in this race because I know they share my vision for a more just, more equitable country and that starts at the local level with strong urban leadership. I need the people power that People’s Action can bring to push me over the finish line and help me transform Milwaukee,” Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Marina Dimitrijevic said.
Marina is a Milwaukee native and has been serving her community her entire adult life as a community organizer and elected official. She and her husband Eduardo, an immigrant from Uruguay, live in the heart of Bay View with their children: Lucia, Rafael, and Zoe. First elected in 2004 as the youngest woman to ever be elected to the Milwaukee County Board, Marina was re-elected four times, ultimately serving as the Chairwoman of the board. Now, she serves as Alderwoman for District 14, one of Milwaukee’s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods.
People’s Action’s Movement Politics program recruits, runs, and elects progressives into local and statewide offices across the country. Since 2016, People’s Action has helped elect over 380 movement politics candidates. The program focuses on electing women, people of color, and low-income people who are grounded in progressive movement building with our member organizations.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
