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Press Release Tuesday, October10, 2006

Mark Dansack announces endorsements and appearances

Monclova Township Democrat Mark Dansack continues to pile up impressive endorsements from labor groups and individuals. Mr. Dansack announced the endorsements he picked up over the last week which include the following:

Toledo Area UAW-CAP Council
The Ohio State Legislative Board of the United Transportation Union
Toledo Area AFL-CIO Central Labor Council
Teamsters Ohio DRIVE
Teamsters Local 20 and Joint Council No. 44

"It is extremely gratifying to earn and receive the support of such a diverse group of organized labor,
as these folks understand that the current representative and Governor Taft are more interested with assisting those folks at the top of the income brackets in Ohio while ignoring the plight of ordinary, hard working Ohioans", Dansack stated. "I am proud and humbled to accept the support of these major labor institutions across our state, and pledge to work in the areas of education and job creation, retention and retraining for displaced workers to attempt to lift the status of Ohio's workers who have been left behind by the Taft administration".

Dansack also announced the support of Ohio Democratic Party Chairman, Chris Redfern, and House Minority leader Joyce Beatty. Beatty calls Dansack a "prime example of just how energized Democrats are in 2006". When Dansack saw that no one was running against Taft supporter, incumbent Mark Wagoner, he immediately "jumped at the chance to get on the ballot". Beatty stated, "In cities and small towns throughout Ohio, there's a fight going on for change, and Mark Dansack is part of that fight". Beatty added, "Mark understands that Ohio is headed in the wrong direction after a decade of failed policies from the likes of Bob Taft and Ken Blackwell. We need more people like Mark Dansack fighting for change in Columbus".

Redfern added, "Mark Dansack will be a strong voice in Columbus for the families of Lucas County. As a state representative from Northwest Ohio and Democratic Party chairman, I am proud to support Mark for the Ohio House".

Dansack will be at a candidate forum on Wednesday, October 11 on senior issues at the Sunset House on Indian Road in Toledo from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and will be in Sylvania on October 15 for the Sylvania Fall Festival from 11am though 3pm.