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Stuart Milk and Commissioner Linda Stewart
3/20/2010 - Orlando, Florida - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2010
Stuart Milk To Visit Orlando In Support Of Linda Stewart
--Nephew of Harvey Milk campaigns in Mayor's race--
Orlando, FL -- Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart will receive the endorsement of activist Stuart Milk at a series of events planned for late March. Stuart Milk is the nephew of Harvey Milk, the slain, openly gay San Francisco City Supervisor who was the subject of the 2008 biographical movie, Milk.
Milk is a national activist who advocates for equality on behalf of the LGBTQ community and promotes the legacy of his late uncle. He recently formed the Harvey B. Milk Foundation that works with governments around the world to promote equal rights for LGBTQ citizens.
In 2006, Commissioner Stewart supported Orange County's non-discrimination ordinance that added sexual orientation to the list of factors businesses could not use to discriminate against individuals seeking loans or home ownership. In addition, she recognizes that if our region expects to attract Fortune 500 companies, Orange County needs to respect diversity in our community.
Commissioner Stewart's campaign for Mayor has a diverse support group that touches every community in Orange County. Her support is independent of race, religion, income, or orientation. She believes that as the next Mayor, she must represent and be accessible to everyone.
Stuart Milk will headline events on Saturday, March 20th that will include a private reception and an evening community fundraiser to benefit the Stewart campaign. The endorsement of Stewart is the first Milk has ever made for any candidate outside the state of California. Milk's trip to Orlando will be solely for the endorsement of the Stewart campaign and not for benefit of any other campaigns or foundations.
"As a person who comes in contact with so many people from around the country, I know that to truly serve a large and diverse community, we need leaders who will listen to all voices and make decisions that respect the rights of everyone," Milk said. "After spending time with Linda Stewart, I can clearly see how well she would fulfill that mission as the next Mayor."
The purchase of a ticket to the fundraiser is a contribution to Linda Stewart for Orange County Mayor.
Stuart Milk with Commissioner Linda Stewart
VIP Reception:
Location: Star Tower (260 S. Osceola Ave.)
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
*Maximum contribution per individual and per business $500
General Reception:
Location: Revolution (375 South Bumby Avenue)
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
*$25 cover/entry fee (includes two beer/wine tickets, and admission to the club for the entire evening)
*Entertainment and performers TBA
For more information or to attend an event, please contact Greg Goddard at Greg@LindaStewartForMayor.com or via facebook.
