The Independent Women’s Organization Congratulates Unopposed Candidates
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 25, 2022
The Independent Women’s Organization Congratulates Unopposed Candidates
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Since 1939, the Independent Women’s Organization has worked for reform in the areas of government and education, and promoted racial integration, voting rights and women's rights. IWO would like to congratulate the candidates who qualified for office and, on Friday, July 22, 2022, won their seat unopposed: Former IWO President, Hon. Nakisha Ervin-Knott, Hon. Tiffany Gauthier Chase, Hon. Rachael Johnson, Hon. Sandra Cabrini Jenkins, Hon. Monique G. Morial, Hon. Marissa A. Hutabarat, Hon. Veronica Henry and the Hon. Steven M. Jupiter.
IWO has scheduled its 2022 Fall Candidates Forum for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 and Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public may view the forum on the IWO Facebook page by using this link https://www.facebook.com/IWONewOrleansLA. Members will deliberate and cast their votes at the IWO Endorsement Meeting on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
IWO President Mary Griggs recalled, “Since the days of IWO’s inception, IWO has remained a formidable force in the election of Democrats who have and continue to be effective leaders and change makers within our state. Our members take their duty to hear and fairly weigh the qualifications and platforms of candidates very seriously, as we understand that a better tomorrow starts with quality leadership, today”, said Griggs.
Vice President, Lisa Ray Diggs elaborated, "We are honored to host the endorsement forums for our members and the general public. It is imperative that voters are afforded the opportunity to hear from candidates, which will help them make informed decisions in the voting booth,” said Clerk Diggs. For more information, please visit our website at www.iwoneworleans.org or https://www.iwoneworleans.org/endorsements/fall2022.
Please direct any questions to Mary Griggs, IWO President, at president@iwoneworleans.org
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