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Marilyn Moore Files for 2014 State Senate Run

MARILYN MOORE FOR STATE SENATE 2014

Media contacts: Marilyn Moore (203) 913-0414 Robert Walsh (203) 623-6215

 

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Marilyn Moore Files For

Public Financing Grant

For The 22nd State Senate District Primary

 

June 11, 2014 – Bridgeport resident and community leader Marilyn Moore on Wednesday announced that she had met the mandated criteria to qualify for the state’s public financing program, and has filed for the Citizen’s Election Program (CEP) state grant, in her quest to represent the three Municipalities in Connecticut’s 22nd Senate District. The CEP grant program  criteria requires that State Senate Candidates raise  $15,000 in individual donations of $100 or less, with a minimum of 300 contributors residing within the Municipalities in the district they seek to represent.  If approved, Moore’s campaign will receive $83,550 in funding to wage a primary against the incumbent Senator of the 22nd district, Anthony Musto.

The district covers all of Trumbull, a large section of Bridgeport and a portion of Monroe.

Marilyn Moore is a Lifelong resident of the 22nd State Senate District. She is mother to three adult children and nine grandchildren. Marilyn attended Bridgeport public schools and the University of Bridgeport. A retired executive from AT&T (formerly SNET), Marilyn has consistently displayed strong leadership skills, vision, and the ability to liaison between various work groups to accomplish the organizations goals. These attributes have carried over into every aspect of her personal and professional life. Marilyn is a disciple of Mount Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT.

Marilyn is the founder and CEO of The Witness Project of Connecticut, and organization that serves to address and reduce both the incident and death rates of breast cancer among low income and African American women. She is nationally Known for her advocacy on behalf of breast cancer and is an active participant in the war against hunger. Marilyn serves as the board chair for End Hunger CT! member Network Support Team Connecticut Food Systems Alliance and represents Connecticut on the Food Solutions New England Coalition. Marilyn recently organized coalitions to address food equity and as a direct result of her efforts, the City of Bridgeport formed a Food Policy Council.

Marilyn also brings legislative experience as well, as she served as the Legislative Aide to former State Senator Edwin. A. Gomes (D) 23rd Senatorial district.

“I am honored to represent this region’s best interests and deeply appreciate the show of support that enabled me to qualify for public financing,” stated Moore.”

 

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Paid for by Marilyn Moore for State Senate, 2014, Robert Walsh, Treasurer. Approved by Marilyn Moore.


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