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SEIU endorses Toni Preckwinkle For Cook County Board President

     The SEIU Illinois Council is proud to endorse Toni Preckwinkle for President of the Cook County Board.
     During her years in the Chicago City Council, Preckwinkle earned a record of distinguished public service by challenging the political establishment and standing up for working families.
      "Preckwinkle is a progressive and independent Democrat who offers the best hope for reforming county government while continuing to deliver quality health care to those who need it most," said SEIU Illinois Council President Tom Balanoff.
     "We need a county board president with some backbone on the side of working families," said SEIU Local 73 President Christine Boardman. "It is our strong belief that Toni Preckwinkle is that person." 
     "Toni Preckwinkle has been an independent progressive Democrat and has stood up for working families during her entire career on the City Council," SEIU Illinois Council Executive Director Jerry Morrison said. He added that the union believes she is the "best option" for board president.
     This endorsement includes the support of 500 doctors who are SEIU members and are part of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

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