Chicago Sun-Times Carol Marin Seeks Shore’s Assessment

Marin considers the City of Chicago’s efforts to conserve water and asks Commissioner Shore to grade the mayor. Read the column at the Chicago Sun-Time’s website.

WE DID IT!

I captured the top spot in the 2006 Water Reclamation race. We only needed to be in the top three, so this is GREAT! Thanks to all of you who contributed to the success of my campaign.

Here are links for the final election results in the city and the suburbs.

Chicago Tribune Endorses Shore for MWRD

“Shore has excellent ideas for policy changes to reduce the worsening impact of rainwater runoff,” says The Chicago Tribune which has endorsed Shore and is declaring her nomination “Priority One.” Read the story at the Chicago Tribune’s website or download a PDF (280k).

Endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times: Shore "stands out from the rest"

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Shore carries “an impressive resume of conservation credentials.” The Sun-Times says Shore “promises to bring fresh attention” to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District agency. Read the endorsement at the Chicago Sun-Times’ Web site.

Shore endorsed by the Daily Herald

“…suburban representation often has been lacking” on the board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, according to the Daily Herald. Voters can remedy that by supporting Debra Shore with her “superb environmentalism and water-protection credentials.” Read the story at the Daily Herald’s Web site.

Shore is the choice of the Daily Southtown

The Daily Southtown endorses Debra Shore in a recent editorial, stating, “…while there are several qualified candidates, one stands out from the rest.” Read the endorsement at the Daily Southtown’s Web site.

Debra Shore Profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times

In a glowing profile, Chicago Sun-Times political affairs columnist Carol Marin says Debra Shore is perfect for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Marin concludes, “Debra Shore is, above all else, an environmentalist....She’s got my vote.”

Debra Shore Endorsed by the Near West Gazette

We have received our first newspaper endorsement of the election cycle! The Gazette, the award-winning monthly newspaper that serves the Near West, Tri-Taylor, University Village, West Loop Gate, South Loop, West Haven, Bridgeport, Chinatown, West Town, and Heart of Chicago communities. It is one of the few independent community newspapers in Chicago.

Great Story Published in Conscious Choice

Debra appears in this month’s edition of Chicago Conscious Choice. Written by Peter Bernard, this detailed profile of Debra Shore does a great job of telling Debra’s history and describing her hopes for the MWRD!

IVI-IPO Endorses the Shore Campaign!

Great news: the Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI-IPO) is backing Debra Shore’s bid for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District! Their vote of confidence is a major boost for our cause. This endorsement follows on the heels of endorsements by the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club and Democracy for America

Debra Shore Draws Second Position in the Ballot Lottery

Debra Shore will be the second candidate — and first woman listed — on the Democratic Ballot in the March Primary Election! Ballot position is key in races like the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District because people can vote for three candidates.

Shore Campaign Profiled in the Chicago Reader

See the cover story (PDF, 4mb) of the October 28, 2005 issue of the Chicago Reader, in which writer Christopher Hayes describes Debra Shore's efforts to guide the future of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.