(Austin, Texas) - The Network of Asian American Organizations – Political Action Committee (NAAO-PAC) announced today that it has endorsed Mr. Mike Martinez and Mr. Bill Spelman in their re-election bids for the Austin City Council Place 2 and 5 respectively. This decision is based on the results of a Candidate Forum sponsored by the NAAO-PAC on February 12, 2012.
Participants at the forum included Mayor Lee Leffingwell, City Council Members Mike Martinez and Bill Spelman, Ms. Brigid Shea, Dr. Laura Pressley and Ms. Tina Cannon.
The NAAO-PAC also wishes to re-iterate its endorsement for Mayor Lee Leffingwell which was done earlier in a separate press release.
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The Political Action Committee of the Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO-PAC) was established in 2011 to serve the dual role of engagement in local and statewide political processes in Austin and surrounding areas and for selective endorsement of political candidates whose goals, values and contributions align with those of the NAAO-PAC. The NAAO-PAC serves the interests of the Asian American communities of Central Texas.
