For Immediate Release Contact:Wanda Smith February 14 2017 (608) 622-5095

DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOE PARISI AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIMMY ANDERSON ENDORSE

WANDA SMITH FOR ALDER Fitchburg – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and State Representative Jimmy Anderson have joined almost 2 dozen other elected officials in their endorsement of Wanda Smith's candidacy for Fitchburg Alder, District 1, Seat 2. Smith's website lists her positions on critical issues facing Fitchburg. Among them are public safety, housing, equity, education, safe and reliable transportation, economic growth, sanctuary status, safe and nurturing public spaces and diversified representation. With a BA in Psychology, multiple honors, certifications, and more than a decade of experience in human services including mental health counseling, Alzheimer and Dementia patient care, and domestic abuse intervention advocacy, Smith plans to continue her equity work towards safety, health, home and food security for people of all colors, orientations and abilities, homeowners, and renters alike. A full list of issues, endorsements, events and updates is available on Smith's website. http://www.friends4wandasmith.com ### Authorized and Paid for by Friends for Wanda Smith, Kelley Shumate, Treasurer