WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — congratulates Ed Gainey on his historic victory becoming the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement: 

“The Collective PAC is excited to congratulate Representative Ed Gainey on his historic mayoral victory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as he becomes the city’s first Black mayor. Mayor-Elect Gainey is an advocate for social justice, public safety, expanding economic opportunities and accessibility to healthcare. A catalyst for change and progress, Mayor-Elect Gainey will continue to champion the needs of all Pittsburgh residents and The Collective PAC is proud to support his vision and work as he enters into this new leadership role.”

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — congratulates Justin Bibb on his mayoral win in Cleveland, Ohio. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement: 

“The Collective PAC is proud to congratulate Mayor-Elect Justin Bibb on his mayoral victory in Cleveland, Ohio. A champion for working families, educational opportunities and economic development for all of Cleveland’s residents, Mayor-Elect Bibb is the right leader at the right time to shepherd in a new generation of leadership to address the city’s most challenging and persistent problems. The Collective PAC applauds Mayor-Elect Bibb’s innovation, determination and passion to support all Clevelanders and we look forward to standing by his side as he continues to progress this world class city forward.” 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — congratulated Ken Welch on his historical mayoral win in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mayor-Elect Ken Welch is a third-generation St. Petersburg resident with 20 years of experience as a dedicated public servant to the community. Mayor Welch plans to propel the city forward by focusing on economic development, transportation, equity, housing, criminal justice reform, and fighting poverty. He plans to work collaboratively with the community and local officials to create a more transparent, effective, and responsive government.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is thrilled to congratulate Mayor-Elect Ken Welch on his historic victory in becoming the first Black mayor of  St. Petersburg, Florida. Mayor Welch is dedicated to making St. Petersburg a community of opportunities and growth through principled progress. He plans to create a safer and more inclusive community through public safety and empowering young people throughout the city. The Collective PAC is proud to have supported Mayor-Elect Ken Welch and look forward to seeing all of the great work he will do in St. Petersburg, Florida.”

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.