Continuing her call to end politics as usual, Travis County Commission Candidate Brigid Shea announced she had raised another $100 thousand in the latest fundraising period, some of it coming from former political opponents. Since the start of the campaign Shea has raised more than $200,000 from over 450 donors. 

“From the beginning I’ve said this campaign is a big tent. My contributors range from former political opponents to environmentalists and many in between. With so many important issues to work on in the community, we can’t afford to let ourselves be divided over personal disagreements. It’s crucial we have a civil dialogue and pursue opportunities to work together,” said Shea.

Austin, Texas — The Central Texas Building Trades Association voted last Thursday to endorse Former Austin City Council member Brigid Shea for Precinct 2 Travis County Commissioner. The endorsement adds to an already impressive list of Unions, elected officials and organizations that have decided to support Brigid in her run for Travis County Commissioner. The list includes Sen. Kirk Watson, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, AFSCME Local 1624, the Austin Firefighters Association and Clean Water Action. 

Reiterating her stance on the importance of background checks for gun sales, Candidate for Precinct 2 Travis County Commissioner, Brigid Shea urged the Travis County Commissioners Court to require all persons selling guns at the Saxet Gun Show to conduct background checks in order to have their contract with Travis County renewed. This is not the first time Shea has publicly spoken in support of this requirement, emphasizing this position during the KUT candidate forum last month.

This week the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 1624) endorsed Brigid Shea for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2. AFSCME Local 1624 is the Labor Union representing City of Austin and Travis County Employees since 1969.

Fresh off Brigid Shea’s commanding performance Monday night at the KUT and In Fact Daily debate, the Austin Firefighters Association and their PAC today endorsed Brigid Shea for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2.

Clean Water Action, one of Texas’ most renowned environmental groups, announced it is endorsing Brigid Shea for Travis County Commissioner. Read more after the flip. 

Former Austin City Council member and current candidate for Precinct 2 Travis County Commissioner, Brigid Shea is calling on F 1 to follow the County’s standard procedure *and pay their 50% share of the $16.6 million road subsidy. That would free up over $8 million dollars to provide relief to the flood victims in SE Austin.

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Brigid Shea, Democrat for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2, released the following statement in response to today’s Travis County Commissioner Court’s 4-0 rushed vote for construction of SH45, before the environmental study is complete:

Shea supports national health care reform under the leadership of President Barack Obama. The Affordable Care Act will cover an estimated 30 million of the 50 million people who are currently uninsured. Open enrollment for the expanded health care coverage begins tomorrow with coverage going into full effect on Jan. 1, 2014. Shea’s stance on this issue is mirrored by the Travis County Democratic Party (TDCP) which believes 100% health care sponsorship is part of living the values of the party.

Demonstrating the strength of her campaign and her "Big Tent" approach to her County Commission race, former City Council member Brigid Shea unveiled powerful endorsements from State Senator Kirk Watson, former TX Ag Commissioner, Jim Hightower, former Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, NAACP head Nelson Linder, former State Rep Ann Kitchen, current AISD Chair, Vince Torres, environmental leader Robin Rather, Hispanic community leader Paul Saldana and many others at her packed HQ grand opening Sunday.