We Support Marty
Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States
I'm proud to endorse my friend Marty Chavez in his race for Congress. Marty is a strong, visionary leader who created jobs and delivered the results New Mexican families needed as Mayor of Albuquerque. He insisted on growing the city in a sustainable manner and expanded the opportunities for children to get a top-notch public education. Marty is nationally recognized for his strong leadership, including Albuquerque being named the “Greenest City in America” and the “Best City for Jobs or a Career.” In Congress, I know that Marty will take on our big challenges, stand up to special interests, and fight to create clean energy jobs in New Mexico because he's proven time and again that he can get the job done. I hope you will join me in strongly supporting Marty for Congress”
Dr. Charles Becknell
Civil Rights Activist
In this election year it’s vital that our community supports candidates who have a proven record of standing up for our families. Marty Chavez has always done that and now it’s time that we stand up and work for him. Marty is a proven problem solver who will tackle the tough issues our nation faces and we need to get behind his campaign.
Robert Redford
Actor and Director
As Mayor, Marty worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents by actively promoting ideas that created the right kind of change in Albuquerque. Under his leadership Albuquerque won national and international recognition including the World Leadership Award for Water Utility and Conservation (World Leadership Forum), was named Most Sustainable Large City in America (Seimens Foundation) and was named Best City in America Addressing Climate Change (EPA). That's results that matter and it's why I'm supporting Marty for Congress.
Walter Mondale
42nd Vice President
In times like these, our nation needs strong leaders with vision and the ability to follow through and get the hard work accomplished. I know Marty Chavez is that kind of leader and I'm with Marty 100% in his campaign because we need leaders like him in Congress.
There are enough people grandstanding in Washington right now, just talking about the issues instead of making real progress for the working families who so desperately need someone to get results on their behalf. That's why it's important to elect people who actually get things done, people like Marty Chavez.
Dr. Analee Maestas
Albuquerque School Board
During these tough times, when teachers and schools are constantly under attack, we need leaders in Washington who understand the importance of maintaining strong schools and classrooms. I'm supporting Marty because he has always stood with teachers throughout his career in public service. From working to create community schools to increased funding in our classrooms, Marty has gotten the results we need to provide a solid public education for our children. For me, the choice is clear – we need Marty Chavez in Congress!
Marty Esquivel
Albuquerque School Board Member
I’ve known and worked with Marty Chavez for a long time and know firsthand his dedication to providing a world class education for New Mexico’s children. As Mayor, Marty accomplished a great deal by listening to the stakeholders and putting forth good ideas about how to improve schools and support teachers. I’m supporting Marty’s bid for Congress because with all of the gridlock in Washington these days, we need someone on our side who knows how to get things done
Donnie Leonard
Sandoval County Commissioner
The thing that I have observed most about Marty is his ability to get things done. Having interacted with Marty as a Sandoval County Commissioner, Albuquerque small-businessman (Leonard Tire Company) and lifetime resident of New Mexico I've come to know exactly what kind of leadership he brings to the table. He's a problem solver and that's what we need more of in Congress.
Rudolfo Anaya
Famous New Mexican Author
I've been an admirer of Marty's for years. His passion, intellect and values represent Nuevo Mexico at our best. We need him representing us in New Mexico. El nos intiendes.
Paul Soglin
Mayor of Madison, WI
As a fellow Mayor, I know that it takes a certain kind of leadership to get results for the communities in which we live. Marty Chavez has proven that he knows how to tackle tough issues and under his direction, Albuquerque became an example that other cities strived to follow – by becoming the “#1 Place to do Business” and the “Greenest City in America.” These are real accomplishments and Washington could use more people like Marty who know how to get things done.
Joni Marie Gutierrez
New Mexico State Representative
New Mexico needs Marty Chavez in Congress. He's a proven job creator whose accomplishments around the environment, seniors and equal access are unparalleled. I've had the opportunity to witness first hand the way he moved Albuquerque forward and know that he'll be our best bet to keep CD 1 blue. I'm proud to join Lilly Ledbetter, Dolores Huerta and Earth Day Network's Kathleen Rogers in endorsing Marty Chavez for Congress.