Lawton Family Supports Roz Pelles

I received the following from Steve Lawton:

We were pleased to learn that Roz Pelles has indicated her interest in appointment to the House of Delegates seat held by Jane Lawton until her sudden death last week. Jane and Roz were friends and political allies, having worked closely together on Montgomery Women and on the campaign for Roz' son for county council. Roz and Kathleen worked together at the AFL-CIO.

We believe that Roz' experience as a legislative analyst for the General Assembly and with several civil rights and labor organizations, coupled with her significant service to her community, would make her an effective leader and consensus builder in Annapolis. If selected, Roz would become the first African American woman to serve as a Delegate from Montgomery County.

There are many other well-qualified candidates to serve the remainder of Jane's term--and Jane knew and very much liked and respected several who are seeking the seat--but we hope that the Central Committee will give careful consideration to Roz Pelles when selecting the new Delegate from District 18.

Steve, Kathleen and Stephanie Lawton