Cordelia Pierson Withdraws from Senate District 59 Race; Cites Mississippi River Priorities and Filing by Strong Candidate

Kari Dziedzic – Experienced Working on Clean Water, Jobs, Education Issues

Minneapolis, Minn. – November 3, 2011 – Cordelia Pierson withdrew today from the race for Senate District 59. 

“I entered the race to advocate for investing in our Mississippi riverfront to protect our clean water, improve our quality of life and increase jobs, now and for future generations,” stated Pierson.  “I can continue working on revitalizing our Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis, serving as a champion for a great river and a great city.”

Pierson calls upon the candidates to address these issues in the campaign, and pledges to work with the new senator next session.  “In 2011, the Legislature attacked our cities and our clean water, healthy land, and quality of life,” she observed.  “Voters here strongly supported the 2008 Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, yet those dedicated funds are targeted for diversion.  Basic protections of our environment must now be defended.  I will work with our new senator to help make the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment work in Minneapolis, defend our great outdoors and Minnesota values, and create clean energy jobs here.”

With the entry of Kari Dziedzic late on Wednesday, Pierson decided to withdraw from the very compressed primary race.  “Dziedzic has shown a strong ability to find solutions by building partnerships and working collaboratively,” Pierson observed.  “This ability and her experience working with Wellstone and in Hennepin County prepare her well for this campaign, and representing our district in the Minnesota Legislature.” 

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