MSU College Democrats Endorse Trustee Colleen McNamara and Sam Singh for MSU Board of Trustees

Posted by MSU College Democrats | April 16, 2010

Today, upon the recommendation of the Executive Board, the voting members of the Michigan State University College Democrats voted unanimously to endorse both Colleen McNamara and Sam Singh for MSU Board of Trustees.

Colleen McNamara, executive director of the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association, was elected to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 1995. In November 2002, she was reelected for second eight-year term beginning January 1, 2003.

“Through our conversations with Trustee McNamara, we are confident that that she has the best interests of MSU students in mind despite the difficult budget dilemma we find our state in,” said Mitchell Rivard, President of the MSU College Democrats. “Additionally, her eagerness to work with students in the future on top of her honest and practical way of thinking leads us to believe that she deserves to be re-elected to represent our great University.”

Sam Singh has been committed to public service throughout his career. He has served on over twenty boards of civic and nonprofit organizations both on a local and a national level. Sam Singh is the former Mayor of the City of East Lansing and is currently serving as the Senior Consultant for the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan (NEI). NEI is a $100 million philanthropic initiative aimed to help transition the Southeast Michigan region to a knowledge based economy.

“Sam Singh is equally a great candidate who is personable, approachable and will bring a laundry list of successful accomplishments to the Board of Trustees. He has continuously stood up for the rights of students while serving  previously on the East Lansing City Council, the mayor of East Lansing or in his work in the non-profit sector. He is knowledgeable about the difficulties facing students and will be a voice of reason on the board.”

With the endorsement, the MSU College Democrats pledge to support both candidates in their bids for MSU Board of Trustees. In the coming months, the plan to assist candidates and their campaigns in reaching out to voters and Michigan Democratic Party members who will decide the nominees at the MDP Nominating Convention in August.