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Laurie MacDonald, Candidate for U.S. Congress District 12
Laurie MacDonald has declared her candidacy for U. S. Congress District 12 which includes sections of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. A Democrat, MacDonald is the President/CEO of Center for Victims in Pittsburgh’s Southside.
A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, MacDonald was born and raised in the Mon Valley. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous local and statewide boards and has been the recipient of numerous awards including: NAACP Community Organizer Award, Mon Valley Woman of Achievement Award, UPMC Diversity & Respect Champion, Forbes Fund, Wishart Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award as
CEO for a Nonprofit Organization and more.
When asked why she wants to run for congress, her reply is: “I have always considered myself to be an advocate; the voice of those whose voices who are not being heard. As a first-generation American, I learned early on the blessing of being an American, how very different our American way of life is and the struggles faced by so many in other countries. I am proud to be an American. My views are moderate. What I bring to the district is deeply rooted life experience, astrong understanding of all our unique communities and cultures. Our very differences are what weave us together to form a strong fabric of life in western Pennsylvania. We are a culture of respect and hard work. Through our professional sports, our wide range of ethnic and religious celebrations and universities, all are welcomed and celebrated in our communities.
What we see now is a country deeply divided. The vociferous rhetoric, divisiveness and polarizing politics that consume our country right now must stop. My experience has taught me to lead with empathy and compassion. I believe the best ideas arise when all voices are heard, respectfully. Good leadership requires the vision to see both sides, coalesce the ideas and bring people together. No one group’s ideology is more important than the other. Our most important asset, as a country, is unity. In unity there is strength and harmony. It is incumbent on all of us, especially our leaders, to move to the middle with liberty and justice for all.
www.macdonald4congress.com
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