EMILY's List Endorses Lisa Borders for Mayor of Atlanta

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders for Mayor of Atlanta.

"Lisa Borders is a strong and proven advocate for the people of Atlanta. EMILY's List is proud to endorse her candidacy for mayor," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "As city council president, she has championed affordable housing, transportation and has worked to promote neighborhood safety and preservation. Lisa has a stellar record and will make a great mayor for the people of Atlanta."

Borders was first elected to the Atlanta City Council in 2004. She was re-elected in 2005, winning an overwhelming 89% of the vote.

"EMILY's List has been a part of so many successful campaigns for great Democratic women," said Borders. "It is an honor to join these ranks as I campaign to be Atlanta's next mayor."

Borders is also President of the Henry W. Grady Health System Foundation, a philanthropic institution whose mission is to raise money for the benefit of the health system while upholding public accountability and institutional integrity. She has also served on the boards of Teach for America, Great Schools Atlanta and The Salvation Army, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Currently Lisa is a trustee at the Westminster Schools, a board member at Clark Atlanta University, and a director of Saint Joseph's Healthcare System.