What People Are Saying
People and organizations across the region have been voicing their support for Eric. Read what people have been saying:
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Washington Post |
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International Association of Fire Fighters |
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Progressive Maryland |
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Prince George's Sierra Club |
"In District 3, a crowded field of candidates is vying to replace retiring incumbent Thomas R. Hendershot, including his wife, Florence Hendershot. The most impressive of the lot is Eric C. Olson, who has served on the College Park City Council for almost 10 years. Mr. Olson has been deeply involved with promoting public transit and environmental issues; in his day job, he's a top official in the Sierra Club. Mr. Olson's commitment to revitalizing run-down urban neighborhoods makes sense, and he clearly has the passion and smarts to act on it."
"Eric C. Olson brings solid ideas for improving District 3 based on nearly a decade of experience on the College Park City Council. Olson is pushing for a sector plan for Route 450 and additional 911 operators to improve emergency responses. He is currently working on creating a teaching program at the University of Maryland, College Park, to infuse new ideas for teaching into the school system. His firm foundation and outside-the-box thinking will be a welcome addition to the council."
"The Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO enthusiastically endorses Eric Olson. Eric has a long and successful record of standing up for working people and is the candidate best suited to move Prince George’s County forward, and improve the lives of working people and their families."
"Eric Olson is a strong advocate for working people, and has a long record supporting public safety. We look forward to working with Eric in the years to come for an even better Prince George’s County."
"Progressive Maryland enthusiastically endorses Eric Olson because he has a long and successful record of standing up for working people, fighting for civil rights, and protecting the environment. Eric will bring strong and effective progressive leadership to the Prince George's County Council and we look forward to working with him."
"There is no better candidate for protecting communities and the environment than Eric Olson. Both as a local official and professionally, Eric has fought for stronger communities and against poorly planned development."|
"Eric is an effective, progressive advocate for neighborhoods and has the experience and energy to tackle the challenges of improving public safety and education in Prince George's County. He will make an excellent County Councilmember." Sen. Paul Pinsky (D) |  |
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"I'm supporting Eric because he is a strong supporter of municipal government and has a strong vision for Prince George's County. He is well-respected by state, county, and local lawmakers and will serve us well in District 3." Del. Tawanna Gaines (D) |  |
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"I'm backing Eric because he has a strong record supporting increased law enforcement as a local elected official, and he understands how to address the root causes of crime. Eric Olson is the right choice for a safer Prince George's County." Michael Jackson (D) |  |
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"Eric played a major role in preventing a potentially devastating boundary change for University Park Elementary School. As PTA president, I appreciated his hard work and immediate response to this issue, and found him to be a skilled advocate for high-quality neighborhood schools." Carolyn Marzke |  |
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"I work closely with Eric on the College Park City Council. He is a hard-working, effective leader and a strong advocate for neighborhoods. Eric is the right person to represent us on the County Council." Joseline Peña-Melnyk |  |
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"As a parent of public school children and as a 16 year Prince George's County teacher, I have seen Eric's strong commitment to quality public education. He has fought effectively for my children's school and he understands that improving education must be our County's number one priority. He understands the challenges facing teachers, and has the perspective and skills to improve our schools." Stacey Morrison |  |
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"Eric cares deeply about attracting small business to Prince George's County -- he urged me to open my second MOM's store in College Park, and offered the support of the city's Economic Development office. Without his persistence, I would not have opened this store. He took a lot of time and patience explaining the great attributes of the community. I'm grateful for Eric's support, and I know the community is as happy as we are that we located here." Scott Nash |  |
