Country:
United States

Currently Running For

Office:
Congress
State:
New York
District:
26th
Party:
Democratic

Information

Detailed Info

Hometown:
Clarence, NY
Activities:
bike riding, rugby, reading, skiing
Favorite Music:
Dave Mathews Band, U2
Favorite Movies:
Star Wars
Favorite Books:
3 Cups of Tea, The Alchemist
Favorite TV Shows:
The Office (US), CNN, The Daily Show
Favorite Quotes:
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country"

-John F. Kennedy

About Me:
Jon Powers was born and raised in the Buffalo suburb of Clarence, NY. He is a decorated Iraq War veteran, schoolteacher and nonprofit leader. Powers has deep roots in the Western New York community. He attended public schools, was an Eagle Scout, and joined the Army ROTC in pursuit of his education degree.
As an artillery platoon leader in the Army’s 1st Armored Division, Captain Powers patrolled one of Baghdad’s most volatile sectors. He witnessed firsthand the devastation and lost opportunities that resulted from the Bush Administration’s mismanagement and lack of planning for post-invasion Iraq.
When Powers returned home to Western New York he intended to become a full-time social studies teacher in the Clarence public schools. But, moved by his experience at war and driven to action, Powers sought to help those in Iraq whose voices are least heard - Iraqi children. He returned to Baghdad and founded War Kids Relief, a nonprofit organization aimed at assisting the youth of Iraq, providing them the resources and education needed to avoid recruitment by radical and terrorist organizations. War Kids Relief was quickly recognized for its pathbreaking work and was featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Willia and in a Newsweek cover story.

Contact Info

Email:
Phone:
716.633.6068
Location:
Clarence, NY, 14221

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Nicholas wrote at 10:02pm on April 27th, 2008
I hope you can beat Davis!
Adam wrote at 6:47am on April 23rd, 2008
I really think you have what it takes Jon. We've had too much of the same in Washington D.C. for too long. You have the background, leadership, and knowledge to repair the last 7 years under the Bush Administration.

Thank you and you have my full support.
Daniel wrote at 5:57pm on April 11th, 2008
Powers endorsed by Monroe County WOOT!
Nick wrote at 5:29pm on April 6th, 2008
Jon... Long time since Ft Sill but C-Love keeps me posted out here in the 'cuse... Best of luck this fall!!
-Nick Armstrong
Daniel wrote at 5:06pm on March 30th, 2008
A fellow POWERS who is a fellow veteran running for Office how could I not support this! Best of luck to you Jon in all your future endeavors!!!

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