TJ Thomson officially files intent to run for Boise City Council January 20, 2009 (Boise, ID) -   At the Obama Inaugural Celebration in Boise tonight, TJ Thomson declared his intent to run for the Boise City Council in 2009.  Earlier today, TJ filed an Appointment and Certification of Political Treasurer for Candidacy with the City of Boise, naming former Idaho State Senator, Gail Bray, as his Political Treasurer.  TJ is well known throughout Idaho as an engaged citizen and respected policy analyst, program evaluator, and community organizer.  More recently, TJ led the grassroots organizing efforts for President Barack Obama in the State of Idaho, served as the State Chair of Idaho Veterans for Obama, and addressed a crowd of over 14,000 at Taco Bell Arena, during Barack Obama visit to Boise prior to Idaho’s Super Tuesday election.   At the Inauguration event, TJ reiterated Barack Obama’s popular theme, stating, “We are the change we seek,” and emphasized that, “the bold vision that (Boise Mayor) Dave Bieter has laid out for our city can only be achieved when teamed with a Council that not only shares that vision, but brings new ideas to the table.”  TJ promised “fresh ideas, proactive governance, and forward thinking”, and a tireless focus on many areas. To view the entire Press Release, go here: http://community.icontact.com/p/tj4boise   Please visit TJ's campaign on DFA for more information!   All questions and interview requests can be directed to: TJ Thomson, 208-559-6010,  TJ4Idaho@hotmail.com  Matt Compton, Campaign Coord., 208-371-0809, matt_compton@hotmail.com To make a safe online donation, visit PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2701078