Yo! A note from Suzannah B. Troy, I met Norman Siegel standing next to him fighting to keep the People's firehouse open. He has already acted on behalf of the people re: slushgate scandals....and against extending term limits....he has done a lot as an advocate already....let us make it official!!!!!! Dear Friends and Supporters,
The 2009 New York City primary is fast approaching and, today, I am calling on you for your help.
Yesterday, many of you joined with me to pay homage to our founders and celebrate the birth of our great nation in a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These remarkable documents are the foundation of something truly magnificent - participatory democracy - the concept that our government is "for and by the people."
I know of no better way to truly honor these words than to take my campaign for Public Advocate to every neighborhood in our city, but in order to do that I will need your support. We are very close to reaching the $125,000 threshold to qualify for Campaign Finance Board matching funds. If we reach the $125,000 mark by the end of the day on July 11th, we will qualify for a match of $750,000. To date, 1260 people have contributed to our campaign, and $115,000 is matchable. Our immediate goal is to raise an additional $10,000 in matchable funds. (Matchable funds consist of contributions from New York City residents up to $175.) We have several fundraising events this week and those events will get us close to our goal but probably won't do it alone. If you have not made acampaign contribution as yet, now is the time. Your contribution can really make a difference.
If you are a New York City resident and have contributed before, but contributed less than $175, please consider contributing again. If you can reach $175, please do so. If you can't get to $175, please give as much as you can. Every dollar counts. If you have already contributed $175 or more, please email or call your New York City friends, relatives, fellow workers and ask them to contribute to the campaign by no later than July 11th. Tell them to go to NormanSiegel.comand contribute on-line or send a check made out to New Yorkers for Norman Siegel, 260 Madison Avenue, 18th floor, New York, NY 10016. Remember, we must receive the contribution by July 11.
All too often, democracy is determined by "Pay to Play". Our campaign is people-powered and has always relied on the enthusiastic and generous support of people like you, who genuinely reject 'business as usual' politics and who demand more from their government. Today I am asking you to renew your commitment and help me achieve the victory that will finally allow the office to operate the way it was designed: holding those in power accountable to the people.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Norman
PS: Remember, all contributions must be received by midnight next Saturday, July 11, 2009. Please go to our website,NormanSiegel.com, and make your contribution now.    New Yorkers For Norman Siegel 260 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016 212-448-6271 |
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