Catch Up with the Coordinated Campaign 8/16 – 8/22
This week the Coordinated Campaign was visible all over Harris County, partnering with Democratic candidates and elected officials to reach as many voters as possible. We continued to meet with precinct chairs in an effort to give them the resources they need to implement the 50 for Victory Program. This week we hosted neighborhood precinct chair trainings in State House District 150 for Brad Neal’s campaign and the Spring Democrats. The enthusiasm remained strong Tuesday, as Precinct Chair Coordinator Natalie Rovira spoke to scores of individuals about our 50 for Victory program at the Senate District 6 meeting.
The staff worked most of the day Thursday setting up satellite offices around the county. We picked up and delivered furniture and campaign materials to our Eastside, Alief, and Sunnyside offices. Thursday evening we participated in the Young Professional Democrats “Rally at the Creek Event” where special guest State Representative Ana Hernandez spoke and rallied the crowd.
We kicked off the weekend on the East End at our new satellite campaign office, joining efforts with Senate District 6 and the Bill White Campaign to host a brunch for Latino precinct chairs. It was standing room only as guests heard elected officials such as Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, State Representatives Ana Hernandez, Carol Alvarado, and Jessica Farrar, members of the Bill White team, and our own Coordinated Campaign Precinct Chair Coordinator, Natalie Rovira talk about what it is going to take to win this November. The event was a great success and we hope all of you will join us again as we host our Eastside Office Campaign Kickoff Rally on September 11th.
Saturday afternoon the campaign, in conjunction with candidate for State Representative in HouseDistrict 150, Brad Neal, celebrated the opening of our Spring Campaign Office. The event was attended by candidates Diane Trautman, Billy Briscoe, Ann Harris Bennett, Jim Sullivan and a representative from Loren Jackson’s campaign. HCDP Chair Birnberg discussed the importance of turning out Democrats in North Harris County and making every vote count. The campaign office will be operational during regular business hours and staffed full time by Brad Neal’s campaign manager, Ashley. We look forward to working out of the space and turning out the vote in November!
On Saturday, we also connected with some of our city’s top teachers at the Kinder Excellence in Teaching: Be the Change Dinner. The Youth Outreach Coordinator reached out to teachers from across the city and encouraged them to get involved in the 2010 Coordinated Campaign. The crowd of more than 500 received a welcome and charge from State Senator Rodney Ellis. He reminded them that gubernatorial candidate, Bill White, has been a strong supporter of teachers and their efforts to close the achievement gap in the classroom. Senator Ellis emphasized that the education systems in our State are not up to par and when teachers vote this November, they should consider which candidate is most committed to changing the status quo. These educators applauded with enthusiasm and seem ready for more change this election year.
Saturday afternoon the Coordinated Campaign staff also put on our dancing shoes and participated in the Inner-City Catholic Association’s 3rd annual Summer Zydeco Festival at St. Anne De Beaupre Catholic Church. Campaign staff and volunteers from Senate District 6 registered voters, signed-up volunteers, and passed out hand fans and campaign paraphernalia to fellow venders and to those in the dance hall. The crowds were fired up to the sounds of great zydeco bands and the reminder to vote in the general election. We would like to thank Phillip Isaac for his over 30 years of service in the US Armed Forces and Marie Ledet for allowing us to outreach at this community event.
The Coordinated Campaign was also in attendance at the Office Grand Opening for Gordon Quan Candidate for County Judge, and a Birthday BBQ for State Representative Ellen Cohen.