From: jim.bogden@mac.com
Date: Thu, 09/07/06
Dear Smokefree DC Supporters,
The Adams Morgan Day street festival this coming Sunday, which draws a
crowd from all parts of the District of Columbia, is a great opportunity
to spread the word about the candidates Smokefree DC has endorsed. The
primary election for mayoral and Council races is next Tuesday,
Sept. 12.
Volunteers are need to distribute a carry-to-the-voting-booth card
with a
list of our endorsed candidates. We will walk among the festival goers
along 18th Street NW between U Street and Columbia Road between
12:00 noon and 6:00 PM handing out these cards and otherwise enjoying
the fun. The weather forecast is for a perfect day!
Please let me know if you can spare a couple of hours and if you need
one of our distinctive T-shirts (sizes Small, Medium, or Large). Leave
a message at (202) 332-3303 or just hit "reply."
Jim Bogden
Secretary
Smokefree DC
jim.bogden@mac.com
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Smokefree DC has endorsed the following candidates:
Mayor: Adrian Fenty
Council Chair: Kathy Patterson
At-Large Councilmember: Phil Mendelson
Ward 1 Councilmember: Jim Graham
Ward 3 Councilmember: Sam Brooks
Ward 5 Councilmember: Kathy Henderson
Ward 6 Councilmember: Curtis Etherly
Please keep these names in mind when you go to vote. Although the D.C.
Council earlier this year passed a smokefree workplace law that applies
to bars and restaurants, it won?t be fully implemented until January,
when a new mayor and Council take office. The mayor responsible for
implementing the law, and the Council has the power to change it. It is
imperative that we have a mayor and a majority of Councilmembers who
support the smokefree law. (You can view our complete scorecard at
http://www.smokefreedc.org/e2006/primary-endorsements.php.)
We urge you to help these candidates: Donate to them, volunteer in their
phone banks, walk door-to-door for them, offer a few hours on Election
Day. Never been involved in politics before? It?s easy and fun! Just
contact the campaign offices.
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