Fellow Kossack and frequent diarist here Rebecca Kaplan (Reb Kaplan)is running for the very coveted "At-Large" seat on the Oakland City Council. Rebecca's diverse experience as a civil rights attorney, Director for the AC Transit Board, and known Progressive Oakland City Activist makes her the right choice for Oakland City Council. She is also a huge Obama supporter.
Please stop by our table at the Grand Lake Farmers Market in Oakland this Saturday 9-12. This will be our first large visability effort for the General Election in November. We'll be tabling plus canvassing the crowds handing out hand-bills. Oh and please stop and get a sign for your yard. Neighbors want to see other neighbors are votin Kaplan. We sure would like to see some friendly Kossack faces.
Many know here that I had posted frequently these last two weeks promoting her first fundraiser. It was last night at the Bulldog Coffee Shop on Broadway in the Oaksterdam district of Oakland. A BIG success. Well attended by her primary Supporters and Voluteers with many new faces - all with one goal in mind to elect Rebecca to the City Council this November.
As many know here at DailyKOS local politics are the best. Hell - you can support Obama right along side your local candidate-easy. When you get involved in your community those efforts really make a difference - really pay off right where you live.
How?
* First you get your voice heard on matters the mean something to you.
* You put your good intentions "IN MOTION" cause sittin on the sidelines ain't where it's at.
* You connect to your community and make Gr8t new friends.
Kossacks - Rebecca is one of us. You will never find a more committed Progressive Democrat.
Here is what you can do to elect Rebecca:
* Come out Saturday in support. Pick up a SIGN for your yard.
* Volunteer with the campaign - we are going to do many different and "FUN" events in the Oakland Community now until the election.
* If you have the means $ send Rebecca da money - donate to her campaign. Can't stress that enough. Oh and you don't have to be an Oaklander to do that. Campaigns only exist with cash. It takes a lot of dough to finance fliers and buttons and yard signs - oh yah!
* Go here and do it now >
http://www.kaplanforoakland.org
There is a lot to do in Oakland. Folks Oakland is what it is and it's Real. It could be better. Rebecca is a catalyst for change here. "Yes We Can" is what her campaign is all about.
Kaplan has broad support - it includes the Democratic Party, the California Nurses Association, Central Labor Council, The Green Party, Oakland Firefighters Association, Asian Pacific Caucus, Harvey Milk LBGT Democratic Club, Victory Fund, the Oakland Tribune, and Bay Guardian newspapers plus she just scored a terrific new endorsement from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. We are on our way!
I am inviting you to support her candidacy. Join Team Kaplan and help her win the coveted At-Large City Council seat this fall.
Please come to the Grand Lake Framers Market this Saturday 9-12 and show your support.
Thanks!
Team Kaplan
Other sites:
http://www.victoryfund.org/...