Rick Cofer Files for Austin City Council

by: colin

Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 06:40 PM CST

Many of you know Rick from his many community activities, public service, party activism and charity fundraising.

www.rickcofer.com

Rick serves as the vice chair for the City of Austin Solid Waste Advisory Commission, on the DNC, and on the organizing committee of the Austin MS Walk.

In short, Rick is running on what he calls the four E's:

(1) Ethics & Open Government
(2) Economy & Jobs
(3) Environment & Energy
(4) Equity & Social Justice

Great guy. Great platform. Great chance for young Democrats to get one of our own elected.

We hear a lot about developing a deep bench to give us options for higher office down the road.  This is where the rubber meets the road.

Full text of Rick's email after the jump.

It doesn't take a big contribution to make a big difference.

We know Rick and what his values are.  Let's get him a BOR kick-start.

Last Friday, I filed paperwork at City Hall officially launching my campaign for Austin City Council. I'm looking forward to visiting with you personally about the race, and I hope that you will give me the opportunity to earn your support. Please click here to visit www.RickCofer.com to get more information about me, this campaign and to join our list of supporters.

I'm running for City Council to bring reform to City Hall. I will reaffirm our Austin values by opening up city government, creating new 21st Century jobs, safeguarding our environment, and protecting our most vulnerable.

In the next five months, I will lay out a bold agenda. Our campaign will be focused on the four Es:

(1) Ethics & Open Government
(2) Economy & Jobs
(3) Environment & Energy
(4) Equity & Social Justice

Now more than ever, we need to think big to translate our good intentions into great policy. You know me, my record, and my values. You know that I don't shy away from a fight; I believe challenges present opportunities, and I'm not afraid to ask the tough questions or try creative solutions.

Next May, we will likely elect five members to the City Council; we can - and must - use this opportunity to challenge the conventional wisdom about what we can and can't do as a city. We have a long way to go until Election Day, but I hope you'll consider joining our campaign for change today. I want to hear from you; you can always reach me at 512.771.6266. Together, we can put the keys to our city's future back in the hands of the people of Austin.

Sincerely,

Rick Cofer

PS: Please click here to visit www.RickCofer.com for more information about me, this campaign and to join our list of supporters.