Lee Leffingwell has earned the support of the progressive community in Austin, and he'll provide strong leadership as our next Mayor. If you haven't already voted, then please click here to find your polling location.
Leffingwell's willingness and ability to work patiently with disparate interest groups - as well as his council colleagues - has broken policy logjams and moved the city forward on water conservation, redevelopment, public safety, and other issues. We haven't agreed with him on every issue, but he listens very well and seriously considers all public input, including opposing viewpoints. His mandate will also include being an inspiring, forward-thinking leader; he will need to use wisely the "kitchen cabinet" he proposes, in order to generate fresh ideas, solutions, and public energy.
Come to Lee's headquarters today and volunteer! Let's spread the word about Lee's progressive vision for Austin.
You can choose from several volunteer options:
1) Phone banking
2) Poll workers
3) Street visibility
It's a beautiful day in Austin, TX. So come volunteer and elect a mayor who shares our values.
(I know I've stopped promoting event posts but given the lack of new posts this weekend, why not. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)
Mayoral candidate Lee Leffingwell invites you to the Broken Spoke to see legendary Austin musician Dale Watson. It'll be a fun evening of music, cold beverages and politics. Come join us!
Honky Tonkin' for Austin Fundraiser for Lee Leffingwell
Live Music Featuring Dale Watson
Monday, April 6
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Broken Spoke
3201 South Lamar Austin, TX 78704
As a native Austinite, Lee is proud to have earned the support of legendary Texas musicians Ray Benson and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Austin is the live music capital of the world, and these musicians have helped put our city on the live music map.
Lee is also proud to have the support of James White, the owner of the Broken Spoke. Protecting the small businesses that support our live music industry is extremely important, and Lee is thrilled to have earned the support of such iconic Austin institutions like the Broken Spoke, Threadgills, Shoal Creek Saloon and others.
Support the clear progressive candidate who's been endorsed by every Democratic club, labor union and the Austin Neighborhood Council. Sign up today and join the Lee Team!
(Both Leffingwell and McCracken will be kicking off their campaigns tomorrow. McCracken's kickoff will be from 4pm to 6pm in the Village Shopping Center at 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 901. Here's more info on Leffingwell's kickoff. - promoted by David Mauro)
You're Invited!
Join Council Member Lee Leffingwell, supporters and friends, as he officially kicks off his campaign for Mayor of Austin!
Come on out tomorrow and help us celebrate with free barbecue, beer and music. You'll have a chance to chat with Lee, meet our talented and homegrown staff, and check out our very cool campaign headquarters.
Lee Leffingwell for Mayor Campaign Kickoff and Headquarters Grand Opening Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-4pm
700 N. Lamar
(across from BookPeople - where Eclectic furniture was)
Free BBQ, music and fun!
Feel free to bring friends, family and folks interested in learning more. If parking is tight, you can park in the garage in the Bookpeople lot or in the empty lot at 8th and Lamar.
Y'all got President Obama elected, now let's keep that momentum going on a local level. Lee Leffingwell is running for mayor of Austin and wants to move that spirit of service forward here. He wants to hear your ideas for how we can be a more active citizenry at the local level.
What: Obama Activist Roundtable with Lee Leffingwell
When: Feb. 2, 2008, 6:30-8pm
Where: Lee for Mayor Campaign HQ, 700 N. Lamar
This will also be a chance to learn more about several of Lee's innovative proposals for the city including AustinCorps, the Mayor's Community Cabinet, Green Jobs Council, how we get our share of federal stimulus money and more.
Come on out, discuss the issues and check out our new campaign office. We hope to see you tonight!
Want to get the inside scoop on Obama's plan for victory in November?
You're invited to a happy hour tonight to meet one of Obama's top field generals, Paul Tewes. He was the architect of Obama's Iowa victory, and he's currently running the DNC's general election outreach program.
Obama Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 14
5:30 - 7:30pm
Sky Lounge
416 Congress Ave.
Suggested Donation - $20
Students - $10
If you'd like to volunteer at the event, please call our local Obama volunteer leaders Cindy at (805) 433-3332 or Roseanne at (817) 313-7994.
Background Info on Paul Tewes:
Paul Tewes is a Democratic strategist specializing in national political organizing. Tewes was the Iowa state director for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, and continued after the Iowa caucus to lead Obama's field operations in key states such as Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to the Huffington Post, Tewes "is widely regarded among the very most talented of political organizers in the nation," and was "largely responsible for Obama's surprise win in Iowa.
Tim Russert has passed away of a heart attack at just 58 years old. Shocking, sad, at a loss for words.
Many people on both sides of the aisle and all ends of the political spectrum have expressed both positive and negative opinions about Tim Russert through the years. I, for one, have always found him to be one of the the smartest, most reassuring and legitimate voices in politics.
I've grown up with him on Meet the Press and more recently have relied on him and the rest of the NBC News team for great political coverage during this historic presidential campaign. Ian and I have our DVR set to record MTP, but don't bother with the other Sunday morning shows - his is far and away the best one (though I do have a lotta love for Shieffer as well). And the election night coverage on MSNBC never disappoints.
On the night of the Indiana primary, Tim uttered the best line of the entire campaign saying, "We now know who the Democratic nominee is gonna be."
This is incredibly sad news and it will be very difficult to fill his shoes. Brokaw maybe?
(I wish city council races could be more about vision than some of the back and forth over who is who's supporters, Either way, it's early and that's going to be part of the discussion as city elections are very important to us here at BOR. I'll promote this for discussion. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)
"Hello, Kettle? This is the Jennifer Kim Campaign. You're black."
Last week, two RECA past presidents and a whole host of heavy hitter developers held a fundraiser for Council Member Jennifer Kim.
The hosts of this event included current and former RECA (Real Estate Council of Austin) officers and board members, who are also some of the biggest condo developers in town. Even the folks who are not actual developers on this list represent developers in front of the City Council (translation: lobbyists).
