Have a cuppa joe on Senate Candidate Joe Canciamilla, Mar 9
February 27, 2008
Grab a free cuppa hot Joe on Sunday, March 9, courtesy State Senate (D-7) Candidate, Joe Canciamilla. Join Joe at the Starbucks on 1701 Willow Pass Rd in Concord (Fry Way in Park n’ Shop) between 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and let him know if you think he’s full of beans or not, as Joe begins his race for the Democratic nomination for the State Senate seat currently held by Termed-Out “Tom” Torlakson, now running for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010.
Robert Rao touts Assembly 15 campaign distinctives
February 22, 2008
In a recent mailer, Republican Assembly (AD-15) primary candidate Robert Rao, says Democrats want to:
“Raise your property taxes; Raise your income taxes; Raise the yearly registration on our cars; Close the State Historical parks…and early release of 22,000 prisoners”
Instead, Rao promises to target:
“Expensive and underperforming programs that have not met their goals; Hundreds of duplicate and unnecessary programs; Pork, fraud and waste out of government…and we can start by getting rid of the ‘elevator operators’ in the State Capitol. Our elected leaders can push their own buttons”
But with which hand will Rao press the electorate’s buttons? In pictures posted on his campaign web site we are given the impression Rao is ambidextrious; using both his left and right hands to sign documents.
Houston Brentwood Leap Day fundraiser, Feb 29
February 20, 2008
The Guy Houston for Supervisor campaign will hold a fundraiser in Brentwood on Leap Day, Friday, February 29, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brentwood Veteran’s Hall, 757 First Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. Cost is $30.00 per person.
Organizers promise a great line up of local businesses including Hanna Nichole and Enos Wineries will feature their wonderful wine’s for tasting, “Fresh Catering” will serve tasty hors d’oeuvre’s, A Fine Time for Tea will serve hot tea and their new cake truffles, Gran’ma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Pies will serve luscious pies, and Ruggerio’s Catering will serve yummy lemon cake. If you wish to pay ahead of time go to: http://www.guyhouston.com/contribute.htm. Please RSVP to: terri.tonge@sbcglobal.net or call 925.516.4851 or 408.391.6268 for Will Call at the door.
Local candidates announce state and county campaign news
February 13, 2008
Scott Kamena’s campaign for the Republican nomination for the 15th State Assembly race announced this week that Councilman Jeff Williams, became the fifth member of the Livermore City Council to publicly endorse Kamena’s campaign, marking the first unanimous City Council endorsement in the race for the 15th Assembly District. Livermore is the largest city in the sprawling district, which encompasses portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. The endorsement of the City Council follows the unanimous endorsement of the Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District to which Kamena has been
elected twice.
Meanwhile, the Guy Houston campaign for the Contra Costa County Supervisor seat (D-III), announced it finished 2007 with $187,189 in total contributions. Incumbent Contra Costa Supervisor, Mary Piepho, raised $15,073 in the last six months since Houston announced his run for Supervisor. Houston also has garnered key county endorsements from Treasurer Bill Polleck, Assessor Gus Kramer and Sheriff Warren Rupf.
Kamena primary campaign for Assembly (Rep-AD-15) reports highest cash on hand
February 1, 2008
Livermore Parks Director and Assembly candidate Scott Kamena reported $361,751 in total contributions for 2007, more than all of his opponents for the third reporting period in a row. To date, Kamena says he has collected the vast majority of his contributions from sources within the 15th Assembly District. In addition to his lead in fundraising, Kamena’s campaign says it has garnered more district endorsements than any other Republican or Democrat running for the highly profile 15th Assembly seat.
Central Labor Council launches smear campaign against Pinole Recall
January 24, 2008
The Contra Costa Central Labor Council has prepared a 30-second anti-recall TV smear ad on Comcast Spotlight that will air on cable TV stations (TBS, TNT, Bravo, AMC, CNN, USA, etc.). Makes you wonder why organized labor is apparently paying for all of Councilwoman Maria Alegria’s campaign materials. Do you wonder if it has anything to do with upcoming contract negotiations?
The West County Times editorial mentioned in the ad also stated that both Recall Targets, Maria Alegria and Stephen Tilton, were “unprofessional and incompetent,” and confirmed all of the charges brought by the Pinole Recall group.
You can see KPIX-5 coverage about anti-recall (employee of Pear Street Bistro) theft of campaign signs.
Republican Simonsen to support Democrat Freitas over Republican Nunn
January 13, 2008
Republican Antioch Councilman, Arnie Simonsen, danced lightly around the issue last week when he told CC Times political editor, Lisa Vorderbrueggen, “We (Republicans) don’t eat our young.” Simonsen says he opposes handing out party endorsements in partisan or nonpartisan contests where the field contains two or more Republicans. “I don’t see us endorsing anyone under those circumstances, I really don’t,” Simonsen said.
Yet, Simonsen, a member of the Contra Costa Republican Party Central Committee (CCRP), has already promised to support fellow Antioch Councilman Don Freitas, a Democrat, instead of supporting Republican Erik Nunn for the District V Supervisor seat currently held by embattled Federal Glover.
In a November e-mail a Republican asked Simonsen, Read more
Contra Costa GOP to discuss Election 08, Jan 22
January 6, 2008
Notice found in GOP e-mail blast
“All Republicans in Contra Costa County who seek to make a difference in 2008. Come listen as we effectively outline the roles and goals of the Contra Costa Republican Party for this ever critical election year! PLEASE NOTE: Your Voter Affiliation Will be Verified Upon RSVP to Attend this Strategy Meeting. RSVP to director@contracostagop.com or call 925-930-9551. Where: Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek.”
EDITORIAL COMMENT
We usually run event announcements without any comment, but Halfway To Concord urges anyone planning to attend this meeting perform their own due diligence beforehand and require the following documents be distributed online at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date, with hard copies available at the door to members, visitors, and the press:
a) Sworn or independently audited, detailed financial statements for 2006-07
- Is the organization solvent and can meet its obligations?
b) A copy of the 2007 budget compared with the 2007 profit and loss statement
c) A copy of the 2008 budget
d) A full reconciliation to the final reports filed with the state and federal governments concerning any previously UNDOCUMENTED AND UNREPORTED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- e.g. In-kind contributions and office expenses
See FEC Disclosure Reports at: http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00136853
e) A full accounting of voter registration Bounty monies from State party received during 2006 and 2007
f) Request that Tom Del Beccaro or Greg Poulus produce formal versions of the bylaws to show all changes made in them since August 2007
END EDITORIAL COMMENT
Green Party Presidential Debate in San Francisco, Jan 13
January 6, 2008
A former Democratic Party member of Congress, a consumer protection icon, a professor, and an environmental engineer are scheduled to appear on January 13, at the only live debate between candidates on the Green Party’s California ballot for President of the United States.
The debate will be held Sunday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at the Herbst Theater/Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue. “Peace Mom” Cindy Sheehan, a former Democrat - will co-moderate the debate.
Six-time Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney, longtime consumer advocate Ralph Nader, who is not yet an announced candidate, university professor Jared Ball, and environmental engineer Kent Mesplay, will participate in “Campaign 2008: A Presidential Debate that Matters.” Sheehan, running as an independent Congressional candidate against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, will be joined by other prominent progressive elected officials, yet to be announced. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10-25. For more information go to http://www.acgreens.org/debate.
The debate is sponsored by the Green Party of Alameda County, the San Francisco Green Party, the Sacramento County Green Party and endorsed by the Green Party of San Mateo County.
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