We’ll run this section of the newsletter every issue up to the election. Candidates are encouraged to send us anything they’d like us to share.
Ben JealousOur Candidate for Governor, Ben Jealous, will be the guest speaker at the NAACP Kent Branch Annual Scholarship Banquet, Potter’s House Ministries, Fairlee, at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 29. For tickets ($40 ea,) and more information, contact kentnaacp7021@yahoo.com.
Brian FroshBrian Frosh, running for re-election as Maryland’s Attorney General, needs volunteers on the Eastern Shore! Contact his campaign: http://brianfrosh.com.
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Jesse ColvinJesse Colvin, our wonderful candidate for U.S. Congress in our district, has a great campaign but a lot of work to do! Maria Wood, Mid-Shore Coordinator for the campaign, reports: The campaign has passed the 1000th volunteer milestone, but we still need three times that number to win the election, so invite your friends to join the fun! The next Kent County Volunteer Meeting and Canvass Training is this Wednesday, September 5, 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Book Plate (112 S. Cross St, Chestertown) We’ll be done in plenty of time for the People’s Dance Party (Garfield, 8 pm)! For ongoing phone banking and canvassing opportunities, contact: maria@jessecolvin.com.
Crystal WoodwardCrystal is running for the MD House of Delegates in our district. She’s a great candidate, and she needs our help. Donations can be made through her campaign’s website: crystal4delegate.ruck.us.
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William PickrumCounty Commissioner William Pickrum will hold a series of weekly informational meetings on the functions of the office beginning Thursday, September 6th, 7-8:30, at the Yellow House behind the Kent County Public Library. The first session will be “County Finances and Economic Development”. Other topics in the six-week series include County Transportation, Emergency Services, Legal Aspects of Detention, and Healthcare. The public is invited to attend.
Bryan DiGregoryJoin Bryan DiGregory, our candidate for Kent County State’s Attorney, on Friday, September 21 at Sumner Hall for “Music with the Mayor” — 5:30 to 7:30 pm-a fun-filled evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music with Chris Cerino.
