5 Days, 5 Things to Win
Posted on July 29, 2010
Less than five days to go before the Democratic Primary election for the 29th State Senate district. It’s almost time to vote for new leadership that will create jobs, fix the mess in Lansing, stop the cuts to our kids’ education, protect our lakes, rivers and forests and strengthen our communities. Now is the time to join Team LaGrand Here are five things you can do to help elect David LaGrand to the State Senate.
1. Network with your friends
Call 5 of your friends, forward this email to 5 friends, and/or suggest your friends fan the campaign on facebook. Tell your friends why you are supporting David, encourage your friends to learn more about David at DavidLaGrand.com and then remind them to get out to vote on Tuesday.
2. Join us this Saturday for our picnic and canvass
This Saturday, July 31st, at 1:00 pm we’ll be having a Volunteer Day Picnic at Wilcox Park near Aquinas at Youell and Hope (just off Carlton between Robinson and Fulton). RSVP on Facebook, call 454-9790 or email campaign@davidlagrand.com.
After the picnic, we’ll break for some door knocking, lit dropping or phonebanking (it’s up to you). Bring the kids, fun for the whole family. Free lunch and t-shirts for everyone who volunteers! If you can’t make the picnic, sign up for a shift on Saturday:
10 am — 1 pm
2 pm — 5 pm
5 pm — 8 pm
3. Give us a day or a few hours and help with Get-Out-The-Vote efforts on Monday and Tuesday
We’ll be walking, calling and giving folks rides to the polls throughout the district. Sign up for a shift. We need at least 20 volunteers on Monday and 30 volunteers on election day.
Monday, 2 August: Meet at the Headquarters at 161 Ottawa Ave, NW, downtown, Suite 207.
10 am — 1 pm
1 pm — 4 pm
5 pm — 9 pm
If you want to meet us in the neighborhoods, call Phil’s cell at 446-2280.
Tuesday, 3 August: Election Day
We’ll be starting at sunrise and running hard all day until the polls close and the party begins. Sign up for a shift:
6 am — 9 am: Meet at the Wealthy Street Bakery for breakfast and coffee and then head out with our election day door hangers.
10 am — 1 pm: Meet at David’s house, 255 College SE
1 pm — 4 pm: Meet at David’s house, 255 College SE
5 pm — 8 pm: Meet at the Headquarters at 161 Ottawa Ave, NW, downtown, Suite 207.
RSVP: call 454-9790 or email campaign@davidlagrand.com.
4. Get a LaGrand for State Senate Yardsign
Almost 1000 voters are showing their support with signs in their lawns. There is still time for us to get a sign to you. To get a yard sign either click here and check “placing a lawn sign, “ call 454-9790, or email us at campaign@davidlagrand.com.
5. Vote for David LaGrand for State Senate
All supporters of David LaGrand need to vote on the Democratic ballot on Tuesday, August 3rd and encourage their family and friends to get out and vote on the Democratic side of ballot. (voters cannot go back and forth between parties). Take nothing for granted with this primary election. We need to make sure that the winners of our primaries are the candidates best suited to defeat the Republicans in the fall.
Polls open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.
You can still request an absentee ballot through Friday, but the safest thing to do now is stop by your local clerk’s office and vote absentee in person right then and there). Call your local clerk to get more information: Grand Rapids 456-3010, Kentwood 554-0730, Cascade 949-1500, Lowell City 897-8457, Lowell Township 897-6823, Vergennes Township 897-5709 and Grattan Township 691-8951.
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Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan Endorsement
Posted on July 15, 2010
The campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of another public safety association. This time, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan. As someone with decades of experience in the criminal justice system, David says, “the Deputy Sheriffs understand I will keep Michigan safe.”
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Get Your Yardsign
Posted on July 09, 2010
Get your LaGrand for State Senate yardsign!
The yardsigns are in and you’ve probably seen them throughout Kent County.
If you’d like a yardsign for your lawn or business, call us at 454-9790, email Ben at bstoltman@davidlagrand.com, or fill out the volunteer form.
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