Help pay for a yard sign and spread the message of change in Northern Michigan!

Written by: Richard Renner on Jul 18, 2008 8:59 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Michigan Democracy for America, MidMichigan Democracy for America, Progressive Democrats of West Michigan

Linked to campaigns: Richard Renner for Missaukee County Commissioner (Michigan)

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MID-MICHIGAN DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA (MMDfA)!
"Richard [Renner] REALLY knows his stuff and has specific plans for improving his county."

(Below this message is a complete list of supporters, as of July 18, 2008)

Greetings fellow progressives:

As you know, I am a progressive, pro-labor, Democratic candidate for Missaukee County Commissioner.  In 12 days, I will order my yard signs at a cost of approximately $560, and I need your help.  As of today, I am $372 short of my goal.  Can I count on you to contribute $11 toward the cost of a yard sign, and spread the message of change in Northern Michigan?  Making a contribution is easier than ever.  Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=rrenner%40core%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Richard%20Renner&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

I am running because I believe in fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and I want to restore integrity to the office of County Commissioner for my district.

I am involved in the community.  I am a member of Lake City United Methodist Church, where I serve as Chairman of the Social Concerns Committee, which works on human rights issues, and I am a member of the Church Council.  I am a volunteer for the Beacon Project, which helps elementary school children learn.

I have government experience.  I served two years as an aide to Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak, helping our Veterans deal with the V.A., and representing the Congressman at numerous meetings and events.

My race will be competitive, but I believe I have the advantage.  I have managed six campaigns for public office, winning five, defeating incumbents each time.  Plus, my opponent, the Republican incumbent, has significant personal and political baggage.

However, campaigns cost money, and I am just a financially challenged college student.  I need to raise at least $3,000 to pay for things like printing, postage, gas for going door-to-door, yard signs, and more.  Our County Party is very small, with limited resources, so I am counting on support from Democratic friends everywhere to help my campaign.

I hope I can count on you to contribute $11 toward the cost of a yard sign.  Making a contribution is easier than ever.  Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=rrenner%40core%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Richard%20Renner&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

For more information, please feel free to contact me at 231/229-2505, or at rrenner@core.com.

With your help, I know my campaign will be victorious.

Sincerely,

Richard Renner
Candidate for Missaukee County Commissioner

P.S.  I am hoping to obtain the endorsement of Democracy for America (National).  I would be very grateful if you would click on the link below and then click on "Join campaign."  DFA bases their endorsement largely on grassroots support, so I need to reach out to friends everywhere to show their support for my campaign.  Thank you so much.

Democracy for America:

http://www.dfalink.com/campaign.php?id=2721

Supported by:

· Mid-Michigan Democracy for America, “Richard REALLY knows his stuff and has specific plans for improving his county.”

· George Yost; Appointed by Governor Granholm to Council for Labor and Economic Growth; Alternate Member, Michigan Democratic Party State Central Committee; Retired President, Mid-Michigan Central Labor Council

· United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 85, “We feel your election as a County Commissioner will benefit organized labor in Missaukee County…”

· Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 9, “We are certain that the vital interests of working families will be best served by your election to office…”

· Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local 16, “As Missaukee County Commissioner, we feel you will have a positive affect on the Union Labor workforce.”

· Northern Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council, “As Missaukee County Commissioner we feel you will have a positive effect on the work[ing] men and women in your county.”

· International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, “We look forward to working with you to make Michigan and its communities a better place for working families.”

· Laborers International Union, Local 1098, “We feel you will have a positive effect for our members in Missaukee County…”

· UAW-CAP Council, “The . . .UAW CAP Council applauds your efforts and contributions to the political process and the community.”

· Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43

· Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 7

· Marianne Woods, Program Coordinator, Region I, SEIU 517M, “I have known Richard Renner for the past 8 years and have worked with him on several local and state campaigns.  He . . .has an amazing allegiance to the labor movement and the Democratic Party. I not only support his bid to run as a county commissioner, but will do whatever I can to see him get elected.”

· The Honorable Albert Potratz, Monroe County Commissioner, “I believe you’ll be a fine example of ‘doing the right thing.’”

· The Honorable William Crouchman, Chair, Macomb County Board of Commissioners

· The Honorable David Flynn, Macomb County Commissioner

· The Honorable Robert Mijac, Macomb County Commissioner

· The Honorable Andrey Duzyj, Macomb County Commissioner

· The Honorable David Buskirk, Chair, Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners

· The Honorable Jack Urban, Kalamazoo County Commissioner

· The Honorable Leroy Crabtree, Kalamazoo County Commissioner

· The Honorable Marc Thomas, Chair, Ingham County Board of Commissioners

· The Honorable Victor Celentino, Vice-Chair, Ingham County Board of Commissioners

· The Honorable Andy Schor, Ingham County Commissioner

· The Honorable Marcia Gershenson, Oakland County Commissioner

· The Honorable Vincent Gregory, Oakland County Commissioner

· The Honorable Lawrence Harrington, Vice-Chair, Iron County Board of Commissioners

· The Honorable David Randall, Lake County Commissioner

· The Honorable James Clark, Lake County Commissioner

· The Honorable Kim Coonan, Bay County Commissioner

· The Honorable Donald Tilley, Bay County Commissioner

· The Honorable Gail Mahoney, Jackson County Commissioner

· The Honorable Leonard Page, Cheboygan County Commissioner

· The Honorable Terry Link, Clinton County Commissioner

· The Honorable Ronald Branda, Arenac County Commissioner

· The Honorable Lewis Collins, Muskegon County Commissioner

Help Make History by Electing a Progressive, pro-Labor Democrat to the all-Republican Missaukee County Board of Commissioners!

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