This Saturday, March 27th I will be at the Towns Inn, 175 High Street in Harpers Ferry from Noon until 2PM. Hope to see you there! It is an informal, casual meet and greet. We’ll have coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks. I’m looking forward to meeting you and discussing your issues and concerns.
Greetings!
Welcome to this issue of our campaign newsletter. The campaign continues to gather momentum. We are working hard to get out our message of economic freedom, jobs, lower taxes and smaller government. The Primary is coming up fast – May 11th is the date. I do have an opponent. I don’t know much about him except that he is a freshman at Shepherd University who moved to Jefferson County last fall. It is important that we all work to together to ensure a Primary win to be able to advance our cause to the general election in November. It has never been more important to be involved in the process. Our future is at stake. I am grateful for all the help and support our campaign has received so far. We are a little behind in fund raising (more on that below). Let’s bring the campaign to the next level!
News
WV Legislative Wrap Up 8 The West Virginia legislature has finished its regular session. The link leads to the latest edition of the summary published by the legislature. It pertains to the week ending March 10th (I guess they are a little behind). As of 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the 57th day of the 79th Legislature’s 2nd Regular Session, 1,378 bills have been introduced in the House, 139 of which have been passed by the House. Seven hundred and one bills have been introduced in the Senate, 186 of which have been passed by the Senate.
1,378 Bills introduced in the House, 701 Bills introduced in the Senate. That is a lot of Bills. With all of that activity in the legislature, one would think that something is getting done. And yet the economy of West Virginia continues to falter. Unemployment is not improving. Our national and state legislatures continue to create more and more law. Our quality of life continues to deteriorate. I recommend reading the article at the beginning of the Wrap Up 8 – and it has to do with transparency in government. Throughout my campaign, one of the common themes that I have heard from voters – you want to be informed. That is one of the most important jobs for a legislator – keeping voters informed. And that is exactly what I intend to do.
Speaking of transparency in government, now that the legislative session is done, delegates and senators are still in Charleston finalizing the budget. With regard to transparency and the West Virginia Budget: Officials Debate New State Budget
According to the sunshine review website:
“West Virginia currently has limited transparency. The West Virginia legislature website posts information about state grant awards here, but unfortunately “The Budget & Spending Transparency Act,” which would have created greater spending transparency, did not pass during the 2009 legislative session.” (By the way, it didn’t pass this year either – Elliot)
Now that Daylight Saving Time is here, I will be out knocking on doors. I look forward to meeting you!
Fundraising
We are currently in fundraising mode. We are a little behind at the moment, which curtails our ability to advertise. A winning campaign needs to be adequately funded. Please consider contributing to the campaign $10, $25, $50, $100, $250….up to $1000. We need your vote, but we also really (really! Yes – REALLY!) urgently need your support. Whatever amount you can contribute is critically important and is gratefully appreciated!! You can contribute securely at our website using your credit card:
Committee to Elect Simon for Delegate
PO Box 1320
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Speaking of support – here’s something nice. Click here to help feed rescued animals – for free. The food is paid for by advertisers. How’s that for a free market solution to a heart wrenching problem!
Other ways you can help
The new way!
Please – register as a fan on the Simon for Delegate Facebook page or follow me on Twitter. The more people sign up the bigger our presence becomes. I will be posting regularly on the Facebook page. It is also a great place for people to post comments with regard to issues and the campaign itself.
Tried and true…
Please forward this newsletter to family, friends, associates, and acquaintances and encourage them to sign up. The internet is a great way to spread the word. Please email simon@simonfordelegate.com with “Sign Up” in the subject line to sign up – or sign up directly on the website – www.simonfordelegate.com.
Of course, telephone and old-fashioned conversation can’t hurt either! No matter how you go about it, I appreciate your support and hearing from you. I know it takes a lot to stand up for what you believe in. I’ll work had to earn your trust and in turn, I’ll stand up for you in Charleston!
We are looking for volunteers to help with the campaign – if you have the time, that would be a huge help. We still have room on the campaign committee as well.
About Elliot
I am running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 57th District. This is a statewide office – the lower house in the West Virginia state legislature. I will be on the ballot in the Republican primary election to be held Tuesday, May 11th, 2010.
Please feel free to email or call me with regard to issues and suggestions. My information is printed at the bottom of the page.
Warm regards,
Elliot Simon
The Committee to Elect Simon for Delegate
R. Davis, Treasurer
PO Box 1320
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304-591-8610
Newsletter – March 25, 2010
Newsletter March 25, 2010 Issue 3
Meet the Candidate
This Saturday, March 27th I will be at the Towns Inn, 175 High Street in Harpers Ferry from Noon until 2PM. Hope to see you there! It is an informal, casual meet and greet. We’ll have coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks. I’m looking forward to meeting you and discussing your issues and concerns.
Greetings!
Welcome to this issue of our campaign newsletter. The campaign continues to gather momentum. We are working hard to get out our message of economic freedom, jobs, lower taxes and smaller government. The Primary is coming up fast – May 11th is the date. I do have an opponent. I don’t know much about him except that he is a freshman at Shepherd University who moved to Jefferson County last fall. It is important that we all work to together to ensure a Primary win to be able to advance our cause to the general election in November. It has never been more important to be involved in the process. Our future is at stake. I am grateful for all the help and support our campaign has received so far. We are a little behind in fund raising (more on that below). Let’s bring the campaign to the next level!
News
WV Legislative Wrap Up 8
The West Virginia legislature has finished its regular session. The link leads to the latest edition of the summary published by the legislature. It pertains to the week ending March 10th (I guess they are a little behind). As of 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the 57th day of the 79th Legislature’s 2nd Regular Session, 1,378 bills have been introduced in the House, 139 of which have been passed by the House. Seven hundred and one bills have been introduced in the Senate, 186 of which have been passed by the Senate.
1,378 Bills introduced in the House, 701 Bills introduced in the Senate. That is a lot of Bills. With all of that activity in the legislature, one would think that something is getting done. And yet the economy of West Virginia continues to falter. Unemployment is not improving. Our national and state legislatures continue to create more and more law. Our quality of life continues to deteriorate. I recommend reading the article at the beginning of the Wrap Up 8 – and it has to do with transparency in government. Throughout my campaign, one of the common themes that I have heard from voters – you want to be informed. That is one of the most important jobs for a legislator – keeping voters informed. And that is exactly what I intend to do.
Speaking of transparency in government, now that the legislative session is done, delegates and senators are still in Charleston finalizing the budget. With regard to transparency and the West Virginia Budget:
Officials Debate New State Budget
Lack of transparency in government, particularly with regard to the budget is a hot button issue in our state:
Group Aims at Government Transparency in West Virginia
Campaign News
We are getting the message out! Here are upcoming media events:
I will be appearing on LOCAL RADIO:
WEPM – AM 1340. Tuesday, April 6th at 8:00PM.
Hitting the Road
Now that Daylight Saving Time is here, I will be out knocking on doors. I look forward to meeting you!
Fundraising
We are currently in fundraising mode. We are a little behind at the moment, which curtails our ability to advertise. A winning campaign needs to be adequately funded. Please consider contributing to the campaign $10, $25, $50, $100, $250….up to $1000. We need your vote, but we also really (really! Yes – REALLY!) urgently need your support. Whatever amount you can contribute is critically important and is gratefully appreciated!! You can contribute securely at our website using your credit card:
http://www.simonfordelegate.com/contribute/
Or please send a check payable to:
Committee to Elect Simon for Delegate PO Box 1320 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425Speaking of support – here’s something nice. Click here to help feed rescued animals – for free. The food is paid for by advertisers. How’s that for a free market solution to a heart wrenching problem!
Other ways you can help
The new way!
Please – register as a fan on the Simon for Delegate Facebook page or follow me on Twitter. The more people sign up the bigger our presence becomes. I will be posting regularly on the Facebook page. It is also a great place for people to post comments with regard to issues and the campaign itself.
Tried and true…
Please forward this newsletter to family, friends, associates, and acquaintances and encourage them to sign up. The internet is a great way to spread the word. Please email simon@simonfordelegate.com with “Sign Up” in the subject line to sign up – or sign up directly on the website – www.simonfordelegate.com.
Of course, telephone and old-fashioned conversation can’t hurt either! No matter how you go about it, I appreciate your support and hearing from you. I know it takes a lot to stand up for what you believe in. I’ll work had to earn your trust and in turn, I’ll stand up for you in Charleston!
We are looking for volunteers to help with the campaign – if you have the time, that would be a huge help. We still have room on the campaign committee as well.
About Elliot
I am running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 57th District. This is a statewide office – the lower house in the West Virginia state legislature. I will be on the ballot in the Republican primary election to be held Tuesday, May 11th, 2010.
Please feel free to email or call me with regard to issues and suggestions. My information is printed at the bottom of the page.
Warm regards,
Elliot Simon
The Committee to Elect Simon for Delegate
R. Davis, Treasurer
PO Box 1320
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304-591-8610
www.simonfordelegate.com