tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8056523320228168971..comments2024-03-28T14:04:22.218-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: LWV to Host "Running For Local Office Workshop" in FebruaryBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26086628370293653642015-01-23T10:17:42.635-05:002015-01-23T10:17:42.635-05:00I attended this workshop before I ran. It was very...I attended this workshop before I ran. It was very helpful. Especially the supporting materials they give you. The workbook alone is worth 45 bucks. But the program itself was excellent as well. A thorough and complete overview and technical how to of navigating the process.<br /><br />Was big deal for me since at the time I had zero party support. I didn't really seek it, but they didn't exactly knock on my door. <br /><br />That's probably the way it should be for local elections at least in primaries. LWV does this in a totally bi-partisan way. For me raising a good chunk of money helped since opponents were well funded by outsiders (Harrisburg Realtor PAC) but what won it was hitting doors hard, message and alot of what I learned at this workshop.Ron Beitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733220566253915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54917567058250584032015-01-23T09:59:11.045-05:002015-01-23T09:59:11.045-05:00BO,
From my experience, just make sure to have yo...BO,<br /><br />From my experience, just make sure to have your OWN funding to cover the funding for those who say they will support you but don't. It's all about MONEY and POWER in the end. Sure, these positions may not pay much but it's about the influence they may hold. I say if someone wants to run, as I did, please DO. It is a great experience and calling, but go in with our eyes wide open. Everyone has an agenda and if you aren't included, it may make your task quite a bit harder.<br /><br />Just remember: Good people, good plans, good ideals, and practical processes and thoughts DON'T win elections, good strategy and great funding does.<br /><br /><br />Alfonso Todd<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com