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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy political donation account for my run for city council is now active at PayPal
Several DUers have been asking when I would start raising funds in my run for the Bellevue (Ne) City Council in Ward I.
I know that some will be saying I ask for free stuff and you will get nothing. Most of you know by now who they are. I guess this is your chance to show that crowd what you think of them.
Today is the first day of accepting donations. I got my first pledge an hour after the account was activated.
Make a secure contribution using your credit card or checking account to STEVEN DAWES FOR CITY COUNCIL
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CXRZ2GMTQES8A
PM me if you prefer to donate by mail.
My web site and info won't go online until late March.
Omaha Steve
w8liftinglady
(23,278 posts)You will be a real asset to your community!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,737 posts)handmade34
(22,758 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Have to save some for the local blue dog/ progressive food fight.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)good luck
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)Last year I sent out an email asking for one dollar to Planned Parenthood for every yes vote in the legislature on a nasty anti-choice bill. I had 10 friends take me up on the challenge and we raised over $1000 for Planned Parenthood.
You should ask for $5 for every mention of you or your candidacy by that cave dwelling crowd. Put them to work raising money for you.
Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)Who wants to take the idea to Skinner?
Response to Omaha Steve (Reply #13)
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Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)I'd rather do a fund raiser AFTER my web site goes online. Let people see what I'm doing.
But the $ in between are much appreciated. I never thought I'd go over $200 in less than 24 hours.
OS
rurallib
(62,465 posts)provis99
(13,062 posts)looking forward to you getting your first Super-Pac ad on the air!
Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)I can't say THANK YOU enough.
Omaha Steve
indykatie1955
(63 posts)I'm a long time DUer and have gained much knowledge from your posts over the years. I just made a donation via your PP account. I donate to many campaigns and it's a real joy to be able to donate to the campaign of someone that I know, if only online.
SlimJimmy
(3,182 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)The DU is the only place my account has been mentioned so far. I sent a link to this post to some friends. In eight hours the donation total is $198.
I thank you all.
Omaha Steve
Vincardog
(20,234 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)How did you know?
Vincardog
(20,234 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)This reflects the small fee PayPal charges for the transactions.
I will be sending out thank you emails this weekend. Real world paper thank yous will go out when I have them printed in a month or so. This start up $ is much appreciated.
Omaha Steve
Vincardog
(20,234 posts)Chanso716
(1 post)Reserving the NorthEast corner in my yard for your Sign
Omaha Steve
(99,780 posts)Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I have been busy the last few days.
Welcome to the DU.
OS