Grand Opening Change of Plans (N. San Diego County)!

[livetohike]

I am stunned. Everyone, please note that the Grand Opening of the Kerry/Edwards and Mike Byron for Congress campaign headquarters has been relocated to:

4868 Cardiff Drive
Oceanside, CA 92057

Please call 760-757-4050 for directions.

Basically, a Bush supporter is having the campaign headquarters evicted from the shopping plaza. The following is a prepared statement released by the Byron For Congress campaign for tonight's evening news.

"Linh Vu and other members of her family run a small business, VIP Nails and Tanning Salon, in Oceanside. As members of the local Vietnamese-American community they have been concerned about how minority communities are often overlooked by candidates so she offered the use of large area of her salon to the local campaigns of Mike Byron for Congress and John Kerry for President, hoping to bring the spirit of her overlooked community into the political mainstream.



Late on Thursday afternoon, volunteers for Byron and Kerry were stunned to learn that they were being evicted by Lynn’s property manager. Earlier in the day a volunteer had approached the owner of a neighboring business asking them to post a flier for their upcoming open house, just two days away. The owner replied “I am a Bush supporter and this party is not going to happen” and said he would get the property manager to kick them out.



This morning Mike Byron went to the offices of Collier Intl. and spoke with Sally Thompson. At that meeting Ms. Thompson stated clearly that the office would have to vacated by next week. Shortly after that meeting, Linh received a different call at her nail salon. She was informed that the campaign must be out by tomorrow, the very day of the party. The property manager denied ever allowing for the extra week and said that the any party would be greeted by police.



After four weeks of preparation, large banners on the store front and fliers on more than half of the neighboring businesses, the campaign kick off… and indeed the entire office… must be relocated in less than 48 hours.



The event planned for Saturday has been relocated to the home of a supporter at 4868 Cardiff Dr. in Oceanside. Campaign volunteers are on the phones letting people know the new address. Others are preparing maps, carting materials, and doing those things that must be done when you make a big move. Come Monday they will be looking for a new home.



Mike Byron is grateful to Linh Vu and hopes that there are no negative repercussions for her or her business. He is very appreciative of the spirit of this community and their desire to ask questions and learn about the candidates."

[proud patriot]

1. despicable

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[benfranklin1776]

2. Damn despicable.

They should consult with an attorney to see whether the terms of the lease allowed the property manager to take this action. Essentially the manager is arbitrarily discriminating for purely political reasons against the tenant's choice to use the property she is paying to rent for a lawful, peaceful activity.