In the next month there are a number of campaigns that could use help in turning out the vote before their June 8th election date.  Below are candidates who I have all heard speak publicly about their candidacy and who have received the endorsements and/or support (when bylaws forbid endorsements) of their local Republican organizations.

 

In the 43rd Assembly District, which primarily consists of Burbank and Glendale, there is a Special Election to fill a seat left open when Paul Krekorian decided to run for L.A. City Council in a prior special election. The only Republican in the field is businessman and philanthropist Sunder Ramani. He is known in the communities as the go to guy when you need money raised for a charity and is a member of numerous clubs and both Chambers of Commerce. He is focusing his campaign on more jobs by lowering taxes and regulatory costs.  This is one of the seats where the registration margin is close enough to make a typically low turnout special election upset a possibility, the key as always will be in turnout. http://ramaniforassembly.com/home.html or to contribute go to : https://www.completecampaigns.com/public.asp?name=Ramani&page=1

 

I have found out that the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee (NRCC) believes they can take from the Democrats 4 to 6 seats in the 2010 election.  One of the seats they are looking at is the 39th Congressional seat, for which club member Larry Andre is the Republican candidate.  Larry has deep roots in the area. Larry's father, Willard, was employed by the Southern California Gas Company until he retired, when he began his second career at Biola University in La Mirada, California.  He owns and runs two companies Masonry & Tile Tool and American Short Load Concrete, both based in the Lakewood/Long Beach area. To find out more go to http://www.voteandre.com and to contribute go to http://www.voteandre.com/contribute.html.

 

At the May meeting, should we have time, club members will vote on endorsements for the June Ballot.

 

For June 8th recommendations, including on judges go to:

Election Forum put out by Craig Huey, http://www.electionforum.org

Or Robyn Nordell's election recommendation website,

 

In the June newsletter I will link my recommendations to go along with those of Craig Huey and Robyn Nordell.

 

We will also be seeking volunteers to help with voter registration.  Joan Pylman has volunteered to head up this operation, if you wish to help out call her at 562-865-6592 or email her at mojopylman@hotmail.com.