Friends,

At Borders Bookstore (1 South Broad St) on June 24th at 12:30 pm, my friend and collegue, Bob Creamer, will be speaking about his new book Stand Up Straight: How Progressives can win.

What are the strategies to turn this historical opportunity into long-term political realignment? How do we create a movement, engage a larger majority, win at communications and messaging? How do we convey a compelling progressive vision to inspire persuadable voter and win contests?

These are some of the topics covered in Bob's book.

You are invited to attend a fundraising reception for

Mike Waltner, Democratic Candidate for Congress
in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
5:30 – 7 pm

Solutions for Progress, Inc.
728 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Requested Contribution $50 -- Sponsorship: $500, $250, $100

RSVP to Lauren Townsend -- lauren@townsendfreimiller.com

Maria asked me to share this with you....

Dear Friends,

We did it! Thank you so much for working together to help me win the Democratic Nomination for Councilperson in Philadelphia City Council's 7th District! The team we built was the best example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. On Tuesday we made history, and people are watching.

The coalition of endorsing organizations and each individual who talked to a friend, distributed literature, wrote a check, stood at a polling place, made phone calls, knocked on doors, stuffed envelopes, ran errands, held a house party, and much much more, proved that, TOGETHER, we can be strong, proud and effect real change.

This campaign focused on what is wonderful about the 7th Council District and what needs some serious attention and fixing. It focused on experience, vision and independent thinking rather than tired business as usual.

While I know that we are all taking time to rest after the frenzied last weeks of the campaign, Friends of Maria and our campaign continues. I still need your help and support and look forward to meeting with folks through the November election so that we can get started, together, on some hard work in January. I look forward to championing progressive values and out of the box ideas to move the 7th District and city forward. Your input is critical.

Thank you again for your hard work, support and generosity. This wouldn't have happened without you!

Maria

Friends,

At 12 Noon today Governor Rendell endorsed Maria Quinones Sanchez for City Council's 7th district. He said that
Maria is the most experienced and most qualified candidate running for Council in the 7th District and that she may be one of the most qualified candidates for City Council in the entire City.

It was a great event.

A warm thanks to Jen Murphy of Philly for Change for doing such a fantastic job emceeing the event!

It's not too late!

Get your ticket/s for Willie Colon - May 4th - in a show to support Maria!
9pm - 2am at Polaris
$20 advance
$30 at door
$100 for VIP reception with Cintron & buffet

Please call 215-510-0431 for advance tickets
Please email stephanie@maria2007.com about VIP reception

And PLEASE....

Willie Colon - May 4th!
in a show to support Maria!
9pm - 2am at Polaris
$20 in advance
$30 at the door
$100 for VIP reception
with Cintron & buffet dinner

call 215-510-0431 for advance tickets
email stephanie@maria2007.com about VIP reception

To learn more about Maria, go to: www.maria2007.com

Maria has a growing list of endorsments that include: Americans for Democratic Action, Philadelphia Chapter
AFSCME, District Council 47;AFSCME Local 1723;Liberty City Democratic Club; Local 14 M of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; Neighborhood Networks; Pennsylvania NOW; Philadelphia NOW; Philly for Change; SEIU Local 32BJ; AND, Young Philly Politics.

Friends,

Maria Quiñones Sanchez, will kick off her campaign for Philadelphia City Council’s 7th District among family, friends, future constituents and allies tomorrow, February 19th.

Maria will lay out her agenda for the neighborhoods of the 7th District and will address why this district needs a strong leader that will work to empower neighborhoods through leadership rather than an inexperienced politician plucked from the back room.

When 4 pm on February 19, 2007.

Where ASPIRA 4322 North 5th Street, Philadelphia

Sliding Scale Donor Limits - Just a Slippery Slope

I challenge my opponent, Dan Savage, to vote to maintain the current contribution limits in Philadelphia Mayoral campaigns. This means voting NO on the newly crafted “compromise” legislation to repeal certain provisions of the campaign finance law.

With Philadelphians clamoring for an efficient, transparent and honest government and an end to the pay-to-play culture, doing contribution caps on a “sliding scale” is just the beginning of a confusing slippery slope.

This proposal, disguised as a compromise IS pay-to-play. The citizens of this city deserve better than politicians who vote one way, than change their minds when the laws that they studied, discussed and voted for, are no longer convenient for them or their allies.

I just received this invitation that I think folks here would be interested in:

You're Invited

An Informational Seminar On

CLEAN ELECTIONS

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

2:00 p.m.

Room 60, East Wing, Main Capitol

Harrisburg, PA

Learn how Maine and other states are cleaning up their elections, restoring greater power to citizens, strengthening the relationship between citizens and their government, and liberating political candidates from the bondage of campaign fundraising.

"The proposed legislation to repeal certain provisions of the campaign finance law smacks of political cynicism at it's worse. This proposal, if adopted, will continue the sad legacy of pay to play that has permeated city politics for so many years. The citizens of this city deserve better than politicians who vote one way, than change their minds when the laws that they studied, discussed and voted for, are no longer convenient for them or their allies.

I challenge my opponent, Dan Savage, to do the right thing and vote to maintain the current contribution limits. The supposed negative effects of benefiting millionaire candidates are minimal compared to the advantages of working to eliminate pay to play.

I've seen this game for many years and I'm convinced that campaign contribution limits are extremely important if our Democracy is going to work for the citizenry. The residents of the 7th District, where I live and am running for City Council, don’t have the ability to give thousands of dollars to candidates. They are regular working folk who want their voices and votes to be heard but are turned off by the effects of large contributions. The many people who have given my campaign $10, $50 and $100, should not be over-shadowed by suspiciously generous contributions from a select and privileged few. Most cities and states have reasonable campaign finance restrictions. Why can't Philadelphia?

This is one more reason why we should have public finance laws.

We are at a crossroads in the history of this great city. The talk is about change and getting the City on the right track; it’s about our future together. And the end of pay to play is a key component of reforming this city. Don't let City Council dash our hopes for a more efficient, transparent and honest government. I urge every City Councilperson to vote no on the repeal.

Maria Quinones Sanchez
www.maria2007.com

Location: Isla Verde Restaurant and Bar
2725 N American St, Philadelphia, PA View Map
When: Thursday, November 30, 5:30pm
Phone: 215-275-8047
Welcome, We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new friends at our next event
The Young Professional Networking Series
hosts our next gathering @ Isla Verde

Everyone knows Isla Verde is the place to be on Thrusday Nights for the Chill Vibe with the Latin Flavor.
Join us for Drink Specials, and Appetizers throughout the night.
Our own D.J. will be spinning salsa, merengue,bachata, reggeton, and old school house.

a minimum donation of $10

Ecco Qui and Friends of Maria Quinones Sanchez

The Young Professional Networking Series Presents
****The first in a series of events designed to connect Philadelphia area young professionals****

Ecco Qui 3200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

$10 minimum contribution includes 2 free drink tickets, appetizers all night and 1/2 price drinks throughout the evening.

Entertainment: "La Conexion" latin radio station 1680 am will be broadcasting live and Live Band-- "Foto Rodriguez y La Unica"

For more information, call 215-939-7621

"I did not want my tombstone to read, 'She kept a really clean house.' I think I'd like them to remember me by saying, 'She opened government to everyone,'" Richards said shortly before leaving office in January 1995.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4186314.html

She was a very cool woman. My grandmother would have said she had IT.

Pssst! Spread the word far and wide.....

Friends of Maria Quinones Sanchez

Campaign Office Opening and Block Party

Sunday, August 13, 2006

12 Noon – 3 pm

851 E Luzerne

Philadelphia, PA 19124

Friends of Maria is up and running!

Come see the office, talk with Maria and meet other Friends of Maria. This is a great opportunity to see where we are and what you can do in the most watched City Council race in Philadelphia.

While an RSVP is not required, if you have the time, PLEASE tell us whether you will be coming.

Lauren Townsend
Campaign Manager

215-939-7621
Laurent@rcn.com