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I need your help
Friends,
I’m writing today to ask for your help.
We’ve achieved a great deal together so far in 2013, making significant progress towards public safety, economic vitality and legislative civility. And I’m almost finished retiring my re-election campaign debt – but I face a critical deadline this evening.
It really is a new day in City Hall – a reminder of the importance of key supporters like you.
Can I count on your gift to help retire our remaining debt by 11:59 p.m.?
In solidarity,
Rebecca
January 7, 2013: INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
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Dear Friends: As we approach the new year, I am very grateful to the people of Oakland for re-electing me as their citywide councilmember with 61% of the vote. I’ll continue the important work to restore neighborhood beat cops and attract jobs and business. And with a new Council, I’m optimistic for a new era of positivity and progress. The Council will be sworn in on Monday, January 7, 2013 – and I hope you’ll celebrate with me at: Councilmember Rebecca D. Kaplan’s Inauguration Celebration Monday, January 7, 2013 Food Served. Complimentary “Mai Tai” for first 50 guests (invented in Oakland). Individual Tickets: $75 RSVP or join host committee online: KaplanforOakland.org/
I’m proud of the positive campaign we ran. It was expensive, though, to reach voters across the city. If you can’t attend, I hope you’ll consider making an end-of-the-year gift online at KaplanforOakland.org/donate.
In gratitude,
REBECCA D. KAPLAN
Councilmember At-Large |
Shop in Oakland this Holiday Season
Dear Friends –
Whether you’re getting started or finishing up, I hope you’ll do this year’s holiday shopping right here in Oakland.
The City of Oakland is committed to making it easy, fun and convenient to shop locally. By partnering with organizations like Oakland Grown and the Downtown-Uptown Oakland Association, we want to give you the resources to do just that. Check out this helpful Downtown Holiday Shopping Guide:
And it’s easy to get around. Take the free “B” Broadway Shuttle - and through December 29, it’s free to park at city meters on Saturdays and Sundays.
In addition to the wonderful offerings available at small businesses throughout our city, shoppinglocally makes a difference in the entire community. By keeping your business here, you can help “be the change” in the effort to grow our local economy.
By supporting small businesses in Oakland, you’ll help generate new revenue for key community needs – like restoring our neighborhood beat cops.
And Oakland Grown has created a rewards card so you’ll earn points for shopping locally.
Log on to their website to find small businesses that you can support – and view their “2012Oakland Grown Gift Guide” for creative ideas on what to get for your friends, family and coworkers this year.
Finally, I wanted to make you aware of a couple fun events kicking off the holiday season:
Friday, December 7th - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Oakland City Center (outside 12th Street BART Station)
More information : call (510) 628-9170
Sunday, December 9th – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Splash Pad Park (across from Grand Lake Theatre)
More information : call (510) 545-6770
Rebecca Kaplan
Councilmember At-Large
Tuesday 11/6: GOTV!
You’re Invited To:
Get Out the Vote
Let’s Reach the Undecideds
Tuesday, November 6
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Democratic Party HQ
1430 Franklin Street, Oakland
Shifts of people will be dispatched to polling places throughout Oakland to distribute the “Democratic Party Voter Guide” to undecided voters as they arrive at the polls on Election Day. Give us an hour – or however long you can spare!
Coffee & Refreshments Provided
SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT
Sign up online for a shift or contact
Pete Wilcox at (510) 393-4074
LAST EVENT: Race To Victory (11/5)
Please Join Us For
RACE TO VICTORY
Final Fundraiser with Friends
Monday, November 5, 2012
5:30 – 7:00 p.m
Era Art Bar
19 Grand Avenue (map)
Please join us as we gather on the eve of the election to
show our support for Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan.
This is our moment – our last chance – and we need your support
to help make sure we have the resources we need to finish strong.
JOIN THE HOST COMMITTEE TODAY
$100 | Half-Marathon
$50 | Sprint
at alicia@kaplanforoakland.org or call (510) 463-4WIN
You’re Invited: RIBS & CALLS
You’re Invited To:
Ribs & Calls
Everett & Jones Host Phone Bank
Thursday, November 1
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Democratic Party HQ
1430 Franklin Street, Oakland
Join us for a phone bank party and enjoy on a delicious meal from Oakland’s famous Everett & Jones BBQ. This will be our last major mobilization before GOTV – so come, fill up and call voters to make a difference (phones provided).
SIGN UP TODAY
Make Sure Voters Hear from Us
Can’t join us Thursday? Sign up for another shift online or contact
Pete Wilcox at (510) 393-4074
The Final Stretch: VOLUNTEER!
Volunteer for a 1, 2, or 3 hour shift to contact Oakland voters and tell them the truth about our record, our work and our priorities. You can also drop in anytime.
Democratic Party HQ
1430 Franklin St, Oakland
Wednesday, October 31st – 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 1st – 5 to 9 p.m.
SPECIAL PHONE PARTY WITH EVERETT & JONES BBQ!
Friday, November 2nd – 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 3rd – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 4th – 12 to 8 p.m.
Training is quick and easy, and you’ll be calling voters within minutes.
Sign up for a 1 or 2 hour shift by contacting
field director Pete Wilcox at (510) 393-4074
Our field office is reaching out to voters every day, and our volunteers are having great conversations with voters about re-electing the candidate who will keep Oakland moving forward.
And our ground campaign is working. The Oakland Tribune reported on Saturday that ”a poll conducted…showed Kaplan leading De La Fuente.”
But our campaign needs one more thing: you.
Sadly, our challenger has begun deceptive attacks that blatantly lie about Councilmember Kaplan’s record.
Ignacio De La Fuente reminds me a lot of Mitt Romney in last night’s debate on security issues. He thumps his chest and talks loudly about our need to get “tough on crime.” He thinks it’ll distract voters from simply looking at his voting record.
We’re in the final stetch – and there’s one path to victory. We need your help to make sure Oakland voters get the truth.
VOLUNTEER: Democratic Days of Action with Kaplan for Oakland
Volunteer for a 1, 2, or 3 hour shift to contact Oakland voters and tell them the truth about our record, our work and our priorities. You can also drop in anytime.
Democratic Party HQ
1430 Franklin St, Oakland
Wednesday, October 24th – 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, October 25th – 5 to 9 p.m.
Friday, October 26th - 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 27th – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 28th – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Training is quick and easy, and you’ll be calling voters within minutes.
Sign up for a 1 or 2 hour shift by contacting
field director Pete Wilcox at (510) 393-4074
Our field office is reaching out to voters every day, and our volunteers are having great conversations with voters about re-electing the candidate who will keep Oakland moving forward.
And our ground campaign is working. The Oakland Tribune reported on Saturday that ”a poll conducted…showed Kaplan leading De La Fuente.”
But our campaign needs one more thing: you.
Sadly, our challenger has begun deceptive attacks that blatantly lie about Councilmember Kaplan’s record.
Ignacio De La Fuente reminds me a lot of Mitt Romney in last night’s debate on security issues. He thumps his chest and talks loudly about our need to get “tough on crime.” He thinks it’ll distract voters from simply looking at his voting record.
There’s only two weeks left – and one path to victory. We need your help to make sure Oakland voters get the truth.
You’re Invited: Coming Out for Kaplan (10/27)
Please Join Hosts
East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
Hon. Sheila Kuehl | Hon. Darryl Moore | Zoe Dunning
Michael Lighty | Michael Colbruno | Brendalynn Goodall
Emily Doskow | Zandra Conway | Deborah Goldsberry
Lynn Riordan | Rebecca Saltzman | Shawn Rowland
Benjamin Scott | Andy Kelley
for
Happy Hour with LGBTQ Supporters & Allies
with special emcee Christiana Remington,
comedian Karinda Dobbins, and DJ Luna
Saturday, October 27, 2012
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
Bench and Bar
510 17th Street @ Telegraph (map)
Please join members of the LGBTQ community and
allies for a happy hour with food, music
and more as we come out to support
Councilmember Rebecca D. Kaplan
Food generously provided by Dopo, Sahn Maru Korean BBQ,
SOL Catering, Disco Volante, Blue Saigon, Township/City Girl Farms,
Zella’s Soulful Kitchen and Spice It Up.
BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY
$500 | Orange (5 tickets)
$300 | Yellow (4 tickets)
$100 | Green (3 tickets)
$50 | Blue (2 tickets)
$16 | Purple (1 ticket)
To RSVP, buy a ticket online or contact Alicia Kester
at alicia@kaplanforoakland.org
or call (510) 463-4WIN
I’m under attack. PLEASE HELP TODAY.
I’m running for re-election to continue my work to get guns out and jobs in.
“Rebecca Kaplan is one of the best councilmembers in the East Bay, and we strongly endorse her. We agree with her progressive ideals, and fully support her longtime commitment to and advocacy for smart growth, also known as transit-oriented development. We also respect the fact that she takes a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to decision-making and examines the facts behind controversial issues.”
The Oakland Tribune recently wrote: ”we’re sticking with Kaplan.” Will you, too?
Forward,
Rebecca
