August 29, 2005
Behind Every Candidate...
Who is behind David Crowley's "breakout year"
By Chris Seelbach
Guest Columnist
“David Crowley is the kind of reasonable, experienced voice that we need on City Council. He helps fix problems instead of causing them.” That is the most common response people give when asked why they support David Crowley. David Crowley is not the flashy, headline grabbing politician like some of his colleagues, but he is often the deciding vote on Council and works hard, often behind the scenes, on many important issues affecting our City. Enquirer Columnist Greg Korte reported on his new blog that “ Crowley is having a breakout year.” Korte based this comment on a number of exciting happenings in the Crowley campaign, including:
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1) Crowley was the first incumbent candidate to submit 500 certified signatures to the board of elections.
2) Crowley had the biggest increase of financial donations when comparing how much he raised as of June 2003 and June 2005, a whopping 248% increase!
3) More significant than the amount of money contributed to Crowley’s 2005 campaign, as of June 30, Crowley had received 636 individual contributions, more than any other City Council candidate in the entire election.
4) Rich Gatto, the former Southwest field director for the John Kerry campaign, flew to Cincinnati from Massachusetts to host an event for David Crowley in Mt. Adams. Many former Kerry supporters attended, including local field director Patrick Foster.
5) The Crowley team has been seen as Church festivals across the City, recently at St. Mary’s in Hyde Park and St. Williams in Price Hill. A prominent David Pepper for Mayor staff member noted that “the Crowley team was winning the t-shirt battle” by having the most volunteers at many church festivals.
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When asked why they support David Crowley, here’s what people said:
David Crowley is an honest and fair public servant who is extremely effective without fanfare and press. Sherri Crowley
David has over the years consistently proven his commitment to Cincinnatians, always demonstrating careful judgment, compassion, and the wisdom of experience. Stephanie Hackett
I support David because he has the wisdom of age and experience and a good heart that
can be depended on to demand justice and equality for everyone. Kathy Helmbock
David stands up for what he believes in and fights for equal rights for all. Katie Lax
I support David Crowley because he solves problems rather than creates them. Unfortunately this is a characteristic lacking in many of our City Leaders. Rocky Merz
David Crowley has stood true to his beliefs and advocated the well being of others, while always considering all sides of the table before making any type of decision. Lacey Morgon
Dave is a straight shooter.. no pretenses. He follows his gut feeling about issues... not the polling numbers. Brewster Rhodes
David cares more about helping Cincinnati than being quoted in newspapers or on television. Chris Seelbach
I support David Crowley because he doesn't have a hidden agenda. Chris Wagel
Current Endorsements:
AFSCME United PEOPLE
Ohio Retirees Chapter 1184
Hamilton County Democratic Party
Sierra Club
AFL-CIO
FireFighters Local 48
Ironworkers Local 44
Laborers Internt'l Union of North America Loc. 265
Millwright Local 1066 PCE
NASW- Ohio PCE
Plumbers & Gas Pipefitters Local 392 Fringe Funds
Sheet Metal Workers PAC
UBCarpenters Local 126 PCE
UFCW
Western Southern PAC
Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP
Frost Brown Todd LLC PAC
"The Podium" is Queen City Forum Magazine's opinion page. Guest writers and staff writers offer their take on social, political and life issues. "The Podium" will feature a new "Behind Every Candidate" each week on Sunday going to the election on November 8th, 2005. The Mayoral Primary will be held on September 13th.
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