For those who do not know, I am a high school senior in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and I'm running to replace incumbent republican Mayor Bob Ryan. He is facing a special recall election after he has been involved in three "major alcohol-related episodes", including "a weekend drinking binge in nearby Elkhart Lake this July.
It's that time of year. Your inbox is bombed by campaigns and non-profit organizations asking for year end donations. Even my mayoral campaign sent out an e-mail asking for a year end donation.
For those who do not know, I am a high school senior in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and I'm running to replace incumbent republican Mayor Bob Ryan. He is facing a special recall election after he has been involved in three "major alcohol-related episodes", including "a weekend drinking binge in nearby Elkhart Lake this July.
He has threaten to sue the taxpayers of the City of Sheboygan as well as myself, over a parody Twitter account. He has also ignored City Council Rules of Order several times repeatedly. And finally, he even hit my cell phone while I was recording his disrespect towards the Chairman of a City Committee.
Below is an e-mail from Jane Van Treeck, who serves as my campaign's Director of Operations and Treasurer:
Dear Friend & Supporter --
This Saturday is not only New Year's Eve but it's our 12 for 2012 Moneybomb. We have a major fundraising deadline to met by 11:59 PM on Saturday night. While it may seem that we've been asking for a lot of money from you, very few of you have donated to fund Asher's grassroots mayoral campaign.
Our campaign is just $220 away from reaching our $1,000 fundraising goal.
With seven candidates running to replace republican Mayor Bob Ryan, we are the only campaign without yard signs. Once we reach our goal, we can print yard signs for our supporters here in Sheboygan. We have been out spent by four campaigns. However, this is the only grassroots mayoral campaign in Sheboygan, Wisconsin!
Will you please make a donation of $5, $10, $25 or $50 today before the fundraising deadline on Saturday?
www.supportasher.com/donate
This campaign is about getting Sheboygan working again. But before that can happen, we’ve got to get working first! With your support, we can elect a true progressive who isn’t afraid to step on a few toes in order to overhaul the City of Sheboygan.
Asher and I truly appreciate all you have done. The finish line is so close. I know you are tired of getting fundraising e-mails from us. And I agree. We don't like asking repeatedly for donations but if we can raise $220 by the deadline, you and fellow supporters won't get any more fundraising e-mails. Please help us finish the year strong with your contribution of $5, $10, or $25 or any generous amount you can today!
www.supportasher.com/donate
Thank you,
Jane Van Treeck
Director of Operations
I would appreciate if you could donate $5 or $10 to help my campaign close our $220 gap. Like Jane said, we are the only campaign without yard signs. Well yard signs don't vote, they do help spread the word about my positive plan for Sheboygan and shows that I have supporters who plan to vote for me.
If you can't donate but know someone who would like to chip in, please forward this e-mail to them. You can also sign up to support Asher Heimermann by going to www.supportasher.com. It doesn't matter if you live in Sheboygan or not, we would be glad to have your support. We already have nearly 2,000 supporters across the nation.
I want to thank the Daily Kos community for their support and words of encouragement this year. It means so much to have people across the country who support my political and community involvement.