A Truly Grassroots Kickoff

IT IS OFFICIAL!

Surrounded by supporters, on the steps of the Hall of Justice, Amy Lepine made it official today, formally announcing her candidacy for City Attorney of San Diego.

After taking some questions from the press, Amy and her posse of supporters and staff, marched on over to the City Clerk's office to turn in the nomination paperwork. I hung out with her in the City Clerk's office while the elections clerk, Denise, went over Amy's paperwork, and gave her the official equivalent of a thumbs-up, circa 1:00 p.m, telling Amy her paperwork is in! Thanks Denise!

We also confirmed that Amy was the FIRST CITY ATTORNEY CANDIDATE to file her paperwork with the City Clerk.

Now we wait while the signatures are counted... the next step will the the drawing at the City Clerk's office. We found out today that the order for the candidate listings in the official city ballot, is done by random lottery, involving picking names out of a hat. Candidates are invited to attend the drawing. We informed the City Clerk staff that Lepine for City Attorney is totally in on the drawing !

Our fantastic volunteers hit the pavement for weeks to gather signatures, and get us to this day, one day ahead of schedule (Deadline is tomorrow for all candidates to submit their nominating paperwork to the City Clerks's Office)

What does a grassroots campaign mean to me?

Going from this:

Volunteers meeting at Amy's house to discuss signature gathering in February
photo by Aaron Thompson

To this:

Amy leading her supporters, 500+ signatures under her arm, from the Hall of Justice to the City Clerk's office to file her paperwork, one day early!

photo by Aaron Thompson

In case you missed it, will be posting some video footage of the press conference a, check out some more great photos of Amy's announcement here, courtesy of our talented volunteer, Aaron Thompson. And if you are interested in volunteering for the campaign, and marching in the future, join our corps by signing up in one of the ways listed on our website!

Sincerely yours,

Joanna Jacob, Campaign Manager

UPDATE: Here is the video. You can also find it in my newer post, from March 6th.