Posted by PKM on August 21, 2001 at 11:35:48:
For all the politically-aware folk out there, I've forwarded this letter from Mark Pulido in S. California. I snipped out the contribution form with address and other contact info.
Email Mark if you want to help @:
markpulido@hotmail.com
Forever forward, peeps!
>From: "Mark Pulido"
>Subject: I’m running for office!
>Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:05:23 -0700
>
>August 15, 2001
>Cerritos, California
>
>Dearest Family, Friends and Community,
>
>It is with excitement and honor that I announce my candidacy for the office
>of School Board Member for the ABC Unified School District for the election
>on November 6, 2001. I wanted to let you know first and foremost before the
>campaign gets formally underway.
>
>As you know, I was born, raised and educated in this local community. My
>wife, Gloria Perlas Pulido, and I are both products of the ABC school
>system. My parents, Rudy and Ester Pulido, taught me early to value family,
>hard work and education. Now, I want to give back to our community!
>
>Gloria and I were high school sweethearts at Whitney High, then attended
>college together at UCLA. Now that we both completed grad school and are
>expecting our first child this Christmas Eve, we decided this was the best
>time to start giving back directly to the community that gave us so much!
>
>The ABC Unified School District serves the cities of Artesia, Cerritos and
>Hawaiian Gardens and portions of eastern Lakewood and southern Norwalk.
>There are seven seats on the school board, three of which are up for
>election this November 6th (just under 90 days away!). Two incumbents filed
>for re-election and I am vying for the open seat. A number of other
>candidates are rumored to compete for that vacant seat.
>
>I am proud to announce I secured strong support from current board member
>Cecy Groom (senior member with 14 years service), Assemblywoman Sally
>Havice (former ABC board member) and my boss, Speaker of the California
>State Assembly Robert Hertzberg, among dozens of other local elected
>officials and community leaders.
>
>Ten years ago, I proudly served as UCLA student body president. Together
>with hundreds of students, we established Tagalog, Hindi, Vietnamese and
>Thai language courses, secured permanent funding for retention programs and
>fought student fee hikes. I also served on the ASUCLA Board of Directors
>that managed the $80 million business operations. Since then, I continued
>my community activism locally and nationally advocating for veterans
>equity, hate crimes legislation and against workplace discrimination.
>
>Uniquely qualified, I hold a Master of Public Policy from the University of
>Chicago and have municipal, state and federal policy/management experience.
>Currently, I consult state legislators on various issues. I also worked as
>a city management analyst. Most importantly, I have worked directly with
>youth the past 15 years, ranging from sports coach to college recruiter and
>academic tutor to career mentor. All my adult life, I have fought for
>youth, education and our community.
>
>My priorities include: Complete Modernization of Schools, Secure
>State-of-the-Art Computers & Technology, Improve School Safety &
>Discipline, Prioritize Student Achievement, and Increase Parental
>Involvement.
>
>I believe I am the most qualified candidate to accomplish these goals. That
>is why I respectfully ask for your support. Please join me to help provide
>a “New Generation of Leadership” for the future of our community!
>
>Although my chances look good, we plan to run a grass-roots and very
>professionally-run campaign. More so than ever before, we need your
>support. To be honest, your early “love money” will help give us a great
>start. I greatly appreciate any amount you can contribute to my campaign
>fund (please make checks payable to the “Mark Pulido Campaign Committee”).
>California Secretary of State ID number forthcoming. Please include your
>contact information (address, phone and email) and occupation information
>(occupation and employer) for campaign reporting purposes. A simple
>campaign contribution form and my mailing address are provided below.
>
>On behalf of my entire family, I thank you in advance for your support and
>inspiration. I will keep you posted along the way. Please feel free to
>call, write or email me directly if you have any questions or suggestions.
>Take care and may God bless you all!
>
>With warmest regards,
>
>Mark Pulido
>
>
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