Campaign 2002

KKT

Birthday Bash at the Baltimore Zoo (July 14)
On July 14th, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend celebrated her 51st. birthday with a several thousand people. The Hispanic Democratic club of Baltimore and many Hispanics from Montgomery County joined the celebration. KKT, accompanied by Admiral Larson her running mate, took several pictures with the Hispanics present and reiterated her support for immigrants and language services in the state. Those interested in helping the Hispanic Democratic club in the KKT campaign, email the president at jaustrich@worldnet.att.net

Meeting with Hispanics in Baltimore (June 26)
For quite some time now, the Baltimore Hispanic Democratic Club has declared for Kathleen. In close contact with other Democratic clubs of the area, BHDC has quietly worked to bring about the election of the Lieutenant Governor. On June 26 KKT's representatives met with BHDC representatives to discuss isues of importance to the Hispanic community which the new Governor must address.

At a reception in Patterson Park during the Latino Fest -- where BHDC had a booth for voter registration -- KKT in person, accompanied by her newly named running mate Admiral Larson, met with several members of the club among which were Jorge Austrich, the president, Paulette Pettit, the Secretary, and Gilberto De Jesus, Richard Colon, Bill Villanueva, and several others. Richard Colon introduced Kathleen to the huge festival audience and Jorge Austrich led her around the booths and vending areas. KKT even danced salsa with a member of the audience and seemed to enjoy herself. "The state needs you for our economic development" she told the audience "Hispanic immigrants are what will make us strong."

Jorge Austrich told Coloquio Online that the future governor will make her priorities: 1. the presence in all courts and public buildings of Spanish language translators; 2. the availability in Spanish of all publicly disseminated documents; and 3. the hiring of Hispanics for all types of jobs throughout the State government.

The Baltimore Hispanic Democratic club will prepare a series of initiatives to further the cause of the candidate. Among them will be meetings, fundraisers, voter registration, door to door canvassing and poll watching during the vote. Persons interested in joining the campaign or the Baltimore Hispanic Democratic club can contact the president at jaustrich@worldnet.att.net

Bob Erhlich
Hispanics for Erhlich is launching a fundraiser on Sunday, August 4ht at "Mi Rancho" restaurant in Silver Spring. Those interested should email Luis Borunda luis@thesignmanic.com or call him at 410-685-3700

Congressman Bob Ehrlich is busy running for the governorship. And he also has Hispanic support. Last month, a group of Hispanics from the Baltimore area met and formed Hispanics for Ehrlich. Dr. Luis Queral, editor of El Mensajero newsletter and chair of Spanish Fiesta, one of the oldest Hispanic organizations in Baltimore became the chair of the organization. Luis Borunda, chair of the Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is also part of the Hispanics for Ehrlich committee.

Luis told Coloquio Online that Ehrlich has been receiving great accolades from many Hispanics and got a good reception at the Latino Fest where he went accompanied by 50 of his supporters. According to Luis, Bob Ehrlich committees are being formed throughout the state and several rallies have already taken place. Many others are also beign planned.

Those interested in the Bob Ehrlich campaign can contact Luis Borunda at luis@thesignmanic.com