Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…
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A Portland Press Herald reporter was driving by and saw me posting signs. He smiled and yelled out: “Hey, I thought you left that to the volunteers!” I replied: “I am the people’s mayor!”
Which isn’t to say that we don’t have volunteers — indeed, I am very grateful to those who have helped me get the word out about this candidacy! If you’d like to help, e-mail me at ralph@carmonamayor.com. Let me know if there’s a spot in your neighborhood — or in your yard — that needs a Carmona for Mayor sign!
A young volunteer helps with sign setup -- done at night so as to avoid causing traffic trouble.
A weekend in the life of a candidate
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Thursday, I attended the Portland Democratic City Committee meeting to resign as vice chair in order to run for Mayor of Portland.
It’s been an honor to work with Jill Barkley and the other Portland Dems, and I look forward to participating as an active member. However, because there are eight Democrats in the race, Jill and I agreed that it would be best for me to step down in order to avoid the appearance of favoritism. Look for events and information from the City Committee aimed at supporting ALL of the Democrats in the race. May the best man or woman win!
Friday, I was interviewed by Mike Violette for his WGAN “Maine Points” slated to air on July 17. Later, I attended a EBNO (East Bay Neighborhood Organization) talent show to support EBNO’s efforts. Talked briefly with fellow candidates Jed and Markos.
Today, I am attending the training at the Maine People’s Alliance, the start of a full-bore effort to get a “peoples’ veto” onto the ballot to reverse a new law that bans voting day registration. It’s an important issue, as the new law has the effect of disenfranchising many poor, elderly, disabled and young people, who face barriers to getting to City Hall during working hours. It’s particularly important for Portland, because we have a significant population of students, older people and people with disabilities and language barriers. It’s important to me that EVERY Maine citizen who has the right to vote be allowed a chance to do so.
I will also be attending the march and celebration of the independence of South Sudan, which will include a march to the Portland Expo as well as dancing, food, speeches and music.
Tonight, I plan to attend a fundraiser performance on the labor movement at Lucid Stage. Harlan Baker, actor, activist and former legislator, will be performing “Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement,” which he has also performed in Wisconsin to benefit workers there. Proceeds from tonight’s show will benefit efforts to restore Maine’s labor mural.
Tomorrow I will join my wife Vana at a reception, following “The Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill” tour.
It’s a busy weekend, and I hope to meet you while I’m out!
UPDATED: Upcoming radio show
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I will be appearing on Mike Violette’s “Maine Points” show to discuss my mayoral candidacy. Violette’s News Radio 560 WGAN show is slated to air at 5:00AM Sunday , July 17th. A link on my talk with Mike will appear on the website after it airs. It was a good interview and I’m pleased to note that Mike mentioned this Web site several times!
Thanks, Larry!
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I’m humbled and honored by the public endorsement of Lewiston Mayor Laurent Gilbert in today’s Press Herald (“Maine Voices: Lewiston mayor says Carmona is highly qualified for Portland mayor“). Larry is one of the people who have been encouraging me to make this run. Thanks, Larry!
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