Let it be known...

I wrote this in response to a comment left on AZ Republic yesterday. While normally I'd like to just ignore this kind of negativity - there were so many blatant lies that I felt it was important to defend myself. It is unfortunate that someone would intentionally be so misleading.

Here's a link if you'd like to read the entire article and comments:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2009/04/23/20090423gr-councilforum0424.html


Due to the blatant inaccuracies in msequira’s comment – I want to clarify my background and position on various issues.

I have been married and living in Arizona since 2000 – for the past 9 years, I have been actively participating in life. I have graduated from college, worked for three years in the private sector and owned my own successful business for three years. I have served on the board of a non-profit organization for five consecutive years. I have been actively involved in church and organizing youth programs. I have participated in ballot initiatives for two consecutive elections and most importantly I have been raising my three sons. Since when is being a Mom considered unemployed or “unemployable”? Msequira is suggesting that there is a quantifiable number that automatically equals experience – we all know that logical thinking refutes this. Age does not quantify experience.

Parks, recreation and open spaces are part of what attracted many of us to Gilbert. They are necessary and they definitely need to be part of our town. My position on local government funding of said programs is that we need to take care of the parks and programs that are currently in place. This unstable economic time is simply not the best time to open new parks and new programs until they can be funded responsibly.

Public servants throughout history have come in all shapes and sizes – there is no checklist that must be met to be able to serve one’s community. One must have desire and I have that. I bring with that desire a skill set that is imperative to our Town at this point in its history. I am not here to criticize the other candidates. All are great individuals who have led honorable lives. But I believe that my experience is what is needed for the next four years.

For the record, msequira has not asked me any of the questions listed in his comment. Any answers he has conjured are his own assumptions and NOT based on my statements or position on the issues.

If any reader has any questions or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at jenn@voteforjenn.com I am always available to discuss my position and record with the people of Gilbert.

EARLY BALLOTS

Early ballots probably hit your mailbox over the weekend. You can mail it back NOW or drop it off at any polling place on May 19th. If you'd rather vote in person, you can visit our town offices and vote beginning Monday, April 20th. If you aren't sure that you are registered, click here to find out.

HAPPY VOTING!

p. s. Just 30 days until the ELECTION!!!

TEXT MESSAGE CAMPAIGN BEGINS!

In an effort to connect to voters on a variety of levels, our campaign has launched a TEXT MESSAGE CAMPAIGN designed to do just that. To participate,

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Here's the press release that we sent out to get the ball rolling:

Jenn Daniels, candidate for Gilbert Town Council, added a new layer of depth to her campaign’s media and get-out-the-vote strategy.

Today, the Jenn Daniels campaign enlisted the services of Gilbert-based mobile-marketing company, Blumo, which utilizes text messaging technology to market rapid and widespread notices to potential customers. Blumo’s clients include such large accounts as State Farm and Vestar.

Daniels’ campaign will now utilize this same technology in the weeks leading up to the election as a means to inform voters of her position on issues and the importance of participating in the town election.

“Text messaging is a form of media that has been used in national elections but is not widely used on the local level. I felt it was another way that I could communicate with voters and spread my message to the people of Gilbert,” said Jenn Daniels.

*Standard Text Message Rates Apply

So Much to Do...So Little Time

Many people have wondered why we are having another election - "Didn't we just vote?" is a common question. Your vote in March was for the Primary Election which narrowed the field of council candidates from seven to four. We now move on to the GENERAL ELECTION on May 19th and the two candidates who receive the most votes will be seated on the Gilbert Town Council.

Early ballots will be mailed to voters on April 16th - which amazingly enough - is in just 11 days. Since 75% of the people who voted in the Primary Election voted using their EARLY BALLOTS - we have LOTS of work to do in the next two weeks. This is not to say that we won't be working hard ALL THE WAY to election day on May 19th :) EVERY VOTE COUNTS, especially in an election of this size, so regardless of whether you vote early at the town offices, through a mail-in ballot or on Election Day, GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

As a side note, we ordered more yard signs - if you'd like one in your yard or at your place of business, just drop me an email at jenn@voteforjenn.com and I'll bring one right over!

My Turn Article

All of the candidates were asked to write a new 500-word article for the Gilbert Republic. Mine was included in today's paper.

{Click here to read the article}

It is always a challenge to take a brief snapshot in words - but I feel good about the message and the energy I was able to convey. Let me know what you think by sending me an email jenn@voteforjenn.com and don't forget to include any questions that you might have!

Thank you!