After the November 2012 Presidential election, a group of Obama volunteers decided that we liked our headquarters so much, we were determined to keep it open. The HQ was located in downtown Lehighton at 110 S. 1st Street, across from the park. Rent was $400 a month, and for $35 a month more, we had the front window.
The County Party, understandably, was not keen on renting a space when no major positions were up for election. A small group--Carol, Patti, Sandra, and I--decided we would keep the HQ anyway. We formed a group called the “Community Outreach Association,” opened a bank account, and asked our friends to contribute. The four of us run the HQ.
We now have been open for a full year, and today we had our annual meeting (and brunch). Carbon Democratic County Chair Billy O’Gurek spoke and noted that while we have been open for a year, we still haven’t embarrassed the County Party.
This year should see an increase in activity. We have a gubernatorial election, a state legislative race, and a congressional race. If you would like to contribute to keep the HQ open, email me at <hiramc@ptd.net> and I’ll tell you what to do.
Our ultimate goal is to build a political machine that makes Mayor Daley and Boss Tweed look like Cub Scout leaders.
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