Keep your coins, I want change!

With the elections only less than three weeks away, there has been a couple of articles on the SGV Tribune about contributions and campaign spending.

I'm doing my best fundraising, but in this economy, it's hard to ask people for money. Others have offered volunteering  - walking, making phone calls, campaigning for me - instead of money. I say, "Yes! Your actions are worth more than gold."

I just read an article dated July 2005 about how the City of Glendale voted for reputation over money. Glendale put the message out there that eventhough a candidate raised gazillion dollars, they wanted leaders who can talk the talk and walk the walk. Good for you, residents of Glendale!

Residents of El Monte...please, learn from this example.

As I prepare for another candidate's forum tonight, I will stick with this week's mantra: Keep your coins, I want change!