progressive nyc donor packet

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Thank you for your interest in contributing to Progressive NYC, the effort to re-energize our city’s progressive commitment to local government. With more than half of the City Council seats coming vacant this year, we have an opportunity to reshape the Council and reinvest in a more progressive city. Donations from people like you will be a significant part of our efforts to elect City Council candidates who have pledged to advance smart and fair public policies to build a more progressive, equal, and vibrant city. Together, we can make sure that open seats in the City Council are filled with true progressives who share our values and will work to make them real. We have endorsed six dynamic individuals for open Council seats throughout the city. These grassroots candidates are going to need the support of progressive donors like you to run successful campaigns, so we hope you will contribute as generously as possible. How to Donate: Because Progressive NYC is an intermediary and does not accept donations directly, please contribute to each endorsed candidate individually. Donations are matched 6:1 up to $175, so we encourage you to donate at that level for each candidate. To donate online with a credit card, visit our ActBlue page: bit.ly/donateprogressive To donate by check, please return the following contribution cards to P.O. Box 150466, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Write a separate check for each candidate to the campaign committee listed on the contribution card. Please do not make your check out to Progressive NYC. Thank you for your support! The Progressive Caucus Alliance Council Members Brad Lander, Margaret Chin, Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras, Jimmy Van Bramer, Melissa Mark-Viverito, and Jumaane Williams www.progressivenyc.com @ProgressiveNYC facebook.com/ProgressiveNYC

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Page 1: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Progressive NYC, the effort to re-energize ourcity’s progressive commitment to local government. With more than half of the City Councilseats coming vacant this year, we have an opportunity to reshape the Council and reinvest in amore progressive city.

Donations from people like you will be a significant part of our efforts to elect City Councilcandidates who have pledged to advance smart and fair public policies to build a moreprogressive, equal, and vibrant city. Together, we can make sure that open seats in the CityCouncil are filled with true progressives who share our values and will work to make them real.

We have endorsed six dynamic individuals for open Council seats throughout the city. Thesegrassroots candidates are going to need the support of progressive donors like you to runsuccessful campaigns, so we hope you will contribute as generously as possible.

How to Donate:

Because Progressive NYC is an intermediary and does not accept donations directly, pleasecontribute to each endorsed candidate individually. Donations are matched 6:1 up to$175, so we encourage you to donate at that level for each candidate.

● To donate online with a credit card, visit our ActBlue page: bit.ly/donateprogressive● To donate by check, please return the following contribution cards to P.O. Box 150466,

Brooklyn, NY 11215. Write a separate check for each candidate to the campaigncommittee listed on the contribution card. Please do not make your check out to

Progressive NYC.

Thank you for your support!

The Progressive Caucus Alliance

Council Members Brad Lander, Margaret Chin, Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras, Jimmy VanBramer, Melissa Mark-Viverito, and Jumaane Williams

www.progressivenyc.com @ProgressiveNYC facebook.com/ProgressiveNYC

Page 2: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Endorsed Candidates

Kirsten John Foy is a minister, husband and father residing inBedford-Stuyvesant. Through his professional work and his ministry, Kirstenhas helped advocate for criminal justice reforms and economic justice, andconsistently fought against police abuse and misconduct. Kirsten has a recordof bringing people together to fight for positive change, achieving policy goalsthrough public engagement, and moving government to address people’sneeds (District 36, Brooklyn).

Mark Levine is a Democratic District Leader in Northern Manhattan and thefounder of the area's first and only community development credit union and theBarack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan. Mark is working to unitepeople from all walks of life in his diverse district around a progressive agenda ofeconomic, social, and environmental justice (District 7, Manhattan).

Mercedes Narcisse is a successful business owner and working mother of fivewho has dedicated her entire adult life to improving the quality of life for allresidents of her district. As a registered nurse for over 20 years Mercedes hasworked to improve the quality of healthcare throughout Brooklyn. Mercedes isalso a long-standing member and current President of the Avenue L MerchantsAssociation and the past President of the 41st Assembly District Democratic Club(District 46, Brooklyn).

Antonio Reynoso is a dedicated community leader and public servant whoknows how to build diverse coalitions and empower people. As chief of staff toCouncilwoman Diana Reyna, Antonio has worked to improve the quality of lifefor local families and households, and as a City Council Member he will buildon his record of fighting to increase opportunities for low-income people(District 34, Brooklyn).

Ritchie Torres is a lifelong son of the Bronx, who grew up in Bronx PublicHousing. As Housing Director for Councilmember Jimmy Vacca, Ritchie organizedtenant associations in dilapidated buildings throughout the district, and ralliedthem to fight for building improvements and rent reductions. Ritchie is running forCity Council because he believes that hard working people deserve a fightingchance to earn a decent life for their families, just like he did (District 15, Bronx).

www.progressivenyc.com @ProgressiveNYC facebook.com/ProgressiveNYC

Page 3: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Friends of Antonio ReynosoIntermediary: Progressive Caucus Alliance

Date: ____________ Amount: _________ ____ Check (Check #: __________) ____ Money Order

Please make out one check per candidate, payable to “Friends of Antonio Reynoso.”

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information is for internal purposes only and will not appear in public disclosure filings:

Home# __________________________________ Work #___________________________Cell # ____________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________City Council District (if known)_____________

To comply with Campaign Finance Rules, please provide the following information:

Employer*_______________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________________

Business Address______________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________

*For public disclosure purposes, please indicate if you are retired, a homemaker, a student, or self-employed.

The following statement is required by NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules: I understand that State law requires that a contribution

be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal funds, is not

being reimbursed in any manner, and is not being made as a loan.

_______________________________________________________Contributor’s Signature __________________ Date of Contribution

“Doing Business” Restrictions: If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such

contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for Borough President, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or

public advocate. If you are “doing business” with the City, please complete the following (for more information on the “doing

business” rules, see www.nyccfb.info/doingbusiness).

City Agency/Agencies

Name & Address of Doing Business Entity

Business Category (e.g. contracts)

Relationship(s) (e.g. CEO)

Contribution Requirements:

• Maximum contribution is $2,750. We cannot accept: contributions from corporations, partnerships, LLCs, political committees,

or foreign nationals; cash contributions that are more than $100.

• Contributions are not tax deductible.

• Contributions by eligible NYC residents may be matched by as much as 6:1 through the NYC Campaign Finance system.

• State law prohibits making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name,

being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Thank you very much!

Friends of Antonio Reynoso ℅ Progressive Caucus Alliance • P.O. BOX 150466 • Brooklyn, NY 11215

Page 4: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Friends of Kirsten John FoyIntermediary: Progressive Caucus Alliance

Date: ____________ Amount: _________ ____ Check (Check #: __________) ____ Money Order

Please make out one check per candidate, payable to “Friends of Kirsten John Foy.”

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information is for internal purposes only and will not appear in public disclosure filings:

Home# __________________________________ Work #___________________________Cell # ____________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________City Council District (if known)_____________

To comply with Campaign Finance Rules, please provide the following information:

Employer*_______________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________________

Business Address______________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________

*For public disclosure purposes, please indicate if you are retired, a homemaker, a student, or self-employed.

The following statement is required by NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules: I understand that State law requires that a contribution

be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal funds, is not

being reimbursed in any manner, and is not being made as a loan.

_______________________________________________________Contributor’s Signature __________________ Date of Contribution

“Doing Business” Restrictions: If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such

contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for Borough President, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or

public advocate. If you are “doing business” with the City, please complete the following (for more information on the “doing

business” rules, see www.nyccfb.info/doingbusiness).

City Agency/Agencies

Name & Address of Doing Business Entity

Business Category (e.g. contracts)

Relationship(s) (e.g. CEO)

Contribution Requirements:

• Maximum contribution is $2,750. We cannot accept: contributions from corporations, partnerships, LLCs, political committees,

or foreign nationals; cash contributions that are more than $100.

• Contributions are not tax deductible.

• Contributions by eligible NYC residents may be matched by as much as 6:1 through the NYC Campaign Finance system.

• State law prohibits making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name,

being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Thank you very much!

Friends of Kirsten John Foy ℅ Progressive Caucus Alliance • P.O. BOX 150466 • Brooklyn, NY 11215

Page 5: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Levine 2013Intermediary: Progressive Caucus Alliance

Date: ____________ Amount: _________ ____ Check (Check #: __________) ____ Money Order

Please make out one check per candidate, payable to “Levine 2013.”

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information is for internal purposes only and will not appear in public disclosure filings:

Home# __________________________________ Work #___________________________Cell # ____________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________City Council District (if known)_____________

To comply with Campaign Finance Rules, please provide the following information:

Employer*_______________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________________

Business Address______________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________

*For public disclosure purposes, please indicate if you are retired, a homemaker, a student, or self-employed.

The following statement is required by NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules: I understand that State law requires that a contribution

be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal funds, is not

being reimbursed in any manner, and is not being made as a loan.

_______________________________________________________Contributor’s Signature __________________ Date of Contribution

“Doing Business” Restrictions: If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such

contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for Borough President, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or

public advocate. If you are “doing business” with the City, please complete the following (for more information on the “doing

business” rules, see www.nyccfb.info/doingbusiness).

City Agency/Agencies

Name & Address of Doing Business Entity

Business Category (e.g. contracts)

Relationship(s) (e.g. CEO)

Contribution Requirements:

• Maximum contribution is $2,750. We cannot accept: contributions from corporations, partnerships, LLCs, political committees,

or foreign nationals; cash contributions that are more than $100.

• Contributions are not tax deductible.

• Contributions by eligible NYC residents may be matched by as much as 6:1 through the NYC Campaign Finance system.

• State law prohibits making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name,

being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Thank you very much!

Levine 2013 ℅ Progressive Caucus Alliance • P.O. BOX 150466 • Brooklyn, NY 11215

Page 6: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Mercedes for CouncilIntermediary: Progressive Caucus Alliance

Date: ____________ Amount: _________ ____ Check (Check #: __________) ____ Money Order

Please make out one check per candidate, payable to “Mercedes for Council.”

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information is for internal purposes only and will not appear in public disclosure filings:

Home# __________________________________ Work #___________________________Cell # ____________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________City Council District (if known)_____________

To comply with Campaign Finance Rules, please provide the following information:

Employer*_______________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________________

Business Address______________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________

*For public disclosure purposes, please indicate if you are retired, a homemaker, a student, or self-employed.

The following statement is required by NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules: I understand that State law requires that a contribution

be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal funds, is not

being reimbursed in any manner, and is not being made as a loan.

_______________________________________________________Contributor’s Signature __________________ Date of Contribution

“Doing Business” Restrictions: If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such

contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for Borough President, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or

public advocate. If you are “doing business” with the City, please complete the following (for more information on the “doing

business” rules, see www.nyccfb.info/doingbusiness).

City Agency/Agencies

Name & Address of Doing Business Entity

Business Category (e.g. contracts)

Relationship(s) (e.g. CEO)

Contribution Requirements:

• Maximum contribution is $2,750. We cannot accept: contributions from corporations, partnerships, LLCs, political committees,

or foreign nationals; cash contributions that are more than $100.

• Contributions are not tax deductible.

• Contributions by eligible NYC residents may be matched by as much as 6:1 through the NYC Campaign Finance system.

• State law prohibits making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name,

being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Thank you very much!

Mercedes for Council ℅ Progressive Caucus Alliance • P.O. BOX 150466 • Brooklyn, NY 11215

Page 7: Progressive NYC Donor Packet

Friends of TorresIntermediary: Progressive Caucus Alliance

Date: ____________ Amount: _________ ____ Check (Check #: __________) ____ Money Order

Please make out one check per candidate, payable to “Friends of Torres.”

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following information is for internal purposes only and will not appear in public disclosure filings:

Home# __________________________________ Work #___________________________Cell # ____________________________________

E-Mail__________________________________________________________________City Council District (if known)_____________

To comply with Campaign Finance Rules, please provide the following information:

Employer*_______________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________________

Business Address______________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________

*For public disclosure purposes, please indicate if you are retired, a homemaker, a student, or self-employed.

The following statement is required by NYC Campaign Finance Board Rules: I understand that State law requires that a contribution

be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal funds, is not

being reimbursed in any manner, and is not being made as a loan.

_______________________________________________________Contributor’s Signature __________________ Date of Contribution

“Doing Business” Restrictions: If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such

contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for Borough President, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or

public advocate. If you are “doing business” with the City, please complete the following (for more information on the “doing

business” rules, see www.nyccfb.info/doingbusiness).

City Agency/Agencies

Name & Address of Doing Business Entity

Business Category (e.g. contracts)

Relationship(s) (e.g. CEO)

Contribution Requirements:

• Maximum contribution is $2,750. We cannot accept: contributions from corporations, partnerships, LLCs, political committees,

or foreign nationals; cash contributions that are more than $100.

• Contributions are not tax deductible.

• Contributions by eligible NYC residents may be matched by as much as 6:1 through the NYC Campaign Finance system.

• State law prohibits making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name,

being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Thank you very much!

Friends of Torres ℅ Progressive Caucus Alliance • P.O. BOX 150466 • Brooklyn, NY 11215