Council Race Fundraising Kicks Off
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City Council candidate Robert M. Zur Schmiede’s campaign kicks off with a reception and fundraiser on Sunday, March 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 Coast Highway.
The reception, hosted by supporters Mark Christy and Betsy Jenkins, is open to the public and a minimum contribution of $85 per person is requested. Supporters who have already donated the maximum $360 allowed are invited to attend this event as guests of the campaign.
Please RSVP in advance via PayPal or with a credit or debit card by clicking on the Events tab on the campaign website www.robzurschmiedeforcouncil.com.
Congressional Candidate Campaigns in Laguna
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Democratic candidate for the 48th U.S. Congressional District, Dr. Suzanne Savary, will talk about why she is running to defeat incumbent Dana Rohrabacher on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
There will be a 30-minute Q&A following her presentation at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr.
Savary, a retired USC professor, is president of the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club and a community leader. For more information go to www.DrSueSavary.com