PAC
Durham PA-PAC
A PAC, is a “Political Action Committee.” It’s a technical way of saying a “special interest” group, usually organized around a specific goal or ideology.
Tobacco lobbyists have a PAC. Chemical polluters have a PAC. Mega real estate developers have a PAC.
And, through the People’s Alliance, the citizens of Durham have a PAC. The People’s PAC. But our PAC is different from theirs. We don’t fight for a narrow special interest, we put our time (and money) towards a broad progressive vision for our city.
While the People’s Alliance can be described loosely as a “political” organization, it functions more generally as a public interest group.
The PA-PAC is separate, but related, and deals with the nitty gritty of electoral politics. By endorsing the candidates we believe in, and then working to get them elected, at the local, state, and even national level, we get progressives into office.
From Barack Obama, all the way down to People’s Alliance members elected to City Council and County Commissioners, votes can be our voice.
The People’s PAC operates on separate donations from the People’s Alliance. Your donations can help us in 2011, 2012, and beyond.
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PAC News
We have just concluded a stellar year for PA-PAC. Thanks to a fortuitous series of events, we succeeded in electing progressive council members, and assisting in the re-election of Mayor Bill Bell. We want to thank Mayor Bell and council members Diane Catotti, Steve Schewel, and Eugene Brown for their willingness to serve the citizens Read More
posted: December 20, 2011
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Click Here to sign up for a shift passing out our endorsement cards at the polls for Early Vote. (Please note the three tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet with sign-ups for the three different polling locations). Check back soon for November 8th Sign Ups!
posted: October 18, 2011
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Click here to view our endorsement card. Mayor Bill Bell has provided steady political leadership for the City of Durham, and has presided over a period of growth and economic revitalization. His approach is sensible and effective. Even in a period of economic downturn, Durham’s transformation while Bill has been mayor has been nothing short Read More
posted: October 17, 2011
posted in: PAC
Be sure to vote in the 2011 Primary! Early Voting begins September 22nd and closes on October 8th. Election Day is October 11th. Be sure to vote for all three council candidates. Check out our attractive Primary Endorsement Card. We raised funds to print and distribute this to over 5,000 likely voting households for the Read More
posted: September 19, 2011
posted in: PAC, Uncategorized
At a spirited endorsement meeting attended by over 80 members, the Durham People’s Alliance PAC has endorsed incumbent Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell for Mayor, and Steve Schewel, Diane Catotti, and Eugene Brown for City Council at-large. We have endorsed Mayor Bell in every mayoral election in which he has run, beginning in 2001. Read More
posted: August 23, 2011
posted in: PAC
PA-PAC volunteers formulated our 2011 questionnaire based on feedback and questions from our members. All candidates received our questionnaire along with an invitation to participate in our interviews, held on August 20th. Those with hyperlinks below returned questionnaires to PA. Mayor – City of Durham William V. “Bill” Bell Ralph McKinney, Jr. Sylvester Williams Read More
posted: August 21, 2011
posted in: PAC
Filing has begun for the Durham City Council 2011 election and will come to a close August 12th. So far, Mayor Bill Bell is running unopposed. There are three council members whose seats are up in 2011 – Diane Catotti, Eugene Brown, and Farad Ali. Both Catotti and Brown are seeking seek re-election, while Ali Read More
posted: June 20, 2011
posted in: PAC
IMPORTANT 2010 ELECTION CYCLE UPDATE: THE RUN-OFF ELECTION! PA, our endorsed candidates, and Durham voters need your help on June 22nd! Please volunteer for one (or more!) quick, two hour shifts. Tell your boss you’ll be an hour late for work, take a long lunch, or skip out an hour early – volunteering your time Read More
posted: June 15, 2010
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Vote Now! One-Stop Early Voting started April 15th! Click here for the full schedule (PDF format). Oh, and don’t forget take along our sample ballot. Make sure your vote counts – be sure to vote in all contests!
posted: April 15, 2010
posted in: PAC
Candidate Questionnaires Returned! In preparation for our upcoming Endorsement Meeting (March 30th 7pm at 404 Alexander Ave), we encourage our members to read through candidates responses to People’s Alliance questionnaires that were sent out earlier in the month. We want to thank all the candidates who took the time and gave thoughtful answers to our tough Read More
posted: March 21, 2010
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