While we might not agree on everything, you can always count on me to listen
Friends –
Labor Day weekend is very special to me. Growing up my family often went camping during in the final weekend before school started. My father, a truck driver and member of the Teamsters, often reminded my brother and I that this weekend was in honor of working people and shared the importance of unions like his in ensuring we had time together as a family.
This belief in the importance of unions in providing for working people is something that I have never forgotten. For me, Labor Day weekend is about more than camping, barbecues or the last time I can wear white. It is a reminder of the sacrifices working people has made to make our country what it is today.
I hope you enjoyed the last few days off to end the summer. Always remember why this weekend exists in the first place.
– John
Upcoming Events
September 4 from 6:00-8:30pm – City Club City Council Candidate Forum
University of Puget Sound – Upper Marshall Hall (1500 N Warner St, Tacoma)
More info and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tacoma-city-council-candidate-forum-tickets-66960317111
September 11 from 5:30-7:30pm – Meet and Greet, Hosted by Andrea Davis
Home of Andrea Davis (103 W Shore Ave SW, Lakewood)
September 26 from 5:30-7:30pm – General Election Kickoff
Peaks and Pints (3816 N 26th St, Tacoma)
Learn more and RSVP at https://hinesfortacoma.org/kickoff
Story from the Trail
As many of you know, I have been sending post cards to people I have met through doorbelling. Some of you may have received them! Beyond people that I meet, I have also been sending them to people who I could not doorbell (like the residents of Frank Tobey Jones). This week I had someone reach out to me after getting my postcard.
Doug emailed me and said he appreciated the effort I was taking to connect with everyone. Though I could not knock on his door, he liked that I still humbly asked for his vote. He had a few questions and I called him this week. We had a great conversation about our city government and my thoughts on the future of Tacoma. He told me that he really appreciated all of my effort to answer his questions and I had earned his support.
In all of my conversations with members of the community, from their doorsteps, to public forums, to my coffee hours, I am hearing that they want a responsive and connected city councilmember. Throughout this campaign, I am doing all I can to prove that I am that person. While we might not agree on everything, you can always count on me to listen.
