Green Voter Guide Candidate Statement

By Leslie Dinkin

This 150-word candidate statement appears in the March 2002 Voter Guide produced by the Green Party of Alameda County, which is mailed to all registered Green Party voters.

Guided by my values of inclusiveness, honesty, and determination, I believe I can contribute to the Party and help us work through the challenges we will be facing. My skills as a group facilitator, team builder, and critical thinker will help us develop goals that we can achieve in the coming years.

Those who know me appreciate my warmth and sense of humor, as well as my deep commitment to the Green values of non-violence, social justice, feminism, and ecological wisdom.

My plan in a nutshell: Build coalitions. Activate our membership. Foster inclusiveness. Empower autonomous committees. Raise money. Maintain Berkeley office. Update website and email systems. Publish quarterly newsletter. Hold monthly events. Publish Voter Guide at each election. Develop grassroots leadership. Support effective campaigns. Organize new local chapters and affinity groups. Share strategies with other Green Party organizations in our region, state, and country.

Please support me. Email killerleslie@yahoo.com