Weekly update #3/4
Weekly update #3/4
Last week was a little crazy - an immediate family member ended up in the ER and ICU for 5 days. They are home now, but that is why I missed sending out last week’s email. Here’s what we’ve been up to.
What got done:
New endorsement (official announcement comes Tuesday 5/5) - I’ll be adding their logo to our lit and website.
Met with Run For Something Regional Director - Continuing coalition building with an organization dedicated to getting a new generation of young leaders into office.
Knocked 37 more doors in Fort Dodge (Precinct 4) - more to come this weekend!
Next Century Forum Progressive Candidate Forum (4/22) - Zoom forum with Rachel Burns (HD-7), Idia May (HD-58), Adam Peters (HD-97), Matt Robinson (HD-72), Amy Tagliareni (HD-42), and Grace Van Cleave (SD-17). Great conversations, audience questions, and building the network of people who are going to change Iowa.
Community Homeless Convo (4/23) - attended a local meeting to help meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Lots of work to be done. Big takeaway: we need more resources to support people who are suffering. Once in office, fighting for people over profit will directly impact these issues - creating affordable housing, lowering grocery costs, funding higher education, and social services to help get people back on their feet.
Meeting with Scale to Win - Met with this vendor that supports connecting with disenfranchised voters and small dollar donors.
Started Soccer Coaching (4/30) - serving the community as 2-3 year old soccer coach. Focusing on fun, motor skills, and building kids’ confidence! Great team (Go Team Yellow!)
Recorded 3 videos for socials
Hosted first weekly office our (4/30) - livestream office hour for questions and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a first-time candidate. Will be weekly on Thursdays, 7-8 PM. So far on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/kriswilliams25 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1718818299488169/1718818302821502/?active_tab=about
Yard sign fundraiser is Live! A new form to help us order yard signs is live. Name recognition will make or break this race - our opponent has gone unopposed for too long. Let's show voters they have a real choice.
o Donate $9 to fund our first batch
o Follow the thank‑you page instructions
o Get a sign in YOUR yard (top of the list!)
Can our signs outnumber theirs? Let's find out.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign
Earth Day Clean-Up: Cleaned up some cornfield acres with Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance – I FOUND A WHOLE POOL NOODLE!
Made progress on securing office space for the party – We’ll use it as a volunteer/canvassing/event staging area, and also as a mutual aid site. We can impact our community even before taking office, and it’s a great way to engage with the community!
Canvas Event Date Set: May 23rd , more details coming soon
What I’m struggling with:
Pictures: My manager has pointed out I severely lack options for material/ads. I would like to humbly ask: are any volunteer photographers or people that would help us out? I tend to get busy in the work, so someone helping either plan a specific time to get some more shots, or someone with a good eye for moments - please respond to this email if interested!
Event Hosts: Don’t like door knocking? Love planning events? Reach out to us to help with this special skill!
Next week’s goals:
Raise $300 (can you chip in $10? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1)
Sign up 5 Volunteers for 25th Canvassing
Knock 100 Doors
Set Date for Social Event
Upcoming Event(s):
Canvas Event - May 23rd , more details soon
District Caucus - May 2nd, I’ll be attending as a delegate, speaking as a candidate, and announcing my nomination for State Central Committee Member: continue pushing for progressive focus in the party, and build power for working people.
Weekly Office Hour – Thursdays, 7–8 PM on Twitch Facebook (links above)
One ask for you:
Can you help us outnumber our opponents' yard signs? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign
– Kris