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July 20, 2010
Bill Thompson, Fernando Ferrer and Stuart Appelbaum Endorse Bill Perkins
July 19, 2010
Perkins Files Petitions Signed by 15,200 Democrats from Across the District
On Thursday, State Senator Bill Perkins filed petitions signed by 15,200 Democrats
from across this District -- that's more than fifteen times the number
needed -- to officially get on the ballot for re-election. This deadline marked the end of the first phase of the campaign, and thanks to the hard work of so many dedicated volunteers, it was a great success.
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July 13, 2010
Perkins greets voters, listens to concerns at 145th Street Station
Continuing his grassroots campaign across the 30th District, Bill Perkins met with voters and listened to their concerns at the 145th Street subway station on Tuesday. Perkins who is known for being seen thoughout the year attending community meetings and holding town halls, walking the streets and riding the buses, is meeting with voters at subways stations across the district.
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June 18, 2010
State Senate Passes Perkins Clean Air Legislation; Applauded by Mayor Bloomberg, Environmental Leaders
The State Senate passed Sen. Bill Perkins sponsored clean air legislation to reduce the sulfur content of home heating oil. It requires that heating oil have a sulfur content of fifteen parts per million (ppm) or less. The bill will make it easier for New Yorkers with respiratory conditions to breathe, and it will help reduce acid rain. Health, environmental and labor advocates applauded passage of this important legislation.
June 15, 2010
The Sojourner Truth Democratic Club Collects More Than 1,890 Perkins Petition Signatures in First 5 Days
The Sojourner Truth Democratic Club announced that their members alone had collected more than 1,890 signatures in the first five days of petitioning to get State Senator Bill Perkins on the ballot for re-election. Candidates for State Senate are required to file 1,000 signatures from eligible district primary voters by July 15th to qualify for the ballot.
"The enthusiasm for Bill Perkins, both from our members and from voters we meet on the street and at their doors, is tremendous," said Sojourner Truth Club President Parnell Sena. "While there is frustration about politics, there is a lot of love for Bill Perkins. They appreciate that Senator Perkins is not afraid to stand up for the people, that he is fighting to increase transparency and accountability and that he is independent and getting results. We are excited by what we've done so far, and look forward to getting out and collecting more."
June 14, 2010
Councilmembers Inez Dickens and Robert Jackson Endorse Senator Perkins
Citing his toughness, tenacity and commitment, New York City Councilmembers Inez Dickens and Robert Jackson today announced their enthusiastic endorsement of State Senator Bill Perkins for re-election to represent the 30th Senate District. Together they represent two-thirds of the voters of the senate district.Continue reading "Councilmembers Inez Dickens and Robert Jackson Endorse Senator Perkins"
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