Mia’s Campaign Signs have been Defaced – “Senseless Vandalism”
With 38 days remaining until the election, I am disappointed to know that people would do this. “The defacing of these signs is not only vandalism but an infringement on the right of political free speech”. This is the third opportunity that I have had to campaign within this community and I have never had anything like this to happen. I have had a few signs to be kicked over or taken in the past, but it is clear that this was not the handy work random citizens. It is clear that my signs have been deliberately targeted, considering the signs of other candidates in the same vicinity are not damaged at all.
We need all of our supporters to be on the look-out for this activity. If you witness someone defacing campaign signs or removing yard signs from private property, please write down their license plate number, vehicle description and call 911. After reporting it to the authorities, please call the campaign at (904) 563-4481.
“Mia to Host Event to Register Voters Before the Deadline”
Mia’s “Hoop to Vote” basketball/voter’s registration event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William M. Raines High School, 3663 Raines Ave. While the event is designed to appeal to the Duval County residents, ages 18-35 who enjoy basketball, it also provides an opportunity for citizens to register or change their party affiliation for the August 26, 2008 Primary Election.
Citizens who wish to vote in the Primary Election must return their completed voter registration application to one of the elections offices (105 E. Monroe Street or 5200-2 Norwood Ave) or mail the application to the Supervisor of Elections Office at 105 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, by Monday July 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm. Mailed applications must be postmarked by July 28, 2008.
If a citizen has previously registered to vote, but needs to update their signature or have an absentee ballot mailed to their address, they must do so by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Voters already registered to vote in Florida, may change their permanent residential address or name up to and including Election Day and will be able to vote at their correct precinct in the Primary Election.
For more information regarding the voter registration deadline, contact Tracie Collier at (904) 630-8026 or (904) 219-0792.
Highlights of Mia’s Week in Review (July 13 – July 20, 2008)
- Joined with the Members of the City Council for the Mayor’s 2009-2010 Budget Presentation.
- Presented the Drainage Project and the Septic Tank Phase-Out Project to the Lincoln Villas East, Neighborhood Association.
- Participated in the Florida Candidates Forum hosted by: Utility Contractors, Associated General Contractors, NE Florida Builders Association, ABC and the Daily Record.
- Attended the FJA Monthly Luncheon.
- Hosted Williamson Creek Community Meeting to discuss the $250,000 State Budget Allocation for their requested Dredging Project.
- Participated in the William M. Raines Class of 1976 in their Community Revival Explosion (Theme: Restoring a Generation to Reclaim a Generation).
Mia’s Organizational Support & Endorsements as of July 20, 2008
- Allied Business of Florida, PAC
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), First Coast Chapter
- Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association
- Coastal Florida Public Employees Association
- Duval Teachers United (DTU)
- First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA)
- Florida Association of Realtors (FAR)
- Florida CPA PAC
- Florida CPA PAC – Central
- Florida CPA PAC – North
- Florida CPA PAC – South
- Florida Cable Telecommunications Association (FCTA)
- Florida Dental Association (FDA)
- Florida Hospital Association, PAC
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- Florida Justice Association (FJA)
- JaxBiz
- NE Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)
- NE Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR)
- Steel Workers International Association, Local 435
- United Transportation Union (UTU)
Mailing Address Mia Jones Campaign 221 N. Hogan Street, #169 Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
Campaign Headquarters Gateway Town Center 5238-2 Norwood Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32208 |
Contributions may be made online at www.miajones.org or sent by mail to: 221 N. Hogan Street #169, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Remember no contribution is too small, but the maximum contribution from an individual or organization is $500.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Mia Jones, Democrat, for State Representative.