Holmes Says Democratic Party Faces Money Crisis
Ivan Holmes, new chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, said today in an email to party activists that the party faces a financial crisis, with no cash on hand, $15,000 in bills and no money to pay the $35,000 necessary to operate the headquarters in June.
Here's the text of Holmes' appeal: "As your new Democratic State Party Chair I am asking for your immediate help. Currently we have close to a zero balance in our bank accounts and close to $15,000 in outstanding expenses from our State Convention. I must also raise $35,000 to pay our June bills.
"Because we have no money I will not replace Lisa Pryor or Lindsey Coster who were both being paid by the State Democratic Party and this will save about $110,000 over one fiscal year.
"My goal is to get 1,000 Democrats to pledge $25.00 a month to help pay our monthly expenses and give us a strong base of support. The early response has been good but we still have a long way to go. I hope each of you will give up the cost of a movie for two once a month to help the party. Senator Andrew Rice and Sen. Debbe Leftwich have already pledged their support and we hope you will too.
"I hate to have to ask each of you for your help after two weeks on the job but I have no choice if we are going to pay our monthly bills. Thanks for your support in electing me your state party chair. I will work hard to not let you down. "Please join today so we can help Democrats tomorrow. With Thanks: Ivan Holmes, State Chair, Democratic Party"
Here's the text of Holmes' appeal: "As your new Democratic State Party Chair I am asking for your immediate help. Currently we have close to a zero balance in our bank accounts and close to $15,000 in outstanding expenses from our State Convention. I must also raise $35,000 to pay our June bills.
"Because we have no money I will not replace Lisa Pryor or Lindsey Coster who were both being paid by the State Democratic Party and this will save about $110,000 over one fiscal year.
"My goal is to get 1,000 Democrats to pledge $25.00 a month to help pay our monthly expenses and give us a strong base of support. The early response has been good but we still have a long way to go. I hope each of you will give up the cost of a movie for two once a month to help the party. Senator Andrew Rice and Sen. Debbe Leftwich have already pledged their support and we hope you will too.
"I hate to have to ask each of you for your help after two weeks on the job but I have no choice if we are going to pay our monthly bills. Thanks for your support in electing me your state party chair. I will work hard to not let you down. "Please join today so we can help Democrats tomorrow. With Thanks: Ivan Holmes, State Chair, Democratic Party"
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