Last week Joy and I had a fundraiser for our friend, Josh Skaller. He actually had two parties that night, raising some $1500 that night, I am told. I suspect my party was the lesser of the two...but sounds like a good night overall for a solid grassroots candidate. For those who missed it, here is ANOTHER chance to meet Josh:

Come to a House Party for Josh Skaller, a Progressive Voice for City Council

Host: Wayne Brooks
Location: Wayne's apartment
262 Court Street #2/Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 US
When: Sunday, January 27, 3:00PM
Phone: 347-645-0581

Dear Friends,

I'm having a house party at my apartment for my good friend Josh Skaller, who is running for City Council in Brooklyn's 39th District in 2009.

Josh is running for what will be an open seat now held by Bill de Blasio. The district covers much of Park Slope, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens, along with parts of Windsor Terrace and Kensington.

Josh is President of Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID), one of the most dynamic and influential political reform groups in New York. He also serves as a board member and field director for DFNYC (Democracy for New York City).

He is employed as director of Information Technology and Information Systems at Globalworks, where he also manages the emerging technologies department. A lifelong activist, Josh lives in Park Slope with his wife Kelly and their son, Wolf.

Josh Skaller is the kind of Councilmember we need - smart, progressive, energetic, personable and gutsy. He is especially passionate about preventing the destruction of our neighborhoods by predatory developers and opposing the Brooklyn Democratic machine's control over judicial appointments and court patronage.

And Josh can win this race! If you're like me, and I think you are, you're ready to support a candidate who can actually get elected.

Of course I'm trying to raise some money for his campaign. There is a suggested donation of $100, but every contribution, regardless of amount, will be greatly appreciated. And of course feel free to give more if you can. Checks should be made out to "Friends of Josh Skaller."

This is my first fundraiser in a long time, and the first in my newly-renovated apartment. I hope you can attend. There will be plenty of food and drinks. The party will run from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Please try to RSVP before Friday, January 25.

If you haven't met Josh yet, well...you're going to love him. So please come.

Join Wayne Brooks in supporting Josh Skaller, one of Brooklyn's top people to watch in 2008, according to the Brooklyn Papers.

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