Walks Like She Knocks
Submitted by Anthony Fossaceca on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 8:05am.
Pepper Pike City Council Candidate (and blogger) Jill Miller Zimon hit the streets this weekend for her first door knocking experience as a candidate. She uses some quick video clips to chronicle a few thoughts during her adventure.
I really like the simple use of the video here. She didn't need to do it, but she's showing supporters what she's up to and generating interest. This day and age, there's no reason a candidate for anything shouldn't be experimenting the same way. Seriously, she's running for city council in a city of probably just over 6000, but she's got a Twitter feed and a Facebook page with 200 "fans." Yes, for a council seat in Pepper Freaking Pike, Ohio. How sad is it that we have candidates for State Rep and County Commissions without any online presence at all?
I grew up in the suburb bordering Pepper Pike to the north and know Jill's area well. Lots of long driveways and wide yards - with only some sidewalks. Jill's got her work cut out for her, but what she's doing today (and hopefully every day) is the best way to win:
Knock and listen. Knock and listen.
Get the MAXIMUM number of signatures you are allowed to obtain for the petition, not the amount you need.
Get email addresses.
Once you've gone to every door, go back again.
Jill's received a few stories at OhioDaily the last couple of weeks. And for good reason. She's working hard to become another elected progressive. I'm down with it and will keep hyping her. BUT she can't be the only one. If you are a candidate or know a candidate running for ANYTHING and you'd like a similar outpouring of love and attention, drop me a line by clicking the email link at the top of the home page. Tell us your story and we'll give you the attention you deserve.
Thanks Anthony!
And I haven't even sent out a press release yet. This is what they call earned media, yes? :)
Thanks again. I will make this a learning experience for everyone, that we can be sure of!
Oh! About those driveways - totally got it right, Anthony. And I actually believe that there is not a single sidewalk on a residential street in Pepper Pike - the citizen committee that formed to work on that issue a few years ago was actually one of my very first interactions with the city gov't.