The NEDC has set its sights on a location for our general election headquarters and is in negotiations to rent the property. We are hopeful that if we get this location, we will be able to open the HQ earlier than the traditional 2 month period commencing after Labor Day.

We have raised a significant portion of our operating budget and wish to thank those of you who have donated thus far. Special thanks go to our electeds who have generously contributed and helped us get such an early start to the process. Our thanks to: Assemblymember Kevin DeLeon (AD 45), Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (AD 44) and LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar (CD 14) and LA City Councilmember Ed Reyes (CD1). We still need contributions to help with operating costs, so there will be a series of small fundraisers to be held by NEDC members during the summer, so stay tuned!

In addition to electing Barack Obama as our next President, the headquarters will also serve as a place for education and activism on issues of concerns to local Democrats. We want the headquarters to serve as your political home where you can become actively involved in this most crucial of election years.

If you would like to be a volunteer for the headquarters, hold a fundraiser, make a contribution and/or take part in this historic election, please contact Bill Rumble p: 323 225 0501 or e: brumble@roadrunner.com We welcome your participation in any form it may take.