In an overwhelming show of strength, Jonathan Smith, Democratic candidate for Assembly in the 102nd District, today submitted over 1300 signatures to secure him a place on the ballot for the Democratic Primary. Only 500 signatures were required. As an indication of the growing grassroots support for the campaign, almost 70 supporters carried petitions for Smith.
Smith stated, "I am extremely grateful for the amazing work done by the supporters of this campaign. This sends a clear signal that the residents of the 102nd District want real solutions to the challenges of inadequate healthcare, the high price of gas, and the unfair property tax system." He continued, "With all of us working together we will accomplish great things for our community."
David Eberle, who carried petitions for Jonathan Smith said, "As I went collecting signatures for Jonathan, the response from residents was overwhelmingly positive. Most of the people I spoke agree that we need to change how our dysfunctional government operates in Albany."
The petitioning process began June 3rd and lasted until July 10th. Smith submitted petitions to be on the ballot for the Democratic primary which will be held on September 9th and as the nominee of the Working Families Party in the general election, which takes place on November 4th.
We should be hearing a lot more about petitions over the next couple of days.
