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“Clark Ray, candidate for DC Council-at-Large and his partner Aubrey Dubra will spend part of Christmas day at the annual Christmas Day Dinner at 7^th & V Streets, NW, at “Torrie’s” Wilson’s Restaurant. They will volunteer for the event and help serve lunch to many of the City’s homeless and ex-offenders.

Ray stated, “Christmas is a time to make sure that everyone, no matter what their situation, has a decent meal and is surrounded by those who care. I would urge all those who can to donate some time on Christmas day, or anytime during the holiday season, to a charity of their choice. In a caring society, which the people of the District of Columbia are, we need to show some special love for our fellow residents at this time of the year”.

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Money and jobs will definitely be the issues in the 2010 race and Clark Ray knows something about both!  Listen!

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In e-mails to Gabe Klein, Director of the city’s Department of Transportation, and William Howland, Director of the city’s Department of Public Works, At-Large Council candidate Clark Ray “calls on the District to ensure that neighborhood corridors are given priority in snow/street clearing so that emergency vehicles such as police, fire and ambulance services can get to DC Residents.  Our city has many elderly residents, and persons with special needs. We must make sure that we can reach them”, says Ray.  “As we work to open our business community and downtown for commuters who drive into work from Maryland and Virginia on Monday, let us not ignore the needs of those who live here in the District”.

I salute the City Council for voting today to pass civil marriage equality in the District of Columbia.  I am thankful that I live in such a progressive city where my partner and I now have the opportunity to have our relationship recognized legally and equally under the law. While this was not always an easy discussion, we witnessed an outcome that respects the dignity of every person in our District of Columbia.  For that, I sincerely thank all of those who have worked so long and hard to make history today.

Clark E. Ray

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Dear Friends,

Before the year ends, I want to update you on all the momentum in my campaign for City Council, At-Large.

On the Ground, Canvassing Across DC:

We’ve attended events in every Ward, and have already begun knocking on doors across Wards 3, 4 and 7–even in the rain, sleet, and snow. We begin Ward 5 this Friday, December 18th, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, and Saturday, December 19th 4:00 PM 7:00 PM. (Join us; we’ll meet at the unit block of Randolph Place, NW. Call 202-277-8395 if you can join me.)

I’ve also begun greeting residents at Metro stops. This week, we greet residents 7:00AM Tuesday at Brookland, and Thursday at Stadium-Armory.

Fundraisers, Meet & Greets, and a Packed Schedule:

We’ve held a series of successful meet and greets in homes across the city, listening to what residents want from their next Councilman At-Large. We’ve received tremendous support at a series of successful fundraisers, large and small. To schedule your meet and greet or fundraiser, email: info@clarkray4council.com.

Over the coming days, I’ll continue our pace of events, and hope to see you at one of the following:

- Gertrude Stein Democratic Club Holiday Party, Dec. 14, 7pm, 1318 9th St. NW.

- “Family, Faith and Fairness,” A Rally for Marriage Equality, Dec.14, 7:00pm, Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th St. NW.

- Georgetown Business Association Holiday Party, Dec 16, 6pm – 6:45pm, Historic Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW.

- August Apartments’ Holiday Party, Dec 16, 6:45pm – 7:15pm, 2147 O St. NW.

- Ward 6 Democrats Annual Holiday Party, Dec 16, 7:30- 10pm Hawk & Dove Restaurant, 329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.

- Washington City Paper’s Holiday Party, Dec 17, 8:30pm – 9:30pm, Madam’s Organ, 2461 18th St. NW.

- Ward 8 Annual Kwanzaa & Holiday Celebration, Dec 19, 12pm – 2pm, Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 MLK, Jr. Ave. SE.

- Fundraiser for the Help Foundation, Dec 19, 2pm  – 3pm.

- Ward 5 Friends of Clark Ray, “Holiday Give Back,” Dec. 20, 2pm – 5pm, 46 Randolph Place NE, with toy donations benefiting the Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center.

Online and On the Air:

We’re also maximizing our online communications: short videos of our canvassing here, Twitter feed here, Facebook here and our regularly-updated website. I’ve also shared the excitement of our campaign, and discussed DC’s toughest issues, in a series of TV and radio appearances, with the latest an appearance on Jonetta Rose Barras‘ show tomorrow.

There’s so much more that we’ve done, and much yet to do, but we’re proud of our exciting start. 

We all know that DC’s problems continue, even as our city’s leaders find themselves increasingly at odds with one another. My campaign is about moving beyond the personalities and fights, to finding solutions. That happens by being out in our neighborhoods and listening to you; as an involved resident, I hope you’ll join me. Simply email: nick@clarkray4council.com, or call us at 202-705-1486.

I also want to hear your advice and insights, directly, on any facet of our effort. Feel free to email me directly, at any time, at: clark@clarkray4council.com.

I wish you and your family a safe, healthy and happy Holiday Season.

Clark Ray

Ray stated: “One of my proudest moments at DPR was to negotiate DPR’s Charter into the Pop Warner Football League. It gave our young athletes the chance to show off their abilities on a National level.  Continue Reading »

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