Wilkowski
Mobilizing Grassroots Campaign To Turn Toledo Around
Special to The Truth
Just days after officially kicking-off his bid for mayor of
Toledo, Democrat Keith Wilkowski is moving forward
confidently. Wilkowski launched his mayoral campaign on
Tuesday evening, hosting over 400 supporters at a
celebration at the Stranahan Theater's Great Hall. |
Keith Wilkowski and C.J. Manning |
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Wilkowski begins the campaign in a strong financial
position. Last Friday, the Wilkowski For Mayor Committee
reported to the Lucas County Board of Elections that they
have raised over $120,000 to date. The committee raised over
$55,000 since its last filing and retains over $87,000.
The Wilkowski For Mayor Committee also announced on Friday
that Josh Thurston, a former North Central Ohio regional
field director for both Barack Obama's presidential campaign
and the Ohio Democratic Party, will serve as campaign
manager. Thurston joins chief campaign strategist Ben
Krompak.
Seeking to emulate Obama's "neighborhood team" organizing
model, Wilkowski's campaign has already recruited hundreds
of community activists who have begun phoning voters and
talking with their neighbors about Wilkowski's plans to turn
Toledo around.
"We are marshaling the necessary resources and mobilizing
hundreds of volunteers for an unprecedented grassroots
campaign," said Wilkowski. "With so many people joining
forces for change, we can turn Toledo around and bring jobs
and prosperity back to this city that we love."
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