Editor requests candidates "mugshots" for articles

Steve Walker (photo)
By the Democrat
a.k.a. Steve Walker

The 2006 election is slowly creeping up on us and before you know it, it will be November and Election Day.

Those Bexar County Democratic candidates, to include those running for statewide office, who wish to be promoted on the BCDPNews, need to send us a jpeg photo of yourselves.

Many of you have responded. Many of you have not. It is your choice whether or not you wish to be included here on the BCDPNews.

As well as candidates needing a little promotion, we also accept commentaries on the pressing issues we confront, heading into the November election.

For those of you who have read our postings, you may have noticed there is a diversity of articles and commentaries to include the redistricting issue, debate challenges and a strong commentary from Northwest Democrat Vice Chair, Jacob Middleton, on his view on independent candidate for governor, Kinky Friedman.

We have featured David van Os, John Courage, Rick Bolanos, Carlton Spears, Larry Noll, Peter Sakai, Barbara Radnofsky, and Chris Bell, to name a few. We post as many photos as we can include to enhance the articles.

Everyone loves a good photo or two. Besides, you probably want to see who you may be voting for in the upcoming election.

We hope you enjoyed the photos of the new Bexar County Democratic Party Headquarters that will be opening sometime in August. The location is 3010 N. St. Marys.

We have also posted the photos of the four Deputy Chairs, along with Party Chair, Carla Vela. Speaking of our Party Chair, she may be calling you for your assistance in moving the Party to our new office.

We can always accomodate volunteers. Robert Castaneda will be feverishly working to update our web site so that it will be more pleasing to the eye and user friendly as time passes. Some changes have already occurred.

Michael Wright jump started us on the web and we thank him profusely for his effort. Michael is leaving us soon to pursue a Ph.D.

Our Communication Committee will continue to strive to keep you informed on all the good things that are happening in the Democratic Party.

That committee at present includes: Mary Garcia, Alice Guerra, Monica Lopez, Jane Humble, Larry Balser, Robert Castaneda, Mimi Moffat, Richard Barber and myself. Richard and I are co-chairs of the committee. Vincente Garcia is the Deputy Chair that oversees the committee.

Scroll down and read or re-read our numerous articles that highlight all facets of Democrats in Bexar County. We are as diverse as the articles that are posted. If you write an article, your by-line will be posted as well. We give credit where credit is due.

Hope you enjoy reading BCDPNews.