Local Elected Officials endorse Barbie Scharf-Zeldes

Barbara Scharf-Zeldes (photo) thanks endorsements, TLaunches bottom of the ballot campaign

The Campaign of Probate Court 2 Candidate, Barbara Scharf-Zeldes is proud to announce key endorsements from Bexar County Democratic leaders and Organizations.

Congressman Charles Gonzalez, State Representative Leticia Van de Putte, State Representative Joe Farias, Community and Business Leaders Doug Cross, Mike Beldon, Marty Wender, and Mike Helle, President of the San Antonio Police Officer Association and former Councilman Art Hall have endorsed and joined the campaign in support of her candidacy.

Organizations endorsing Barbara Scharf-Zeldes include the San Antonio Police Officers Association, the San Antonio AFL-CIO-Central Labor Council, the Stonewall Democrats of Bexar County and the Bexar County Young Democrats.

“I am deeply humbled and grateful for this support. These endorsements have given momentum to my campaign to educate the voters about the importance of the People’s Life Court, Probate Court 2.” said Barbara Scharf-Zeldes.

“No court is more likely to affect each and every citizen of Bexar County. You cannot escape it. Why would you ever need Probate Court?If a family member or friend dies, his estate would be administered through the Probate Court.If you have a parent who cannot make decisions for herself or handle her finances, you may need to seek a guardianship in Probate Court.

"If a child is orphaned, the Probate Court will appoint a guardian to make decisions for the child.If the government attempts to condemn your private property for public use, it becomes an issue called eminent domain which is determined by the Probate Court.

"If a family member or friend is psychologically challenged and may need to be committed to a hospital for treatment, the Probate Court will make that determination through its Mental Health Docket.” Added Scharf-Zeldes.

“Unfortunately, Probate Court No. 2 appears at the bottom of the ballot. Today we are launching the “Bottom of the Ballot Campaign” announced Scharf-Zeldes.

Barbara Scharf-Zeldes currently, and for the past sixteen years, has represented the San Antonio Police and Firefighter’s widows and children who have lost husbands and parents in the line of duty. Barbie is certified to serve as an attorney adlitem and guardian ad litem in the Probate Courts. She is a published and sought after speaker on all matters of probate law.

Barbie graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American and Legal Studies and received her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Barbie has been happily married to Adam Zeldes, a San Antonio Police Detective, and they are blessed with two children: Justin, 13, and David who is 10.

Early voting for the 2010 primary election begins February 16th and Election Day will be held on March 2nd. Look for Barbara Scharf-Zeldes at the bottom of the ballot and remind all voters to do the same.

Visit www.voteforbarbie.com and learn more about how you can be involved.Pol. Ad. Paid for by Barbara Scharf-Zeldes Campaign, Doug Cross, Treasurer, P.O. Box 781031, San Antonio, Texas 78278.