Trailblazers PAC

11/02/2021

SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR 2021 !
Every place a runs, voters know they can demand and expect honest government
Lisa for Rye City CouncilGabriela Santiago-RomeroFriends of Ruth WalterPam Kingsley for Dutchess County Legislator, District 5Ellen Calves for BedfordBrooks for LegislatureJodi Kimmel for JudgeCeleste Friend: Utica Common Councilperson for the Third Ward

10/30/2021

We proudly endorse Ruth Walter in Yonkers and Bronxville! Ruth puts the interests of the people first by meeting higher standards than law requires. Thank you for being a , Ruth!

10/28/2021

In Detroit, MI, Gabriela Santiago-Romero is a Trailblazer!

Gabriela says: “Trust, transparency, and service are the three pillars of our campaign. I'm proud to be endorsed by Trailblazers PAC and be one of the Trailblazers who give power back to the voters by getting dirty money out of politics."

10/25/2021

Proud that Lisa Tannenbaum is a Trailblazer because she takes real action for honest government! Lisa for Rye City Council

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lisa Tannenbaum Chooses to Exceed Legal Standards in Rye City Council Race

(Rye, NY) - One of the candidates for City Council in Rye, New York is choosing to meet ethical standards that are higher than requirements the law sets.

Lisa Tannenbaum is actively disclosing all of her campaign finances, which goes beyond what New York State election law requires. Tannenbaum also achieved the goal of raising donations from a significantly higher proportion of homes in her district than politicians usually do.

Meeting this higher standard has earned Tannenbaum the endorsement of Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for county or municipal level office who take proven action for honest government.

“"With their non-partisan approach and focus on community engagement, Trailblazers PAC is making a real difference in local government,” said Lisa Tannenbaum, candidate for Rye City Council in the November 2, 2021 election. “I’m thrilled to have their endorsement, which recognizes my focus on voter outreach and bringing collaboration and cooperation to Rye City government."

Trailblazers PAC focuses exclusively on candidates running for office at the local (not state or federal) level, works with candidates of any political party, and will endorse on both sides of a given race if each candidate achieves the criteria. Candidates must also stand for honest government which upholds the U.S. Constitution and respects the dignity of all people.

“Trailblazers PAC is honored to recognize Lisa’s achievement in meeting a level of disclosure and voter engagement that goes above and beyond legal requirements,” said Linda Hoffmann, Trailblazers PAC Executive Board member and the organization’s mentor to Tannenbaum. “By doing this, Lisa shows her commitment to putting the interests of Rye’s residents first, no matter their party.”

Unlike most political organizations, Trailblazers PAC places candidates who apply into an intensive mentorship and training program. With approximately 250 candidates across the country in mentorship over the years, about a quarter have achieved endorsement, earning the title, “Trailblazer.” Even mentored candidates who do not get all the way to endorsement emerge as leaders committed to honest government, with strength to run winning campaigns.

Now in its fifth year, Trailblazers PAC has reached millions of voters by mentoring county and municipal-level candidates in eighteen states across the country. The organization only endorses and donates to candidates running in contested elections, and since 2017, over 65% of these candidates have won their elections. To learn more about Trailblazers PAC, watch this one-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohhD98mkzUs or go to trailblazerspac.com.
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10/16/2021

Announcement alert! Candidates rarely choose to act better than law requires. But - Pam Kingsley does! That's why she's a . Pam Kingsley for Dutchess County Legislator, District 5

10/08/2021

Kendra Evans is a because she met a higher ethical standard than law requires!
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Pittsford, NY) - One of the candidates for Pittsford Town Supervisor is choosing to meet ethical standards that are higher than requirements the law sets.

Kendra Evans, running for Pittsford Town Supervisor, is actively disclosing all of her campaign finances which goes beyond what New York State election law requires. Evans also achieved the goal of raising donations from a significantly higher proportion of homes in her district than politicians usually do.

Meeting this higher standard has earned Evans the endorsement of Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for county or municipal level office who take proven action for honest government.

“Relying on grassroots funding, my campaign is fueled by the people of Pittsford. I'm committed to bringing about a new chapter in local government - one that is transparent, responsive and accountable to residents. I'm honored to receive the Trailblazers endorsement and be part of a like-minded community who value process and ethical leadership.,” said Kendra Evans, candidate for Pittsford (NY) Town Supervisor in the November 2, 2021 election.

Trailblazers PAC focuses exclusively on candidates running for office at the local (not state or federal) level, works with candidates of any political party, and will endorse on both sides of a given race if each candidate achieves the criteria. Candidates must also stand for honest government which upholds the U.S. Constitution and respects the dignity of all people.

“It’s very rare that candidates choose to do more than election law requires,” said Leslie Danks Burke, Trailblazers PAC Executive Board President and the organization’s mentor to Evans. “By setting and achieving this goal, Kendra has brought more voters into contact with their local government that is supposed to be of, by, and for the people. We at Trailblazers PAC applaud Kendra for her commitment to transparency and her desire to make voters the loudest voices in the room.”

Unlike most political organizations, Trailblazers PAC places candidates who apply into an intensive mentorship and training program. With approximately 250 candidates across the country in mentorship over the years, about a quarter have achieved endorsement, earning the title, “Trailblazer.” Even mentored candidates who do not get all the way to endorsement emerge as leaders committed to honest government, with strength to run winning campaigns.

Now in its fifth year, Trailblazers PAC has reached millions of voters by mentoring county and municipal-level candidates in eighteen states across the country. The organization only endorses and donates to candidates running in contested elections, and since 2017, over 65% of these candidates have won their elections.

10/04/2021

👏🏽 Investigative 👏🏽
👏🏽 Journalism 👏🏽
shows us the money.
Washington Post

10/01/2021

We are proud that Jodi Sharp Kimmel Jodi Kimmel for Judge and Ellen Calves for Bedford did the hard work to earn the title: TRAILBLAZER!

One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

08/06/2021

Announcement! We proudly endorse Jodi Kimmel for Judge in Bedford, NY. Jodi is a because she takes real action to follow higher standards in her campaign than law requires!

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(Bedford, NY) Two 2021 candidates for local office in Bedford, NY, are actively following ethical standards that exceed legal requirements. Ellen Calves, running for Bedford Town Supervisor, and Jodi Kimmel, running for Bedford Town Justice, have each chosen to disclose more of their campaign finances than New York State election law requires.

Following this higher standard while also funding their campaigns through donations from voters in their districts, has earned Calves and Kimmel the endorsement of Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for county or municipal level office who take proven action for honest government.

“Upholding high ethical standards and focusing my campaign at the grassroots level, I am excited to be among such a select group of candidates endorsed for standards that are so important to a well-functioning democracy,” said Ellen Calves, candidate for Bedford (NY) Town Supervisor in the November 2, 2021 election.

“I could not be more honored to be endorsed by a nonpartisan team like Trailblazers PAC that stands for honest and fair government on every level of politics,” said Jodi Kimmel, candidate for Bedford (NY) Town Justice in the November 2, 2021 election.

“It’s very rare that candidates choose to do more than election law requires,” said Tony Pucci, Trailblazers PAC Executive Board member and the organization’s mentor to both Calves and Kimmel. “We at Trailblazers PAC applaud Ellen and Jodi for earning the ‘Trailblazer’ title by undertaking significant time and work to behave more transparently, and to earn donations directly from many individual voters, rather than just from traditional political players.”

Trailblazers PAC focuses exclusively on candidates running for office at the local (not state or federal) level, works with candidates of any political party, and will endorse on both sides of a given race if each candidate achieves the criteria.

Unlike most political organizations, Trailblazers PAC places candidates who apply into an intensive mentorship and training program. With approximately 250 candidates across the country in mentorship over the years, about a quarter have achieved endorsement, earning the title, “Trailblazer.” Even mentored candidates who do not get all the way to endorsement emerge as leaders committed to honest government, with strength to run winning campaigns.

To earn Trailblazers PAC’s endorsement, candidates must disclose every penny in and out of their campaigns (more than law requires), make themselves accountable to their own voters by raising funds from a set number of households within their district instead of solely from outside interests, and stand for honest government which upholds the U.S. Constitution and respects the dignity of all people.

Now in its fifth year, Trailblazers PAC has reached millions of voters by mentoring county and municipal-level candidates in eighteen states across the country. The organization only endorses and donates to candidates running in contested elections, and since 2017, a striking 65% of these candidates have won their elections. To learn more about Trailblazers PAC, watch this one-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohhD98mkzUs or go to trailblazerspac.com.
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08/06/2021

We proudly endorse Jodi Kimmel for Judge in Bedford, NY!

Jodi has earned the title by following higher standards during her campaign than law requires!

A very special endorsement from this nationwide, nonpartisan PAC.
Press release available on website under “news”.

08/06/2021

Announcement! We are proud to endorse Ellen Calves for Bedford Town Supervisor because Ellen takes real action to follow higher standards than law requires!

Thank you for being a

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(Bedford, NY) Two 2021 candidates for local office in Bedford, NY, are actively following ethical standards that exceed legal requirements. Ellen Calves, running for Bedford Town Supervisor, and Jodi Kimmel, running for Bedford Town Justice, have each chosen to disclose more of their campaign finances than New York State election law requires.

Following this higher standard while also funding their campaigns through donations from voters in their districts, has earned Calves and Kimmel the endorsement of Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for county or municipal level office who take proven action for honest government.

“Upholding high ethical standards and focusing my campaign at the grassroots level, I am excited to be among such a select group of candidates endorsed for standards that are so important to a well-functioning democracy,” said Ellen Calves, candidate for Bedford (NY) Town Supervisor in the November 2, 2021 election.

“I could not be more honored to be endorsed by a nonpartisan team like Trailblazers PAC that stands for honest and fair government on every level of politics,” said Jodi Kimmel, candidate for Bedford (NY) Town Justice in the November 2, 2021 election.

“It’s very rare that candidates choose to do more than election law requires,” said Tony Pucci, Trailblazers PAC Executive Board member and the organization’s mentor to both Calves and Kimmel. “We at Trailblazers PAC applaud Ellen and Jodi for earning the ‘Trailblazer’ title by undertaking significant time and work to behave more transparently, and to earn donations directly from many individual voters, rather than just from traditional political players.”

Trailblazers PAC focuses exclusively on candidates running for office at the local (not state or federal) level, works with candidates of any political party, and will endorse on both sides of a given race if each candidate achieves the criteria.

Unlike most political organizations, Trailblazers PAC places candidates who apply into an intensive mentorship and training program. With approximately 250 candidates across the country in mentorship over the years, about a quarter have achieved endorsement, earning the title, “Trailblazer.” Even mentored candidates who do not get all the way to endorsement emerge as leaders committed to honest government, with strength to run winning campaigns.

To earn Trailblazers PAC’s endorsement, candidates must disclose every penny in and out of their campaigns (more than law requires), make themselves accountable to their own voters by raising funds from a set number of households within their district instead of solely from outside interests, and stand for honest government which upholds the U.S. Constitution and respects the dignity of all people.

Now in its fifth year, Trailblazers PAC has reached millions of voters by mentoring county and municipal-level candidates in eighteen states across the country. The organization only endorses and donates to candidates running in contested elections, and since 2017, a striking 65% of these candidates have won their elections. To learn more about Trailblazers PAC, watch this one-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohhD98mkzUs or go to trailblazerspac.com.
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07/02/2021

Celeste Friend actively follows higher campaign finance standards, earning Trailblazers PAC endorsement today! Celeste Friend: Utica Common Councilperson for the Third Ward
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for county or municipal level office who stand for honest government, announced its endorsement of Celeste Friend for Common Councilperson (Ward 3) in Utica, NY because she has actively followed ethical standards in her campaign that exceed legal requirements.

Unlike most political organizations, Trailblazers PAC places candidates who apply into an intensive mentorship and training program. With approximately 250 candidates across the country in mentorship over the years, about a quarter have achieved endorsement, earning the title, “Trailblazer.” Candidates who undertake the significant time and work to earn the “Trailblazer” title - and even mentored candidates who do not get all the way to endorsement - emerge as leaders committed to honest government, with strength to run winning campaigns.

Trailblazers PAC focuses exclusively on candidates running for office at the local (not state or federal) level, works with candidates of any political party, and will endorse on both sides of a race if each candidate achieves the criteria.

To earn Trailblazers PAC’s endorsement, candidates must disclose every penny in and out of their campaigns (more than law requires), make themselves accountable to their own voters by raising funds from a set number of households within their district instead of solely from outside interests, and stand for honest government which upholds the U.S. Constitution and respects the dignity of all people.

"Trailblazers PAC knows that local politics matter and are worth investing in,” said Celeste Friend, incumbent and candidate for Utica Common Councilperson (Ward 3). "That's why I am so happy to have their endorsement and why I know I can use their support as I work to help my Constituents reimagine their relationship to their local government.”

“Celeste is a Trailblazer because she goes beyond campaign promises to demonstrate real action for honest government,” said Lesli Sagan, Trailblazers PAC Executive Board member and the organization’s mentor to Friend. “We were proud Celeste chose to follow higher standards when we endorsed her before in 2019, and it speaks to the power of a voter-centered campaign that she won, and now went above-and-beyond to earn endorsement again this year.”

Now in its fifth year, Trailblazers PAC has reached millions of voters by mentoring county and municipal-level candidates in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The organization only endorses and donates to candidates running in contested elections, and since 2017, over 65% of these candidates have won their elections.

To learn more about Celeste Friend and Trailblazers PAC, watch this one-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohhD98mkzUs or go to www.trailblazerspac.com.
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