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• Tonight Is Still A Victory In Raleigh: Friends,Congratulations Mary-Ann Baldwin and Russ Stephenson on their victories tonight in the Raleigh Municipal Election. Democrats will remain in control of the council, and continue to champion our issues around transit and strong neighborhoods. While ultimately, we did not win in this race, we championed issues of economic development and comprehensive public transportation. I will continue Read More>
  Posted on 6 October 2009, 10:27 pm
• Will Developers or Citizens Own Raleigh: While we are all aware that running a winning campaign for office takes money, many of us are disenchanted with the recent focus on the importance of money in this race. The Raleigh news media seems to be overlooking how campaign finances influence Council votes. My opponent, Mary-Ann Baldwin is a case study on how backing from big real estate can sway how a Councilor votes.In a recent vote Read More>
  Posted on 17 September 2009, 8:04 am
• NBC Coverage of WakeUp and the League of Women Voters Debate: Read More>
  Posted on 11 September 2009, 5:37 am
• In The News: N&O on Endorsements: The News & Observer recently covered endorsements by the Police Benevolent Association. Our campaign was endorsed by our men and women in uniform.http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1666800.html Read More>
  Posted on 2 September 2009, 5:38 am
• In The News: Indy Weekly Article: Thanks to Bob Geary for his great coverage of the race. There is a lot of chatter in the feedback section of the article. Feel free to join the coverage.http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A400421 Read More>
  Posted on 2 September 2009, 5:35 am
• RITZ Focus: 20% Tax Credits For Research: Tax credits for Research Expenditures are a major component of the Raleigh Innovation and Technology Zone plan. While companies can receive up to 3% in credits for independent expenditures, the real credits come from partnerships with North Carolina State University. Research done through the university receives a 20% credit with no spending threshold requirements. These credits are applied Read More>
  Posted on 10 August 2009, 8:54 am
• Political Signs Go Green: What started as a quest to lower the cost of yard signs resulted in having the most environmentally sound signs of the campaign. Lee Sartain's campaign for Raleigh City Council is aiming to have the "greenest" signs in the race.Our new yard signs are made from recycled materials, and the signs themselves can be recycled at the end of the election. The stakes are made from pine, and can be Read More>
  Posted on 31 July 2009, 9:12 am
• SARTAIN CALLS FOR MAJOR RENTAL REFORM: Today candidate for Raleigh City Council, Lee Sartain, announced major changes for two programs impacting rental properties in the city of Raleigh. Sartain is calling for major reforms to the Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit (PROP) program and the Raleigh Rental Dwelling Registration Ordinance. The Raleigh Rental Dwelling Registration Ordinance was passed by city council in July 2008 to Read More>
  Posted on 31 July 2009, 9:01 am
• Summer Reading List: If you have high schoolers at home you are probably well aware of summer reading lists. Candidates for public office should also have summer reading lists. In addition to policy briefs and pages of tax code, I have been reviewing several books I have read in the past to aid me in my campaign. I would suggest you check them out if you get the opportunity.A Generosity of Spirit: The Early History Read More>
  Posted on 12 July 2009, 12:58 pm
• Raleigh Innovation & Technology Zone F.A.Q: Several questions about the Raleigh Innovation & Technology Zone (RITZ) have been raised. Below are several frequently asked questions.What is the Raleigh Innovation & Technology Zone (RITZ)?The RITZ is an Economic Development Zone that includes all of Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street Corridor, NCSU Centennial Campus, and depressed areas of Capital Blvd. The RITZ is not an attempt to rebrand Read More>
  Posted on 7 July 2009, 10:21 am
• How To Tweet With Lee: Twitter can be somewhat daunting if you're a new user. However, once you get the hang of it you might just be hooked for life. Follow these simple steps to interact with Lee on Twitter.Sign up for an account on http://twitter.com: Pretty self-explanatory.Add Lee as a follower at http://twitter.com/sartainraleigh: Once you login click the "Follow" button under Lee's picture. You will now see Read More>
  Posted on 23 June 2009, 9:14 am
• YouTube Channel Videos: Videos are now being added to the campaign YouTube channel. The channel can be accessed at http://www.youtube.com/sartainforraleigh. Videos from the campaign can be found there. Lee will also highlight success stories from Raleigh and other cities on the site. Check back often for more information. Read More>
  Posted on 18 June 2009, 10:25 am
• Raleigh Innovation & Technology Zone Poised For Green Economy: A recent Pew Center reports cites North Carolina as one of the top states for "green" job growth, and suggests that we are poised to grow in the new green economy. The Raleigh Innovation and Technology Zone (RITZ), an economic development zone proposed by city council candidate Lee Sartain, could potentially accelerate the growth of green jobs in the region.The study reported that over 1700 green Read More>
  Posted on 16 June 2009, 10:11 pm
• Sartain Announces Run For Raleigh City Council: <!--StartFragment--> News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2009 CONTACT: LEE SARTAIN SARTAIN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR RALEIGH COUNCIL Lee Sartain publicly announced his campaign for one of two at-large Raleigh City Council seats today. Sartain’s campaign focuses on growing new jobs, comprehensive public transportation, and strong neighborhoods. “Raleigh’s high quality of life and embrace of Read More>
  Posted on 7 June 2009, 8:30 pm
• Online Contributions Are Now Available: You can now securely contribute to the campaign online through our secure third-party provider, Paypal. "Donate Now" buttons appear on the main site and all pages of the site. As a reminder, contributions to political candidates or campaigns are not tax deductible.Thanks for all your support, and for helping build Raleigh's Future Together.Lee Read More>
  Posted on 4 June 2009, 11:12 am
• Website Upgrades: RSS feeds are now available and working on the website. Feeds are available for the Events Calendar and the News Feed. Read More>
  Posted on 28 May 2009, 12:47 pm
• Organizational Papers Filed: Today we filed our candidate committee organizational papers with the Wake County Board of Elections. We have also filed our initial financial disclosures. This sets the stage for our city council race. Soon the website will feature additional information on how you can contribute online. Read More>
  Posted on 28 May 2009, 11:45 am
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