Here's an e-mail we received earlier today from Harriet Yassky, David Yassky's mother:
Dear Lucas,
My son David isn't the type to tell you this himself, but I just had to let you know: he turned 45 years old this week.
We're marking the occasion as a family over the weekend, but I wanted to ask you to join the celebration.
Right now, I'm more than just David's mother -- I'm the treasurer for his campaign for New York City Comptroller. And with a campaign finance deadline approaching on March 11, I know exactly the sort of birthday present he needs most.
I crunched the numbers and found out we need to raise another $30,000 by March 11 to meet our goals. If you give a gift -- maybe even $45 for David's 45th birthday -- you won't just be helping elect David, you'll be wishing him a very happy birthday from a very important supporter. Please donate today:
http://www.davidyassky.com/happybirthday
David is the progressive, pragmatic candidate in this race. He's an outspoken advocate for fiscal responsibility, transparency in government, a greener New York, and reform of our public school system.
That's exactly the kind of leadership New York City needs -- especially in this economic crisis.
But to elect David, we need more than just the policies that will move our city forward -- we need you. And if you donate before March 11, your funds will have the maximum impact: the NYC public financing program will match your funds 6-to-1 for contributions up to $175 dollars.
Donate today, and your donation will be matched 6 times over:
http://www.davidyassky.com/happybirthday
Over the past 45 years, I have had countless reasons to feel proud of David. I know that once elected comptroller of New York City, my son will make you proud too.
Thank you for all you're doing to help elect David.
Sincerely,
Harriet Yassky
Campaign Treasurer
