I am happy to report that the great weather this weekend allowed me to make significant progress towards my goal of going to 1000 houses before election day. I have now gone to over 500 houses (including businesses) so far, specifically 511. You can see a small manifestation of this door-to-door campaign all over town. Those yard signs on the main roads and small back roads did not just appear at those sites, in practically every case I personally spoke with the landowner.
A couple of very positive trends have appeared during my door-to-door activities. First, I have nearly 100% name recognition among likely voters in town. Second, every likely voter seems to know my positions on issues when they greet me at their door. They know I am, and have been, talking about property taxes and focused development for quite some time now. Many agree with me, some of course do not. But they all agree something needs to be done to find other revenue streams and they all seem to agree that I have a passion for finding a solution.
A happy surprise to me is how much more fun going door-to-door (to-door-to-door-to-door....) is than I thought it would be. I have met some of the most interesting people doing this and have had some conversations I will never forget. I am very thankful for the opportunity this election is giving me. The police even appear, at this point, to be ignoring my black sedan making random u-turns and start-and-stops in the middle of the road looking for an address - let's hope THAT trend continues.
I know that 511 is not 1000. But progress is being made.
Regards,
James
Ehrhard for Selectman
7 Meadow View Lane
Sturbridge, MA 01518
www.jamesehrhard.comvote@jamesehrhard.com
tel: 508.344.1977
Best of Luck to You, James.
ReplyDeleteI live over on Cricket Lane, near the dead-end of the road. I saw Mr. Ehrhard's car go back and forth in front of my house about 4 times yesterday afternoon until he found the house he seemed to be looking for.
ReplyDeleteHe then bumped hard into a large rock pulling out of my neighbor's driveway after dropping of his pamphlet at the door. It was funny. After watching him look at the undercarriage of his car, he came running across the street to give me a handout. We talked about town issues for a few minutes. I voted for him last year but made him think I was undecided. I really admired his gusto.
I want to give my last name but me neighbor a few doors down is the father-in-law of a Selectman with a last name that ends in "G". I do not want to endanger be invited to future block parties.
Keep it up there Mr. Ehrhard, and watch out for those nasty rocks......
I live over on Cricket Lane, near the dead-end of the road. I saw Mr. Ehrhard's car go back and forth in front of my house about 4 times yesterday afternoon until he found the house he seemed to be looking for.
ReplyDeleteHe then bumped hard into a large rock pulling out of my neighbor's driveway after dropping of his pamphlet at the door. It was funny. After watching him look at the undercarriage of his car, he came running across the street to give me a handout. We talked about town issues for a few minutes. I voted for him last year but made him think I was undecided. I really admired his gusto.
I want to give my last name but me neighbor a few doors down is the father-in-law of a Selectman with a last name that ends in "G". I do not want to endanger be invited to future block parties.
Keep it up there Mr. Ehrhard, and watch out for those nasty rocks......
I live over on Cricket Lane, near the dead-end of the road. I saw Mr. Ehrhard's car go back and forth in front of my house about 4 times yesterday afternoon until he found the house he seemed to be looking for.
ReplyDeleteHe then bumped hard into a large rock pulling out of my neighbor's driveway after dropping of his pamphlet at the door. It was funny. After watching him look at the undercarriage of his car, he came running across the street to give me a handout. We talked about town issues for a few minutes. I voted for him last year but made him think I was undecided. I really admired his gusto.
I want to give my last name but me neighbor a few doors down is the father-in-law of a Selectman with a last name that ends in "G". I do not want to endanger be invited to future block parties.
Keep it up there Mr. Ehrhard, and watch out for those nasty rocks......
Hey James why do you pollute the townscape with so many signs on one peice of property? You have places in town that have a sign every 20 feet or so. It seems a bit much. I can't support someone who practices this over kill technique. We are not blind respect us.
ReplyDeleteThe last comment made me laugh,now there's a real good reason not to vote for someone! Never mind the issues, just count signs. Maybe you should be watching where you're driving instead.
ReplyDeleteJim, keep up the good work, and lots of luck.