Yesterday Lou Torres (resident athletic trainer, coach, mentor & father) and I spoke on his #podcast HVSD (Hudson Valley Strong Dads) regarding my background, what’s happening in Beacon, and the vital roles fathers play in their kids lives. No I’m not a parent yet I have and continue to positively impact young people’s lives because today’s youth are tomorrow’s future and tomorrow’s not promised which is a belief instilled in me early on from my Father and Mum. You’ll enjoy the full interview (#linkinbio), believe that! #gratitude #tsa #showtheart #beacongym #bve #reachoneteachone #fatherfigure #doitnow #theecandidate

My neighbors, friends, constituents, the increased disorderly conduct and violence our community, our city, our Main Street, our people have been receiving is something that we can’t look past or kick down the road.  We have many great opportunities here and deserve to have our safety maintained and if needed, improved. My quick two cents to be more proactive individually: If you’re out about town remember nothing really positive happens outside after 12am, enjoy your night and get home safely. Keep your doors to your cars, homes and businesses locked when necessary. It’s holiday season and you may be receiving or giving lots of gifts, take your time to dispose of your boxes properly so you aren’t viewed as a target for crime. 

Our police department and city government are doing their best although any positive participation from us, the members of our collective community will only assist in creating the utopia we al believe Beacon can be.

I'm thankful for my birthright of freedom and grateful to those who have fought to and continue to fight to preserve it.  One way I can demonstrate my gratitude is by voting in every possible election and being informed on the issues that matter to me most.  Another is being engaged in order to exact the change I desire to see in myself and the society I'm living in.   

Exercise your right to elect who legislates your quality of life today by joining our voting ranks!

Voter registration links:

• http://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html  
• https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

Unhappy with last night’s election results? Tired of low voter turnouts? Want to make people over politics the determining factor in choosing candidates for office? 

You have to make the choice to participate more in our government. We have to be more involved in our communities at large. Politics aren’t only about compromise, more importantly the influence of others is about caring and compromise. Understanding from where we come and what we want as individuals. There is a local Beacon democratic committee meeting this Saturday November 11th @ 9:30AM and every Second Saturday located at the BeaHive, 291 Main Street. Our local GOP have monthly meetings also.  

Join in on the meetings, listen clearly, take notes and observe. Contribute when you can. The biggest mistake I️ made was resigning from the local democratic committee and removing myself from the table... “If you’re not at the table then you’re on the menu”. If this election proved anything it showed that we can’t run for office, plan, organize, and mobilize by ourselves. The work it takes to build a better Beacon begins today.

“If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing,” the President implored. “If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clip board, get some signatures, and run for office yourself.” -President Obama

There are well over 4000 registered Democrats living in Beacon, NY.  We have a Council-member At Large primary for Democratic party nomination this Tuesday September 12th, from 12p-9p.  

Frequently asked questions while campaigning are "where do I vote?", "when is the election?", and "what party am I enrolled in?".  Below are links to answer these questions!  

• Find your party enrollment: 
  https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/voterSearch.aspx 

• Find out where you vote:
  http://vic.ntsdata.com/dutchessboe/pollingplacelookup.aspx

• Polling sites for September 12th Primary: 
  http://www.dutchesselections.com/Poll_Sites_/PE17%20Poll%20Site.pdf

To all my supporters please share and to the 221 registered Democrats whose signatures were validated in court August 8th, your support put my name on the ballot.  Your efforts shouldn't be all for naught so I remind you that winning this Primary Election on Tuesday September 12th (less than 4 weeks away), can nearly solidify our victory in the General Election, on November 7th.  Please save the date, remember to Get Out To Vote, and bring a friend or two to the polls with you!  United we stand. 

From a Write Up in the HIGHLANDS Current:

"All in the Details - Muhammad submitted a nominating petition with 298 signatures but fell short when about 80 were disallowed, including a number where voters had printed, rather than signed, their names, court records show ...Continued Reading"

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Early on my parents taught me the importance of giving back to our community.  I feel to evolve we must be involved.  As a long time concerned citizen the positive change I've worked to actualize will be slow to occur if I don't effectively communicate with those who are also working to help achieve it. 

Below you'll find my end of the week community involvement itinerary (join in if you can):  

Wednesday 7/5/17

Beginning sharply at 11am, we restart the weekly initiative for Wednesday Inner City Cleanups: Newburgh, New York beginning on Landers Street, Newburgh, NY next to the DMV.  Open to public.

Thursday 7/6/17  5pm-630pm

We'll host our first Independent Party meeting located at Green Street Park, Beacon NY.  We will be discussing how starting a party works essentially, introducing our local slate of candidates for our Independent Ballot Line and figuring out how we can help one another.  Some light material will be distributed in order to determine what we stand for individually and collectively.  Open to public.  

Friday 7/7/17 morning

Joining the organizers and volunteers for the  “2017 Community Celebration of Summer Meals” in the City of Beacon.  This is a collaborative effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eat Smart New York Program, and other community partners.  This will be an afternoon of food, fun and friends on Friday, from 11 am to 1 pm.  It will be held at The Beacon Resource Center located at 23 West Center St., Beacon, NY.

Friday 7/7/17 afternoon

I will be meeting with Beacon residents regarding our school district, recreational infrastructure and project development.  Open to the public.  

Sunday 7/9/17:  Week 7 of the Terrence Wright Beacon Basketball League from 4:15pm - 8:30pm

We can use volunteers at the scorers table each week.  This is also open to the public and a great opportunity to get to know more members of our community.  Open to the public.

Stop the Stigma Campaign @ the Walkway Over the Hudson

Sam, I appreciate you spending some time with me and making the effort to collaborate. #unscripted #episode #one

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