Entries Tagged as 'Current Events/Calendar'

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

We need you this election day

We’re into the home stretch, and our race is heating up. With the help of tens of thousands of dollars from special interest groups, our opponent is increasing his negative attacks. He is making a last-ditch attempt to distort Ty’s record through deceptive robocalls, TV and mail. He’s desperate and he’ll throw [...]

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Watch tonight’s district dialogue online

As you’ve probably heard, this evening Ty will moderate a District Dialogue on Religion, Ethics, and Politics at the Church of the Nativity at 8849 Ray Road, Raleigh. The event starts at 6:30 and should last until about 8:00.
The event is open to the public, but for those of you who can’t make it [...]

Monday, October 20th, 2008

A big weekend

This past weekend had the campaign going in full swing! Thanks to the Wake County Young Democrats, Planned Parenthood, and NARAL for getting folks out for an awesome canvass Saturday morning. We had almost 25 volunteers out knocking on doors, spreading the word about Ty’s important race and early voting opportunities.
When [...]

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Mayors endorse Ty!

City leaders in the 41st District are lining up in support of Ty’s re-election bid! Mayors Charles Meeker of Raleigh, Jan Faulkner of Morrisville and Harold Weinbrecht of Cary have endorsed Ty for a second term in the General Assembly. The 41st district includes all of Morrisville and parts of Raleigh, Cary and Apex. [...]

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Last weekend’s block party a big success

Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend for a Block Party in Ty’s neighborhood! We had great weather, food, music and company. A special thanks to Tytans Amy Bryan and Debra Decamillis who, along with many others, put so much work into the evening. Thanks also to Rupert Bryan, [...]

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

DLCC “Essential Races ‘08″ selects Ty!

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced today that Ty’s campaign was selected as an ”Essential Race” for 2008.  This means Ty’s race will receive national attention and strong support from the DLCC!  Ty’s campaign was one of 15 selected from a nationwide pool of legislative campaigns for this recognition.

Monday, October 13th, 2008

“Love is in the air. But will it show up in the ballot box?” by John Ibbitson

“Ty Harrell is a young, black state Representative who defeated the Republican incumbent in 2006…”
Read more from the article in the Globe and Mail by clicking this link
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081010.wcampaignvoters10/BNStory/usElection2008/

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Bloomberg’s Al Hunt Comments on Ty and the ‘08 race in NC

“A microcosm of this year’s presidential race was the state legislative battle in Wake County two years ago when Ty Harrell….” Read more below with this link
http://bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aLQTM7OfObyA&refer=politics

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Final District Dialogue of the Season, Oct. 21, “Religion, Ethics and Politics”

Ty will host his third District Dialogue, “Religion, Ethics and Politics”, on Tuesday, October 21, at Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, Raleigh, 6:30pm-8:00pm.  This will be the final District Dialogue before the election, and given the topic it’s going to be quite a compelling discussion!  Special guests include Dean Michael Smith, UNC School of Government, Rev.Diane Corlett, Rector, Church of the Nativity, and [...]

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

District Dialogue: Small Business in the Triangle, 6:30pm, 10/2, Brier Creek Community Center

Ty Harrell will moderate a District Dialogue on “Small Business in the Triangle”, Thursday, October 2, at the Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Raleigh, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Special guests include, Lorraine Johnson, Principal, Triangle Financial Advisors and Public Policy Chair, NC-NAWBO, Ken Dillo, Director, Small Business Center, Missy Vatinet, Owner, La Farm Bakery, and Jennifer Anderson, [...]