Isela Castanon Williams' Fundraiser & Campaign Kickoff
Sorry this one was a little late, but I've been a little busy.
I've been to many fundraisers over the years in politics. El Paso fundraisers are usually pretty sad affairs. The real money in most campaigns doesn't come from people who show up to fundraisers. The big money guys prefer to donate in private.
But nonetheless they are still fun to attend because who how shows up, who doesn't, and all the info you can usually find out about.
Usually the fundraisers are a big flop and quite often, they end up costing the candidate more money than they raise.
But Isela Castanon-Williams, who is running for re-election to the EPISD school board had the most successful fundraiser in terms of attendance that I've ever been to. It was held at Andale's Restaurant on the Eastside and the place was packed. There was no room to sit.
She doesn't have an opponent yet, and judging by who was there to support Castanon-Williams, it wouldn't be advisable for anyone to through their hat in to the ring unless they have a few thousand dollars burning a hole in their pockets.
There were so many Democratic Party big shots there that I thought it might have been the Hall of Fame Dinner. Noteworthy Democrats from Queta Fierro to SDEC Don Williams to Ken Sutherland, to County Commissioner Sergio Lewis were all in attendance.
Truth be told, there were even several Republicans in attendance. Former City Rep Alejandro Lozano (who mumbled something that sounded like a cuss word to me, but who can tell with his accent. I cussed back at him just in case) Rene Diaz, Manny Hinojosa, and Zulema Lazarin showed up. I didn't cuss at the rest in case you are wondering.
Antonio Williams, Castanon-Williams son, was the host for the evening. He's away at Law School at Texas Tech, but when and if he decides to come back to El Paso, I'm hoping he runs for something because he's an intelligent and gifted human being.
One smart and well-spoke vato.
The evening was a big success and it wouldn't surprise me if his mother didn't draw an opponent.
I've been to many fundraisers over the years in politics. El Paso fundraisers are usually pretty sad affairs. The real money in most campaigns doesn't come from people who show up to fundraisers. The big money guys prefer to donate in private.
But nonetheless they are still fun to attend because who how shows up, who doesn't, and all the info you can usually find out about.
Usually the fundraisers are a big flop and quite often, they end up costing the candidate more money than they raise.
But Isela Castanon-Williams, who is running for re-election to the EPISD school board had the most successful fundraiser in terms of attendance that I've ever been to. It was held at Andale's Restaurant on the Eastside and the place was packed. There was no room to sit.
She doesn't have an opponent yet, and judging by who was there to support Castanon-Williams, it wouldn't be advisable for anyone to through their hat in to the ring unless they have a few thousand dollars burning a hole in their pockets.
There were so many Democratic Party big shots there that I thought it might have been the Hall of Fame Dinner. Noteworthy Democrats from Queta Fierro to SDEC Don Williams to Ken Sutherland, to County Commissioner Sergio Lewis were all in attendance.
Truth be told, there were even several Republicans in attendance. Former City Rep Alejandro Lozano (who mumbled something that sounded like a cuss word to me, but who can tell with his accent. I cussed back at him just in case) Rene Diaz, Manny Hinojosa, and Zulema Lazarin showed up. I didn't cuss at the rest in case you are wondering.
Antonio Williams, Castanon-Williams son, was the host for the evening. He's away at Law School at Texas Tech, but when and if he decides to come back to El Paso, I'm hoping he runs for something because he's an intelligent and gifted human being.
One smart and well-spoke vato.
The evening was a big success and it wouldn't surprise me if his mother didn't draw an opponent.
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