Wendy’s East Los Angeles field office was abuzz on Saturday morning as volunteers and field staff members prepared for the kick-off canvass event in Boyle Heights.
Walk packets were poised for distribution while blue and green streamers hung from above, setting an energetic tone for the day. Dedicated volunteers caught up over doughnuts and coffee before being briefed on the day’s walking strategy.
"Many of the canvassers come every weekend to spread the word about why they believe in Wendy as our next Mayor," said Max Franco, a field organizer in the East LA Wendy Greuel office.
An additional boost of energy came when Wendy entered to her campaign theme song “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys, echoed by a spontaneous 'Wendy! Wendy! Wendy!’ chant.
Wendy spoke about both her vision for Los Angeles and about the importance of getting out fellow Angelenos to vote in this election. Wendy explained to the supporters how she won her first race by 225 votes out of 30,000 – proof that neighbors talking to neighbors can make a big difference in the outcome of an election.
With the troops fired up, they paired off and hit the neighborhood to spread the word in East L.A. Following the kick-off, Wendy participated in a Twitter Town Hall that was focused on her plan to reform the Los Angeles school system. A recap can be found here.
Check out the photos below, and learn more about how you can volunteer at our Boyle Heights office or another local field office in your community today.
