Donate to the Campaign
If you like what you have seen, then you might consider giving more than your vote. This could be by telling your friends about me (especially if they live in York and North Yorkshire) or donating to my campaign.
The big parties will each spend up to £57,000 trying to get your vote, just look at all the leaflets that are coming through your letter box. As an independent I do not have such deep pockets. Even if I did have access to such a budget, I would be spending money to get your attention in an environmentally friendly conscious way. This will be through social media, conventional news outlets and running through the streets of the major conurbations of York and North Yorkshire to meet you, our residents.
I am looking to raise around £16,000 to cover my entry fee of £5,000 – that’s the cost to enter this contest; £2,000 – to pay for the preparation of a leaflet that is sent to all voters by the organisers of the election.
Communicating effectively, learning how you want your mayor to help you, websites, digital marketing and getting to hustings amongst other things all add to the cost.
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