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DAVID HARE JOINS POLITICAL EDUCATION/REGISTRATION DAY AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
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David Hare registering students at Frontier High
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David Hare and Frontier Teacher/Counselor Kim Dallape
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Democratic 37th Assembly District Candidate David Hare took time out of his busy campaign schedule to speak with and help students register to vote at Frontier High School in Camarillo this week.
Calling it "The most fun and rewarding part of the campaign so far", Hare said that he was energized by the students response to his presentation, and the lively exchange of questions and discussion about the upcoming elections.
Students expressed concerns about the rising cost of gas, availability of affordable health care, the issue of gay marriage, the Iraq war, minimum wage, and many other subjects.
"I think we sometimes underestimate young adults these days. They are very aware and concerned about the issues and problems facing this county, state and nation. They know what's going on and need to be included in the dialogue, and we need to encourage them to get involved."
In three hours, David spoke to 6 groups of Seniors, with about 20 in each group. About 45 new voters were registered, almost all of them Democrats, with a just a few registering as Decline to State.
Hare was equally impressed with the Staff and teachers at the school, of whom he said "These teachers are so committed to this school its' students. It only reinforces my determination to get to Sacramento to fight the education budget cuts, and to find solutions that will keep our schools opens, and our teachers on staff. We can't afford to not invest in our most valuable resource - our kids. And the schools with kids that have special needs or circumstances especially can't afford to lose funding. Just one teacher can make such a huge difference in these kids' lives."
Hare promised the students and staff that he would come back next year after he's elected to the Assembly, and looks forward to participating in Frontier Political Education/Registration day again.
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