With Technology, Yoon Makes Direct Pitch in Final Stretch
New Campaign Tactics Aid Voter Interaction
September 18, 2009
BOSTON – In the final days before the September 22 preliminary election for mayor, City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon will use a series of new technologies to bring his message to voters.
On Saturday, Yoon will hold a tele-town hall – a phone conversation with voters across the city about the issue important to them. Over 25,000 voters, largely undecided, have already received a postcard in the mail to let them know about the tele-town hall. The day of the event, they will receive a call inviting them to stay on the line to participate in the conversation. They can ask questions or adjust their setting through the phone’s keypad. Continue Reading…
Statement from Sam Yoon Calling for Investigation of Menino Administration
September 14, 2009
BOSTON – City Councilor at Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon held a joint press release with fellow candidates Michael Flaherty and Kevin McCrea to call for the investigation of reported violations of public records laws by a top Menino staffer. Yoon made the following remarks (as prepared for delivery): Continue Reading…
Statement from Sam Yoon on Unchecked Mayoral Power
September 13, 2009
Today, the Boston Globe ran stories about Mayor Thomas Menino’s use of City workers as a political machine and the deletion of electronic files by top-level city officials. Boston City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon issued the following statement:
“This is what happens when power goes unchecked and unopposed,” said Yoon. “And it speaks to the central issue in this election: the need to reform a system where power is concentrated with one individual indefinitely. If ever there were a case-in-point for eliminating Boston’s strong Mayor system and establishing term limits and greater checks and balances, this is it.
“Boston needs change – the old ways of doing business are not serving our modern city. That is exactly why I ran for public office in the first place, and it is why I am running for mayor this year. Boston residents deserve a City Hall that is open, transparent, and focused on policy instead of politics. We don’t just need a new Mayor; we need a Mayor who will change the strong-mayor system.”
Yoon Reaches Seniors with Tele-Town Hall
Uses New Technology to Give Seniors a Voice
September 8, 2009
BOSTON – Tomorrow, City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon will hold a tele-town hall – a phone conversation with senior citizens across the city about the issues that concern them.
“This is a new technology that helps us continue our dialogue with voters across this city,” said Yoon. “Real leadership is not just about showing up to give a speech. It’s about having a real talk about what matters.” Continue Reading…
Yoon Raises Record Haul for August
Campaign Breaks Previous Highs for Dollars and Donors
September 2, 2009
BOSTON – City Councilor at Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon broke his campaign’s fundraising record in the month of August for both amount raised and number of donors, according to totals released today.
Yoon raised nearly $95,000 from over 700 donors in August. Yoon finished the month raising more money than rival Michael Flaherty, whose campaign took in $61,000 in August. The totals continue the fundraising trends of the last three months. Since June, Yoon’s monthly total raised has consistently risen while Flaherty’s and Mayor Thomas Menino’s have fallen. Continue Reading…
Statement from Sam Yoon on Senator Kennedy’s Passing
August 26, 2009
“Out of respect for the passing of Senator Kennedy I have suspended campaigning today.
Senator Kennedy was a public servant of the highest order who dedicated his life to justice for all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
His memory lives on in the millions of Americans who benefit every day from his work as a United States Senator. Continue Reading…
Yoon Calls for “Prime-Time Government”
Offers Plan for New Business Hours for City Hall, Council
August 18, 2009
BOSTON – City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon offered a plan for extending business hours at City Hall at least once a week by shifting the hours to offer later services on Wednesdays and close earlier on Fridays.
“We should be doing government business in prime-time hours,” said Yoon. “This is your City Hall, and it should be open and accessible beyond the work day. The current hours speak to a mentality of treating taxpayers as an afterthought, and that’s wrong. Boston’s residents are our customers and our bosses. We should treat them that way.” Continue Reading…
Yoon Campaign Premieres YoonTube
Launches New Hub for Online Exchange with Voters
August 12, 2009
BOSTON – Boston City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon today debuted YoonTube, a new portal for online video communication.
“We can bring Sam’s message directly to voters without the filter of the news media or a 30-second time constraint,” said Jim Spencer, Yoon’s media strategist. “You don’t need $100,000 and a professional crew to shoot an advertisement anymore. With just a cell phone and a Twitter account, people can create their own messages and share it with the world.” Continue Reading…
Mel King Endorses Yoon for Mayor
Trailblazing Progressive Leader backs Mayoral Hopeful
August 10, 2009
BOSTON – Boston City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon received the endorsement today of former mayoral candidate, state representative, and community leader Mel King.
King, who energized Boston’s communities in his landmark run for mayor in 1983, said it was time to rally behind a new generation of leadership – one focused on making the city better for children and youth. Continue Reading…
Statement from Sam Yoon on FY11 Budget Forecast
August 6, 2009
BOSTON – The Boston Municipal Research Bureau released a report today that predicts difficult choices and large-scale reforms will be necessary to balance Boston’s FY11 budget. City Councilor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Sam Yoon issued the following statement: Continue Reading…
