Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Thank you!

  John — Last Sunday marked a huge fundraising deadline for our campaign, and thanks to the outpouring of support we received, we were able to surpass our goal, raising over $129K so far this cycle.    The support from across our Downriver community has been overwhelming, and I’m so than…

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  Alissa Cravens, Team Camilleri · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 4:05 PM

What’s at stake

  John — Over the past three years, I’ve been so honored to work alongside this incredible team.    And, while we’ve shared some big victories like protecting police and fire pensions and finally reaching a bridge deal after years of negotiations and hard work, the fact of the matter is …

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  Tyler · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM

$2,000 to go

  John — We only have one day left until our fundraising deadline for the quarter, and it’s one of the biggest of the year. I just checked the numbers and we’re still $2000 short of our goal.    Hitting this mark will send a strong message to our opponent that this seat can’t be bought b…

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  Team Camilleri · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Next Monday

  John — July has been a great month for Team Camilleri— we’ve made nearly 3,000 phone calls to our neighbors, dropped off our campaign literature on thousands of door steps, and have gained the support of some amazing organizations across the state— and we’re only halfway through!    We…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Announcement: Another special guest!

  John — When I first was encouraged to run for office, one of the first people my supporters told me to reach out to was Debbie Dingell -- our Congresswoman and longtime leader in the Democratic Party and across Southeast Michigan.    Her advice was the same as John’s -- always run like…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 11:30 PM

You won't want to miss this event!

  John — When I was appointed Democratic Whip for the state house, one of the first people to send me a note was the U.S. House’s Chief Deputy Whip, Congressman Dan Kildee. He offered me this advice: Get to know your colleagues and earn their trust -- it’s the best way to know where they wi…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Educators for Darrin: Join us!

  John — As a former teacher, I’ve seen firsthand just how hard our educators work and the personal sacrifices they have to make to ensure successful outcomes for our kids. I’ve fought for teachers’ wages and benefits since I first came to Lansing in 2016, and I don’t plan on stopping anyti…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 11:02 PM

BIG NEWS: We’re one step closer to solving more train issues across our state

  John — Did you see the news yesterday? After decades without a long-term solution for blocked rail crossings, the House passed House Bill 5861, which would solve some of our most critical transportation issues by setting up a statewide fund to build grade separations at the most troubles…

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  Tyler Morawa, Team Camilleri · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Can you join us this weekend?

  John — Over the past couple months, Team Camilleri has been hard at work talking to voters and gathering support from around our Downriver community. Since we started in May, we’ve made almost 5,000 phone calls to our neighbors.   Through these calls, we’ve been able help people get a…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Endorsement update

  John — As our campaign for the 23rd District ramps up for the third and final time, I’m so humbled and honored to announce that we have the backing of the UAW, AFSCME, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union, SEIU, and ot…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 12:03 AM

The demographics of my district

John — This is my Republican opponent in 2020, trying to draw every contrast he can with me while showing us who he truly is.  He said that Downriver needs “Someone who is the demographics of my district” [sic] as their voice in Lansing.    I’d like to believe that my opponent didn’t …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Their fists in the air

Friends — These are the toughest times I’ve ever seen. A global pandemic has taken over 100,000 American lives, including hundreds of our Downriver neighbors. Our economic future is uncertain. And millions are peacefully protesting in the streets -- using their voices to call for justice f…

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  Tyler Morawa, Team Camilleri · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Will we see you this Saturday?

  John — While we haven’t been able to start knocking doors yet, we’ve been hard at work calling folks across Downriver and discussing the issues that matter to them and how important this year’s election is going to be.    Over the next few months, we’ll need to call thousands more vote…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Last chance to RSVP

  John — I wanted to remind you about of our first ever Virtual Re-Election Happy Hour that we're hosting tonight from 6-7pm. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends, hear an update from our campaign, and have a drink while supporting our work for Downriver. The last cha…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

May 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Join us on Tuesday

  John — I hope you and your family are doing well as our state slowly begins opening back up. My team and I have been working harder than ever to help our Downriver community during this pandemic — but even during these tough times, campaigns must go on.    That's why I need your help. …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Voting just got easier

  John — Did you see the big news today?    Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that all registered voters in Michigan will receive an absentee ballot application for both the August primary and the November general election.    This is HUGE—it will make voting from home easier …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 11:00 PM

You’re invited to a virtual happy hour

  John — Normally at this time of year, we would start knocking on doors, hosting in-person events, and having face-to-face conversations across the district as we make sure I can continue representing our Downriver community’s best interests in Lansing. But this year is different.   We’…

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  Tyler Morawa, Team Camilleri · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Introducing myself

  John — As we get ready to ramp up our 2020 campaign, I wanted to reach out and introduce myself to all of the amazing members of Team Camilleri.  My name is Tyler, and I’m honored to be Darrin’s Campaign Manager this year.    I was born and raised Downriver, and I couldn’t be more proud…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Join us for a virtual town hall with Congresswoman Dingell tomorrow

Dear John-- As we continue to battle COVID-19 as a state and as a country, it can be hard to keep up with all the federal and state programs out there and the changes happening daily. That’s why we hope you can tune in tomorrow at 11am for a virtual town hall with me and Congresswoman Debb…

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  Alissa Cravens · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 10:45 PM

FW: Our opponent just filed

John —   Did you see Darrin’s email last week?    Our team has been working around the clock to make sure people across our district are getting the services and the information they need with everything going on, and I’m so honored to do this work for our community.    The only way tha…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Our opponent just filed

  John — To be honest, in the midst of this crisis, I’ve been so busy working with our community partners to help families across Downriver that I haven’t had much time to think about campaigning.    But, in order to keep serving, you have to run a race. And yesterday, someone filed to ru…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Townhall with Downriver Superintendents

Dear John-- While the Governor’s executive order declared the suspension of in-person learning and addressed many big-picture concerns such as testing and deadlines for K-12 students and teachers, it also leaves a lot of room for individual districts to make their own plans around continuit…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:15 PM

TONIGHT: Education Town Hall

Dear John— This pandemic has completely altered everything as we know it, including education. Recently, Governor Whitmer has said that resuming in-person schooling is "very unlikely" because of the spread of Covid-19. So what does that mean for our students, educators, and families?   Jo…

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  Alissa Cravens, Team Camilleri · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Help us check in with our neighbors

  Dear John— Social distancing can be painfully isolating, and that’s why it’s never been so important to check in with our neighbors. If we could, our team would call every person in our Downriver community to make sure they have what they need and to let them know we’re thinking of them.  …

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  Rep. Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Important COVID-19 resource guide

Dear John— In this difficult time, we all face plenty of challenges. As we take steps to stay safe and healthy, we have to confront a new set of questions on things that we used to take for granted—everything from renewing a driver license to keeping the doors of a small business open.    …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Our Downriver strength will get us through this

Dear Downriver — I know the last week has been a whirlwind: public concern about the COVID-19 outbreak, widespread uncertainty about its economic impact, and now an emerging sense of what social distancing means for our families and community. This is not the first time we have faced a major…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 2:47 PM

BIG NEWS: An underpass is underway!

John — For decades, they said it couldn't be done, but we’re making the impossible a reality for the people of Downriver and all who visit our community. I'm so proud to announce that we have a deal to build an underpass on Allen Road in Woodhaven!   Make no mistake about it, this was a …

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  Team Camilleri · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Four days

Hey John — We're only FOUR days away from our LAST kickoff event for the State House! Will we see you there? We have had the honor and privilege of serving our neighbors over the last few years, and look forward to doing so again, but we can't get there without your support.  This will b…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Garlin Gilchrist

John — We're only two weeks away from our biggest event yet, and Team Camilleri is so excited to announce that Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist will be joining us as our special guest! Garlin is a bold leader for Michigan, and a great friend to our Downriver community. We're excited to have hi…

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  Rep. Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Join us on Jan. 26!

John — 2020 is here! And our kickoff event is coming up in a few short weeks. Think you can make it? Because of term limits, this will be our last re-election campaign for the State House! We want a strong start to our 2020 campaign, so we're hosting our biggest event yet on Sunday, Janua…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 12:03 AM

We won't back down

John — We're heading into 2020, and election season will soon be upon us. We know it will be tough – we barely won during the last presidential election. I've been fighting for you and everyone across Downriver for the last three years. This is our community, our home, and we need to conti…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 12:05 AM

Stronger for it

John — Thanks to you, in 2019, we've brought more transparency and responsiveness to Downriver than ever before. We've had almost three thousand conversations with constituents after knocking more than ten thousand doors. And we've held so many events all across the district to provide leg…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 11:05 PM

This is critical

John — As 2019 draws to a close, our friends on the other side of the political aisle are already thinking about our seat again in 2020. But with your help, we're not going to let that happen. They know that Trump won our district in 2016 by almost 13 points and that we won our election b…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 12:59 AM

2020 Kickoff: You're invited!

John — We know 2020 is going to be an important battle for the future of Michigan and America. I'm ready to keep working for you and continuing our progress toward great schools, improved infrastructure and clean water for every Michigander. But I can't do it without your continued support…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM

Join us this Thursday to protect public education from Trump! RSVP >>>

John — A quality public education is the foundation of a successful life, and one of the pillars that supports every strong economy. The investment we make in Michigan's public schools will determine the future of both our state and our children. If we support our schools, our teachers and…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Election Day should be a holiday

  John — Voting is the very foundation of our democracy—it’s our best tool to hold our elected officials accountable and chart a new course for the future.    But even today, many people can’t exercise this fundamental right in a meaningful way because they can’t get the time off work.  …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Why I'll always stand with workers

John — As the United Auto Workers labor action against General Motors comes to an end, I wanted to share with you my personal story of why I support workers and organized labor, and why I always will.   My parents met on the factory floor. Today, my father is a proud UAW member and Ford …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

October 19, 2019 at 11:30 PM

We need your help before the deadline

John — We're about to hit a crucial end-of-quarter deadline tomorrow at MIDNIGHT, and we're just short of our goal. We need just 34 more grassroots contributions to put us over the top. Will you help us beat the deadline and reach our goal? Together, we've accomplished so much already, bu…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

October 14, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Help me lower prescription drug costs in MI

John — I'm working hard to make healthcare less expensive for Michiganders, and that starts with lowering our sky-high prescription drug costs. That's why I introduced House Bill 5107 last week, legislation that would allow for the regulated wholesale importation of prescription drugs from…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 1:30 PM

[URGENT] You decide Michigan's fate

John — Our end-of-month fundraising deadline ends at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! We need your help so we can send a strong message that Downriver isn't backing down. Republicans in the legislature just passed a budget that doesn't include a long-term solution to fix our crumbling infrastructure. No…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 11:00 PM

BIG NEWS: 12 million secured for train funding

  John — You know as well as I do how severe Downriver’s train problem is. We have major crossing issues in Huron, Trenton, and Woodhaven because we are home to many manufacturing industries that use our rail lines. In particular, Woodhaven’s rail crossings have been a decades-long problem,…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Stand up for Michigan workers

John — Michigan has long lagged behind other states in unemployment insurance coverage, and with the Trump Recession looming, it's more important than ever that we stand up for working Michiganders. Under Republican leadership a few years ago, the state made 50,000 false accusations of un…

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 11:05 PM

Back to School

John — As a former teacher, I know this time of year is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking, full of new opportunities and new challenges. So happy first day of school!   With the Legislature back in session to work on the budget, we have an opportunity to make a once-in-a-generation inv…

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  Darrin · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Can I count on you?

John — We're facing an important deadline tonight. I need your help to make sure that the budget we're working on reflects our Downriver values and benefits the hard-working families of OUR community.  We need a budget that invests in the foundations of a good economy: infrastructure and …

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  Darrin Camilleri · [email protected]

August 19, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Our kids deserve more

John — Michigan has been cutting funding for school libraries and librarians for years. When I taught high school in Detroit, our school didn't even have a library. But we know school libraries and librarians are good for literacy rates. As I told the Free Press a few days ago, "Schools t…

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  Team Camilleri · [email protected]

August 6, 2019 at 8:23 PM

Thank you for joining our team!

                                                                                                                            Dear John, Thank you for joining our people-powered, grassroots team. We are so excited to have you working with us, and we're looking forward to connecting with you soon to…

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