老錢：感謝社會各界對林怡正的支持

這 幾個月來，我們團隊「大型數控推土機」般的全面地，堅強地，無所不在的開拓運作；林怡正先生依循政治顧問的指導和充分調動各種資源，盡一切可能地叩開社會 各界的一扇一扇廳門；腳踏實地掃街拜票；林怡正先生「B-52型轟炸機」式的（我相信他是非常辛苦的，但是，他不負眾望），毫無遺漏地，陸續4個月，出席在各種各樣的社區活動上，宣講他的理念，號召華人參政。。。我們華人社區的整體的熱烈的響應支持。。。由於這一切，我們亞城的，我們JC的華裔社區，向美國其他族裔，充分展現了我們的良好的價值理念，巨大的能量和驚人的行動能力。社會各界也越來越重視我們這次林怡正競選活動，越來越看重我們華裔在地方事務中，在美國政治生活中的份量。



這是一種從所未有的良好的事態發展。

亞城北部地區的政治活動家Greg Williams吃驚地發現華裔不可忽視，發現了華裔巨大的政治能量，被深深地感動了。於是主動支持，熱情積極地出任林怡正競選的，非華裔居民的競選經理。

在我們過去兩次林怡正競選捐款招待會上，來了很多非華裔的嘉賓，各個族裔的著名人士。有些是我們邀請的，有些是毛遂自薦，自告奮勇而來的。

準備競選副州長的州參議員領袖David Shafer，聽到了林怡正先生的競選活動，了解了林怡正的經歷和主張后，非常認可，主動聯繫，表示支持。西裔的著名女律師Dahlys Hamilton（她發起組織了一個以少數族裔為主的西裔愛國者同盟，當然是愛美國），非裔的能源專家Michelle Miller，新當選的州議員Betty Price（其先生是國會眾議員TomPrice），著名的企業家，社會活動家Brian Ferguson。。。

這樣一種良好的事態發展，也體現在越來越多的社會各界活動家們，對林怡正先生競選的公開的鮮明的支持/Endorsements。公開支持，表態/Endorse，是必然會得罪人的，而且於己無利的。一定是充分了解，反覆權衡，義無反顧，深思熟慮的結果。

最近幾天，林怡正先生陸續收到了下列在各種場合公開明確的支持和號召。

現任的JC市議員BobGray在公開社交平台/Facebook上，推薦林怡正先生。(見附件一)

Bob Gray 於2014年當選第四席的市議員。早在2006年BobGray就是Johns Creek建市的創辦人之一。他本人的職業生涯豐富，曾任多家高科技和諮詢企業高管。目前除了擔任市議員外，他也是一家初創公司投資人，並且兼任喬治亞理 工學院 ATDC （Advanced Technology Development Center）項目的導師團成員，為中小企業創辦人提供協助。

Bob向大家介紹了林怡正為一位奉行財務保守主義的企業家。林怡正的當選將幫助市政府已務實的態度處理各項當前的議題。他對於林怡正擔任市議員的能力表示了信心。另外，Bob特彆強調了林怡正在代表全體市民的同時，更帶動了那些過去「從未介入公共事務的選民」出來參政 議政。這裡顯然是針對慣於在政治事務中保持沉默的華裔居民。

現任州眾議員Brad Reffensperger 力挺林怡正先生，(見附件二)。

Brad Reffensperger 是在今年二月份新當選的州議員。他在選情膠執的時候，來求助於我們華人。我們華裔的選票幫助他終於勝出了。他也是一個很成功的建築商，他的公司有一百多雇 員。他從父親那裡學到了一個人應該關心社會，回饋社會，為公眾服務的理念，並身體力行。所以和林怡正有很多共同點，也很容易互相理解。特別讚揚了林怡正先 生實現美國夢的理念和歷程。他竭力地推崇林怡正先生，認為林怡正先生是一個可信可靠的人。

現任州眾議員David Clark的支持 (見附件三)。

Mr. David Clark也是今年新當選的州眾議員，來自喬治亞州第89選區的。當他得知林怡正先生站出來競選，為公眾服務后，就來了解林怡正先生的情況。然後高度讚揚 林怡正先生的競選理念和腳踏實地的努力。參加了我們第二次招待會，發表了熱情洋溢的講話，視林怡正為志同道合的朋友，積極地支持林怡正競選。

能源專家Michelle Miller的支持(見附件四)。

Ms. Michelle Miller是一個非裔女士。她的專長是能源，正在競選州公共事務主任/Public Service Commissioner的位置。她認為能源是與千家萬戶老百姓的生活休戚相關的重要事務。大力推廣科普與能源相關的知識和政策，宣講綠色能源計劃，穩定 能源價格。必須讓老百姓了解，參與和受惠。所以她不辭辛勞地在全州範圍內奔走，一面進行科普，一面進行競選。她深深了解林怡正先生實現美國夢的艱辛和智 慧。深信林怡正先生的奮鬥經歷一定會給老百姓帶來福利。

著名社會活動家Brian Ferguson對林怡正先生的公開支持(見附件五)。

Mr. Brian Ferguson，是一個亞城著名教育家和企業家，除了在自己的公司當主席和CEO之外，還在多個學校和公司任職，當顧問。我鼓動了我的朋友，我的朋友就 去鼓動了Mr. Ferguson。Mr. Ferguson立刻就明快地做出了判斷和決定，一定要支持林怡正。為了向他的朋友和鄰居推薦，特地在SouthernClub組織了27日的介紹林怡正 先生的活動。亞城的人士都能體會到SouthernClub的份量。

這些在當地的著名人士，都是很有民眾基礎，根深葉茂，極富號召力的。他們的公開表態支持，一定會帶來社會各界的選票。對於在本地社會根基不深的華裔人士，對於和華裔社區及人士缺乏了解的本地社會各界，他們的公開支持肯定是架起了一個高效大通量的橋樑。

這就是對我們團隊和社區數月來的努力的極大極好的正反饋。我們不奮鬥，不努力，社會各界就不了解，就無動於衷。這不是天上掉餡餅，這是我們艱苦卓絕的努力的結果。現在社會各界與我們互動了，一改華裔不投票，不參與的陳腐形象。無疑會，這是極大地提高了林怡正先生的勝算，極大地提高了華裔整體的地位和作用。

我們就將會繼續公布報道社會各界著名人士對林怡正先生競選的支持。

讓我們再接再厲，抓緊到11月3日之前的最後的幾天時間，繼續推進我們的林怡正競選活動！



附件一：    現任市議員 Bob Gray公開挺林怡正

Johns Creek City Council - Elections
Neighbors,
On Tuesday, November 3, you'll have the opportunity to elect Council membersfor Post 2, Post 5, and Post 6. Early voting is available beforehand at OceeLibrary.
The days are gone when we only had one or two candidates for each post. Now,it's very encouraging to see the commitment of so many members of our communityand their willingness to serve. Remarkably, we have 2-4 candidates for eachpost. Having met each candidate and having an appreciation for their principlesand positions, I happy to share my recommendations.
I know those whom I'm not recommending may feel slighted. I apologize forthat. All would do well by the city. I know all the candidates are working hardthrough the election and I wish each of them well.
Here's my picks:
Post 2 (partial term) - Patty Hansen
Post 2 (full term) - Jay Lin
Post 5 - Stephanie Endres
Post 6 - Steve Broadbent
In coming to these recommendations, I considered not just the individualsbut the collective make up of the Council with these individuals on it. It isimportant to have the right blend of leadership, passion, and expertise oncouncil. Each of these individuals bring varying degrees of each. In addition,with the changes that have occurred over the past several years, I believethere is great value in continuity of leadership and direction. Clearly,Steve's reelection brings that.
Although the term is very short and the opportunity to contribute limited,Patty will bring a depth of knowledge from her years of service to the city asthe Mayor's chief of staff. She will inject insights we would otherwise nothave. These will be very valuable to the council going forward.
Jay is a fiscal conservative and business owner. He will offer a pragmaticand common sense perspective to the issues and decisions the Council will face.While clearly representing the entire city, Jay will engage members of ourcommunity who have not yet been engaged in public affairs.
Stephanie has unique insights having attended nearly every City Councilmeeting for years. Her commitment to the city is impressive and the amount oftime she devotes to understanding the issues and developing a position on eachis to be commended. She knows the issues as well as anyone and will bring apassion for fiscal discipline.
Steve's devotion to the city is apparent from his attendance at so manyevents across the city. His passion for public safety is worthy of recognitionand his commitment to our police and fire departments is genuine. Personally,I've enjoyed working with Steve on economic development, the budget, and parks,much of which is not yet public knowledge. We've not agreed on all issues andcertainly differed on the decision to roll back the millage rate. However, Isincerely appreciate the leadership Steve brings to the debate and believe thecontinuity of his reelection is important.
While I'm sure I won't agree with each of these candidates on every issue,I'm confident that the debate will lead the Council to the right answers forthe community.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to know moreabout my rationale for these recommendations.
Bob Gray
Post 4
Johns Creek City Council
bob.gray@johnscreekga.gov


附件二：BradEndorsement：

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We have several fine candidates in the City Council races and today I wanted todiscuss a person I encourage you to vote for - Jay Lin for the 4 year term inPost 2.

I have known Jay Lin for well over a year now. As I got to know Jay better Ilearned that we have many mutual friends. As a small business owner Jay is partof a Christian business leaders mentoring program called ISI - Iron SharpensIron. Jay's facilitator happens to be our Couples Small Group Leader at Northpoint.Small world. This speaks in many ways to the character of Jay.

As a small business owner, Jay understands the challenges of running a businessin an economy still on the mend. Times are better than the recent past andhaving Jay serve on City Council will bring a business perspective and desirefor local economic growth for Johns Creek.

I like Jay's history. Jay wasn't born in this country. He is from Taiwan whichis overshadowed by mainland China. Jay has embraced the ideals of Americanfreedom, hard work and upward mobility and is a proud and grateful Americancitizen. He understands how special America is and what limitless opportunitiesit offers each of us.

Jay's a committed family man and he is dedicated to his wife and children. Hisgoal is much like yours and mine - to work hard so perhaps our children can doa bit better than us. It's the essence of the American dream.

You will find that Jay is a good student. He is committed to local city issuesand will bring a team attitude to council as our City Council works on furtherimprovements to our City.

Johns Creek is an exceptional city and I believe Jay would be an honest,reliable conservative choice for Post 2.


Best Wishes,
  
Brad Raffensperger
State Representative
50th House District
Johns Creek


附件三：

David Clark:
I』m honored to endorse my goodfriend, Jay Lin, for Johns Creek City Council Post 2!  From the first dayI met him, it was obvious he was a man of character living his life to serveothers.  We need more leaders who embody the words of John Quincy Adams,「If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and becomemore, you are a leader.」  That』s exactly who Jay Lin is in every sense ofthe word.  A vote for Lin is a vote for inspirational action that willcreate positive results, which will echo through the community for years tocome.  



附件四：能源專家Michelle Miller的支持

Michelle Miller：
"I am honored to endorse JayLin for Johns Creek City Council.  He is a living reminder that the'American Dream' is alive and can be achieved. Jay Lin is an upstandingbusinessman who will increase economic development, bring a new standard ofethics, and fervently protect and assist the residents and businesses inbuilding an even greater Johns Creek."

Michelle Miller is a Republican candidate for District 2 Commissioner of theGeorgia Public Service Commission.  Michelle received her bachelors inEnergy and Sustainability Policy from Penn State University.  She won ascholarship with PSU and The GREEN Program to study geothermal, biomass, solar,wind, and biofuel technologies in Costa Rica.  Michelle is certified inArcGIS; an application for analyzing metadata, transmission site selection,route optimization and advanced predictive modeling. Michelle Miller is a certifiedEthical Leader in business and policy from the NASBA Center for the PublicTrust.  As a consultant, she has worked with companies internationally andin the U.S.



附件五：教育家，企業家Brian Ferguson的支持

Brian Ferguson ： Country Club of the South, Johns Creek

Jay's experience in the business world will be a tremendous asset to JohnsCreek.
I trust that his proactive energy along with his dedication to Conservativeprinciples will make him a wise steward of taxpayer needs and dollars.
Brian G. Ferguson MSM CLU ChFC
President and CEO
Integrated Networking Group
ING Advisors, LLC