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What a great experience! Thanks to all the great people out there that helped out in so many different ways. My favorite part of the process was meeting so many cool new people that are tired of the way Baltimore is being run. This election was just part of the puzzle. TechBalt was the start and trust me when I say there will be much more to come! Keep checking out this site and TechBalt.com for updates. Feel free to email me for more details. For now just enjoy these awesome Pink Floyd lyrics:

Pink Floyd

Pigs (Three Different Ones)

“Big man, pig man
Ha, ha, charade you are
You well heeled big wheel
Ha, ha, charade you are
And when your hand is on your heart
You’re nearly a good laugh
Almost a joker
With your head down in the pig bin
Saying ‘Keep on digging’
Pig stain on your fat chin
What do you hope to find
Down in the pig mine?
You’re nearly a laugh
You’re nearly a laugh
But you’re really a cry

Bus stop rat bag
Ha, ha, charade you are
You fucked up old hag
Ha, ha, charade you are
You radiate cold shafts of broken glass
You’re nearly a good laugh
Almost worth a quick grin
You like the feel of steel
You’re hot stuff with a hatpin
And good fun with a hand gun
You’re nearly a laugh
You’re nearly a laugh
But you’re really a cry

Hey you, Whitehouse
Ha, ha, charade you are
You house proud town mouse
Ha, ha, charade you are
You’re trying to keep our feelings off the street
You’re nearly a real treat
All tight lips and cold feet
And do you feel abused?
You got to stem the evil tide
And keep it all on the inside
Mary you’re nearly a treat
Mary you’re nearly a treat
But you’re really a cry”

Adam Meister, 11th District candidate for the Baltimore City Council is rounding out his campaign with a bang. The energetic and innovative Democratic candidate known for advocating reform will be knocking on doors, handing out literature, and visiting with residents across the city for at least seven hours per day for each of the next nine days - including Primary Election Day on September 11.

“This campaign has energized me and excited a community hungry for real change and real leadership,” said Meister after visiting with residents in the 11th District’s Marble Hill neighborhood. “For some candidates, representing the views of the people will be a huge burden and challenge. For me, it will be my sole focus and daily promise.”

“I love being out with the people - hearing their concerns, listening to their views, and answering their questions. Together, we are ready to change the culture of arrogance and kickbacks that is far too prevalent in City Hall,” declared Meister.

For more information on Adam Meister and his platform, visit AdamMeister.com.

Here Are Just A Few Reasons.

Other candidates may talk, but Adam Meister, candidate for City Council for Baltimore’s 11th District, actually puts words into action! Adam has already made City Council his full time job, and for $57,000 (the annual salary for members of the City Council) it’s absolutely unacceptable to treat it otherwise. Adam has unparalleled experience actually interacting with residents in the streets of Baltimore, not just in his own neighborhood of Reservoir Hill, but in every neighborhood of the 11th District. In just the last few months Adam has been present or contributed to scores of events, gatherings, meetings, and cleanups. Check out where Adam has been.

Adam Believes that a City Councilperson must lead by example. Once elected, Adam will set the tone by:

• Hosting district-wide quarterly meetings
• Organizing and attending at least two cross-neighborhood meetings a month
• Participating in at least two cleanups a month
• Participating in at least two COP (Citizen On Patrols) walks a month
• Answering all emails personally
• Researching who owns problem properties and contacting them if need be
• Attending neighborhood associations monthly meetings
• Walking or biking to work at least 10 weeks per year in order to reduce unnecessary pollution, traffic, and parking congestion.

Adam wants to have your support as we approach the September 11, 2007 Primary Election! Look around this site to find out ways you can help and contribute to the campaign and candidate that are taking Baltimore by storm!

11th District Candidate To Be The Subject of A New Documentary

“It’s an honor and a privilege that our campaign has attracted national interest, particularly that of a talented filmmaker such as Ms. Chen. I am excited for the world to see the new approach and changes I want to bring to Baltimore City government - changes that I hope will make life better for all city residents,” said Meister.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Allison Winnike
Allison@AdamMeister.com
Adammeister.com

MOUNT VERNON-BELVEDERE ASSOCIATION CANDIDATES FORUM EXPOSES ISSUE OF CANDIDATES’ FULL-TIME COMMITMENT

Of Leading Candidates, Only Adam Meister Will Make City Council His Full-Time Job

On Tuesday evening, July 17 at the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association Candidates Forum, the candidates for the 11th District seat in the Baltimore City Council were asked who among them would maintain other full-time employment if elected. Of the leading candidates only Adam Meister, Reservoir Hill community leader and activist, declared that he would put the needs of 11th District residents first by making his role as a member of Baltimore City Council his full-time job.

“With so much that needs to be accomplished, it’s simply unacceptable for the next City Councilperson from the 11th District to have a full-time job in addition to his or her responsibilities representing the constituents and advocating for their interests on a daily basis,” said Meister after the forum where the topic of extra-council employment was discussed at length.

The race is shaping up as one that pits “the business as usual crowd,” those who want to juggle multiple salaried positions, against the “time-for-real-change candidacy of Adam Meister, who simply wants to better the quality of life in Baltimore and fight full-time for long-neglected residents and neighborhoods.

For more information on Adam Meister visit adammeister.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Allison Winnike
Allison@AdamMeister.com

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE CALLS FOR BALTIMORE TO SUSPEND ENERGY TAXES TO EASE BURDEN OF RATE HIKES
Meister also says City Council members should promise to no longer take campaign contributions from energy-related entities

Baltimore, Md., June 20 - Adam Meister, Democratic candidate for Baltimore City Council in the 11th District, today outlined his ideas for lessening the blow of the recent energy rate hikes. “By immediately abolishing Baltimore’s energy tax for residential gas and electric customers, the mayor and City Council have the power to reduce the pain caused by energy rate hikes,” declared Meister.

“Additionally, the notorious Baltimore City Telecommunications Tax surcharge for cell phones should be eliminated. In due course, there must also be a full investigation into Baltimore’s haphazard water billing procedures, which could result in smaller bills for residents,” said Meister, who has been recognized for running an innovative, idea-driven campaign.

Other candidates may talk in generalities, but Adam Meister has actually laid out a concrete plan for easing the financial burden currently being endured by Baltimore families.

Meister continued, “To ensure that the elimination of the above taxes does not cause a major revenue shortfall and to make it harder for energy companies to cut off power to Baltimore residents, I propose that Baltimore requires all energy companies to issue a three day “power cut-off notice” with the City at the cost of $50, while simultaneously posting this “power cut-off notice” on the doors of residents’ homes. Just as landlords must file a notice and pay a fee to the city when they wish to evict a tenant, so too should multi-billion dollar energy companies have to file notice with customers and pay the city a fee.”

Adam Meister has unparalleled experience actually interacting with residents in the streets of Baltimore, not just in his own neighborhood of Reservoir Hill, but throughout the 11th District. His “man of the people” approach is not an election-season act, but a reflection of his true character - so much so that today he also urged all City Council members to promise to no longer take campaign contributions from energy-related entities. “City Council should lead by example and stop favoring powerful entities like BGE, Mercy Hospital, and UB over the interests of Baltimore residents.”

“Ultimately,” said Meister, “the only way to ensure a complete rollback of rate hikes is to re-regulate the energy sector and the mayor and City Council should put pressure on our state legislators to do just that.”

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The “Clean Candidate” for Baltimore’s 11th District, Adam Meister celebrates six months of community cleanups in Pigtown - the same day he contributes to neighborhood cleanups in Barre Circle, Bolton Hill, and the Chase House

Baltimore, MD – April 21, 2007

Adam Meister’s campaign for Baltimore’s 11th District City Council seat was proud to be present at the 2007 Pigtown Block Party on Saturday April 21, which celebrated six months of successful community cleanups, which have removed over one hundred tons of trash and debris from Pigtown.

Adam Meister has been there from the beginning and was happy to see that other city officials also recognized the achievement of the community by showing up for this anniversary celebration. Residents of all ages were joined by Mayor Sheila Dixon, outgoing councilman and mayoral candidate Keiffer Mitchell, and Delegate Melvin Stukes.

But just because this was a day to celebrate does not mean it was a day of rest! More than ten volunteers took part in a four-hour morning cleanup between Hamburg Street and Glyndon Avenue before taking part in the revelry.

Of particular note: It took over four hours to fill a Baltimore City Sanitation truck - a task that used to take only three hours to complete. This proves that progress is certainly being made. Residents are doing a great job keeping their streets and alleys clean and illegal dumping is not nearly as prevalent as it was just months ago.

Commenting on the event, and the cleanups it celebrated, Meister said, “It’s an inspiring story to hear that there have been roughly 700 homes sold in and around Pigtown in just the last two and a half years. This would not have been possible without continued community commitment and dedication. Other neighborhoods are rightly looking at Pigtown as a model for neighborhood rejuvenation.”

Despite taking time to clean and celebrate in Pigtown, Adam also took time Saturday to clean Barre Circle, Bolton Hill, and the Chase House with other residents.

“Baltimoreans want cleaner streets and I have been overwhelmed by the positive outpouring of support for my efforts to beautify as many neighborhoods as we possibly can. A clean city is a city that has regained its self-respect, and only with self-respect can a city progress and prosper,” said Meister.

More photos here!