[img]2536|right|Richard Marcus and Mike Cohen, among Mr. King’s prominent backers.||no_popup[/img]The fundraiser for City Council candidate Christopher Patrick King at The Culver Hotel last week filled the Crystal Room.
Coordinated by former School Board President Barbara Honig and Culver City Democratic Club Secretary Pat Levinson, the theme of “From the Gilded Age to the New Age” was present throughout the room.
The historic hotel transported guests back to the Gilded Age, and the presence of young voters brought them into the New Age.
The King campaign awarded prizes to Sharlene London, Neil Rubenstein and Maureen Gentemen who dressed in their vintage best. Mike (Mr. Culver City) Cohen served as emcee and kept the party going throughout the evening. When Mr. King had a chance to speak between handshakes and hugs, he thanked everyone for supporting him in his first-time run at public office. He reminded there is much work to do before next Tuesday’s election for two open Council seats.
The spirit of the fundraiser mirrored the message of the campaign — to move Culver City forward with renewed passion and a forward- thinking vision while honoring the community’s unique history.
Mr. King’s said his message of wanting to bring bold leadership and a new perspective to the city by serving on the Council is being heard by voters.
While the fundraiser did well, in the end of the day, the election will be decided by the voters, he noted.
Often going by the candidate’s initials, the CPK campaign encouraged participants to vote. The greatest impediment to democracy is voter apathy, Mr. King said.
In the last election, less than 20 percent of the population elected our leaders.
Mr. King may be emailed at cpk4cc@gmail.com, followed on Facebook at Christopher Patrick King, Tweeted @CPK4CC, and viewed on his website, www.cpk4culvercity.com.
