February 22, 2009
Carlos A. Orellana, a Democratic candidate for City Council, Second District, held a fund raising event Saturday night at the South Presbyterian Church in Yonkers .
Friends and supporters came to show their support to the candidate, including City Council President Chuck Lesnick, Westchester County Legislator Jose Alvarado, and Carlos Moran, a Democratic Party leader.
Referring to the experience Mr. Orellana has as a community and labor organizer, Mr. Lesnick said, “We just elected a community organizer as President of the United States , why not for the Council in Yonkers .”
Jose Alvarado, a long term friend of Mr. Orellana, also addressed the participants and said, “I will give all my support to Carlos if he is nominated by the Democratic Party.”
Lilian Aguirre, a district resident and supporter, said of the candidate, “We will not regret to support Carlos in this race.”
John Kemoh, Jr., a member of the local chapter of NAACP, came to show his support and gave his $25.00 donation to the candidate and said, “I heard about you running and wanted to show tonight and give you my support, here is my contribution.”
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