#1 on everyone's ballot
November 5

CAROL SCHWARTZ

A Mayor For All of Us

People speak out for Carol...

Many Democrats across the city believe that Schwartz is more in tune with the needs and aspirations of the people."
—Washington Afro American Newspaper, 9/28/02

Carol's got my support because each and every citizen of DC has her ear — she listens to everyone. She knows neighborhoods, like Brightwood, Anacostia, Brookland, and Hillcrest better than most of us do. Carol is not only one of us, she cares about every resident. Carol Schwartz has earned my vote!"
—James Wilson, Ward 5 Democrat, 44-year District resident

I've known Carol for 30 years. She has been consistently honest, open, eating, capable and responsive. Because of her impeccable record she has earned the respect of the total community, her integrity intact. We need Carol to be our Mayor. She certainly has my vote and support."
—Lorraine Whitlock, Ward 7 Democrat; Convener of the Dearwood Gardens Alliance; Lifetime District resident

Carol has an unblemished political record and history She pours her heart out to all people. Carol is an ideal candidate for Mayor."
—Conrad P Smith, Ward 1 Democrat; 50-year District resident

Longevity, affection, ability, passion, personality,,;: charisma, blunt talk, character, honesty and plain familiarity with the City..."
—Georgetowner Newspaper, 10/10/02

CAROL SCHWARTZ Taking care of business...

• Introduced first tax reform legislation, which got the ball rolling on a tax package to attract new businesses and jobs.
• Establishe d a dedicated fund for rights-of-way infrastructure payments to be used solely to supplement street repairs and pothole fillings, and constantly fights to keep the funds from being raided by Williams' office for other purposes.
• Toughened laws against drunk driving — now the nations best.
• Created incentives to attract qualified teachers to DCPS.
• Passed strong whistleblower law to protect those who expose government waste, fraud and abuse.
• Authored and passed legislation to ban the DC government from buying expensive gas-guzzling SUVs.
• Created DC's Sales Tax Holidays, offering sales tax breaks on back-to-school purchases and winter holiday items.
• Active and vocal proponent of Home Rule and voting rights in Congress for DC citizens, and long-time fighter for equal rights, regardless of race, gender, creed, nationality or sexual orientation.
• Passed legislation to extend parking privileges to residents in the RPP program during overnight hours so they could park close to home.
• Identified funding for the purchase of new super cans.
• Exercised strong oversight of District agencies to increase services.
• Increased funding for the purchase and planting of additional trees and their maintenance.
• Introduced and passed legislation providing free parking at meters on Saturdays and evenings.
• Secured funding for the purchase of new garbage trucks for reliable trash removal.

...while taking care of people.

• At-Large Member, Council of the District of Columbia (1985-1989; present); Chair, Committee Works and the Environment (1999-Present)
• Former Vice President, Executive Committee; Member, Board of Directors; Whitman-Walker Clinic (1988-Present)
• Former President, Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs, First woman President in their 62-year history; Member, Board of Directors (1979-Present)
• Member, Board of Directors, Hattie M. Strong Foundation (1995-Present)
• Special education teacher; tutor, Malcolm X Elementary School in Anacostia; drug counselor
• Member, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (1987-1988; 1997-Present); Chair, Board of Directors (2001); Chair, COG's Homeland Security Task Force (2001-Present)
• Chair, Kennedy Center Education Task Force; Member, Community and Friends Board of the Kennedy Center (1984-Present)
• Member, D.C. Board of Education; Elected Vice-President by colleagues for a then-unprecedented three terms (1974-1982)

Carol's early endorsements...

The Current Newspapers
(Northwest, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom)
"Mrs. Schwartz is far better suited to move the District forward... Mrs. Schwartz would be a superior manager."
—Current Newspapers, 10/9/02

The InTowner Newspaper
"She's an incredibly savvy person who understands the fine points of municipal government... With her many years of public service, as a member of the school board and as a member of the city council, she understands those challenges and has, in our opinion, the skill, perseverance, and depth of knowledge to make her an outstanding mayor for this city."
—The InTowner, 10/11/02

GLAA (Gay and Lesbian Activist Alliance) gives Carol a high rating.
Carol received a rating of +8.5 for supporting Gay and Lesbian civil rights issues (in a range of -10 to +10) while Anthony Williams received a rating of +3.5.

Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign awarded Carol the prestigious National

In Carol's own words...
From her announcement speech of 9/26/02

"...this is still a deeply troubled and divided city. Tony Williams' stewardship has been marred by ethical lapses, questionable judgment and a cold lack of compassion for our poorest and most helpless citizens. "

"Ask the voters in Ward 7... Ask them if their lives have improved, if their schools have improved, and ask them if they have better hospitals and health can; than they did four years ago."

"The tangible difference between Anthony Williams and myself is my vision for the city, my commitment to this city, my passion for all the people of this city and the quality of leadership I have demonstrated over the course of my long public career. As all of you know, I have never been afraid to say what I believed should be said, nor to fight for those whom rights were in jeopardy or for those whose needs were not being met."

"Keeping our home values up is a worthy goal. In fact, the Council's tax-reduction policies helped get those values up. I am a D.C. homeowner, and have been since 1968, and I share that goal. But there must be more. There must be affordable housing for those who hung in there with us during the tough times and are now being priced out."

"With your help and your support, I pledge that we will do better to make this--the world's greatest capital city and beloved home to so many of us--a model for competent and compassionate good government serving the needs and aspirations of all our people."

"If all the people who voted for me before, vote for me; if all the people who asked me to run, vote for me; if all the people who have said over the years that they regretted not voting for me, vote for me; and if all the people who want me to win, but who are afraid I won't win, vote for me... I can win-we can win."

We can do better! Elect Carol Schwartz Mayor Nov. 5

Newspaper headlines like these have been the unfortunate mainstay of the Williams administration. The people of Washington, D.C. deserve better. With Carol Schwartz as Mayor, we can do better, we can make real progress. Carol needs your vote!

"It's time we had a Mayor who actually delivers on the last campaign's promises of competence and high ethics. I'm supporting Carol Schwartz because her record demonstrates real concern about DC's neighborhoods, not just the lip service we hear from Tony Williams. With Carol as Mayor, I'm confident we'll finally get to see attention paid to what neighborhoods need and want.
—Alan Roth, Ward 1 Democrat; Commissioner, ANC 1C01, 16-year District resident

"There is no reason not to vote for Carol Schwartz there is every reason to vote for her. Carol's compassionate high ethical standards, capable and experienced leadership, and commitment to our city have been prove beyond a doubt. She's always been our leader—now let's make her our Mayor."
—Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Ward 2 Republican; Former Secretary, US Dept. of Labor, Former President, Federal City Council; 31-year District resident

"Voting for Carol shouldn't be hard for Democrats; doing the right thing can be quite liberating!"
—Dale Leibach, Ward 3 Democrat, 26-year District'