FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2016 Kimberly Ellis for Chair of the California Democratic Party Campaign Raises $100,000 for Northern California Announcement Event San Francisco — California Democratic Party Chair candidate Kimberly Ellis has announced raising $100,000 for her campaign in advance of a formal announcement at tomorrow’s Northern California Announcement Party. Next May, Kimberly could make history by becoming the California Democratic Party’s first African American Chair. “One of the things I learned growing up as a military kid was the value of hard work and tenacity,” Ellis said. “I knew from the beginning that my candidacy for Chair would require me going above and beyond. My Emerge California training taught me the importance of starting early and raising the resources needed to run a strong, viable campaign. That’s exactly what I’ve done.” The money was raised through a variety of vehicles, including Crowdpac, a new crowdfunding platform with a mission “to give politics back to the people.” “I am proud of the more than 300 donors who have contributed to my campaign thus far. They include everyone from the grassroots to the grass tops” Ellis said. 99.9% of the money raised has come from individual donors. “My supporters are invested in my leadership and vision for the California Democratic Party. They represent hundreds of potential new donors who will not only sustain our Party, but grow it. You can expect these numbers to increase by multiples throughout the course of my campaign.” The Northern California Announcement Party will take place tomorrow in San Francisco at the Delancey Street Foundation, Town Hall | 600 The Embarcadero | San Francisco, CA 94107 For more information, contact Dexter Roberson, Campaign Manager at (510) 388-1217 | [email protected] Paid for by Kimberly Ellis for California Kimberly Ellis for California 3060 El Cerrito Plaza #515 El Cerrito CA 94530 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. .