Campaign statement from Democratic 84th Indiana House District candidate Evan Smith:
Smith launches Facebook page, Twitter feed in 84th District State House race
Urges voters to voice concerns
(July 29, 2010) – Evan Smith, candidate for the Indiana State House of Representatives, 84th District, has launched a page on the social networking site Facebook and a Twitter feed, respectively. According to Smith, his campaign’s move into social media, or Web 2.0, provides a crucial link to voters.
“If you live in the 84th District, I want to hear your story,” said Smith. “Social media give people direct access to a candidate, as well as a forum for ideas and feedback. Whether the issue that concerns you is education, taxes, your job, or just how state government could better work for you, we need to talk. This is your opportunity to shape the agenda I bring with me to the State House.”
The Evan Smith for State Rep. page on Facebook doubles as a campaign website, providing information about Smith and his platform. Along with an outlet for discussion, the Facebook and Twitter feeds will provide information on the campaign as it unfolds.
Evan Smith, the Democratic candidate for the 84th District State House seat, is a social studies teacher at North Side High School in Fort Wayne and a lifelong resident of the Fort Wayne area. He is running to bring jobs to Fort Wayne, fix education, ease the property tax burden and find sensible solutions to the challenges facing Indiana.
In the past, our district has only been represented by one voice and not the voice of all the people. I want a more balanced view represented rather than just “business” or “special interests”. I am sure Evan Smith is the ideal candidate as he tends to be conservative, but is open-minded to all views.