Right now, we are tracking and standing poised to support our country's small businesses in the midst of our current economic situation. We are partnering with other critical stakeholders to communicate with the senators on theU.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurshipin D.C.
We want to ensure our small businesses are able to access the small business economic stimulus funding, and that their data reference points are included in the public policy process going forward.
We will keep you informed of our efforts in this regard.
In Philladelphia, PA our first Congress Hall and other history can be toured, including a collection called "The Great Essentials"
(from the exhibit "Great Essentials" in the West Wing of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA)
Excerpt
Those who formed our nation had an extraordinary chance to redefine government. Leaders from Massachusetts to Georgia aimed to secure freedom by applying the "great essentials of Society and Government."
Here is a short summary of the types of events we have been attending, and the individuals, groups, and organizations we have been meeting and talking with during the months of December 2019 - March 2020:
Friends and associates who have expressed an interest in supporting our campaign;
Mental health advocates concerned about practices leading up to and during incarceration;
Our country's first U.S. House of Representatives chambers
Roundtable Fundraiser on the role of the U.S. Senate and our U.S. Senator
Entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in supporting the 17 United Nations global goals
Affordable housing stakeholders concerned about county government decisions to return federal HUD monies
Media inquiries about the Bartell for Senate campaign
Virtual Discussion about "Bridging the Racial Divide" in partnership with the King Center and Civic Dinners
Seniors who are concerned about what the kinds of resources will be to support them in an ever increasing population of seniors
Ushering In Leadership NOW
While having to pass through Philadelphia to attend a recent family memorial service, I was reminded of the challenges we faced in the formation of our government. Economic tensions were already building between North and South, including over slavery. In the 21st century, the Constitution is still unfolding.
When I read the Constitution in 10th grade, I was excited about participating in its freedoms -- while, at the very same instant, I saw all of the barriers to my participation. Most of my life's work has been in service to removing those barriers.
I actually like dismantling those barriers!
Looking out from the second floor (of the U.S. Senate) in our first Congress Hall over to Independence Hall.
Right now, one of the most heart-wrenching, devastating barriers to participation in the freedoms of our Constitution is that we have not, as a nation, produced adequate policies to have the everyday citizen meet the financial challenges in the 21st century -- and that includes our small businesses. The public policy accountability that is best positioned to do that work are the subcommittees and full committees of the United States Senate. That is why I am running for the United States Senate, from the flat, hilly state of Georgia -- “to whom much is given much is required”!
-- Al Bartell
U.S. Senate Candidate
Painted on the ceiling of our first U.S. Senate chambers
More of Where We're In Action:
Statewide Congress on healing and wellness initiatives being developed in Georgia
Veterans wanting to fully participate in society utilizing their unique skills and leadership
Responding to emails from citizens about healthcare options in rural Georgia
Staying briefed by many stakeholder groups on the impact of the current pandemic situation in their communities.
Vietnamese community stakeholders' feedback in formulating public apology for human rights violations during the Vietnam War.
