How exciting! Brent and I had our first official meeting with Marc Katz yesterday and I am so enthused to be handling his social media campaign. I can hardly believe it. It's going to be a big job and it's exciting, overwhelming, and going to be oh-so-fun. Look for updates regarding his activities and the movement with his campaign on Facebook and Twitter. I imagine I'll make a special page for him on my site since it is going to take up a lot of my time.
I have to say that I in seeing Marc around town and while I served as a Manager at Eddie V's I always thought he was quite a character. I wasn't really sure what I was going to think of him as an official in public office. Will our future Lieutenant Governor be seen on tv with catchy phrases like "Katz's Never Kloses"? Will the "Pastrami King's" boisterous personality convey well for a public official? I know very little about politics and I wasn't sure if this pair would compliment each other like pastrami and rye.
I have to say that I in seeing Marc around town and while I served as a Manager at Eddie V's I always thought he was quite a character. I wasn't really sure what I was going to think of him as an official in public office. Will our future Lieutenant Governor be seen on tv with catchy phrases like "Katz's Never Kloses"? Will the "Pastrami King's" boisterous personality convey well for a public official? I know very little about politics and I wasn't sure if this pair would compliment each other like pastrami and rye.
After meeting with Marc yesterday I saw a new side of him that I hadn't yet had an opportunity to see before. Two things happened:
1. Brent asked him about his connection to the famous Katz's deli in New York and we discovered, yes there is a connection. Brent being the prying personality that he is asked why Marc never used that connection to promote himself. Very seriously Marc simply said that Katz's in New York simply means too much to him, it's too special. He grew up in that deli and though his family sold it some time ago, it still holds a special place in his heart. I have to say, this took me by surprise. How many people wouldn't try to ride on the coat tails of such a famous place, particularly when you are running your own Jewish deli in a place like Austin, Texas?
2. Mr. Katz told us of the honor that was bestowed upon him in being asked to be the Grand Marshall at the Veteran's Day parade downtown on November 11th. He was taken aback by the fact that he is not a Veteran and you could see what an honor he felt in being asked to have such a position in this parade. He spoke for a few moments of his gratefulness for our armed services and you could tell this really meant a lot to him.
I look forward to many more revealing moments into Marc Katz's core personality and what he hopes to do if elected in to office. I'm excited about going to campaign events and learning more about politics, as it is always something I felt I should do but never make the time to learn how government really affects my life. Lastly, I look forward to hearing from you all in what you think about all this!
1. Brent asked him about his connection to the famous Katz's deli in New York and we discovered, yes there is a connection. Brent being the prying personality that he is asked why Marc never used that connection to promote himself. Very seriously Marc simply said that Katz's in New York simply means too much to him, it's too special. He grew up in that deli and though his family sold it some time ago, it still holds a special place in his heart. I have to say, this took me by surprise. How many people wouldn't try to ride on the coat tails of such a famous place, particularly when you are running your own Jewish deli in a place like Austin, Texas?
2. Mr. Katz told us of the honor that was bestowed upon him in being asked to be the Grand Marshall at the Veteran's Day parade downtown on November 11th. He was taken aback by the fact that he is not a Veteran and you could see what an honor he felt in being asked to have such a position in this parade. He spoke for a few moments of his gratefulness for our armed services and you could tell this really meant a lot to him.
I look forward to many more revealing moments into Marc Katz's core personality and what he hopes to do if elected in to office. I'm excited about going to campaign events and learning more about politics, as it is always something I felt I should do but never make the time to learn how government really affects my life. Lastly, I look forward to hearing from you all in what you think about all this!
