Writing Samples — Christopher Richmond

Christopher Richmond

The following are some samples of my writing. As a strategic communications specialist working in advocacy and persuasion, I have written scripts for video ads which have received hundreds of thousands of views, press releases and media advisories which have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars of earned media coverage, Op-Eds which have appeared in major media outlets, and more.

Refusal to Pass Earned Sick Leave Is An Embarrassment

Refusal to Pass Earned Sick Leave Is An Embarrassment

“Today’s vote is simply an embarrassment and greatly concerning given the real health challenges workers face today in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. What message does this send to those who worry that calling in sick could leave them without a job or lost wages? This is a moment in time when we need to embrace policies that protect those workers who are on the frontlines delivering critical care and services. Rejecting any form of earned sick leave is shocking and irresponsible.”

Christopher RichmondMay 7, 2020Press Release

Trump’s Chaos is Killing Us: Digital Ad

Trump’s Chaos is Killing Us: Digital Ad

I edited this video while I was the Digital and Development Director of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. It included a link (miamidadedems.org/endthechaos) that redirected viewers to a custom fundraising link to raise funds for the local Democratic Party. Our online fundraising efforts in 2020 led to record-breaking results for a local Democratic Party Committee in Florida.

Update, Video Production, Miami-Dade Dem PartyChristopher RichmondMay 7, 2020Announcement, Video

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Increased Democratic Voter Registration by nearly 14,000 Voters Since 2018

Increased Voter Registration Numbers Point To Highly Engaged Local Party

MIAMI FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Party announced today that it had grown the voter rolls to 616,553 registered Democrats in Miami-Dade County, an increase of nearly 14,000 voters since the 2018 election. Compared to the number of registered Democrats in Miami-Dade County for the 2016 election, we have grown our numbers by more than 22,000 voters.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondApril 29, 2020Press Release

Corrupt Carlos At It Again: Shocking Emails Show How Mayor Is Using Public Health Crisis For Political Gain

Corrupt Carlos At It Again: Shocking Emails Show How Mayor Is Using Public Health Crisis For Political Gain

Alerts Sent to Monroe County Raise Questions About Corrupt Carlos Mixing Mayoral Duties with Congressional Run

MIAMI, FL: Alarming emails revealed by an NBC6 investigation confirm the political motivation behind Corrupt Carlos Giménez’s county staffs’ decision to put his name on a series of public safety alerts. The alerts were seen as far south as Islamorada, which is in Monroe County and outside of his jurisdiction, but still within the Congressional District Corrupt Carlos is running for.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondApril 23, 2020Press Release

Worse than we thought

I wrote this fundraising email as we began to see just how badly Trump was handling the coronavirus outbreak.

Fundraising Email, Miami-Dade Dem PartyChristopher RichmondApril 15, 2020Email

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Slams Ron DeSantis for playing politics with public health crisis

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Slams Ron DeSantis for playing politics with public health crisis

Declaring WWE Wrestling an essential business looks like worst kind of pay-to-play politics

MIAMI, FL: Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Steve Simeonidis slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis for declaring WWE Wrestling an essential business while WWE owner and former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon’s Super PAC “America First” announced an $18.5 million ad buy in Florida on behalf of Donald Trump’s reelection.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondApril 15, 2020Press Release

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Calls on County Commission to Stop Allocating Resources for 836 Toll Road Boondoggle

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Calls on County Commission to Stop Allocating Resources for 836 Toll Road Boondoggle

Recent Court Ruling Against Project Bolsters Case that Commission Should Rescind Authorizing Legislation

MIAMI, FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee passed a resolution at its Monday meeting urging the Miami-Dade County Commission and the Mayor to “revisit and rescind their decision” to approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan allowing for the extension of the the SR 836 Expressway 13 miles outside the Urban Development Boundary. The resolution also called on the Commission and Mayor to rescind the federal application for permitting the toll road extension, and to cease allocating county staff and financial resources in pursuit of the project.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondApril 15, 2020Press Release

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Hails Surge in Vote-By-Mail Numbers in Florida Primary

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Hails Surge in Vote-By-Mail Numbers in Florida Primary

Party Encourages Democrats to Enroll in Vote By Mail for August Primary

MIAMI, FL: While Republicans usually outpace Democrats in Vote-By-Mail, this year, Miami-Dade Democratic turnout surpassed Republican turnout in all categories of Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting, and Election Day numbers, a good indication of Democratic enthusiasm.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondMarch 18, 2020Press Release

Blue Forum & Fair Postponed Due to Concerns Over Coronavirus

Blue Forum & Fair Postponed Due to Concerns Over Coronavirus

Event Was To Take Place on Sunday, March 15

MIAMI FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Party has indefinitely postponed the planned Blue Forum & Fair over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in large groups. The Blue Forum & Fair was scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 15 at the Firefighters Memorial Building, in Doral, Florida, and had been expected to draw hundreds of Democrats from across Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondMarch 10, 2020Press Release

Miami-Dade Democratic Party to host Blue Forum & Fair in Doral Two Days Before Florida Presidential Primary

Miami-Dade Democratic Party to host Blue Forum & Fair in Doral Two Days Before Florida Presidential Primary

Daniella Levine Cava, Jean Monestime, and Alex Penelas to Participate in Mayoral Forum

Miami, FL: On Sunday, March 15th, hours prior to the final presidential debate leading up to the Florida presidential primaries, hundreds of local Democrats will gather in Doral to prepare for flipping Florida blue in 2020. The Miami-Dade Democratic Party will host a Forum and Fair in Doral, ending with a two hour event featuring three leading Democratic candidates for Miami-Dade County Mayor.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondMarch 6, 2020Press Release

Ariel Sepulveda Hired as Miami-Dade Democratic Party’s Field Director

Experienced Voter Turnout Organizer begins this week

Miami, FL: The Miami-Dade Democratic Party has hired community organizer and student power network program manager Ariel Sepulveda, as its new Field Director.

An organizing director for several Florida campaigns, Sepulveda grew up in Homestead, Florida before receiving a bachelor of liberal arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Returning to South Florida, she worked as the Organizing Director for Engage Miami where she coordinated voter registration and get out the vote efforts at college campuses and universities throughout Miami for several national, state and local elections.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondMarch 5, 2020Press Release

Hey Miami: Early voting for the 2020 Presidential Primary has begun

Hey Miami: Early voting for the 2020 Presidential Primary has begun

Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary in Miami-Dade County started on Monday, March 2. You can vote early at any early voting location in Miami-Dade County. Are you Election Ready? You can see a full list of early voting locations below. Here are the dates and times:

Miami-Dade Dem Party, UpdateChristopher RichmondMarch 2, 2020Announcement

Florida Bar Opens Investigation Following Miami-Dade Democratic Party Complaint Against Rep. Matt Gaetz

Florida Bar officials state "A file has been opened."

Miami, FL: Responding to an official complaint against U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz from the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, the Florida Bar stated that it is "aware of the issue you reported and is taking appropriate measures. A file has been opened."

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondFebruary 24, 2020Press Release

The Miami-Dade Democratic Party Denounces the Castro Regime In The Strongest Possible Terms

Miami, FL: Miami, FL: Today, Steve Simeonidis, chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party issued the following statement: “The Miami-Dade Democratic Party denounces the Castro regime in the strongest possible terms.”

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondFebruary 24, 2020Press Release

More Than 34,000 Miami-Dade Voters Have Switched to the Democratic Party Since 2016

More Than 34,000 Miami-Dade Voters Have Switched to the Democratic Party Since 2016

The Wave of Party Switches Indicates Voters Are Fed Up With Republican Policies

Miami, FL: Today, the Miami-Dade Democratic Party released data indicating that since the 2016 election, more than 34,000 voters in Miami-Dade County have switched their party affiliation to the Democratic Party. Some 26,446 voters switched from "No Party Affiliation" to Democrat, while 8,078 have switched from Republican Party to Democrat.

Miami-Dade Dem Party, Press ReleaseChristopher RichmondFebruary 19, 2020Press Release