and
Onyx left his mark on Annapolis by becoming the Honorary Mayor
Its time to find homes for all the animals in shelters !
The world doesn't need to be paved,
lets return some grass to downtown Annapolis parks.
Conduct a study to determine
if there is enough fire hydrants in town.
Open all outdoor cafes to dogs.
Install pedestrian buttons for pedestrian crossing at all intersections and repair sidewalks.
with the purchase of the
ONYX for Mayor T-Shirt
$5 of each T-Shirt Sale is donated to
Animal Rescue Groups
or donate directly to animal rescue groups at the links below or Adopt an animal
the Limited Edition
Onyx for Mayor T-Shirt
or visit
ARTFX Gallery
45 West Street
Annapolis Maryland
or Donate to
Calvert County
Humane Society
or Donate to
the Anne Arundel County SPCA
or Donate to Mid Atlantic German Shepard Rescue
In Annapolis politics is going to the dogs New Annapolis mayoral candidate announces he will donate all campaign funds to charity
July starts the campaign season in the City of Annapolis, with just a month left for candidates to file with the city their intent to be a candidate. Seasoned local politicians and newcomers have started raising money for advertising campaigns, shooting political barbs, appearing at neighborhood meetings, and are sure to put themselves into the many local events including the upcoming 4th of July parade.
A new candidate is entering the political race on July 3rd, that wants to put the focus on want can we do together to make the City of Annapolis better for all of its residents.
This new candidate is going to stand out from the rest with these promises: · Not to say anything negative about either party during the campaign · To run as an independent, with a grass roots campaign · Encourage people to donate money during the campaign to helping his constituents, instead of himself. · To be out on the town daily to meet and greet constituents · To be welcoming to all
The candidate is a life long resident of Annapolis, who understands life on both sides of the creek, living in both Eastport and the Historic District. He came to Annapolis with nothing and today resides and works daily to keep Annapolis the friendly town that it is. The Candidate is known to most in Annapolis on a first name basis as “Onyx”.
Onyx came to live in Annapolis at the SPCA in Annapolis at just a few months of age, without a collar or nametag to his name. Upon his adoption at the age of five months, he moved across Spa Creek to the Historic District of Annapolis. For the past year and a half Onyx has worked daily at ARTFX gallery, usually sitting in the doorway ready to greet anyone who walks down West Street and wants to take a break from the daily grind. His goal in life is to bring a smile to the face of all who pass by.
Onyx is kicking off his mayoral campaign on July 3rd during the First Sunday Arts event on West Street. Three animal rescue groups are coming to spend the afternoon at The First Sunday Arts event in front of ARTFX gallery with Onyx; The Anne Arundel County SPCA, the Calvert County Humane Society and German Shepard Rescue. All of the groups are bringing plenty of four legged friends looking for good homes. Onyx will also be releasing his first limited edition “Onyx for Mayor” T-shirt during the day with profits going to local Animal Rescue Groups. ARTFX gallery is getting in the spirit of event with an art show during July by Marjorie Weiss, called “Mans Best Friend” featuring artwork of our favorite dogs and hosting several fund raisers at ARTFX gallery to support area animal rescue groups. Other events during the day include music by the Annapolis Junction Big Band, The Unified Jazz Ensemble, outdoor art market and evening art receptions.
On July 4th Onyx will be appearing in the Annapolis 4th of July parade along with many other area dogs ready to leave their mark on Annapolis.
For those wishing to help Onyx leave his mark on Annapolis visit www.artfxgallery.org/onyxformayor
For more information contact: ARTFX gallery 45 West Street Annapolis MD 21401 410.990.4540 email artfx_in_annapolis@yahoo.com web www.artfxgallery.org
Mans Best Friend Show
by Marjorie Weiss
Press Release
Was there a leak in the Onyx for Mayor Campaign? Did someone Bark?
A City Alderman on June 23rd sent an email to his supporters saying
"canine family members are most welcome to join him in the July 4th parade
as long as they have no plans to protest their lack of voting rights"
Press Release
While it may not be an endorsement, Onyx gets his first national coverage this week with his photograph in Volkswagon Driver Magazine page 46. If you drive a VW you probably got one in the mail, otherwise you can pick up a copy at your local VW dealership.
Press Release
Onyx has had a busy week on the Campaign Trail. On Sunday July 3rd, over a thousand people showed up as ONYX announced his mayoral campaign during First Sunday Arts. He was joined by the Anne Arundel County SPCA, the Calvert County Humane Society and Mid-Atlantic German Shepard Rescue. His T-Shirt was also released for sale to benefit local Animal Rescue Groups. On July 4th, Onyx was seen riding in a convertible in the 4th of July parade followed by his supporters of over 50 dogs (a.k.a. Aulderdogs) and almost 100 people.
Press Release
One week into the campaign and ONYX for Mayor has sold 50% of the first printing of his T-Shirt. ARTFX gallery owners Erik and Megan Evans originally expected to have enough T-Shirts to last the summer. "We have been overwelmed at the number of people that have purchased T-Shirts. Onyx is a great campaigner, and is on track to raise thousands for local animal rescue groups."
ONYX for Mayor T-Shirt Click Here
With humans passing laws to make it harder for people to get thier name on the ballet by requiring tons of signatures, filing fees and voter regestration etc, Onyx has decided to run as a write in candidate for Mayor. This will also allow Onyx to continue with his platform of giving campaign donations to area animal rescue groups.
Onyx receives letter from Mayor's office asking him to meet with her anf join in her campaign. Onyx replies he would love to meet with her.
The Capital Newspaper reports that ONYX "Bow Wows out of the Mayoral race." The story is untrue. Onyx continues on the campaign trail raising funds for animal rescue groups. To date over 200 people have bought his t-shirt, signs are appearring around town in his support and hundreds more have stopped in to wish him success. But he does look forward to the Mayors office meetting with him to discuss ways they may be able to work together.
Salisbury's Mayor endorses Onyx for Annapolis Mayor
Mayor, a tail-waggin, croud pleasin', beagle mix owned by former Salisbury City Council Vice-president Michael Day knows something about politics. "Mayor went door to door with me on my campaign visits and she always got the endorsement, even if I didn't." When Mayor heard of his colleague, Onyx's bid for political office, this Mayor immediately sent her endorsement.
Day has a history of naming his pets for local personalities and scine Mayor became his comppanion during his time in the political arena, Mayor became both the title and name of the friendly little black and white pooch.
Day is now the Main Street coordinator of both the Berlin and Pocomoke City and it was ARTFX's marketing promotion and support of the Anne Arundel SPCA that made for a unique package that appealed to Day. But Mayor didn't need such inducements. "Major just wants to make sure Onyx wins so that she can attend and try to fetch the inaugural ball," said Day.
ONYX prepare to help animals hurt by Huricane Katrina
Onyx is preparing to hold a fund raiser to support animals stranded by Huricane Katrina. Also, $5 from the sale of each of his t-shirts (second printing) will be donated to Louisiana SPCA and Noahs Wish. If you wish to donate directly to groups that are recuing pets stranded or hurt during hurican Katrina visit these 3 websites.
www.la-spca.org
www.noahswish.org
www.vetmed.lsu.edu
The first edition of Onyx for Mayor T-shirts sells out !
$1500 has been raised for local animal rescue groups. The current Mayor Ellen Moyer of Annapolis takes notice of the civic pride Onyx is creating and his charititable fundraising ability, she asks to meet with ONYX!
ONYX becomes Mayor of Annapolis
On October 22, 2005 Mayor Ellen Moyer declares that ONYX is an Honorary Mayor of Annapolis and declares he is "The Consummate Political animal" and gives him a Citation of Merit for raising the importsnce of the arts in our community, raising the pride of West street and for raising money for his alma mater, the SPCA.
Onyx announce his new ONYX the Mayer shirt with $5 from the sale of every shirt being donated to animal rescue groups with a majority focus on animal rescue groups needing help due to hurricane Katrina.
The Onyx the New Onyx the Mayor of Annapolis Mayor Shirt to support Animal Rescue Groups
Onyx attends his first protest rally to save Ginger
a working wog at the Museum Store.
Fellow working dog "Ginger" has worked as a greeter at the Museum store by the city dock of Annapolis for the past six years greeting customers and watching over our city dock. The Annapolis Historic Foundation that runs the store announces that starting November 10th, she is banished to the back yard of the building and will not be allowed to be in the store or in front of the store to greet customers. The reason they say is the store is not for locals but for tourists and tourists dont like dogs. Onyx disagrees and sees tourists everyday that say they like dogs, he even mentioned the Loews Hotel encourages tourists to bring their pets with them when they travel. to save Ginger please call the Historic Annapolis Foundation at 410-990.4709 or email them at info@annapolis.org
Thank you
-Onyx
ARTFX gallery Click Here