DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Christina “Tina” Sablan and running mate Leila Fleming Staffler, in a nod to the long and colorful history of ranching and farming in the Northern Marianas, invite the public to a unique campaign fundraiser on April 9th on Saipan. The public will have the chance to attend a livestock event and win live cattle, pigs, ducks and goats. The grand prize is a cow worth $1,600.
“We wanted to recognize the many farmers and ranchers whose hard work has put food on local tables for generations,” said Tina. “The livestock event and raffle fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minachom Atdao Pavilion on Beach Road, Saipan.”
“Growing up on Tinian, I saw first-hand how hard farmers and ranchers worked,” added Leila. “We thought this would be a fun way to honor that heritage, and have a family friendly event for the whole community. After all, who wouldn’t like to win a cow or goat in a raffle?”
The highlight of the event is the livestock raffle. Prizes include:
• 2 live cows valued at $1,600
• 2 roosters valued at $300
• 2 pigs valued at $200
• 3 ducks valued at $150
• 1 goat at $100 value
• 2 chickens at $100 value
Individuals do not have to be present to win. Winners can choose between cash or livestock. If cash is preferred, 10% of the auction price will go to the event. If livestock is preferred, the winner is responsible for coordinating the retrieval of the animal from the event site. Non-livestock prizes such as an electric fan, rice cooker, cases of soda, and more will also be raffled off.
The event will additionally feature a petting zoo for kids of all ages. Food plates and drinks will also be sold at the event.
To purchase raffle tickets, community members may contact Tina and Leila’s Committee to Elect at [email protected] or call/text 670-484-DEMS. Raffle tickets for the livestock raffle are priced at $5 each and can be purchased using cash or electronic payment. Electronic payments are accepted via Paypal @votetinasablan, email link: [email protected], with transaction screenshots for reference. $1 raffle tickets will be sold on the day of the event for non-livestock prizes.
Reps. Christina “Tina” Sablan and Leila Fleming Staffler are the Democratic candidates for the 2022 CNMI gubernatorial election.
