»Chris Billig, Texas Field Organizer

Current Location: Dallas, Texas

How did you get involved with organizing political campaigns?

I was a third-grade teacher frustrated by the restrictions put on me because of the testing mandated by President Bush’s “No Child Left Behind” Act and a good friend had started getting me involved with doing campaign work on the weekends on various local races. I guess you can say I was bitten by the bug because soon afterward I was a summer intern in Washington, D.C., and then working full-time as a canvass director on a campaign. I am very lucky to have had a lot of great work experiences in my political life and the opportunity to travel to many parts of our country I had never even imagined getting to see.

 

Why did you decide to come and work for Grassroots Campaigns?

I’ve always been drawn to progressive politics and the field aspects of campaigning, working directly with the voters and changing minds on a one-on-one basis. I had gained a lot of experience organizing canvasses over my first few years in political campaigns, and I was looking forward to getting into field organizing and developing a new set of skills and talents to empower grassroots activists on the ground. I also liked the idea of coming to one place and being able to spend a good amount of time here and get to know the people, places, and politics of one particular area.

 

What is your favorite part of the day?

Talking to the great MoveOn members and helping to organize their cities.

 

What is your least favorite part of the day?

10:51 AM

Things to know about Chris ...

 

Favorite Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito.

Typical Breakfast: Kashi Bar.

Favorite Blog: Burnt Orange Report (http://www.burntorangereport.com/mt/)

Favorite thing about Austin, TX:  Hanging out on Cedar Springs.