Nick Varrecchio for Clerk of Criminal Court

We had a  wonderful victory this past Saturday. Our hard work and dedication has paid off. We advance to the run off on May 20th.

My thanks and gratitude to all who have worked for our victory.

The shorter list of run off candidates and the one on one comparison with our opponent will bring a more focused discussion of the important issues. Our campaign is to bring integrity and reform to this very important elected office. Only with your help can we succeed. Please contact us if you are able to volunteer your time, contribute to the campaign, place a sign in your yard or assist us in any other way.

We have a very short time to accomplish our goal. Thank you for your support.

Nick Varrecchio

Come wait for the election days results with Clerk of Court candidate Nick Varrecchio, at our campaign headquarters.

Nick has campaigned to bring reform to the important office of Clerk of Court. He has won the endorsement of the Times-Picayune, The Alliance for Good Government, the Louisiana Regular Democrats, The Forum for Equality, and New Orleans Coalition. Join us as we wait for the results of this historic election.

This event is on April 22nd at the Headquarters at 7924 Maple St, New Orleans, LA. The party runs form 8:30 pm until.

If you are a registered voter of Orleans Parish who has been displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina you are still eligible to vote if you have not registered to vote in another parish or state.

Use the Where to Vote Locator to find out where to vote if you will be voting in New Orleans on April 22.

Come join Nick Varrecchio’s Election Day Victory Party.

The first priority is to secure and remediate the evidence that was damaged and compromised in the Hurricane Katrina flooding via immediate and prompt cooperation with There are at least 4000 pending criminal felony case trials that will be conducted and the retention and presentation of the evidence for those trials are necessary to ensure fair trials for both the prosecution and the defendants in these cases.

The second priority is to aggressively rebuild public confidence in the election responsibilities of this office. I believe that I have the experience and leadership skills, as well as the reform credentials necessary, to both properly conduct these elections and to rebuild the public confidence in the operations of this office.

Third, the office must be computerized and those computers must be fully integrated with those of the local and state police forces, as well as with all other courts and law enforcement agencies. The current system is inadequate and allows for the frequent releases of wanted suspects already in custody for other arrests, and other ongoing inefficiencies

This very important elected office must adapt to the post-Katrina limitations and cuts in funding by reaching out to the non-revenue resources available such as our universities, law schools, and civic groups interested in providing labor, alternative funding, and other support for the responsibilities of this office.

Nick Varrecchio has initiated his Podcasting campaign with a fundraiser Podcast. Following the endorsement of the Times-Picayune, Nick Varrecchio has the support of the major newspapers and civic organizations. In his first Podcast, Nick Varrecchio asks for your support in reaching as many voters as possible in this final week before the election.

Please help Nick Varrecchio in his campaign to reform this important office. Please click on the donate button in the sidebar. All donations, no matter how big or small, are needed and are welcome.

The Times-Picayune has endorsed Nick Varrecchio for Clerk of Criminal District Court. With the Times-Picayune’s endorsement, our campaign has the endorsement and support of every good government organization and newspaper thus far making a recommendation in this very important election.

Election Recommendations by the New Orleans Times-Picayune

Mr. Varrecchio, a lawyer, has extensive experience in voting rights litigation. That experience would be beneficial in this position, which includes the supervision of elections. He has additional professional experience that would be helpful in this office. He worked in the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office early in his career and served as a bailiff and sheriff’s deputy in Criminal District Court when he was in college and law school. Mr. Varrecchio, who has a law degree from Tulane University, also is a former board member of Crimestoppers. In addition, he is a member of Lakeview Civic Association and coaches girls’ softball at Lakeview Playground.

Thank you for your support at our fundraisers. They have been a great success. Your support has helped Nick Varrecchio to communicate his message of reform for this important office. With you support Nick Varrecchio has been able to win the support of the Times-Picayune, The Alliance for Good Government, The AFL-CIO, The Forum for Equality, The New Orleans Coalition, and The Regular Democratic Organization.

In the final week of the campaign, Nick Varrecchio is poised to win. Thank you so much for your support.

If you’ve not made a donation, you can do so now. Help Nick Varrecchio get his message out through the home streach.

The Gambit has endorsed Nick Varrecchio in his campaign for Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish. Nick Varrecchio already has the endorsment of the major civic organizations, The Gambit has now awarded Nick a major newspaper endorsement. The Gambit’s endoresment shows that Nick Varrecchio’s strong credentials and his emphisis on reform appeal to progressive New Orleanians.

Come join us for a Campaign Fundraiser for Nick Varrecchio, Candidate for Clerk of Criminal District Court.

The fundraiser will be held at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restauraunt at 200 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA. That is at the corner of Convention Center Blvd. The event starts at 6:00 pm and runs to 8:00 pm on April 12th, 2006.

A suggested contribution of $150 can be made payable to “Varrecchio for Clerk”, 300 Lafayette St, Ste 101, New Orleans, LA 70130.

Tony Clesi invites you to come meet and greet Nick Varrecchio, Candidate for Clerk of Criminal District Court.

Cocktails will be served from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on April 8th, 2006 at 926 Leontine St, New Orleans, LA. Causal dress.

A suggested contribution of $100 can be made to “Varrecchio for Clerk”, 300 Lafayette St, Ste 101 New Orleans, LA 70130.

I have been very fortunate in gaining the political support that I will need to win this very competitive election, particularly from good government and reform minded groups, with my candidacy endorsed by the Alliance for Good Government, the AFL-CIO, the Forum for Equality, the New Orleans Coalition, and the Regular Democratic Organization. Nonetheless, financial support is needed if I am going to be successful in being elected to this office. My campaign will be holding three separate fund raising parties in the next two weeks, and I ask that you please make an effort to attend any or all of them.

The dates and times are as follows:

• Thursday, April 6th, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm F&M Patio Lounge.
• Saturday, April 8th, 2006 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Home of Tony Clesi.
• Thursday, April 13th, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Gordon Biersch Brewery Pub.

Contributions may be made payable to

“Varrecchio for Clerk” 

300 Lafayette St, Ste 101

New Orleans, LA 70130.

Please make every effort to attend, and please know that I am very grateful for your encouragement and support.