Carlos May to run for Indiana's Seventh Congressional District seat
Indianapolis Republican officially announces candidacy at Wednesday Press Conference; says he seeks election to lower taxes, reduce government, create jobs and opportunity, and bring common sense values to Central Indiana


INDIANAPOLIS, IN, October 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In front of a large crowd of supporters on West Washington Street among an Indianapolis business corridor his family helped build, Republican Carlos May of Indianapolis officially announced his candidacy for Indiana's Seventh Congressional District at a press conference today at Noon.

The event took place on the west side of Indianapolis at a Mexican-American family-owned business at 2614 West Washington Street, located in the middle of one of Indianapolis' busiest Hispanic business communities.

May, who currently works for the City of Indianapolis as a Mayor' s Neighborhood Liaison, says he disagrees with recent decisions by Congress and is taking action: The last two election cycles have seen voters universally reject politics as usual. The call has been for the next generation of Republican leaders to step up. Today I am accepting that challenge.

May says people are frustrated that Washington and its insiders are not meeting the important challenges of our time. I understand how to lead Central Indiana to prosperity in the global economy and to safety in an unstable world. I pledge to offer strong leadership that puts people first, he said.

May, who lives in Pike Township, says he will use lessons learned from his international business experience to advance Central Indiana in the global economy and draw from his previous two years as Mayor Ballard's neighborhood liaison as the basis of how he intends to continue on-the-ground interaction with constituents. My time working in Indianapolis neighborhoods for the Mayor' s Office has prepared me well to be an accessible, energetic Congressman. I have spent 12-hour days in the community discussing the issues citizens face and intend to spend the next ten months on the campaign trail listening to voters and non-voters alike. May has also earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wabash College and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Congress first response should not be throwing more government at the nation's problems, May said. What I believe sets this next generation of leadership apart is that we are willing to think outside the box and look to innovative solutions rather than increasing the size of bureaucracy in Washington. May's top issues include: balancing the federal budget; reforming the healthcare and insurance industries; improving benefits for veterans; lowering taxes for all Americans, and providing job-finding assistance to correspond with his efforts to bring economic development to the District.

May also believes the United States should stand firm in the fight against terrorism currently going on around the World: For our country's long-term security, it's important to have stable regimes in Iraq and Afghanistan that view America as an ally and who help us in the battle against extremists trying to destroy freedom.

May said he strongly disagrees with the incumbent Seventh District Congressman on several issues, particularly Carson's support for government bailouts, government-run healthcare, higher taxes, and his opposition to cutting off federal funding for ACORN. May said, Healthcare is a primary economic engine for our region and his support of government-run healthcare is hurting the Indianapolis economy. May continued, When he votes not to de-fund an organization caught on camera promoting immoral practices and business fraud, he votes in contrast to Hoosier values " common sense values.

BIOGRAPHY

Carlos May has always been an active citizen, volunteering in the community and working in government. Friends of the Indianapolis-resident say he's got a knack for getting things done " and getting it done right. They also say he's about straight talk and common sense.

Due to the recent decisions of Congress, Carlos says he feels compelled to take action. He believes the individual liberty that makes us American is under attack " infringed upon by unprecedented growth of government, higher taxes and intrusive laws and regulations into the lives of citizens. Currently, Carlos serves the City of Indianapolis, working as a Mayor's Neighborhood Liaison. Carlos takes great pride in helping the citizens of Indianapolis in his current role, but wants to do more " for the city and the nation. That's why he's decided to run for Indiana's Seventh Congressional District seat. He intends to qualify in the 2010 Republican Primary.

Carlos grew up in an Army family. This gave him the opportunity to live in several places in the United States as well as Europe, Japan and Mexico. By the fifth grade, his father retired from active duty and the family settled in the Indianapolis area. Carlos graduated from Zionsville High School, where he was the Class President and involved in wrestling and soccer. Carlos earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wabash College in 2001 " participating in student government and Phi Gamma Delta. Carlos went straight to law school after graduating from Wabash, and in 2003 earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. His experience in the law has taught him the large impact good and bad public policy can have on a society.

Carlos worked in a variety of positions before serving the City of Indianapolis in the Mayor's Office. As Director of West Coast Operations for Marathon Building Services, a large building services corporation, Carlos managed multiple crews and work sites for both private and military clients. Carlos worked as an International Manager for DFS Galleria, a subsidiary of Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennesy, responsible for preparing multimillion dollar purchases and distribution orders for clients in the U.S., Guam and Japan. A bilingual speaker, Carlos has also worked as a Consultant for Zebulon Inc., providing advice on business management and expansion, demographic awareness and advertising for family-owned businesses in the Indianapolis Latino community. Carlos has studied overseas in Japan, Belgium and Mexico.

Community involvement and volunteerism have always been a big part of Carlos' life. He participates in the HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) reading program " a local peer mentoring program for young children in Indianapolis. Since college, Carlos has been volunteering his services throughout Central Indiana as a translator/interpreter for non-English speakers. Carlos also serves on the Board of Directors for Beacon of Hope Center for Women, a support center for women and children victims of domestic violence. He is active in the Charles F. Frank Masonic Lodge and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite here in Indianapolis.

Carlos lives in Pike Township with his wife Risa, a Special Education teacher.



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