[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party E-Newsletter for Friday, April 20 - Friday, April 27, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
tcdp_newsletter at lists.traviscountydemocrats.org
Thu Apr 19 16:23:43 CDT 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, April 20- Friday, April 27, 2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- A Message from TCDP Chair, Chris Elliott
- Demonstration of Support for Women’s Health in Texas—Today (Thursday,
April 19)!!!
- Spell IMPEACH Day Picnic in the Park
- Upcoming Elections on May 12, 2007
- Do You Want to Work the Elections?
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- Aren’t You Tired of How Things Are Run at the State Capitol and in
Washington DC?
- Precinct Changes Are Coming
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- In the News
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail
- To Subscribers Who Use AOL
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A MESSAGE FROM TCDP CHAIR, CHRIS ELLIOTT
Dear Fellow Democrats:
Our nation has once again been struck by unspeakable tragedy, as evidenced
by the events at Virginia Tech this past Monday. I know that all of you
join me in including the victims of this horrible tragedy, and their
families, in our thoughts and prayers.
On the local front, the Texas Legislature is in their home stretch. I hope
that everyone is paying attention to the periodic legislative alerts that we
send out on our ‘activism email newsletter list’ as there have been a number
of bills lately that should be of interest to Travis County Democrats,
including a recent one that would discourage straight ticket voting. We try
to put out information promptly on this type of stuff when it comes to our
attention and we hope it is helpful to you. To sign up for our activism
alerts, please go to ‘Newsletter’ off the home page of our web site or visit
this link: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/newsletter.php"http://www.traviscounty
democrats.org/newsletter.php
As always, thank you for all you do for Democrats in Travis County and
beyond!
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
TCDP Chair
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DEMONSTRATION OF SUPPORT FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH IN TEXAS—TODAY!!! THURSDAY,
APRIL 19, 2007
5:00pm-6:00pm
South Side of the State Capitol, 11th and Congress Ave.
“For the first time since Roe, the Court blesses a prohibition with no
exception protecting a woman's health … the Court's defense of it, cannot be
understood as anything other than an effort to chip away at a right declared
again and again by this Court -- and with increasing comprehension of its
centrality to women’s lives. A decision so at odds with our jurisprudence
should not have staying power."
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dissent in the Federal Abortion Ban cases
(Gonzales v. Carhart and Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood)
This Supreme Court decision marks a major step backward for women’s health
throughout the United States, and especially in Texas where anti-choice
politicians routinely play politics with women’s health. The decision erodes
previous protections for women’s health therefore endangering women
throughout the United States when they and their families are faced with
personal and private decisions regarding whether or not to terminate a
pregnancy.
Please join supporters of women’s health, freedom and privacy on Thursday,
April 19th from 5-6pm on the south side of the capitol (11th & Congress) to
raise awareness about this historic and regressive decision which endangers
women’s health and, to urge Texas lawmakers to abandon similar dangerous and
divisive anti-choice measures, such as Rep. Chisum’s near-total abortion ban
(HB 175).
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SPELL IMPEACH DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK
Saturday, April 28, 2007
12:00pm-2:00pm
Zilker Park, Open Field near Disc Golf Course across Barton Springs Rd. from
the Botanical Gardens
CONTACT: Laura Hitt at HYPERLINK
"mailto:laurahitt at austin.rr.com"laurahitt at austin.rr.com
Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic lunch.... wear your anti-Bush
t-shirts and spend an afternoon with other Austin families working towards
Peace through IMPEACHMENT!! They will be spelling IMPEACH with our bodies
across the field of Zilker, and this will be filmed!!
Bush & Cheney have not listened to their Generals, they have not listened to
the Iraq Study Group AND they have NOT listened to the American People. The
only way to stop this war is to IMPEACH both Bush & Cheney and hold them
accountable for their crimes. For more information, to volunteer, OR to let
them know you will be there.
THIS IS A NATIONWIDE EVENT with Spell IMPEACH Events happening in hundreds
of Cities!! HYPERLINK "http://www.a28.org/"www.A28.org
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DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA TRAINING ACADEMY COMING TO AUSTIN
Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, 2007
9:00am-6:00pm
Sanchez Building, Room 104, on the UT Campus
The 2008 presidential race is already beginning to heat up and the
grassroots will play a major role. Are you prepared to build on last year’s
Democratic victories and be an asset to your candidate?
Democracy for Texas and the University Democrats are pleased to announce
that the Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Austin!
At the DFA Training Academy, experienced campaign professionals will cover
practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising,
targeting voters, online organizing, and recruiting and managing volunteers.
The Training Academy will be appropriate both for people who have little or
no campaign experience, and for those who have worked on campaigns but want
to take their skills to the next level.
Click the following link to register now: HYPERLINK
"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=17118"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?
id=17118
Cost: $60 in advance, $30 for students and low-income attendees. Two lunches
are included.
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UPCOMING ELECTIONS ON MAY 12, 2007
The next election will be on Saturday, May 12. The election will consist of
a statewide constitutional amendment as well as numerous city council and
school board elections.
Election workers needed for this election! County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir
says election workers are needed for the upcoming May 12 election. Full-time
temporary jobs and Election Day positions are available. The County Clerk's
Elections Division is now hiring Call Center Representatives, Ballot by Mail
Specialists, Trainers, and Technical Troubleshooters. Election Day poll
workers, including bilingual Spanish speakers, and Election Night workers
are also needed. All applicants must be at least 18 years old and be
registered to vote in Travis County. More information is available on the
Elections Division web site at HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountyelections.org/"http://www.traviscountyelections.org
or by calling 854-4996.
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 12, 2007- voter registration deadline for this election
Monday, April 30, 2007- early in person voting begins; any registered voter
may
vote early!!!
Friday, May 4, 2007- final day the elections division will accept
ballot-by-mail
Applications; Travis County Elections Division is already
accepting ballot-by-mail applications. To download an
application, please click this link:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/bymail.asp"http://www.co.t
ravis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/bymail.asp
Tuesday, May 8, 2007- early in person voting ends
Saturday, May 12, 2007- Election Day; PLEASE NOTE: This day is on Mother’s
Day Weekend. Please plan
accordingly if you want to
vote and you are out of town this
day.
State Constitutional Amendment to be voted on:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/SJ00013F.htm"http:
//www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/SJ00013F.htm
Municipal elections in Travis County:
Bee Cave
Briarcliff
Creedmore
The Hills
Jonestown
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Manor
Mustang Ridge
Pflugerville
Rollingwood
San Leanna
Sunset Valley
Volente
Westlake Hills
School Board elections in Travis County:
Austin ISD- Special election to fill District 2 vacancy
Del Valle ISD
Eanes ISD
Lago Vista ISD
Lake Travis ISD
Manor ISD
Pflugerville ISD
Library District elections in Travis County:
Lake Travis
Wells Branch Community
Westbank
To see which offices are up for election and who are the candidates for
these offices, please click the following link:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/03/17/17travisfi
lings.html"http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/03/17/
17travisfilings.html
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DO YOU WANT TO WORK THE ELECTIONS?
Elections are the backbone of democracy, and making sure that your polling
location runs correctly and smoothly can often be a difficult job to
undertake.
Currently, the TCDP is looking for Democratic term-appointed presiding
judges. The term has recently been changed by Travis County Elections and
will be a one year rather than two year term running from August 1, 2007 –
July 31, 2008.
Please review the following requirements for a term appointment:
1. You must live in the precinct in which you work and you will be
asked to work EVERY election that is determined for your precinct. This
includes the party primary, elections for city council, independent school
district boards, Austin Community College board, bond and state
constitutional elections, etc. In short, you will represent the Travis
County Democratic Party at party primaries, but you are expected to work, if
possible, each and every election.
2. Even though some of these elections are partisan, such as the party
primary, it is imperative that you work cordially with your Republican
counterpart.
3. As a presiding judge, it will be one of your duties to be able to
physically set up the voting machines. They are bulky and may be somewhat
heavy for some folks to handle. However, your alternate judge and clerk(s)
can and should help you to set these up.
4. The integrity of the election process is of the utmost importance,
so you must be reliable and dependable in making sure you have everything
for your polling location; that everything is ready to go and is operational
by 7:00am when the polls open; and when your polling location closes, that
you return all materials to your designated receiving station in a timely
manner before you go home or attend any Party function or event (e.g.
precinct conventions).
5. Travis County Elections requires attendance for training, regardless
if you have been trained in the past.
6. Pay for the primary is set by the Texas Secretary of State.
Currently the hourly rate for the 2008 Primary is $7.00/hour. All other
election pay is $10/hour for presiding/alternate judges.
We are in need of Election Judges in the following precincts:
106 107 110 111 112 113 123 132 135 136 137 139 140 141 145
151 152 153 154 156 161 163 164
200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 215 216 217
218 219 220 223 225 226 227 228 229 231 232 235 236 237 239
240 241 242 243 246 247 251 253 254 256 260 262 263 267 268
274 275 277 278 279
301 302 303 304 306 307 309 312 315 316 317 318 319 320 321
323 327 328 329 330 332 333 336 338 339 342 343 345 346 347
349 350 351 355 356 359 360 362 365 366 367 370 371 373 375
376 377 378 379
402 403 404 405 407 411 412 413 414 420 422 423 426 427 429
430 431 433 442 443 444 445 447 449 450 451 452 455 458 460
461 462 463 465 466
To find out what precinct that you live in:
1. Go to HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
2. On the menu on the right side of the home page, click on “Precinct
Info.”
3. Click on the second choice, “what precinct you live in.”
4. In the “precinct search” box, you can put in your zip code, street
name, or anything else that is suggested under that.
5. Click “Go.” Find your street and street number.
Please contact Garry Brown, TCDP’s Assistant Director, at 477-7500 or
HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"garry at traviscountydemocrats.org to
inquire about being appointed as an election judge for one year.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED SO FAR!!!
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!
Our Coordinated Campaigns have helped to accomplish the following:
2004 – Travis County took back three elected seats from the Republicans.
State Representative District 50, a district judgeship, and County Constable
Precinct 3 all went from Republican held seats to Democratic.
2006 - The Travis County legislative delegation became completely Democratic
for the first time since 1992, and we took back the office of Justice of the
Peace Precinct 3 from the Republicans.
There are now only three Republicans elected to Travis County offices!
The TCDP has stepped up to make Travis County even more Democratic!
If you believe our work is valuable and you want us to continue, we ask you
to stand with us and support TCDP by becoming a Member. We have two levels
of membership:
Sustaining: minimum of $10.00 per month or $120.00 annually.
Finance Council: minimum of $84.00 per month or $1000.00 annually. Members
at this level receive prominent listing in our publications and web site as
well as at Travis County Democratic Party functions along with free
admission to TCDP sponsored events.
The Travis County Democratic Party is dependent on your generosity for
everything we do year-round!
As Donna Beth McCormick, Precinct Chair of 236 says, “If you want to keep
living in a Democratic County - the most Democratic County in the state -
you will give up one or two hamburgers or sub sandwiches a month and put
your money in TCDP instead of in your mouth! We have been enjoying this
democracy in Travis County and it is not by accident! Join TCDP TODAY.”
To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
and click on "Donate" in the red box at the bottom left of the page. Or
contact us at HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org or
512-477-7500.
Mailed donations for the Party should be made out to "Travis County
Democratic Party" and sent to:
TCDP
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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AREN’T YOU TIRED OF HOW THINGS ARE RUN AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND IN
WASHINGTON DC?
You, YES YOU, can have an impact at the state capitol and on national
politics! Take a look at some of this information:
- In 2006, Travis County provided for one-third of the Democratic
increase in the State House of Representatives this session by electing a
100% Democratic legislative delegation for the first time since 1992.
- It’s no secret that Travis County is depended upon by statewide
candidates to put them in a position to win because Travis County is so
heavily Democratic.
- One-term Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn continues to be
unpopular. He consistently polls way under 50% in Texas. He has been
called the “least popular U.S. Senator” in the group of Republican Senators
who are up for re-election in 2008.
- Two parts of Travis County are still represented by Republican
Congressmen.
Get involved now and you can help make the following happen:
- Keep all of our Democratic state reps in office while other parts
of the state elect more Democrats
- Put our candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives in a position to win to continue changing the politics in
Washington DC!
The best way of getting involved is by becoming a Precinct Chair! Make your
voice heard in how your county party is run! All Democratic Precinct Chairs
in Travis County automatically become members of the County Executive
Committee, which is the governing body for Travis County Democratic Party.
In addition, you’ll receive all the support you need to turn out the
Democrats to vote in your neighborhood. With everything seemingly happening
so early, your leadership is needed YESTERDAY!
Interested? Want to learn more? Contact Garry Brown at TCDP at HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"garry at traviscountydemocrats.org.
Below is a list of precincts where we have vacancies. The precinct numbers
are divided by legislative district.
If your State House Representative is Dawnna Dukes, District 46
Precincts: 113 122 129 132 139 141 150 164
If your State House Representative is Valinda Bolton, District 47
Precincts: 301 304 316 351 356 359 412 451
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
Precincts: 253 279 370 371 373 376 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
Precincts: 137 149 444 454
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
Precincts: 107 203 205 211 215 216 254 328 333 334 336
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Precincts: 123 401 402 404 405 407 427 452
To find out what precinct that you live in:
6. Go to HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
7. On the menu on the right side of the home page, click on “Precinct
Info.”
8. Click on the second choice, “what precinct you live in.”
9. In the “precinct search” box, you can put in your zip code, street
name, or anything else that is suggested under that.
10. Click “Go.” Find your street and street number.
AFTER FINDING OUT WHAT PRECINCT YOU LIVE IN, CHECK THE LIST ABOVE TO SEE IF
A PRECINCT CHAIR IS NEEDED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
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PRECINCT CHANGES ARE COMING
This week the Travis County Commissioners’ Court voted on and passed changes
to the precinct makeup of the county. All of the following changes will be
effective on January 1, 2008:
- Precinct 103 will be combined into precinct 121. The new voting
location will be LBJ High School at 7309 Lazy Creek Dr.
- The two precincts at Jester East (precinct 147) and Jester West
(precinct 148) on the UT campus will be combined as 148 at the Jester West
polling location.
- Precinct 201 will be combined into precinct 202. The new polling
location will be Murchison Elementary at 2215 Kelly Ln.
- Precinct 204 will be combined into precinct 207. The new polling
location will be at the YMCA North Park Branch at 5807 McNeil Rd.
- Precinct 329 will be combined into precinct 328. The new voting
location will be the Renaissance Retirement Center at 11279 Taylor Draper
Ln.
- Precinct 360 will be combined into precinct 365. The new polling
location will be at Bowie High School at 4103 W. Slaughter Ln.
- Precinct 449 will be combined into precinct 410. The new polling
place will be Pleasant Hill Elementary at 6405 Circle South Rd.
- Precinct 414 will be combined into precinct 411. The new polling
location will be Akins High School at 10701 S. 1st Street.
- Precincts 210 and 251 will shift a boundary line so both
precincts can vote at O. Henry Middle School at 2610 W. 10th Street.
- Precincts 217 and 225 will shift a boundary line so both
precincts can vote at the Wells Branch MUD building at 3000 Shoreline Dr.
- Precinct 232 will be combined into precinct 228. The new polling
location has not been identified yet.
- 500 voters will shift from precinct 326 to precinct 327. Those
voters will now be able to vote at Fire Station #33 at 9409 Bluegrass Dr,
which is closer than their former polling location at Laurel Mountain
Elementary.
- Precinct 375 will split into two precincts with the new precinct
called 374. The northern part of the current precinct 375 will be called
374 and will continue to vote at Deer Creek Ranch Amenities Center at 2600
Quiet Moon Trail. Residents of Volente in the southern part of 375 will
continue to be called 375 and their new polling location will be at the
Volente Fire House and City Hall at 15406 FM 2769.
- Precinct 437 will be split into two precincts with the new
precinct called 421. This action makes these two precincts the way they
were before being combined on January 1, 2006, and will make S. Congress the
dividing line of the precincts. The northern half of the Travis Heights
neighborhood will go back to being called precinct 421, and their polling
location will continue to be Congress Avenue Baptist Church at 1511 S.
Congress Ave. On the opposite side of South Congress, in the bouldin
neighborhood, will retain the name of precinct 437, and their new polling
location will be Becker Elementary at 906 W. Milton St.
- Precincts 451, 466, and 463 have been combined into two
precincts, 451 and 463. The northern area will be called precinct 451 and
the polling location will be Bedichek Middle School at 6800 Bill Hughes Rd.
The southern are will be called precinct 463 and the polling location will
be Williams Elementary at 500 Mairo Ln.
- Precincts 439 and 465 will shift a boundary line to the pre-2004
boundary lines. Precinct 465 will be combined with a part of precinct 439
up to Comal St. and be called precinct 438. The new polling location will
be Sanchez elementary at 73 San Marcos. The remaining part of precinct 439
will continue to be called 439 and their polling location will continue to
be the Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center at 2100 E. 3rd Street.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
The TCDP Calendar changes almost daily as we receive new information, so we
encourage you to check the calendar often. Go to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php"http://www.traviscountyde
mocrats.org/calendar.php
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
Democracy for America Training Academy
TIME: Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 9:00am-6:00pm
PLACE: Sanchez Building, Room 104, on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at HYPERLINK
"mailto:fran at democracyfortexas.org"fran at democracyfortexas.org
The 2008 presidential race is already beginning to heat up and the
grassroots will play a major role. Are you prepared to build on last year’s
Democratic victories and be an asset to your candidate?
Democracy for Texas and the University Democrats are pleased to announce
that the Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Austin!
At the DFA Training Academy, experienced campaign professionals will cover
practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising,
targeting voters, online organizing, and recruiting and managing volunteers.
The Training Academy will be appropriate both for people who have little or
no campaign experience, and for those who have worked on campaigns but want
to take their skills to the next level.
Click the following link to register now: HYPERLINK
"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=17118"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?
id=17118
Cost: $60 in advance, $30 for students and low-income attendees. Two lunches
are included.
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 11:00am-1:00pm
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy (AKA 360)
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at HYPERLINK
"mailto:bmcafee at austin.rr.com"bmcafee at austin.rr.com
Please join the Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages for their weekly meeting.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
Democracy for America Training Academy
TIME: Saturday, April 22, 2007 at 9:00am-6:00pm
PLACE: Sanchez Building, Room 104, on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at HYPERLINK
"mailto:fran at democracyfortexas.org"fran at democracyfortexas.org
The 2008 presidential race is already beginning to heat up and the
grassroots will play a major role. Are you prepared to build on last year’s
Democratic victories and be an asset to your candidate?
Democracy for Texas and the University Democrats are pleased to announce
that the Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Austin!
At the DFA Training Academy, experienced campaign professionals will cover
practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising,
targeting voters, online organizing, and recruiting and managing volunteers.
The Training Academy will be appropriate both for people who have little or
no campaign experience, and for those who have worked on campaigns but want
to take their skills to the next level.
Click the following link to register now: HYPERLINK
"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=17118"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?
id=17118
Cost: $60 in advance, $30 for students and low-income attendees. Two lunches
are included.
University Christian Church Forum on Immigration
TIME: Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 2:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE: University Christian Church, 2007 University Ave.
CONTACT: Dr. Charles Kutz-Marks at 477-6104 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:ckutzmarks at ucc-austin.org"ckutzmarks at ucc-austin.org
The University Christian Church invites you to a forum on IMMIGRATION from
two different Christian perspectives. Speakers are:
Dr. Michael Kinnamon, Allen and Dottie Miller Professor of Mission and Peace
Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, a more liberal perspective
Dr. Michael Pocock, Senior Professor of World and Intercultural Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, a more conservative perspective
Moderator: Dr. Charles Kutz-Marks, Sr. Minister, University Christian
Church, Austin
Schedule
2:00 Welcome & Introductions
2:10 Dr. Kinnamon presentation
2:25 Dr. Pocock presentation
2:40 Questions from Moderator
3:00 Break
3:05 Questions from audience
3:50 Closing Remarks
4:00 Refreshments
Childcare provided through 3rd grade.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Austin Parks Board Meeting- Waterfront Overlay Ordinance Hearing
TIME: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd St.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: HYPERLINK
"http://www.savetownlake.org/"www.savetownlake.org
During the meeting the Parks Board will be considering a request for a
waiver of the WOL protective ordinance by CWS Development for a proposed
high-rise condominium project at 222/300 East Riverside Drive. The Parks
Board will make a recommendation to deny or support the variance request to
the city’s Planning Commission.
For information on members of the board, please click the following link:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/boards/results.cfm"http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/bo
ards/results.cfm
SaveTownLake.org urges all to visit the website, become educated on the
issue, and go to the “WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?” portion of the page to get
involved (http://www.savetownlake.org). There you will find a link to all
contact information needed to write your representatives on the Planning
Commission, Parks Board, and City Council. It is imperative that you let it
be known to officials that you oppose any variances that encroach on the
open green spaces along Town Lake.
The mission of SaveTownLake.org is to protect and preserve Austin's most
precious resource, Town Lake and the Town Lake Corridor (TLC). STL supports
responsible development while promoting public awareness of the City's
highest regulatory standards. The organization advocates for strong
adherence to current City code, especially the Waterfront Overlay, and
operates with the goal of maintaining the integrity of the TLC for all of
Austin. SaveTownLake.org is a Texas non-profit corporation.
Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 6:30pm Meet and Greet, 7:00pm Meeting
starts
PLACE: At the home of Dave Taylor, 403 S. 3rd St., in Pflugerville right
under the water tower
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 251-4645 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:mrdave9735 at aol.com"mrdave9735 at aol.com
You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly
meeting.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Austin Tejano Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: El Mercado Restaurant (private meeting room), 1702 Lavaca St.
CONTACT: Sylvia Camarillo-Brittain at 784-5810 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com"austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com
Please join the Austin Tejano Democrats for their monthly meeting. Their
agenda includes making an endorsement in the AISD Trustee District 2 race,
as well as announcing upcoming issues and taking care of new business.
County Executive Committee Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Granger Building Room 120, 11th and Guadalupe
CONTACT: TCDP at 477-7500 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org
The public is invited to join Travis County Democratic Party Chair Chris
Elliott for the monthly County Executive Committee meeting.
For this month’s educational component, we will discuss organizing within
your precinct. Barbara Colvin, Chair of precinct 354, will show you what she
has done in her precinct. It promises to be very informative.
Texas Environmental Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7:00pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 East Cesar Chavez St.
CONTACT: Blair Dancy at 468-1961 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:bdancy at austin.rr.com"bdancy at austin.rr.com
You are invited to join Texas Environmental Democrats for their monthly
meeting.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE: UTC 2.102A on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Nick Chu at HYPERLINK
"mailto:president at udems.org"president at udems.org
Please join the University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
Bill Moyers Journal- BUYING THE WAR
TIME: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE: KLRU TV, Channel 9 cable or Channel 18 regular
n the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, the government's claims about weapons
of mass destruction and terrorist ties to Saddam Hussein went mostly
unchallenged by the media. Four years after "shock and awe," how the
government sold the war has been much examined, but a big question remains:
how and why did the press buy it? Bill Moyers and his team piece together
the reporting that shows how the media were complicit in shaping the "public
mind" toward the war, and ask what's happened to the press' role as
skeptical "watchdog" over government power. The program features the work of
some intrepid journalists who didn't take the government's word at face
value, including the team of reporters at Knight Ridder news service whose
reporting turned up evidence at odds with the official view of reality.
"Buying the War" includes interviews with Dan Rather, formerly of CBS; Tim
Russert of "Meet the Press"; Bob Simon of "60 Minutes"; Walter Pincus of the
Washington Post; Walter Isaacson, then president of CNN; editor at large of
The New Republic and author Peter Beinart; and talk show host Phil Donahue.
Noted media critics Eric Boehlert and Michael Massing are also interviewed.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Texans for Obama Meetup
TIME: Thursday, April, 26, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Mitchie's Gallery, 6406 N. IH 35, Suite #2800
CONTACT: Ian at HYPERLINK "mailto:iandavis06 at gmail.com"iandavis06 at gmail.com
Texans for Obama will watch the first presidential debate of the year,
presented by the South Carolina Democratic Party.
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