[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party E-Newsletter for Friday, April 27 - May 4, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
tcdp_newsletter at lists.traviscountydemocrats.org
Thu Apr 26 15:43:58 CDT 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, April 27- Friday, May 4, 2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- A Message from TCDP Chair, Chris Elliott
- Spell IMPEACH Day Picnic in the Park
- Upcoming Elections on May 12, 2007
- Deutschen Pfest in Pflugerville—NETCo Dems want your help!
- Make Sure Democracy Works Correctly in Your Neighborhood
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- Aren’t You Tired of How Things Are Run at the State Capitol and in
Washington DC?
- 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:
Travis County was recently recognized by Texas Secretary of State Roger
Williams for having the highest turnout of registered voters in the state
for the 2006 elections. While this is a good thing to be recognized for, it
was a bit disturbing that we won in spite of turning out just under 40% of
our registered voters. While I do know that Democrats in Travis County
turned out in higher numbers than registered voters as a whole, it
nonetheless bothers me to see our electorate as a whole so apparently
uninterested in exercising their right to vote. That over 60% of those
eligible to vote chose not to is unfathomable to me.
We Democrats will continue to do our part and hopefully will vote in greater
numbers when the 2008 presidential election rolls around. And, while that
seems far away, it will be here in the blink of an eye, I promise you.
On other fronts, we plan to start a new feature of the Newsletter listing
each week the names of the new and renewing members of the Travis County
Democratic Party. We depend greatly on our members to keep our office
running year round. Sustaining Memberships begin at $10 a month/$120 a year
up to $83 a month/$999 a year. Finance Council members are those who give
in excess of $1,000 annually or $84 per month.
We are very pleased that nearly 70 folks have either renewed or become a new
member of the Party since January 2007! These names are listed below along
with the names of the new members arriving just this past week.
Many of our long-term members contribute monthly by automatic check draft
(preferred method) or credit card and we will be listing those names in next
week's Newsletter. If you were once a member having contributed by check
yet have not received an annual reminder well, that is one area that we now
hope to have the time and resources to begin sprucing up. And this is also
why we really appreciate those members who contribute by automatic payments:
reminders do not need to be sent!
So we hope you will enjoy this new section of the Newsletter – and hope to
see YOUR name there soon.
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
TCDP Chair
Member Updates for the week of April 19-26
Previous Finance Council Members who have renewed their annual membership:
Paul Ruiz
Sustaining Member Renewals:
Larie Amsler
Lance Cawthon
New Sustaining Members:
Rachel Luna
Paul Raney
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Follows list TCDP member updates from January 1 – April 19, 2007
Former Sustaining Members who increased their monthly amount to become TCDP
Finance Council Members
Blair Dancy
Catherine Mauzy
Lou McCreary
Previous Finance Council Members who have renewed their annual membership:
Ben Barnes
Jeb and Nada Lulic Boyt
Hon. Margaret Cooper
Jack & Alice London
Steve McConnico
Alfred Stanley
Bill & Stephanie Whitehurst
New Finance Council Members since January 1, 2007:
Clare Dooley
Hon. Rhonda Hurley
Kim Levinson
Lesley Lorenz
Kedron Jerome Touvell
Karen Watkins
Sustaining Members who have renewed their annual membership:
Mary Blumberg
Vicki Clark-Bradley
Andy Brown
Jim Bryce
Wilda Campbell
Coke Dilworth
Carol Fritz
Chuck Grison
Nancy Hamilton
Nancy Hoffman
Hon. Woodie Jones
Regina Koeniger
Donna Beth McCormick
Marsha Mitchell
Becky Moeller
Frank Ortega
Sonia Santana
Virginia Schilz
John Sigman
Joe Silva
Gerald Smolinksy
Marilyn Smolinksy
Joseph Studak
Rosa Walker & Boyce Breedlove
New Sustaining Members since January 1, 2007:
Mary Allen
Sandra & James Bieri
Elaine Brady
Yvonne Broach
Patty Byars
Perla Cavazos
Nan Clayton
Rich DePalma
Toye Goodson
Veronica Johnson
Suzy Juncker
Royce LeMoine
Cynthia Levinson
Ken Loveless
Judy McGray
Kathi Miller
Hon. Jan Patterson
Gaye Phillips
Anita Privitt
Jennifer Rodriguez
William E. Smith
Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Strassman
Paul Szaniszlo
Barbara Wisdom
In next week's Newsletter, we will list all those Finance Council and
Sustaining Members who are long-time members giving monthly by either check
draft or credit card.
For a full list of members’ names, please visit the home page of our website
and choose from the blue menu on the left hand side of the page.
If you feel your name should be here yet do not see it, give us a ring!
477-7500
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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
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 - please see the contact information below.
THIS IS A NATIONWIDE EVENT with Spell IMPEACH Events happening in hundreds
of Cities!!
For more information please visit: HYPERLINK
"http://www.a28.org/"www.A28.org
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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.
Here is the link to the text of the 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
Summary: The constitutional amendment authorizes the Legislature to provide
for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes
that may be imposed for public-school purposes on the residence homesteads
of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those
taxes for the 2006 and 2007 tax years.
This amendment attempts to correct an oversight made by the lawmakers when
they voted for a reduction in school property taxes in 2005. When the
lawmakers voted for a one-third reduction of school property taxes beginning
in 2006 and to be completed this year, the homestead exemption for senior
citizens and people with disabilities were overlooked.
The state constitution caps school property taxes for homeowners 65 years
and older and those who are disabled. However, these two populations did not
get the same reduction when the property tax cut for schools was voted on
two years ago. So an amendment is on the May ballot to correct this
oversight.
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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DEUTSCHEN PFEST IN PFLUGERVILLE—NETCo DEMS WANT YOUR HELP!
Deutschen Pfest is a festival in Pflugerville that celebrates Pflugerville’s
German heritage. The festival runs during the following days and times:
Friday, May 18 from 5:30pm -Midnight for $3.00 per Person
Saturday, May 19 from 10:30am -Midnight for $4.00 per Person
Sunday, May 20 from 11:30am -5:00pm for $3.00 per Person
NETCo Dems will have a booth each day of the festival and we hope that you
will visit them when you attend. If you've never ventured into Pflugerville
for this Pfest, you're missing a lot of fun. Lots of beer, great food,
carnival rides, arts and crafts, music and other entertainment makes this an
event too fun to miss.
Your help is needed for a parade entry with NETCo. You are invited to march
with them and TCDP in the Deutschen Pfest Parade at 11:00am on Saturday, May
19. We want to show our friends and neighbors in Pflugerville how strong
Democrats are in Travis County.
If you can participate in the parade, please RSVP asap to Dave Taylor at
HYPERLINK "mailto:mrdave9735 at aol.com"mrdave9735 at aol.com.
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MAKE SURE DEMOCRACY WORKS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Elections are the backbone of democracy, and making sure that polling
locations run correctly and smoothly is often a difficult job to undertake.
You have the opportunity to run your polling location by becoming a
presiding judge (aka Election Judges or Poll Workers)!
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
150 151 152 153 154 156 161 163 164
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
323 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 342
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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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 28, 2007
State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:30am-6:00pm
PLACE: Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3401 South IH-35
CONTACT: Abigail Joffrain at 478-9800 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:AJoffrain at txdemocrats.org"AJoffrain at txdemocrats.org
The Texas Democratic Party's Executive Committee will be meeting in Austin.
All good Democrats are invited to attend.
Schedule and Agenda:
8:30AM
Affirmative Action Committee in the Shoal Creek Room
9:00AM
Advisory Committee in the Lake Austin Room
Finance Committee in the Lake Travis Room
Legislative Committee in the Lake L.B.J. Room
10:00AM
Grassroots Committee in the Lake Austin Room
Sustaining Membership Committee in the Lake Travis Room
Resolutions Committee in the Lake L.B.J. Room
11:00AM
Nominations Committee in the Lake Austin Room
Convention Committee in the Shoal Creek Room
Rules Committee in the Lake L.B.J. Room
12:00PM
Lunch Break
1:00PM
SDEC General session in the Highland Lakes Ballroom
Agenda:
I. Opening
II. Invocations & Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Call to Order
V. Reading & Approval of Minutes
VI. Recognize Special Guests
VII. Treasurer's Report
VIII. Chair's Report
IX. Reports from Committees
a. Advisory
b. Convention
c. Finance
d. Grassroots
e. Legislative
f. Nominations
g. Resolutions/Communications
h. Rules
i. Sustaining Membership
X. Old Business
XI. New Business
XII. Announcements
XIII. Adjournment
Following the General Session all Caucuses will meet in the Highland Lakes
Ballroom.
Annie's List Campaign 101 Training
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:30am-5:00pm
PLACE: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 14620 N. IH-35, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Kate Morrow at 481-8100 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:kate at annieslist.com"kate at annieslist.com
Are you interested in learning more about running for office or working on
campaigns?
If so, you are invited to a FREE campaign 101 training! You will learn about
fundraising, press relations, targeting voters, message development, getting
out the vote, etc.
To learn more and register online, please go to www.annieslist.com or call
512-481-8100.
Annie's List is a statewide political action committee that recruits,
trains, and financially supports Democratic women candidates so that they
are credible contenders.
African American Men and Boys/Women and Girls Conference
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Connelly High School, 13212 North Lamar, Pflugerville
African American Men and Boys Conference is a project hosted by The Michael
Lofton Talk Show to help develop a more self-sufficient African American
Community. These conferences are designed to provide resources, information
and support for Austin’s African Community.
Workshop for Students, Parents, Teachers
11th Men’s & Boys Conference – Featuring 10 Workshops
Keynote Speakers:
“The Purpose of Education Beyond High School”- Dr. Timothy George
“Health Disparities and African Americans”- Mr. Shannon Jones
Special Life Skills Presentation at 12:30 PM By:
Austin Fire Department - The MATT House , Engine & Ladder Company
3rd Women and Girls Conference – Featuring 10 Workshops
Theme: “Educating the Total Woman and Girl: Mind, Body, and Soul”
The Conference is free and refreshments will be provided. The African
American Women’s and Girls Conference will run concurrent with The African
American Men and Boys Conference.
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 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.
SPELL IMPEACH DAT AT THE PARK—Please see the entry for this event earlier in
this email.
Westbank Democrats & Lake Travis Democrats Meeting, Workshop, & Forum
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy.
CONTACT: Marvin Hecker at 217-3162
The Westbank Democrats and Lake Travis Democrats invite you to a
meeting/workshop on how to get involved in the political process. Included
will be a forum of Democratic elected officials. TCDP Chair, Chris Elliott,
will be a member of the forum.
John Edwards' Austin One Corps' Centenary Celebration
TIME: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Antonio's Restaurant, 7522 IH-35
CONTACT: Steve Garcia at HYPERLINK
"mailto:austinonecorps at yahoo.com"austinonecorps at yahoo.com
Austin One Corps, a community service organization founded by the John
Edwards campaign, will register its 100th member this week...that's as good
a reason as any for Austinites to have a party!
Come celebrate all that has been done and will do to serve the community and
promote the John Edwards Campaign. There will be DOOR PRIZES, including a
stay at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel.
This is also a great time to invite a guest or two to find out what they are
all about!
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Early Voting Begins for May 12 Election
TIME: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 7:00am-7:00pm
PLACE: Polling Locations located throughout Travis County
CONTACT: Travis County Elections Division at 854-4996
Any registered Travis County voter may vote at any early polling location
through Tuesday, May 8.
PLEASE NOTE: Election Day is May 12 which is on Mother's Day Weekend. Please
plan accordingly if you want to vote and will be out of town that weekend.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Capital Area Progressive Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 5:30pm
PLACE: Twin Oaks Library, 2301 S. Congress Ave. #7
CONTACT: Cecilia Crossley at 444-0956 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:chair at capdemocrats.org"chair at capdemocrats.org
Please join Capital Area Progressive Democrats for their monthly meeting.
Asian American Democrats of Texas
TIME: Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 6:30pm Eat, Drink, Socialize, 7:00pm Meeting
PLACE: First Chinese BBQ Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
CONTACT: Ramey Ko at HYPERLINK
"mailto:ramey.ko at gmail.com"ramey.ko at gmail.com
Please join the Austin Chapter of the Asian American Democratic of Texas for
their monthly meeting. Constable Bruce Elfant will be training those in
attendance to register voters and swearing them in as deputy voter
registrars. The Constable will also provide an update on pending bills in
the Texas Legislature that may impose substantial new barriers to voter
registration, particularly for immigrants.
Stonewall Democrats of Austin Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:30pm
PLACE: Magnolia Café’s patio, 1920 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Christina Ocasio at 422-8640 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:Christina at stonewallaustin.org"Christina at stonewallaustin.org
Please join the Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Democracy for Texas Meeting—Change of venue this month only!
TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 6:30pm
PLACE: Scholtz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.--> This month only!
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at HYPERLINK
"mailto:fran at democracyfortexas.org"fran at democracyfortexas.org
You are invited to join Democracy for Texas for their monthly meeting. They
will have their first 2008 candidate, Scott Ozmun, who is running for the
353rd District Court bench being vacated by Judge Margaret Cooper. In
addition, they will hear from a representative of the Edwards campaign to
tell everyone what's going on locally. And finally, there's a showing of
Kilowatt Hours, a film that gives tips on simple things we can all do to cut
energy consumption and lessen global warming. Popcorn included!
University Democrats Meeting- Last Meeting of the Semester!
TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE: GSB 2.124 on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Nick Chu at HYPERLINK
"mailto:president at udems.org"president at udems.org
You are invited to join University Democrats for their meeting. This will be
the last UDems meeting of the semester.
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Friday, May 4, 2007
Final Day Ballot-by-Mail Applications Will be Accepted
TIME: Friday, May 4, 2007 at 5:00pm
PLACE: Travis County Elections Division, 5501 Airport
CONTACT: Travis County Elections Division at 854-4996
Today is the last day that all applications for ballot-by-mail will be
accepted. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE AT THE ELECTIONS DIVISION BY 5:00PM!!!
NOT JUST POSTMARKED!!
Who can vote by mail?
Anyone who meets any ONE of these criteria:
1) Will be out of their county of voter registration during early voting and
on election day.
2) Anyone who is 65 or older on or by election day.
3) People in a hospital, nursing home or other institution.
4) Disabled persons who have a health related hardship getting to a voting
location. Note: Disability is defined by the voter. You do NOT have to have
any medical determination, doctor’s statement, or other determination. YOU
decide whether going to a voting location, standing in the line or heat,
etc. is a problem for your health.
5) Confinement in jail (as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote, i.e.,
no current felony conviction.)
The application MUST come by U.S. mail or carrier such as UPS or FedEx.
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