[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter Friday, April 4 - Friday, April 11, 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, April 4 - Friday, April 11, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Message from TCDP Chair Chris Elliott
- Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, April 8, 2008
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- TCDP Finance Council and Sustaining Members
- Did you know?
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- In the News
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail
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MESSAGE FROM TCDP CHAIR CHRIS ELLIOTT
Dear Fellow Democrats:
With almost a week to reflect on the experience that was the 2008 SD 14 and
25 Conventions, one word still continually comes to mind first -
"unbelievable." What an unbelievable turnout, what an unbelievable event
for Democrats in Travis County, and what an unbelievable day for those who
participated. As I stated during the conventions, we were part of history.
We may never again in our lifetimes experience another gathering of
Democrats in this county equal to what took place last Saturday. Savor the
experience and don't forget what that energy and excitement felt like. I
know I won't.
Was it all silky smooth? No, of course not. There were long lines to get
into the Expo Center and long lines to sign in and I know these issues
created frustration amongst the participants. These issues were a result of
the sheer volume of people that chose to participate on Saturday and, quite
frankly, I don't know how these problems could have been avoided, given
those numbers. We, TCDP, did the best we could and I am as proud as I can
be of my staff and all of the volunteers that gave of their time to make
this event happen. It was truly a herculean task.
Something that has become very clear to me since Saturday is that we had
wonderful conventions compared to many of the other urban counties in Texas.
I have read many accounts of happenings in other counties that make me so
proud of how our conventions were conducted and I realize that this is due
not only to TCDP staff and volunteers, but to you folks, the participants.
That we were able to complete our business with as little rancor and
dissention as we had is a tribute to the character of Travis County
Democrats. And after having served as your chair for the past four years, I
can honestly say that I am not surprised. Over the course of those four
years, I have continually been amazed at the way Travis County Democrats put
aside their differences on candidates or issues and come together for the
common good. That was never more on display than last Saturday. I have
said it many times and it bears repeating - I have the best job, by far, of
any County Chair in Texas.
Since Saturday, we have received many, many emails and voicemail messages at
TCDP regarding your experiences at the conventions. I am happy to report
that the positive messages outweigh the negative ones by 10 to 1. We have
heard from first time conventions goers that the experience energized them
and motivated them to stay involved. We have heard from "old pros" who
report that they have never seen that much energy and excitement among
Democrats in Travis County. All of that is music to my ears and further
confirms what has been obvious to me for about four or five months now - we
Democrats in Texas are well on our way to taking back control of this state.
While Travis County had probably the largest turnout of any county in Texas
last Saturday, almost every part of the state experienced record turnouts
for their conventions. We may not wrest control of state government from
the Republicans in this election or even the next, but if we continue what
was on display last Saturday, it won't be long.
Thank you Travis County Democrats for an "unbelievable" experience at the
2008 SD 14 and 25 conventions. I am proud to be your Chair.
Democratically yours
Chris Elliott, TCDP Chair
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PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008!
Please make sure to vote in the primary runoff election on Tuesday, April 8.
Polls are open 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. In Travis County we have the following
runoffs:
Dale Henry and Mark Thompson- Railroad Commissioner
Rosemary Lehmberg and Mindy Montford- Travis County District Attorney
Janie Serna and Danny Thomas- Constable, Precinct 1
You must vote at your precinct polling location on Tuesday. To see a list
of Election Day polling places, please go to the following link:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080408/polls.asp
If you need a ride to the polls on Tuesday, please call TCDP at 477-7500.
If you are interested in working the polls on Tuesday, please call Travis
County Elections Division at 854-4996 and ask for Davia Prosser.
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!
Since 2004, seven Republican-held offices within Travis County have switched
to Democrats, and now, there are only four Republicans left and one of those
was just appointed by Rick Perry last September! As you can see, the TCDP
has stepped up to make Travis County even more Democratic!
Sustaining members are our lifeblood. They are the reason that we are open
year-round (one of only five county parties in Texas that stay open
year-round), have two full-time staff members, and our work has been so
successful. We do not receive any funds from the national or state parties!
Stand with us and other Travis County residents 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 $1,000.00 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!
To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to:
<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 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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TCDP FINANCE COUNCIL AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Member Updates for the week of March 7 - March 13, 2007
New Sustaining Members
Susan Bradley
Cathy Carvell
May Schmidt
Member Updates for the weeks of March 14 - April 2, 2008
New Finance Council Members
Linda Burgess
Minerva Gonzalez
New Sustaining Members
Kathy Albert
Heather Bailey
Barbara Colvin
Mark Holzbach
Michael and Alice Kuhn
Leonard Martinez
Roger Olien
Bob Stewart
Crystal Viagran
Thank you!!!
For a full list of member 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 on the web list yet do not see it, give us a
ring: 477-7500
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Travis County Democratic Party has two other email lists: Activism and
Events. These lists are used occasionally for folks who want to know more
about action items and particular events respectively.
You may sign up for these lists at the following link:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/newsletter.php
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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:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Last Day of Early Voting - Primary Runoff Election
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Today is the last day of early voting for the April 8, 2008 Primary Runoff
Election date.
Find a polling location near you by going to the Travis County Election
Division website at:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/early.asp
Mobile voting locations are listed at:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/mobile.asp
Housing Works Austin-Austin City Council Candidate Forum
DATE: Friday, April 4, 2008
TIME: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
PLACE: Scholz's Beer Garden
CONTACT: Kathy Tyler (512) 451-5556 or Christine Buendel (512) 326-3356 or
at (512) 633-4413
Please join Housing Works Austin, Women in Housing and the CHDO Roundtable
as we host an Austin City Council Candidate Forum on Friday at Scholz's Beer
Garden. Questions regarding affordable housing issues and the $55 million
bond passed in November 2006 will be posed to the candidates. All are
welcome.
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Saturday, April 5, 2008
Block Walk for Rosemary Lehmberg
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: 9:00am
LOCATION: 2606 Deerfoot Trail
CONTACT: Chris Brunt at chrismbrunt at hotmail.com
You are invited to join Rosemary Lehmberg, her friends and supporters as
they block walk to promote Rosemary's candidacy in the run-off for the
Travis County District Attorney race.
Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign Leafleting
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign, 7901 Cameron Rd Bldg 3
CONTACT: Matt Glazer at Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or at 281-687-2441
The Jennifer Kim Campaign invites you to join Jennifer, her friends and
supporters as they distribute campaign literature throughout Austin.
Saturday leafleting from 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
Sunday leafleting from 1 - 4 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP please contact the field director Matt
Glazer at Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or on his cell phone at 281-687-2441.
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00am
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at bmcafee at austin.rr.com
You are invited to join the YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats for their
weekly meeting.
Austin Progressive Coalition Endorsement Meeting
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: 11:00am
LOCATION: U.T. Campus, Geography Building Auditorium, JBG 2.234
CONTACT: Glen Coleman at glenofaustin at yahoo.com
The Austin Progressive Coalition, which is comprised of the Central Austin
Democrats (CAD) and the University Democrats (UDems), will be holding an
endorsement meeting for the May 10th municipal elections. Candidates or
their representatives will each be given 3 minutes to speak, followed by a
question and answer session. Only members of CAD and UDems will be permitted
to ask questions.
The general public is invited to attend and observe.
Fundraiser Luncheon for Danny Thomas
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: 11:30am to 1:00pm
LOCATION: Benihana's Restaurant
CONTACT: Eleanor Thompson at 228-8291 or eleanorthompson at hotmail.com
A Fundraiser Luncheon for Danny Thomas, candidate for County Constable
Precinct 1 will be held this Saturday, April 5th, at Benihana's from 11:30
AM to 1:00 PM. Danny's friends and supporters invite candidates and other
good Democrats to attend. Please RSVP to Eleanor Thompson @ 228-8291 by 3:00
PM on Friday, April 4th.
Stop the TTC/Tolls Rally
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: Line up for Rally starts at 11:45 AM, March Starts at 12:15 PM, Rally
from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: The staging area for the March will be at the parking lots at the
corner of Hwy 343/Ceasar Chavez St. & Red River St. (one block west of
I-35). Begin lining up at 11:45 AM
MARCH ON AUSTIN APRIL 5!
STOP THE TTC & TOLLS ACROSS TEXAS RALLY
Don't Mess With Texas TURF!
Save the Date and spread the word. Last year, there was a march down
Congress Avenue on Texas Independence Day to say NO to the TTC and tolls.
On April 5, they will kick it up a notch and have the BIGGEST crowd EVER!
Invited speakers include TX Rep. Ron Paul, VA Rep. Virgil Goode, OH Rep.
Marcy Kaptur, OK Sen. Randy Brogdon, (all of whom have introduced and/or
passed legislation to stop funding the TTC, SPP, and NAU) along with many
Texas State Legislators like Mayor Mae Smith of Holland, Chair of the first
Subregional Planning Commission putting a roadblock in the path of the
TTC-35 and Michael Quinn Sullivan of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility.
Also featured will be The Texicans singing the Trans Texas Corridor Blues
and Jack Motley whose song was featured in the movie Truth Be Tolled.
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign Leafleting
DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2008
TIME: 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
LOCATION: Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign, 7901 Cameron Rd Bldg 3
CONTACT: Matt Glazer at Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or at 281-687-2441
The Jennifer Kim Campaign invites you to join Jennifer, her friends and
supporters as they distribute campaign literature throughout Austin.
Sunday leafleting from 1 - 4 p.m.
Next Saturday leafleting from 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP please contact the field director Matt
Glazer at Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or on his cell phone at 281-687-2441
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Monday, April 7, 2008
University Democrats Rally with Mindy Montford
DATE: Monday, April 7, 2008
TIME: 12:00 noon
LOCATION: University of Texas at Austin - West Mall
CONTACT: Lisa at 512.370.1800 or events at udems.org
University Democrats invite you to join Mindy Montford and her supporters
for a rally in Austin
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Today is the Primary Election Runoff. Please see information about this
election earlier in this newsletter.
Lake Travis Democrats Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
TIME: 6:30pm
PLACE: Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek
CONTACT: Jill Fatzer at book8bag at aol.com
Please join Lake Travis Democrats for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
West Austin Democrats Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.
CONTACT: Suzy Reid at 474-2696 or info at westaustindemocrats.org
Please join West Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting.
University Democrats Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
TIME: 8:00pm
PLACE: Mezes 1.306 on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Laura Hernandez at president at udems.org
You are invited to join University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting postponed until April 24, this month
only.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Texas Young Democrats Fundraiser
DATE: Friday, April 11, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Texas Democratic Party Headquarters, 505 W. 12th Street
CONTACT: Holly at holly at susanharry.com
The Texas Young Democrats invite you to a fundraiser.
Sponsorship levels are:
TYD Mentor $1,000
TYD Patron $500
TYD Sponsor $250
TYD Friend $100
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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> www.traviscountydemocrats.org and
click on "Current News"
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TCDP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Travis County Democratic Party Administrative Office
1311 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Web: <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> www.traviscountydemocrats.org
E-mail: info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Chris Elliott - hair
chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
garry at traviscountydemocrats.org
Lei Lani De Santiago - Primary Election Assistant
leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sarah Schattman - Primary Election Assistant
sarah at traviscountydemocrats.org
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ph (512) 477-7500 Fax (512) 477-7769
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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