[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, February 1, 2008 - Friday, February 8, 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Thu Jan 31 17:44:39 CST 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, February 1, 2008 – Friday, February 8, 2008
See the final list of Democratic filings from the TCDP web site here:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/candidates.php
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Democratic Club Endorsements
- Call for Resolutions
- Early Vote Ballot Board Workers Needed
- Apply For Ballot By Mail
- 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
- To Subscribers Who Use AOL
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB ENDORSEMENTS
Attention all clubs! Please send your endorsements to the TCDP at
info at traviscountydemocrats.org. TCDP will post them on our web site and in
our weekly newsletter until the March 4, 2008 Primary.
The endorsements which follow reflect the viewpoints of the local Democratic
clubs named below and should not be construed to be an endorsement by the
TCDP. The by-laws of each club regulate their endorsement process and any
questions about these procedures should be directed to the respective club
presidents. This list will be updated when new endorsement information is
received. Club contact information is available off our website at:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/clubs.php
Austin Progressive Coalition PAC (Central Austin Democrats and University
Democrats)
Contact: Glen Coleman at glenofaustin at yahoo.com
United States Senate * Rick Noriega
10th Congressional District * Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner * Art Hall
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 * Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 * Linda Reyna Yanez
State Representative, District 46 * Brian Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court * No endorsement
Judge, 353rd District Court * Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court * Jim Coronado
District Attorney * No endorsement
Judge, County Court at Law #8 * John Lipscombe
County Tax Assessor-Collector * Glen Maxey
Constable, Precinct 1 * Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2 * No endorsement
Constable, Precinct 4 * Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair * Andy Brown
Austin Tejano Democrats
Contact: austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com
U.S. Representative District 10 - No endorsement
State Rep. District 46 - No Endorsement
Judge 98th District Court - No Endorsement
Judge 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County D.A. - Gary Cobb
Judge, County Court at Law # 8 - Carlos Barrera
Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement
Co. Commissioner Pct. 3 - Albert Gonzales
Travis County Constable Pct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Travis County Constable Pct 3 - No Endorsement
Travis County Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair - No Endorsement
Capital Area Asian American Democrats
Contact: Ramey Ko at ramey.ko at gmail.com
Constable, Pct. 1 - Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Pct. 2 - Paul Labuda
Constable, Pct. 3 - Richard McCain
Constable, Pct. 4 - Maria Canchola
County Commissioner, Pct. 3 - Karen Huber
Democratic County Chair - Andy Brown
Tax Assessor-Collector - Glen Maxey
District Attorney - Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Judge, 98th District Court - No endorsement (tie vote)
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
State Representative, District 46 - Brian Thompson
U.S. House, 10th District - Dan Grant
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Susan Criss
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall
U.S. Senate - Rick Noriega
Capital Area Progressive Democrats Endorsements
Contact: chair at capdemocrats.org or www.capdemocrats.org
<http://www.capdemocrats.org/>
President - No Endorsement
US Senate - Rick Noriega
US House 10 - Dan Grant
Supreme Court 7 - No Endorsement
Supreme Court 8 - No Endorsement
Railroad Commissioner - No Endorsement
State Rep. District 46 - Brian Thompson
98th Dist. Court - No Endorsement
353rd Dist. Court - Scott Ozmun
427th Dist. Court - Jim Coronado
District Attorney - No Endorsement
Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement
County Commissioner Pct 3 - No Endorsement
Constable Pct 1 - No Endorsement
Constable Pct 2 – Adan Ballesteros
Constable Pct 3 – Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4 – Maria Canchola
County Democratic Party Chair – Andy Brown
Central Austin Democrats
Contact: Glen Coleman at glenofaustin at yahoo.com
United States Senate * Rick Noriega
10th Congressional District * Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner * Art Hall
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 * Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 * Linda Reyna Yanez
State Representative, District 46 * Brian Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court * Rhonda Hurley
Judge, 353rd District Court * Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court * Jim Coronado
District Attorney * Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, County Court at Law #8 * John Lipscombe
County Tax Assessor-Collector * Glen Maxey
Constable, Precinct 1 * Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2 * Paul Labuda
Constable, Precinct 4 * Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair * Andy Brown
Latinos for Texas
Contact: www.latinosfortexas.com <http://www.latinosfortexas.com/>
427th District Court: Judge Jim Coronado
98th District Court: Judge Andy Hathcock
U.S. Congressional District 10: Dan Grant
TCDP Chair: Andy Brown
Travis County Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector: Glen Maxey
North by Northwest Democrats
Contact: www.nxnwdemocrats.org <http://www.nxnwdemocrats.org/>
Rick Noriega, U.S. Senate
Dan Grant, U.S. Rep., District 10
Sam Houston, TX Supreme Ct., Pl. 7
Scott Ozmun, 353rd District Ct.
Jim Coronado, 427th District Ct.
Rosemary Lehmberg, District Atty.
John Lipscombe, County Ct. #8
Nelda Wells Spears, Tax Assessor-Collector
Karen Huber, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Adan Ballesteros, Constable Pct. 2
Andy Brown, Travis Co. Dem. Party. Chair
NxNW Dems' Bylaws require a 60% vote for an endorsement. No candidate
received 60% on the first ballot in the DA's race, but Lehmberg received the
endorsement in an instant runoff, with Cobb in second place. No candidate
received 60% on the first ballot or in the instant runoff in the
Presidential race, the Railroad Commission race or in the 98th District
Court race, and no candidate received 60% in the Texas Supreme Court, Place
8 race.
Northeast Travis County Democrats
Contact: Dave Taylor at mrdave9735 at aol.com
U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega
427th District Court Judge: Jim Coronado
NETCo only endorses candidates if the vote of the membership is unanimous.
South Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: Alicia Del Rio at ava1227 at prodigy.net
Constable Pct 1: Willie Joe Madison
Constable Pct 2: Adan Ballesteros
Constable Pct 3: Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4: Maria Canchola
Commissioner Pct 3: No Endorsement (Tie: Gonzales and Huber)
Dem Party Chair: Andy Brown
Tax Assessor/Collector: Glen Maxey
District Attorney: No Endorsement (still no winner after 3 rounds of
instant runoff)
Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Judge, 98th District Court: Andy Hathcock
Judge, 353rd District Court: Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court: Jim Coronado
State Rep Dist 46: Brian Thompson
US Rep Dist 10: Dan Grant
Texas Supreme Court Place 7: Baltasar Cruz
Texas Supreme Court Place 8: Linda Reyna Yanez
Texas Railroad Commissioner: Art Hall
US Senate: Rick Noriega
Southwest Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: Albert Gonzales at email4agg at yahoo.com
United States Senate - Richard J. "Rick" Noriega
United States House, 10th Congressional District - Dan Grant
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Baltasar D. Cruz
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Linda Reyna Yanez
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall
State Representative, District 46 - Brian T. Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court - Andy Hathcock
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County District Attorney - Gary Cobb
Travis County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector - Nelda Wells Spears
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 3 - Albert Gonzales
Travis County Constable Precinct 1 - Danny Thomas
Travis County Constable Precinct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Travis County Constable Precinct 3 - Richard McCain
Travis County Constable Precinct 4 - Alonzo "Al" Reyes
Travis County Democratic Party Chair - Fidel Acevedo
Stonewall Democrats of Austin
Contact: Christina Ocasio at Christina at stonewallaustin.org
U. S. Senate - Rick Noriega
U. S. Congress 10th District - Dan Grant
U. S. Congress 25th District - Lloyd Doggett
Railroad Commissioner - Dale Henry
Supreme Court Pl. 7 - Baltasar Cruz
Supreme Court Pl. 8 - Susan Criss
3rd Court of Appeals - Woodie Jones
98th District Court - Rhonda Hurley
353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County DA - Rosemary Lehmberg
Tax Assessor-Collector - Glen Maxey
County Court-at-Law 8 - John Lipscombe
Constable Pct 2 - Paul Labuda
Constable Pct 3 - Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola
Constable Pct 5 - Bruce Elfant
State Rep. District 46 - Brian Thompson
Travis County Democratic Party Chair - Andy Brown
Texas Environmental Democrats of Austin
Contact: info at texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org or
www.texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org
<http://www.texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org/>
Travis County Constable, Pct 3: Richard McCain
Travis County Constable, Pct 4: Maria Canchola
Travis County Commissioner, Pct 3: Karen Huber
Travis County Democratic Party Chair: Andy Brown
Travis County District Attorney: Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, 353rd District Court: Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court: Jim Coronado
State Representative, District 46: Brian Thompson
U.S. Representative, District 10: Dan Grant
U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega
University Democrats
Contact: Laura Hernandez at president at udems.org
U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega
U.S. Congress, Dist. 10: Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner: Art Hall
TX Supreme Court, Place 7: Sam Houston
TX Supreme Court, Place 8: Linda Yanez
TX State Rep. Dist. 46: Brian Thompson
Judge 98th Dist. Court: Andy Hathcock
353rd District Court Judge: Scott Ozmun
427th District Court Judge: Jim Coronado
Travis County District Attorney: Mindy Montford
County Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Tax Assessor-Collector: Tax Assessor/Collector
County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Karen Huber
Constable, Precinct 1: Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2: No endorsement
Constable, Precinct 4: Maria Canchola
Travis County Democratic Party Chair: Andy Brown
West Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: info at westaustindemocrats.org or www.westaustindemocrats.org
<http://www.westaustindemocrats.org/>
U.S. Senate - Rick Noriega
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Linda Reyna Yanez
Travis County District Attorney - Rosemary Lehmberg
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector - Nelda Wells Spears
County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
98th District Court - Rhonda Hurley
353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County Democratic Chair – Andy Brown
Note: To receive an endorsement, a candidate must get at least 60% of the
members’ vote for that race. West Austin Democrats did not make an
endorsement in the U.S. Congress 10th District race between Dan Grant and
Larry Joe Doherty.
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CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
This is the time of year that many Democrats present resolutions in the
hopes of addressing a specific issue and gathering support from like-minded
Democrats around that particular issue. For tips on how to write a
resolution, please click the following link from the Texas Library
Association:
http://www.txla.org/html/docs/writing.html
The following guidelines are for all resolutions submitted to the Travis
County Democratic Party (TCDP) for inclusion in the upcoming Precinct
Convention Packets. TCDP’s Precinct Conventions convene at 7:15 p.m., March
4, 2008.
1. All resolutions must be on 8.5” x 11” paper
2. If at all possible, resolutions should be typed
3. Provide 250 copies of each resolution submitted
4. At the top of each resolution sheet, before the title of the
resolution, we suggest adding the following. The Precinct and Senate
District information below will then be filled in on the night of March 4th:
Please complete the following at the Democratic Precinct Convention on
Tuesday, March 4, 2008:
Adopted/Not Adopted by Precinct _____, Senate District ____
(circle one)
5. At the end of each resolution, we suggest adding the following. The
information below needs to be filled in on each copy of a submitted
resolution.
Submitted by _______________ (name of person and/or organization)
>From Precinct _______________
>From Senate District __________
TCDP is not in a position to provide either paper or the photo-copying for
these resolutions.
Please drop off all resolutions at the TCDP, 1311 East 6th between the hours
of 9:00am – 5:00pm Mon – Fri. The office is approximately 6 blocks east of
IH-35 on the south side of E. 6th St. between Attayac and Navasota Streets;
free street parking available. DEADLINE IS 5:00PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,
2008! This is a firm deadline!
NO RESOLUTIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!!!
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EARLY VOTE BALLOT BOARD WORKERS NEEDED
The Travis County Democratic Party needs your help!
The Travis County Elections Division (TCED) needs Democrats to serve on the
Early Vote Ballot Board which prepares Mailed-In-Ballots to be counted on
Election Day. This takes place at the County Clerk’s office located at 5501
Airport Boulevard.
The process helps ensure that each and every ballot mailed in to the TCED
gets counted and we need your help to get it done.
Workers are needed for the following days:
Wednesday, February 27, 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, February 28, 9:00am-5:00pm (possible)
Friday, February 29, 9:00am-5:00pm (possible)
Tuesday, March 4, 1:00pm (possible)
(Wednesday, February 27 is definite. The other three days may have work
depending upon how much gets done on the first day and how many mail-in
ballots were received.)
The pay for working the Early Vote Ballot Board is $ 6.00 an hour. The pay
rate is set by the Texas Secretary of State.
Please let TCDP know which day or days you will be willing to serve.
If you are interested in working the Early Vote Ballot Board, please phone
the TCDP at 477 – 7500 and ask for our Primary Elections Assistant, Lei Lani
de Santiago or email her at leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org
If you are interested in working the polls on Election Day for the March 4
Primary, please contact Travis County Elections Division and ask for Davia:
854 - 4996.
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APPLY FOR A BALLOT BY MAIL
Applications are being accepted for a ballot by mail. All Travis County
applicants should send their applications to Travis County Elections
Division.
Who can vote by mail? You are eligible to vote early by mail if you are a
registered voter who is:
- 65 years of age or older
- out of the county during the entire voting period
- sick or disabled
- confined in jail, but eligible to vote
You may send the application to Travis County Elections Division by one of
two ways:
1. Regular Mail or common/contract carrier, such as FedEx or UPS.
2. Fax to 512-854-9075
You can download an application here:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/pdfs/app_ballot_by_mail.pdf
The last day to apply for a ballot by mail for the March 4, 2008 Democratic
Primary (application must be received not postmarked) is February 26, 2008.
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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 January 25 – January 31, 2008
Sustaining Member Renewal
Woodie Jones
Paul Szaniszlo
Susan Szaniszlo
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. Please
realize that this particular area of the website is maintained by a
volunteer who updates it when time allows. We ask that you be patient if
you are a new member and do not see your name appear right away.
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 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, February 1, 2008
Precinct 438 Resurrection Celebration!
TIME: Friday, February 1, 2008 at 5:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Casa de Renteria, 1511 Haskell St.
CONTACT: Sabino or Lori Renteria at 478-6770
Join the Renterias at their home as they celebrate the return of Precinct
438. They have finally gotten their old precinct back from the Republican's
re-districting death grip. To celebrate and to raise GOTV funds to inform
our neighbors about the change in voting location, Lori & Sabino ask you to
come to their house, meet some fellow Democrats and Candidates and enjoy a
nacho bar and beverages. Donations greatly appreciated!
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, February 2, 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.
Walk Against Income & Race-Based Capitol Punishment
TIME: Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:00pm
PLACE: Corner of South Congress & Monroe (6 blocks south of Riverside); AND
a 1PM Rally at City Hall (Lavaca & Cesar Chavez)
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at 458-5517
State Employees Union Members, the Campaign to End the Death Penalty (CEDP)
and other organizations are walking and rallying in opposition to Income &
Race-Based Capitol Punishment and in support of Mr. Rodney Reed and his
family.
Hear from his family, learn more about Mr. Reed and the events surrounding
his conviction.
Hispanic Candidates Meet Up
TIME: Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
PLACE: La Rumba Disco, 1907 E. Riverside Drive
CONTACT: Fidel Acevedo at 255-4349 or mexamdem2000 at hotmail.com
You are cordially invited to attend this “meet up” with the Hispanic
Candidates. Learn more about the vision and ideas of the candidates and how
they are important to all of us.
This promises to be a great event for Hispanic voters to learn more about
the candidates. Invite your friends and have a good time. We will be
registering voters at this event. Music and food will be provided.
Co-Sponsored by
Agustin Zavaleta owner La Rumba Disco
Austin Tejano Music Coalition
Tejana Production – Gloria La Tejana
Progressive Hispanic Democrats (PHD’s)
Mexican American Democrats (MAD)
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
Mexican American Democrats Endorsement Meeting
TIME: Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 3:00pm to 5:30pm
PLACE: Jovita's Restaurant 1619 South First
CONTACT: Fidel Acevedo at mexamdem2000 at hotmail.com
The Mexican American Democrats will be holding their endorsement meeting
this afternoon. The public is welcome to attend.
Candidates must reserve a slot on the agenda in order to address the club.
Please be aware, if a candidate does not attend the meeting, MAD will not
endorse that candidate. The County Chair Candidates will speak first
starting at 3:00pm. Candidates, please RSVP to reserve your spot in the line
up.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
Today is the last day to register to vote for the March 4, 2008 Democratic
Primary!!!
Marathon Voter Registration Drive
TIME: Monday, February 4, 2008 from 8:00am to 12:00 midnight
PLACE: See locations listed below
RegisterTravis.com is coordinating a Marathon Voter Registration event on
Monday February 4th (the deadline to register for the March 4th primary).
All Austin and Travis County residents are invited to take advantage of a
marathon voter registration event on Monday, February 4th.
Deputy Voter Registrars will be registering residents to vote at the
following locations from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight:
University Co-Op on the Drag @ 2246 Guadalupe
Wheatsville Coop @ 3101 Guadalupe
Goodwill @ 2800 S Lamar
Whole Foods Market @ 6th at Lamar
Fiesta Mart @ IH 35 and 38th
Guero's @ 1412 S. Congress
Riverside Grocery (Parker & East Riverside) @ 1727 E Riverside Dr
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts @ 701 E Stasney Dr
MT Supermarket - Chinatown Center @ 10901 N. Lamar Blvd.
If you are a Deputy Voter Registrar and would like to get involved, they are
still looking for volunteers for the Riverside Grocery, Krispy Kreme, and MT
Supermarket locations. Tabling at each location is split into four 4-hour
shifts (8-12, 12-4, 4-8, 8-12).
Contact Ryan Giggs at regiggs at gmail.com or (972) 679 5101 to sign up for one
or more shifts at those locations.
District Attorney Candidates Forum
TIME: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Gene's Po Boys, 1209 E. 11th St. (at the Rosewood "Y")
CONTACT: Debbie Russell at 573-6194 or debmocracy at yahoo.com
Texas Moratorium Network & ACLU-TX Central TX Chapter invite all interested
members of the community to a public forum with the candidates for Travis
County District Attorney.
State & University Employees Phone Bank for Rep. Dawnna Dukes
TIME: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Texas State Employee Union Hall, 1700 South First St., rear building
(Across From Jovita's)
CONTACT: Steve Bradley at 458-5517
Please join state and university employees make some calls in support of
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes. A light meal will be provided.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008—Happy Mardi Gras!
The Capital Area Progressive Democrats will not be holding meetings in
February or March. You are invited to join them for their next regularly
scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
Janie Serna for Constable Fundraiser
TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
PLACE: Juan in a Million Restaurant, 2300 E. Cesar Chavez
CONTACT: Janie Serna at 373-5296 or janieserna at aol.com
Janie Serna, Candidate for Constable Precinct 1, is holding a family style
Mardi Gras fundraiser. People can feel free to dress up in their favorite
Mardi Gras attire.
Tickets are $15/per person and last day to buy them is January 31 at 12pm.
You can visit the campaign website at www.janieserna.com
<http://www.janieserna.com/> .
Capital Area Asian American Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:30pm Eat, Drink, Socialize, 7:00pm
Meeting
PLACE: First Chinese BBQ Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
CONTACT: Ramey Ko at ramey.ko at gmail.com
Please join the Austin Chapter of the Asian American Democratic of Texas for
their monthly meeting.
Superduper Tuesday Watch Party
TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:30pm till the last dog dies
PLACE: Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina, 1206 W. 38th St., 26 Doors Shopping
Center
The public is invited to come watch the presidential primary returns on Feb.
5, courtesy of the Austin Chapter of the LBJ School Alumni Association.
Great Hills Democrats Super Tuesday Watch Party
TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:00pm to 10:00pm
PLACE: Kerbey Lane Cafe, 12602 Research Blvd.
CONTACT: Susan Szaniszlo at 345-5472 or sszaniszlo at aol.com
Great Hills Democrats! It's time to get active again! Please join in for a
Super Tuesday Primary Watch Party on Tuesday February 5, 2008 from 7:00 PM
to 10:00 PM at Kerbey Lane Cafe.
They have reserved a private room with a wide-screen TV and the party will
include guests such as State Representatives Mark Strama & Donna Howard.
Also attending the evening's activities are candidates for the office of
Travis County District Attorney Gary Cobb * Rosemary Lehmberg * Mindy
Montford * Rick Reed for a comments and Q & A session beginning at 8:30 PM.
There will be a fajita buffet, with rice, beans, chips, salsa, queso & salad
for $15.00 a person. Dinner will be available from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM and
the bar (Happy Hour prices all evening) and snacks, coffee & dessert will
remain available at your expense until 10:00 PM.
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday January 29, 2008 and indicate one of the
following Coming for the buffet (how many?) or Coming, but no buffet.
GHD Steering Committee: Jennifer Anderson & Richard Honey, Kathy & Peter
Carvell, Richard & Melody Hatfield, Mary Nell Mathis (Precinct Chair 327),
Julie & Jodie Moore, Sue & Bill Morrow (Precinct Chair 326), Jerry & Marilee
Phillips, Stewart Snider, Paul & Susan Szaniszlo (Precinct Chair 208).
Stonewall Democrats of Austin Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:30pm
PLACE: Magnolia Café’s patio, 1920 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Christina Ocasio at 906-9008 or Christina at stonewallaustin.org
Please join the Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Scott Ozmun Fundraiser
TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Westgate Building, 1122 Colorado, 25th Floor
CONTACT: Pat Crow at 651-6300 or mexicrow1 at yahoo.com
The Scott Ozmun Campaign invites you to join them at the fundraiser in
support of Scott's bid for the 353rd Judicial District Court. For
information and sponsorship levels call Pat Crow 651-6300.
Cost: Tickets $25
Black Austin Democrats Endorsement Forum
TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:00pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
CONTACT: Eleanor Thompson at 228-8291 or eleanorthompson at hotmail.com
The Black Austin Democrats have scheduled their Endorsement Forum for this
evening. They will notify candidates of the exact schedule in the very near
future.
Austin Women's Political Caucus Endorsement Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:00pm until completed
PLACE: Travis County Commissioners' Courtroom, The Granger Building- 314 W.
11th Street
CONTACT: Dana Nelson 694-7314 or dang3 at austin.rr.com
The Austin Women's Political Caucus will hold their Candidate Forum &
Endorsement Meeting this evening.
Democracy for Texas Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:30pm
PLACE: Scholz Garden, 1601 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at fran at democracyfortexas.org
Please join Democracy for Texas (DFT) for their monthly meeting and for a
training session "How to Caucus for Your Candidate."
A DFT member recently said ,"You know, no matter how many times I hear what
I'm supposed to do at my caucus on March 4, I'm still not sure I get it."
You are invited to join DFT for a caucus meetup. Texas politics can be
confusing, but by the time you leave their meeting on February 6, you'll
know how to win your caucus for your candidate and get elected to your
senatorial district convention.
Plus, all candidates in March 4 races who attend and sign in with their
presidential preference will be given a chance to give us their one-minute
speech.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 8:00pm
PLACE: Garrison Hall 0.102 on the UT Campus—New Venue for this week only!!!
CONTACT: Laura Hernandez at president at udems.org
You are invited to join University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Nelda Wells Spears Boot Scootin' Fundraiser
TIME: Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: Trophy's Bar & Grill, 2008 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Rudy Malveaux at 422-1860 or info at neldaspears.com
The Nelda Spears Re-Election Campaign is having a Boot Scootin' campaign
fundraiser. The event is a traditional Texas event in which attendees are
encouraged to wear jeans & boots, enjoy Texas BBQ, and listen to Texas Blues
and Gospel from Austin's best and oldest Blues band, The Blues Specialists.
Sponsorship levels:
Platinum $1000; Gold $500; Silver $250; Bronze $100
A contribution of $25 at the door is requested, but not required.
Capital City Young Democrats Endorsement Meeting
TIME: Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Commissioners' Courtroom in the Granger Building at 11th and
Guadalupe—New Meeting Venue!!!
CONTACT: Kim Hokanson at 905-4493 or kimberlyhokanson at gmail.com
Please join the Capital City Young Democrats for their monthly meeting. The
agenda will be the endorsement of candidates. Democratic candidates are NOT
invited to attend. Candidates were interviewed at the January 16th
multi-club endorsement meeting.
Their website is www.capcityyoungdems.org <http://www.capcityyoungdems.org/>
Their email address is capcityyoungdems at gmail.com
See you soon! Bring a friend or three!
Fundraiser for Adan Ballesteros
TIME: Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.
PLACE: Casa Garcia's Restaurant, 15803 Windermere Rd. in Pflugerville
CONTACT: The Ballesteros campaign at 989-2524 or
adanballesteroscampaign at yahoo.com
You are invited to attend a fundraiser for The Ballesteros for Constable
Precinct 2 Campaign.
For more information, please visit: http://www.adanballesteros.com
<http://www.adanballesteros.com/>
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Today is the first day to apply for ballot by mail for the April, 8 2008
primary runoff election date. Please see information about ballot by mail
earlier in this newsletter.
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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 - Chair
chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
garry at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sarah Schattman- Primary Election Assistant
sarah at traviscountydemocrats.org
Lei Lani de Santiago- Primary Election Assistant
leilani 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
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