[nfbwatlk] FW: Organizing For Seattle: Election Season is Near

[Mike Freeman]

Jacob:

You don't seem to be getting the message that the NFB is apolitical and thus that posts such as the below are inappropriate for this list. If you continue to post such material, I will place you on moderated status when I return from vacation. 

Mike Freeman
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On Sep 13, 2010, at 0:56, "Jacob Struiksma" <lawnmower84 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> Some of you may be feeling the annual instinctual urge to call random people
> and convince them to support good causes.  Well, that's because November is
> coming quickly and there are a lot of important races and initiatives on the
> ballot.  The Win/Win Network asked for the OFS endorsement of the initiative
> they are supporting so a few of us got together and sifted through the
> details of each initiative.  It didn't take long to conclude that the
> Win/Win Network platform was a good one to endorse (Eyman bad, income tax
> good, etc...).  For an analysis of each initiative check out this
> link.http://budgetandpolicy.org/reports/2010-initiatives-could-impact-public
> -services.  At the end of this email are three opportunities provided by the
> Sierra Club to get involved in specific campaigns.
> 
> As for the two OFS priorities, education reform and transportation, there
> has been a fair amount of activity over the summer.  There a couple of fun
> opportunities to get involved in stopping the deep bore tunnel, having a
> party in the streets while raising awareness of pedestrian issues, and
> advising the city council on how the city can become carbon neutral.
> 
> 
> EDUCATION REFORM: 
> 
> 
> *    Seattle teachers have a new contract that signals a new approach to
> teacher and school district accountability for student achievement.  Check
> out this summary for more details.
> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012795082_seattleschools03m
> .html 
> 
> *    The Youth and Families Initiative Action Teams are being formed
> right now and should be announced soon.  Then the real hard work begins.
> Stay tuned.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> TRANSPORTATION: 
> 
> 
> *    Deep Bore Tunnel: SCAT is collecting signatures to put an initiative
> on the ballot next year to stop the deep bore tunnel.  You can download one
> of their signature collection sheets. The sheets and instructions for
> collecting signatures are found with these links.
> 
> 
> http://www.scatnow.com/Initiative101/INITIATIVE1018x1108122010.pdf
> http://www.scatnow.com/Initiative101/SignatureGatheringChecklist08082010.pdf
> 
> 
> *    Carbon Neutral: This Tuesday from 6-8 PM at City Hall you can tell
> City Council what Seattle should be doing over the next three years to reach
> our climate protections goals in eight sectors: transportation, green jobs,
> land use, energy, youth, neighborhoods, food systems and zero waste. How
> about less highways and more light rail to start Mr. Conlin!?
> 
> 
> *    PARK(ing) Day: This Friday is PARK(ing) Day where all over the world
> people are taking over parking spaces and empty lots/parking lots and
> turning them into parks.  Streets for All is helping to make a super fun
> park on Capitol Hill.  Last year this park was one big party.  I expect even
> more awesomeness this year.  Details here  
> 
> http://peoplesparkinglot.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
> 
> Sierra Club Political Opportunities:
> 
> 
> 1.    First, the Sierra Club is hosting a "Meet Joe Fitzgibbon" Event and
> Fundraiser at the Owl n' Thistle from 5-8pm on Thursday, Sept. 23rd.  Joe
> will be there, of course, and we're hoping that Sharon Nelson (who's seat
> Joe is running for and who is also running for State Senate in the 34th)
> will be there and possibly Mike O'Brien.  It should be a great event, so
> spread the word! 
> 
> 2.    Next, the Sierra Club is going to working in coordination with Joe's
> campaign for weekly phonebanks out of WCV's office downtown (1402 3rd Ave,
> Suite 1400) on Wednesday nights, starting Wed., Sept. 15th.  We'll be
> calling from 5:30 to 8pm to talk up Joe! 
> 
> 3.    Similarly, the campaign for Ref. 52 is also hosting phonebanks out
> of WCV's office on Tuesdays.  It supports weatherizing schools and other
> public buildings, making them energy efficient, all while producing green
> jobs.  The Ref. 52 campaign is also hosting a Kickoff Party at Fremont
> Brewery on Sunday, Sept. 19th from 4-6pm.  
> 
> 
> -- 
> !Si se puede!
> 
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