PenDemorandum for 05-30-2006
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1. Calendar
2. Take Back South Dakota Rally
3. Wiese / Billion debate online
4. June 6 Election
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1. Calendar
Friday, June 2, 4 pm: PENDEM FRIDAY FORUM
Dunn Brothers Coffee House, 719 Omaha, Rapid City
Topic: Democratic Legislative candidates forum
* District 35 Senate Leah Lutheran
* District 30 Senate Rick Hanson
Saturday, June 3, 1-4 pm: TAKE BACK SOUTH DAKOTA!
Memorial Park Band Shell, Rapid City
Sponsored by Democracy in Action
Tuesday, June 6, ELECTION DAY
2. Take Back South Dakota Rally
Democracy in Action is inviting South Dakotans to gather at Memorial Park in Rapid City on Saturday, June 3, to rally behind progressive state legislative candidates who promise to fight to take back the state. The Take Back South Dakota! rally begins at 1 p.m. at the band shell and will feature local musicians, speeches by Kay Jorgenson of Spearfish and Pat Lebrun of Rapid City, and information tables where citizens can meet progressive candidates, register to vote, learn about issues, pick up handouts and bumper stickers, and socialize with other people who share a progressive philosophy.
http://rr57701.blogspot.com/2006/05/take-back-south-dakota-rally.html
http://www.sddia.org/
3. Wiese/Billion Debate Online
The June 6 primary will include a choice of Democratic candidate for Governor. A recent debate on public broadcasting between Jack Billion and Dennis Wiese is available on South Dakota Public Broadcasting's website. The candidates also have their own websites up for more information.
http://www.sdpb.org/Archives/ProgramDetail.asp?ProgID=5040
http://billionforgovernor.com
http://wieseforgovernor.com
4. June 6 Election
We have an election coming up on Tuesday, June 6.
In Rapid City, the election will include an up or down vote on zoning changes on Route 16. (A "Yes" vote will change zoning to allow Wal-Mart [and other retailers] to build on Route 16.) There are also several primary elections and nonpartisan contests at the city, county and state level. More information (and sample ballots):
http://www.votepennco.com/
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
PenDemorandum: 5-18-2006
1. Calendar
2. June 6 Primary / Voter registration
3. U.S. House raises taxes on South Dakota families
4. For More Information
1. Calendar
Friday, May 19, 4 pm: PENDEM FRIDAY FORUMDunn Brothers Coffee House, 719 Omaha, Rapid City
Topic: Democratic Legislative candidate forum
District 35 Senate Theresa Spry,
District 30 Senate Catherine Ratliff and
District 30 House Franz Brown and Jerry Bloomer.
Thursday, May 25, 6 pm: PENDEM MONTHLY MEETING
Rapid City Public Library, Helen Hoyt Room, 6pm
2. June 6 Primary / Voter registration
We have an election coming up on Tuesday, June 6.
In Rapid City, the the vote will include an up or down vote on zoning changes on Route 16. (A "Yes" vote will allow Wal-Mart [and other retailers] to build.) There are also several primary elections and nonpartisan contests at the city, county and state level. If you have moved, or are not registered, the voter registration deadline is next Monday, May 22. It's very easy to register--more information (and sample ballots) are posted on the web at http://www.votepennco.com/ to choose who will represent the Democrats in November.
3. Republican tax law bad news for families in SD
WASHINGTON (AP) - Taxpayers in eight states without an income tax could soon lose the ability to deduct state sales tax from their federal income tax returns.Another example that Democrats have the answers these days: this recent tax bill passed by our Republican-controlled House of Representatives. A 70-billion tax cut aimed at the wealthy that will deepen our fiscal crisis and at the same time leave most families further behind, especially those in South Dakota.
4. For more information
* Visit http://pendem.org, or email democrats@pendem.org* Come to an event!
To subscribe or unsubscribe to the PenDemorandum,
send a request to democrats@pendem.org
Saturday, May 06, 2006
HB1215 Petition Signing 5-6-06
What: Rapid City Petition Signing Day
When: Saturday, May 6th from 12:00pm ? 3:00pm
Where: (Four locations)
Founders Park at the Concrete Trout
Canyon Lake Park at the Duck Pond
Sioux Park at Flower Garden Parking Lot
Roosevelt Park at the Swim Center
Having collected more than 9,400 signatures to refer South Dakota's Abortion Ban to voters in November, the Campaign for Healthy Families announced today that it has organized a petition signing day in Rapid City this Saturday, May 6th.
"The petition drive is going extremely well," commented campaign co-chair, Nancy Phipps. "We now have over 1/2 of the signatures needed to qualify for the ballot. Every day, we receive requests from South Dakota voters who are interested in signing the petition and want to know where to go. By organizing a petition day this Saturday, we hope to give everyone in the Rapid City area a convenient opportunity to sign the petition."
Volunteers will be available at four public locations in Rapid City on Saturday. Anyone interested in signing the petition is encouraged to pull in to one of the locations. Those who are unavailable on Saturday can visit www.sdhealthyfamilies.org or call 605-221-5642 to learn about other petition signing opportunities.
South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families
P.O. Box 1484, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1484
605-221-5642
http://www.sdhealthyfamilies.org
When: Saturday, May 6th from 12:00pm ? 3:00pm
Where: (Four locations)
Founders Park at the Concrete Trout
Canyon Lake Park at the Duck Pond
Sioux Park at Flower Garden Parking Lot
Roosevelt Park at the Swim Center
Having collected more than 9,400 signatures to refer South Dakota's Abortion Ban to voters in November, the Campaign for Healthy Families announced today that it has organized a petition signing day in Rapid City this Saturday, May 6th.
"The petition drive is going extremely well," commented campaign co-chair, Nancy Phipps. "We now have over 1/2 of the signatures needed to qualify for the ballot. Every day, we receive requests from South Dakota voters who are interested in signing the petition and want to know where to go. By organizing a petition day this Saturday, we hope to give everyone in the Rapid City area a convenient opportunity to sign the petition."
Volunteers will be available at four public locations in Rapid City on Saturday. Anyone interested in signing the petition is encouraged to pull in to one of the locations. Those who are unavailable on Saturday can visit www.sdhealthyfamilies.org or call 605-221-5642 to learn about other petition signing opportunities.
South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families
P.O. Box 1484, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1484
605-221-5642
http://www.sdhealthyfamilies.org
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
PenDemorandum: 5-02-2006
1. Calendar
2. SD Healthy Families Drive-Thru Petition Drive
3. PenDem PHOENIX event in progress
4. For More Information
1. Calendar (questions? Email democrats@pendem.org)
Friday, May 5, 4 pm: PENDEM FRIDAY FORUM
Dunn Brothers Coffee House, 719 Omaha, Rapid City
Topic: Primary Candidates Dist 33 House:
Paula Long Fox, Gary Loudner, and Jeff Nelsen
Saturday, May 6, 11 am - 3 pm:
SD Healthy Families Drive-Thru Petition Drive
Founders Park, Omaha St. (by "the fish"), Rapid City
2. SD Healthy Families Drive-Thru Petition Drive
From The SD Campaign for Healthy Families:
Our biggest event this week is our Drive-Thru Petition Drive on Saturday, May 6th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Founders Park on Omaha just west of West Blvd. (with the concrete fish). We'll be set up on both sides of Omaha. There will be a reporter from the New Yorker covering the event. Here's the thing, a local Rapid City church has organized a "Walk for Life" rally to begin at Memorial Park (Civic Center) at 9 a.m. We can't guarantee that we'll have these pro-life counter protesters at our petition drive, but it's more than likely. Every time we've come up against them before, at the Pro-Choice Rally and the Thank Dr. Buehner Rally, we've had at least double their numbers. LET"S DO IT AGAIN! Please come if you can, and spread the word to everyone you know.
3. PenDems PHOENIX Event, in progress
The Phoenix event is happening.. during this week you should be hearing from Democrats! If you are helping call people, please bring your petitions to Dunn Bros. this coming Friday at the Forum...
4. For more information
- Visit http://pendem.org, or email democrats@pendem.org
- Come to an event!
To subscribe or unsubscribe to the PenDemorandum, send a request to democrats@pendem.org
Monday, May 01, 2006
URGENT: petition activity May 1/2
No less than three: initiative and referendum petitions are due on May 2nd.-- two are due in Pierre and one is due in Sturgis.
Statewide Petitions (Pierre)
Remember, when downloading petitions, print them DOUBLE-SIDED. Petitions printed on two pages stapled together will not be accepted as valid!
You can get petitions validated by a notary at various places (must do this before turning them in), including your bank.
How to get petitions notarized and dropped off
How to get them notarized:
How to get them dropped off:
Meade County Bear Butte petition
Bear Butte petition: (see http://www.matopaha.org)
Meade county residents, allies and Bear Butte International Alliance members would like to cordially invite all Meade referendum
circulators to a Petition Drop Party at a 1508 Fulton St in Sturgis, on Monday, May 1 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. A notary will be present to notarize your petitions.
Remember, you do not need to completely fill the petition. Every
valid signature you get is welcome, even if your total is only half a
dozen!
Bear Butte Rally- morning May 2nd Sturgis
Another Bear Butte Rally is being planned for May 2nd, when Meade County votes on another liquor license. Meade County; Commissioners set Gary Lippolds Rock n the Rally at Glencoe, Inc. liquor license application hearing for Tuesday, May 2 at 9:30a.m. -The Bear Butte International Alliance stands on its' initial position "NO MORE NEW ALCOHOL PERMITTING" until a buffer zone is established protecting the custom, culture and tradition of the people who regard Bear Butte as a sacred site. Call Nancy Kile - 720-0282 for details
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Statewide Petitions (Pierre)
- County good government initiative, allows people to send county
land use decisions to a vote by referendum (see website) - Limits use of state aircraft for state business. (see website)
Remember, when downloading petitions, print them DOUBLE-SIDED. Petitions printed on two pages stapled together will not be accepted as valid!
You can get petitions validated by a notary at various places (must do this before turning them in), including your bank.
How to get petitions notarized and dropped off
How to get them notarized:
- various businesses during working hours
- Bear Butte party Monday afternoon sturgis (scroll down e-mail for details)
- SDPJC monday meeting May 1st in eve.
How to get them dropped off:
- Brett Healy will meet people at Denny's on Mt. Rushmore Rd (near Breadroot Food Coop) on Tuesday morning. He will leave promptly at 10 am to drive to Pierre
- Drop them at SDPJC meeting (St. Isaac Jogues church, 7 pm May 1) (they can be notarized at the meeting)
- leave at Norm Nelsons house( 1111 9th Street-- a bright yellow
house between, Clark and Fulton Streets - 343-4878) before Tuesday at 9 am.
Meade County Bear Butte petition
Bear Butte petition: (see http://www.matopaha.org)
Meade county residents, allies and Bear Butte International Alliance members would like to cordially invite all Meade referendum
circulators to a Petition Drop Party at a 1508 Fulton St in Sturgis, on Monday, May 1 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. A notary will be present to notarize your petitions.
Remember, you do not need to completely fill the petition. Every
valid signature you get is welcome, even if your total is only half a
dozen!
Bear Butte Rally- morning May 2nd Sturgis
Another Bear Butte Rally is being planned for May 2nd, when Meade County votes on another liquor license. Meade County; Commissioners set Gary Lippolds Rock n the Rally at Glencoe, Inc. liquor license application hearing for Tuesday, May 2 at 9:30a.m. -The Bear Butte International Alliance stands on its' initial position "NO MORE NEW ALCOHOL PERMITTING" until a buffer zone is established protecting the custom, culture and tradition of the people who regard Bear Butte as a sacred site. Call Nancy Kile - 720-0282 for details
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