PenDemorandum 05-30-2006

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/