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August 2003 Newsletter
1. Gray Davis Recall
2. Green Talk on Thursday, 8/7:
What to do about the recall?
3. Northern California Strategy Session Report
4. Calendar of GPSC Meetings and Events
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GRAY DAVIS RECALL
As many of you will have heard, the recall of Governor Gray Davis will
be voted on in a special election Tuesday October 7. Candidates have
only until August 11 to file if they want to be on the ballot. If the
Democratic Party national leadership continues to insist on Democrats
staying out of the race, we can anticipate a field of candidates that
includes a few Republicans, candidates from each of the minor parties,
and those Democrats that can afford to break loyalty with the national
party. Peter Camejo, Green Party candidate in the recall, is working
with other progressives, including independent Ariana Huffington, to
determine the best strategy for keeping the Governorship out of
Republican hands. Since this is the first recall of a California
governor ever to make it to a vote, the implications are fairly new to
everyone. For updates about Green Candidate Peter Camejo, visit
http://www.votecamejo.org
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GREEN TALK: WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE RECALL?
Thursday, August 7, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Environmental Center, 404 Mendocino Ave (several doors north of 5th
Street), Santa Rosa
The public is invited to an open discussion about the burning
political question of the day in California. The next 2 months promise
to be unprecedented in California political history. Can the people of
California reclaim the stolen tools of democracy? Can the upcoming
election result in a victory for the grassroots? Come express your
views, and in turn, listen and learn....Get informed! Get involved!!
then,... Get out the vote!!!
Facilitators : Sam Pierce and Susan Chunco
Snacks and Refreshments provided
Green Talks are informal meetings hosted by the Green Party of Sonoma
County (GPSC) on the first Thursday of each month. For more
information or to suggest topics for future Green Talks, email
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STRATEGY SESSION REPORT
Seventy organizers from throughout the Bay Area and North Coast
regions attended the Northern California Green Party Strategy Session
July 13 in Santa Rosa. Input from panelists Rebecca Kaplan, Dan
Hamburg, Laura Wells, and Peter Camejo, were well-received by those in
attendance. Addressing what was naturally on everyone's minds at the
time, David Cobb spoke as a member of the Presidential Exploratory
Committee in explaining his vision for running an aggressive
presidential race focused on building support for local races and
which results in getting Bush out of office.
Many people stayed for hours afterward for conversation outside the
venue. A North Bay Regional meeting was held at this time. Green Party
organizers present from Napa, Sonoma, and Marin Counties affirmed the
appointment of Deborah "Star" Richardson as our North Bay Regional
Representative. Deborah had been acting as representative since the
previous rep, Kate Taylor, moved out of the area, and will complete
the current term through September 2004. People at the meeting
expressed some interest in having another regional meeting, perhaps
toward the end of August, to work on regional issues and strategy.
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Calendar of GPSC Meetings and Events
July ------------------------------------------------------------
28 (Mon) 7 PM. Bill of Rights Defense Working Group Meeting.
Plan the strategy for protecting the civil liberties of residents
in your Sonoma city. We are currently gathering petition
signatures in Santa Rosa and need your help. Email
bordc@sonomagreenparty.org for the meeting location and other
information.
30 (Wed) GPSC Tabling at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Every Weds 4 PM to 8 PM (approximate ending time).
Email rioryon@aol.com for more information.
31 (Thu) 7 PM. Special GPSC Goals/Strategy Meeting.
Location is tentatively the Environmental Center located at
404 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Email info@sonomagreenparty.org for more information.
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2 (Sat) Petitioning for Sebastopol Living Wage Ordinance
Every Sat 12 Noon to 6 PM (approximate ending time).
Location varies depending on the number of people available.
Times can be added and can be flexible to accommodate people's
schedules. Email rioryon@aol.com for more information.
6 (Wed) GPSC Tabling at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market (see 7/30)
7 (Thu) Green Talk: What to do about the recall?
For detail, see item #2 in this newsletter.
Email greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org for more information.
13 (Wed) GPSC Tabling at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market (see 7/30)
14 (Thu) 7:00 PM Green Talks Working Group Meeting.
Help plan upcoming Green Talks. The September Talk will build on
the 8/7 Green Talk concerning the Davis recall election.
Contact greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org for more information.
20 (Wed) GPSC Tabling at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market (see 7/30)
21 (Thu) GPSC General Business Meeting.
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 PM at the Environmental
Center located at 404 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. All interested
Greens are welcome to attend! Email info@sonomagreenparty.org for
more information.
25 (Mon) 7 PM (tentative). Bill of Rights Defense Working Group
Meeting (see 7/28).
27 (Wed) GPSC Tabling at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market (see 7/30)
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