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October 2005 Newsletter
Green Party of Sonoma County (GPSC) News for October:
1. Final Results of Green Party Opinion Poll on State Propositions
2. Help Available for Candidates Running for Local Offices
3. GE-Free Sonoma Update
4. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
5. Contact Information
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FINAL RESULTS OF GREEN PARTY OPINION POLL ON STATE PROPOSITIONS
Thanks to everyone who participated in the email poll of the 8 state
propositions for the November 8th election. The Green Party of
California (GPCA) announced the final results on September 25.
Twenty-two counties reported (61), and a quorum was reached. Total
number of votes cast was 83 (80 threshold is 66.4 votes). The
results:
Prop 73 - Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy.
83 NO; 0 YES; 0 NP (no position); GPCA Position: NO
Prop 74 - Public School Teachers Waiting Period for Permanent Status.
81 NO; 1 YES; 1 NP; GPCA Position: NO
Prop 75 - Public Employee Union Dues Required Employee Consent for
Political Contributions.
83 NO; 0 YES; 0 NP; GPCA Position: NO
Prop 76 - School Funding.
83 NO; 0 YES; 0 NP; GPCA Position: NO
Prop 77 - Reapportionment -- The GPCA is polling whether the state
party should take a “No” position on prop. 77. However, we
do NOT have a recommended position on this proposition.
62 NO; 6 YES; 13 NP; GPCA Position: NP
Prop 78 - Prescription Drugs Discounts. (Proponent: Ashlee N. Brown)
-- [Drug industry sponsored]
83 NO; 0 YES; 0 NP; GPCA Position: NO
Prop 79 - Prescription Drug Discounts. (Proponent: Anthony Wright)
0 NO; 83 YES; 0 NP; GPCA Position: YES
Prop 80 - Electric Service Providers Regulation.
22 NO; 48 YES; 13 NP; GPCA Position: NP
Reporting counties/# votes= # of delegates for most recent GA.
1. Alameda/9
2. Butte/2
3. Calaveras/1
4. Contra Costa/3
5. El Dorado/1
6. Humboldt/3
7. Inyo/1
8. Los Angeles/17
9. Marin/2
10. Mendocino/2
11. Napa/1
12. Orange/5
13. Sacramento/4
14. San Diego/6
15. San Francisco/8
16. San Mateo/2
17. Santa Barbara/2
18. Santa Clara/5
19. Santa Cruz/3
20. Solano/1
21. Sonoma/4
22. Yolo/1
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HELP AVAILABLE FOR CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICES
The Green Party of Sonoma County is looking for citizens (registered
green party members) to run for non-partisan offices in our county.
There are various institutions in our county which make public policy
decisions that directly affect all of us. They are school boards,
junior college board and city council positions in all 9 cities of our
county. All of these local institutions should have green perspectives
and values represented on them!
These are all non-partisan positions. They are usually easy campaigns;
relatively inexpensive (except some city council positions); and, if
won, require only a few hours of one's time weekly. But, our presence
on these boards will exhibit to the people our Party's impulse for
community responsibility.
These positions provide valuable experience in serving the community.
They provide the education in how to run effective campaigns. And they
invariably lead to our candidates (green party) public exposure (name
recognition) thus facilitating our creditably contesting for higher
(legislative) offices.
To qualify for this program, you must be 18 years of age and a
registered green party member. We will offer assistance in the form of
advice from experienced office seekers and current office holders.
Some financial assistance could be available and help in local
fund-raising will be extended in your efforts.
For more information please contact Bill Patterson of the Green Party
of Sonoma County Candidates and Campaigns Committee.
billpatterson@earthlink.net and/or telephone 838-3079
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GE-FREE SONOMA UPDATE
In less than 6 weeks, the GE-Free Sonoma initiative will go to the
voters. So far only a small group of dedicated people are making calls
and knocking on doors. If more volunteers are not activated soon, the
message may not reach the voters we need to win. Time is short; there
will not be a second chance to save our farms, our food supply, and
our community from genetic contamination. If you care about passing
Measure M, about protecting our health and environment, now is the
time to get involved. This election will be close - the measure could
win by as little as 20 or 30 votes per precinct. Will you be the one
to bring in those winning votes? Just a couple hours of your time will
make a real difference! To get involved, call 823-4410, or visit
http://www.gefreesonoma.org/getinvolved.html.
Want to know more about GMOs? Please bring friends and family to see
one of many free showings of "The Future of Food," a highly-acclaimed
90-minute documentary on the dangers of genetic engineering. Upcoming
local showings include:
* Mon, Oct 10, 6 PM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
6800 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor
* Tue, Oct. 11, 6:30pm, Petaluma Mail Depot, 40 Fourth St., corner
of 4th and C Streets.
* Tue, Oct 11, 6:30pm, at Bauman College, 10151 Main St, Penngrove
Also, mark Your calendar for two great benefit events on Oct 8:
* Sat, Oct 8, 8 PM: "Bitter Harvest"
a libretto with musical excerpts, followed by a special guest
appearance by Percy Schmeiser, the Canadian farmer featured in the
documentary, "The Future of Food." at the Unitarian Church, 547
Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, (right across the street from campaign
office) sliding scale $15 to $40
* Sat, Oct 8, 6:30 PM: Benefit Dance Party and Campaign Rally
with Sol Horizon, Carnaval Spirit, DJDragonfly, Patric Optimystic
Music, plus speakers, teach-ins, food and drink, Future of Food
film showings in english and spanish, at Sebastopol Community
Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, donation $15 or $10 with
volunteer signup, 548-7582 for info
The Green Party of Sonoma County Endorses and Supports GE-Free Sonoma.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
*NOTE* To check for new events and schedule changes, visit our home
page at http://www.sonomagreenparty.org
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18 (Tue) BYLAWS WORKING GROUP MEETING
7-9 PM. Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
Please call Ann at 542-3037 if you plan to come.
19 (Wed) DEADLINE FOR GPSC NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS FOR OCTOBER
If you have a Green-related article or event that you want
included in the next GPSC e-newsletter, email your draft or
completed submission to pc@sonomagreenparty.org by 10/19. If you
email a draft, please submit the completed article by Monday,
9/24.
20 (Thu) GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
7-9 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa The
general meeting is held every 3rd Thursday of the month. All
interested Greens are welcome to attend!
Info: info@sonomagreenparty.org
30 (Sun) "THE SOUL OF DEMOCRACY: INTEGRATING SPIRITUAL VISION WITH
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP"
9:30 AM - 6 PM
Praxis Peace Institute and Spirit Rock Meditation Center are
co-hosting this day-long workshop
Cost: $100 includes lunch for the first 200 people who register.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre
Speakers include: Jack Kornfield, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey,
Sylvia Boorstein, Tom Hayden, Matt Gonzalez, and Pam Torliatt.
Mayors Larry Barnett (Sonoma) and Larry Robinson (Sebastopol) will
talk about the blend of spiritual practice and civic practice.
Moderators: Georgia Kelly and James Baraz
Also part of the experience: Break-out discussion groups and
connections to groups making a difference.
Details at www.praxispeace.org
Registration, please go to www.spiritrock.org
or Call 415-488-0164, ext. 234.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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WORKING GROUPS (WG)
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Bill of Rights Defense WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bordc.shtml
Contact: bordc@sonomagreenparty.org
Bylaws WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_bylaws.shtml
Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
Campaigns and Candidates WG
Info: billpatterson@earthlink.net
Green Talk and Outreach WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_greentalk.shtml
Contact: greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or 542-3037
IT (Information Technologies) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_it.shtml
Contact: it@sonomagreenparty.org
PC (Public Communications) WG
Info: http://www.sonomagreenparty.org/pages/gi_pc.shtml
Contact: pc@sonomagreenparty.org
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Campus Greens - Sonoma State University Chapter
Contact: jaredl@sbcglobal.net
Listserve: http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/sonomacampusgreens
(Interested in starting a SRJC chapter? Email
jswingaling@hotmail.com)
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(707) 524-8818
info@sonomagreenparty.org
http://www.sonomagreenparty.org
PO Box 15073 Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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