[ACDP-Announce] November News Clips

Thu Nov 2 16:51:36 EST 2006

Date:  November 2, 2006

To:       Albemarle County Democrats

From:  Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary
           Albemarle County Democratic Committee 

MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee

TIME TO VOTE!

The time has finally come for us to make our voices heard over the variety of situations that exist with our government.  We are less than one week away for the big day, and I am very excited about the progress of the campaigns.  So many of you have participated in so many ways.  Some have worked for a specific campaign and some have volunteed your time with the County party.  But either way, the mission has been to elect Democrats, and so many of you have generously committed to that result.  Thank you for your help, no matter the avenue of your choice.  But it is not over yet, and please don’t stop now.  This is the most critical time, and winning is within our grasp.

In very simple terms, both campaigns are depending on Albemarle County to provide a large margin to ensure their victory either statewide or District wide.  So we need to turn out every voter that we can for the Democrats on Tuesday.  We all know that whether the Senate is returned to Democratic control may well depend on the outcome in Virginia.   I hope that will only encourage you to practice some real “outreach” in the next few days to ensure that all those Democrats that you know are voting.  We all believe it is important. . . and it is!

The three amendments are also a part of the ballot, and, as usual, very little information is available on them.  However, to assist you in your consideration of the three amendments, you can access the full text and explanation of all of them (they really are not too long), at the www.albemarledems.org site and then just click on the amendments tab.  To make it easier still, your Steering Committee passed a resolution recommending a “NO” vote on Amendment #1.  The objection is based mostly on the second paragraph of the text as it is far too broad to not have “unintended consequences” that could be harmful to many people.  Also, for your assistance, the Virginia State Democratic Party also passed a like resolution and Governor Tim Kane, State Senator Creigh Deeds and Julian Bond have also recommended a “NO” vote.   Amendment #2 was introduced by a good Democrat, State Senator John Edwards of Roanoke which is mostly just a “housekeeping” kind of amendment.  
 Amendment #3 has to do with the investment of redevelopment funds.  The amendment seems to have no real opposition .   The County Steering Committee has taken no position on Amendments #2 and #3.  

Thank you again, for all of the assistance you have given. If we can keep the effort strong for only a few more days, we will celebrate on Tuesday knowing full well that we did everything we could to bring the County into the WINNING column for our candidates and contribute in a meaningful way to victory in the Commonwealth.

Good luck to Al Weed and Jim Webb for their courageous efforts.  You gentlemen are the very best!

Fred

Fred

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 5:   DEMOCRATIC "GET OUT THE VOTE"  RALLY.   An exciting rally will be taking place at the Central Place on the downtown Mall at 5 PM on Sunday.  The featured speakers will be Al Weed, Candidate for Congress and former Governor Mark Warner.  It will be a great event and you will have a lot of fun!  Hope to see you there.

NOVEMBER  7:   ELECTION DAY!   You can vote absentee at the Registrar's office until Saturday, November 4, at 5 PM.at the DMV building in Pantops Shopping Center.  PLEASE VOTE!

NOVEMBER  7 -- 7:00 pm or so, on--Weed and Webb Democratic Victory Party at the Charlottesville Ice Park .

NOVEMBER 13 -- Steering Committee, Albemarle County Democratic Committee.  Room 235, Totier Room, Albemarle County Office Building.  The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM and end at or before 7:30 PM.  

NOVEMBER 18:  Public Service Project.  Join your fellow Democrats on Route 250 for about a mile enjoying the fall weather and cleaning up the part of the road that we care for twice a year.  We plan to celebrate our election victory by giving something back to the community!   We meet at the Toddsbury Store on 250 in Ivy at 8:30 AM, and usually spend about an hour taking care of the road.   Mark your calendar!    

NOVEMBER 18: 9:30 am. Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. A review of the recent election, with a panel of political observers including Dave Wasserman of the Center for Politics and Lloyd Snook.  The event is free, a light breakfast is offered, and the public is warmly invited. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive , (behind Fashion Square and next to the Marriott Courtyard).  

Check out the new web site at www.AlbemarleDems.org for the latest news, events and additional information on candidates and the future events.  It really is a great site!  

OFFICE LOCATION
The Democratic Office at 223 W. Main Street is open from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  The phone number is 296-1865.  Cheryl Oliver checks regularly for messages; if you need to contact her at home her number is 286-9941. 

OFFICERS
Fred Hudson, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee    fredwhudson at yahoo.com
Cheryl Oliver, First Vice Chair                                                        Democraticbiz at cstone.net
Joe Hughes, Vice-Chair, Labor                                                        chippy55 at yahoo.com
Fred Copeland, Vice -Chair, Outreach                                           FLcopela at aol.com
Shirley Copeland, Corresponding Secretary                                   DEMOCRATSNEWS at aol.com
Mary Rice, Treasurer                                                                      ricebooks at mindspring.com
Nicole Sherman, Chair, Finance Committee                                  softhardwear at yahoo.com
Valerie L' Herrou, Recording Secretary                                                   
Paul "Kip" Newland, Vice-Chair, Veterans                                       kipn at ntelos.net
Bob McAdams, Vice-Chair, Communications                                   rsm1539 at earthlink.net
Greg Kane, Webmaster                                                                    gregkane at gregkane.net
Cindy Janechild, Vice-Chair, Women's Issues                                  cjanechi at cstone.net

DISTRICT CHAIRS
Doris Lackey, District Chair, Rivanna                                                  dorislackey at earthlink.net
Jean Wyant, District Chair, White Hall                                              jeanbee6 at netscape.net
Cheryl Oliver, Scottsville                                                                   democraticbix at cstone.net
Nick Lang, District Chair, Jack Jouett                                    doolang at adelphia.net
Madison Cummings, District Chair, Samuel Miller                            pcummings at ntelos.net
Larry Banner, District Chair, Rio                                                               Larry_Banner at stanfordalumni.org

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