Voting awareness

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I wanted to create a group to talk about things that are happening that affect us politically. I think we all need to be smart and active voters, and i hope that starting this group will help to facilitate that for the south west. This group is about sharing opinions and ideas. Its good to share feelings about the elected officials who represent us, but this really isn't the place to campaign for someone or flat out lambast the people you dislike.

The more active and aware we are in regards to the things that affect us politically, the stronger we will become as a voting block. The strength we develop as an active and informed voting group will necessitate our elected officials to become more receptive to addressing out interests and concerns.

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Upstate/Wester NY Congressional Districts links

Started by Jeremy Coleman. Last reply by Drew Langdon Jun 28, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Nation wide interactive district map- http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/State wide District Map -…Continue

Tags: maps, district, york, new, western

State and local gov District Lines

Started by Jeremy Coleman. Last reply by Jeremy Coleman Feb 17, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

NY State Assembly DistrictsIn the interest of being more aware of how district lines affect us here in the city I've included links to the 3 assembly districts that cut through rochester. I'll keep…Continue

Tags: Rochester NY, District Lines, Local Government

19th ward Redistricting

Started by Jeremy Coleman Feb 7, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Below is a link to a D&C article discussing the proposed changes to the state senate districting. Clearly this directly affects us as the southwest (and probably the 19th ward in particular)…Continue

Tags: redistricting, state senate, 19th ward

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Comment by Drew Langdon yesterday: City elections are coming up this year. Make sure to educate yourself on ALL the choices. This includes the Green Rochester slate, which includes myself for City Council. http://www.greenrochester.org

Comment by Drew Langdon on October 19, 2012 at 7:11pm: Sample ballots are available. Make sure you know who all your options are. http://www.monroecounty.gov/etc/voter/index.php

Comment by John Boutet on October 12, 2012 at 3:52am: Today, October 12th, is the last day to register to vote in this year's November elections!

Comment by Drew Langdon on June 19, 2012 at 7:06pm: While their is a riveting Democratic primary in the 137th District going on, please don't forget that their will be another option on the ballot in November. I am running as the Green Party's candidate in our district. Check out my campaign at http://drewlangdon.org/ for more information.

Comment by Drew Langdon on June 19, 2012 at 7:05pm: John, the City of Rochester petition is the link that I posted.

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on June 18, 2012 at 6:12am: Voter Registration will take place at a Family/Youth themed Resource Fair, June 23, 2012 from 11-3. Flyer attached: ROC%20CITY%20YOUTH%20EVENT.pdf. There will be all sorts of entertainment, games, and vendors at this event. They will also have free food - while supplies last! See the attached flyer for additional information.

If a Youth Group would like to perform, or if someone would like to have a table to advertise information, please contact Tina Marie Harper-Ricks
Organizing for America either my email (speak2me@mrstinamarie.com) or phone 585-230-5813 .

Thanks for spreading the word!

Comment by John Boutet on June 17, 2012 at 6:20pm: There is still one thing you can do that corporations can't...YOU CAN VOTE!

You can if you're registered that is.

Please register and take control of your future.

Comment by John Lightfoot on June 16, 2012 at 10:26pm: Drew's comment on corporate personhood is just right on. Corporations have won more Civil Right litigation than African Americans. However, I did not see a link for the city of Rochester residents on the linked site.

Comment by Juniors Barbershop & Unisex Salo on February 22, 2012 at 12:47pm: You dont want to miss this one time performance by Stphane Wrembel and his quartet at the Memorial Art Gallery. Tickets are on sale now at: http://www.jazzatthemag.eventbrite.com

Comment by Drew Langdon on February 16, 2012 at 4:54pm: Here's another petition for you. The local chapter of Move to Amend is collecting signatures urging our local municipalities to pass resolutions in support of a constitutional amendment to revoke corporate personhood. The only way our democracy can continue to operate is to make sure that corporations are not considered people entitled to all the rights that actual people have. Please let the City Council know that you support this movement.

http://movetoamendrochester.org/index.php/local-petitions/monroe-co...