[R-G] Green Line: More Greens Win in Local Elections

Wed Dec 5 00:09:46 MST 2007

More Greens Win in Local Elections
Green Party Jennings running for Annapolis Alderman 

The Maryland Green Party is running a candidate in a special city council
election this December 19 in the state capital, Annapolis. The Ward Two
Alderman for the City of Annapolis resigned in the middle of his term, and
Karen Jennings, a Green Party organizer since 1996 and dedicated community
activist, is running to fill the position. The election will be a three
way race between Ms. Jennings and the Democratic and Republican
candidates. 

Jennings's platform includes such issues as establishing a clear line of
communication between Ward 2 neighborhoods and city hall, ensuring that
new development meets the needs of the community, promoting green
buildings and technology, and developing a community policing approach to
crime prevention. 

Due to the timing and nature of this election, there is likely to be a low
voter turnout. This means that a small number of votes can win the
election, making this a very winnable race in a high profile city. We need
financial support from Greens nationwide, however, to help cover the costs
of literature and mailings. Please send checks today to "Jennings for
Annapolis" and mail to P.O. Box 2230, Annapolis MD 21404. The campaign has
imposed a $100 limit per 

For more details, see http://www.jenningsforannapolis.org/ 

More Green wins in November 6 local elections

15 Green candidates, out of 94 who ran on November 6, won their races for
local office. A total of 142 Greens ran for public office in the 2007
off-year elections.

"We're very proud of all our 2007 candidates. Along with our winners, we
also note that Green candidates who didn't win received impressive
percentages in cities and towns where Greens are still a new party, or
where local politics have been dominated by a single party, as in
Baltimore and Tucson. These percentages prove that more and more Americans
are willing to vote Green, and that the party made a leap forward in
2007," said TE Smith, a member of the DC Statehood Green Party.

GREEN VICTORIES on November 6: 

CALIFORNIA http://www.cagreens.org 

.. Larry Bragman and Lew Tremain were re-elected to the Fairfax City
Council. Mr. Bragman finished first with 1,322 votes or 40.74%, and Mr.
Tremain finished second with 969 votes or 29.66 %. Three candidates
competed for two seats.
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/rv/main/CurrentElection/Results.htm 

CONNECTICUT http://www.ctgreens.org 

.. Alan Brison scored an upset victory in his race for Ward 10 Alderman in
New Haven. Mr. Brison beat his competition by 100 votes in the East Rock
and Cedar Hill neighborhoods. http://ctgreens.org/candidates/brison2007 

.. Jean deSmet was elected First Selectman of the town of Windham. (At
9:30 pm on Tuesday, Ms.deSmet was 120 votes ahead of the Democrat and far
ahead of the Republican.) Ms. deSmet is also co-chair of the Green Party
of Connecticut. http://www.VoteJean.com 

.. Hector Lopez (incumbent) and Erik Eisenberg were elected to Constable
positions in New Canaan, among six candidates running for six positions.
Mr. Lopez finished fifth with 748 votes and Erik finished sixth with 645
votes. http://www.ctgreens.org/fairfield/2007Candidates/Lopez.htm
http://www.ctgreens.org/fairfield/2007Candidates/Eisenberg.htm 

.. Write-in candidate Lief Smith won his race for Redding Constable. 

ILLINOIS 

.. The Illinois Green Party met the early filing deadline on November 6
for placing presidential, congressional, and other candidates on the
ballot for the state's February 5 primary. In 2006, Illinois Greens who
their ballot line, overcoming difficult ballot access rules and
obstruction efforts by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who used $800,000 in
taxpayers' money trying to block the Green Party.

Green gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney drew over 10% in 2006, more
than twice Illinois' 5% requirement to maintain ballot access. According
to Phil Huckelberry, chair of the Illinois Green Party's government and
elections committee, the party has set a goal of having 100 to 110 state
and local candidates on ballots in 2008. 

For more information on Illinois Green races, contact Mr. Huckelberry at
309-268-9974 or phil.huckelberry at gmail.com

MAINE http://www.mainegreens.org 

.. John Anton won his race for Portland City Council. Mr. Anton finished
first among four candidates for two at-large seats, drawing 6,320 votes or
29.04%. http://www.johnanton.us/ 

MARYLAND 

Dan Robinson won his race for Tacoma Park Town Council Ward 3. He finished
first of two candidates for one seat with 234 votes or 67.6%.
http://danrobinsonforcouncil.org/ 

MASSACHUSETTS http://www.massgreens.org 

.. Chuck Turner easily won reelection to Boston City Council (District 7)
with 81% of the vote. . Luc Schuster won reelection to the Cambridge
School Committee, finishing fourth out of nine candidates for six seats.
Mr. Schuster received 1,658 first place votes. http://www.voteluc.org/

PENNSYLVANIA 

.. Sam Ettaro won as a write-in candidate for Curwensville Borough in
Clearfield County. http://www.ettaro.com

http://www.citizensadvocate.net 

VIRGINIA http://www.vagreenparty.org 

.. Three Virginia Green were elected to local Soil and Water Conservation
Boards: Chris Simmons in Loudon County; Kathleen Harrigan (write-in) for
the Tri-County Soil and Water commission in Fredericksburg; and Daniel
Metraux in Staunton. For more details go to http://www.gp.org/press.shtml 

New Mexico Qualified for Ballot Access 2008

The New Mexico Green Party will be on the ballot in 2008. On November
12th, the NM Secretary of State notified the New Mexico Green Party that
they will continue to qualify as a minor party for the 2008 election
cycle. This ensures that the Green Party Presidential Candidate will be on
the ballot. It also means that Congressional candidates will need to 
gather apx. 2000 signatures to get on the ballot, instead of having to
circulate party qualifying petitions simultaneously. The party is
currently recruiting candidates to run for office at the local, state and
federal level.  Congrats New Mexico Greens!

Help Wanted:

FUNDRAISING MANAGER FOR DIRECT MAIL, EVENTS, AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS

The Green Party of the United States (GPUS) is now hiring a
Fundraising Manger for Direct Mail, Events, and Personal
Solicitations. This is a Full Time position (40 hours per week) at the
GPUS national office in Washington, D.C.

Salary: Starting $36,000 per year + benefits

Start Date: January 1, 2008

Qualified applicants should have experience in political fundraising
or non-profit fundraising, including phone solicitations, event
planning, and direct mail. Applicants should be skilled in databasing,
communications, and also have experience in supervising employees and
volunteers.

Application Deadline: December 10, 2007

Resumes should be sent to:

Green Party of the United States
1711 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-319-7191
202-319-7192
Fax: 202-319-7193
If emailing your resume, please include Green Party Fundraising
Manager in the subject line.
Email: office at gp.org
866-41GREEN (toll-free)

http://www.gp.org/documents/fundraising-manager.shtml

Now is the time to order Green Holiday Gifts and now Green Party Gift
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for fall campaigns with our brand new campaign kits and tabling kits.
Available at Green Online Store: 
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Register Green. Vote Green. Give Green.

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We ask you to challenge corporate influence in politics by supporting the
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