Oconee County, GA Politics

You are invited to The 2nd Annual "For the People" Rally June 10, 2007 From 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, GA. 301 Main Street SW Gainesville, GA 30503 Last years event, with hundreds in attendance, was a testament to the resolve of North Georgia Democrats, as we stood up to be counted and spotlighted the candidates that ran for office from around the state. In 2007, Georgia Democrats will make a statement by voting in a Democratic Presidential Preference Straw Poll. Each person in attendance, after hearing videos or speeches by the candidates or surrogates, will cast a vote for the presidential candidate of their choice. These results will be shared with local and national media following the event. It will be an early test of strength for the presidential candidates and campaigns in Georgia. We will honor the brave service men and women, both past and present, in our military We will hear from North Georgia Congressional candidates in t...

The Economic Justice Coalition is the contact for organizing rides to the polls. To arrange a ride, or volunteer to give rides, contact Linda Lloyd, EJC Director at (cell number) 706-202-0324 or (home number)706-549-9368. Please share this information with others who can benefit from this information.

I am sure Whitehead will skip this one as well From the Athens Economic Justic Coalition: Please make plans to attend the upcoming Candidate Forum featuring GA 10th District Congressional Candidates. Sponsored by the Athens Economic Justice Coalition and Athens Community Agenda, the forum will be held in Athens, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the East Friendship Baptist Church, located at 480 Arch St. Invited Candidates: Paul Broun, Denise Freeman, Bill Greene, James Marlow, Mark Myers, Evita Paschall, Nate Pulliam, Jim Sendelbach, Erik Underwood and Jim Whitehead. Find Out Our Next Congressperson's Views on Important Issues Confronting Us, Including The War; Jobs and Economic Development; Minority Voting Rights;Immigration; Public Education and the No Child Left Behind Act; Minimum/Living Wage; Energy/Gas Prices; Other Issues. Moderator: Janice Mathis Vice President & Executive Director of Rainbow PUSH Coalition For more information call 706-549-1142 E-mail: votematte...

Citizens for Oconee's Future, Inc. P. O. Box 1301 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Following is the text of a message from Lee Becker with information about the vote that is scheduled for June 19th to change the election cycle for our Board of Commissioners from an election of all each 4 years to an election of half each 2 years. This would make it impossible for citizens to make a major change in direction of the Board. I support Mr. Becker's position that this change is not in our best interest. I urge all to vote against this change. Charles Baugh Charlie: Please send this out, if you would. Thanks Lee Oconee County voters who turn out to vote on June 19 for the 10th Congressional race may be surprised to find another issue on the ballot. Voters also will be asked if they want to stagger the terms of the members of the Board of Commissioners, instead of choosing all five members of the Board at the same time, as is now the case. In a given election year, two or three member...