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by: Bill Spelman

Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 03:22 PM CST


(We're trying to pull back on the quantity of event posts here on BOR so don't expect as many of these to be front pages in the future. Still, these forums could be fun. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)

Fellow Austinites,

We're off to a great start!

PhotobucketOur campaign kickoff in January had over 200 people at Scholz Garten. Last week, we conducted our first volunteer block-walk and also hosted our first house party in the Circle C neighborhood. And to top things off, we just won the Central Labor Council endorsement.

Thanks to all our supporters who have helped make this campaign a success!

Now let's keep the momentum going. You're invited to participate in the first of our series of community town halls to discuss some of the central issues facing our great city. Come share your ideas and be a part of the solution. Over the next few months, we'll discuss the following issues:

* February 21: Neighborhoods, Public Participation & Open Government
* March 7: Economy & Budget
* April 4: Affordability & Social Services

Our first town hall is next Saturday. I look forward to meeting with you personally to get your feedback regarding how to best improve Austin.

COMMUNITY TOWN HALL
"Neighborhoods, Public Participation and Open Government"
Saturday, February 21
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Will Hampton Library
5125 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749

In this era of new responsibility, meaningful citizen participation in local government is crucial to making a city that works for everyone. President Obama has inspired millions across the country to believe in their ability to bring change, and now we need to apply that same can-do spirit to the local level.  

Please sign up online and learn how you can make a difference. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact me at info@billspelman.org.

Thanks for your support.

Best regards,
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Bill Spelman

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Cutting back on events coverage (2.00 / 1)
I hope that this doesn't mean that you won't tell us when candidate forums (as opposed to town hall campaign events) are going to occur. Every election, the city of Austin says that it is going to start compiling a list of forums, but has yet to do so. This lack of a central bulletin board for forums is why so many groups schedule conflicting events. BOR could do a great public service by serving as a central registry for candidate screenings.

Hmm (0.00 / 0)
Might be worth bringing back the calendar until the May elections

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