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In this issue - May 23, 2007
New Endorsements | Petition Push | DFL Convention | Contribute
NEW ENDORSEMENTS!
The St. Paul Better Ballot Campaign gained key endorsements from former Mayor George Latimer and the DFL Feminist Caucus. In addition to its unanimous vote of support for the Better Ballot Campaign, the DFL Feminist Caucus offered to help secure the St. Paul DFL endorsement at the party convention on June 9.
The Minnesota Council of Non-profits (MCN) has also endorsed Instant Runoff Voting, not just for Saint Paul but for all local and state elections in Minnesota. Prior to the endorsement decision, the MCN Board successfully implemented Instant Runoff Voting in determining "where to have lunch." The winner? Mai Village.
Finally, the Citizen's League has made a strong endorsement for IRV to be on the ballot in November and will provide educational forums for citizens to learn about IRV before going to the polls.
PETITION PUSH
We need a surge of signatures in early June to ensure that Instant Runoff Voting gets on the ballot this fall. Why not devote part of your weekends in June to petitioning at summer festivals?
Memorial Day Weekend
If you're out enjoying the weekend, please take your clipboard. If you have time and are looking for somewhere to collect signatures, here are some good places to go:
On Saturday, May 26 head out to the Lowertown Art and Street Festival from 2 - 10 p.m. at Kellogg and Wabasha, or check out the grand entrance of Sparky the seal at his first shows of the summer at 11 am and 2pm (the crowds gather early) at the Como Zoo. Gather signatures and stay for free live music at Como Lakeside Pavilion concerts on Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m (Gospel jazz) or Monday, May 28 at 3 p.m (Roseville community band).
June 1-3 Is Our Best Weekend
We need LOTS of volunteers this weekend and there's something for everyone!
Increase your fun at Grand Old Day on Sunday, June, 3 by bringing a petition and talking to festival goers about IRV. Come at 9:30 a.m. to join the party of volunteers, and our two new summer interns, to gather signatures from people walking from the neighborhoods to the parade route and then talk to them while they wait for the parade. Earlybirds, why not take petitions to the runners and in-line skaters before their races start, from 8-9:30 a.m.
Art lovers, gather signatures while you take in the show, at St. Albans and Dale from 8-4 p.m. If you have kids, show them democracy in action by talking to other parents while you wait in line at the family area at Ramsey Jr. High, from 10 to 4.
The Cathedral of St. Paul celebrates its Centennial with public events, including fireworks the night of Friday, June 1 and an 11 am parade on Saturday, June 2.
The St. Anthony Park Art Fair is Saturday, June 2 from 9:30 to 4 p.m. Music events occur almost every night at the Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, usually at 7 pm.
Check in at our website for many other places to petition.
Let us know you are coming to one or all of these events, at info@betterballotcampaign.org and we'll help to remind you, get you prepared and then celebrate your success!
If you can't attend a big event, get a few signatures by throwing a petition in your bag and taking it with you to the block party, the Farmer's market, the community garden, or wherever your St. Paul friends and neighbors gather.
JUNE 9TH DFL CITY CONVENTION
The Better Ballot Campaign is seeking endorsement from the St Paul DFL and can use your help as a volunteer at the DFL convention on Saturday, June 9, at 9:00 am at the Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners building at 700 Olive Street
If you haven't yet told us whether you can help, email stpaul@betterballotcampaign.org.
CONTRIBUTE
The numbers say that the more people know about IRV, the more they like it! Help us get the word out all over St. Paul by making a contribution today. Your donation of $5 or $500 or anywhere in between will ensure that we're able to table at events, mail information to voters, advertise, and put beautiful t-shirts on our volunteers. Donate online here or mail your check today to Treasurer Paul Busch at Better Ballot Campaign, 1523 Laurel Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 (contact him at paul@betterballotcampaign.org for information).
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