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On Wednesday, January 27th, the Progressive Dane Election Committee brought to the general membership recommendations on three new candidates running office this spring. The result? One endorsement and a candidate forum.
The membership voted to endorse Michael Johnson for District 5 County Supervisor. Michael is a member of the Progressive Dane Steering Committee, among the founders of Student Progressive Dane, and currently serves on the City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission. He is also a co-founder of Joint Halloween (Freakfest) and Mifflin Street Block Party Working Group and active member of the State and Langdon Neighborhood Association. As a Supervisor, Michael is committed to working with students and other resident to promote Environmental Sustainability, Economic Improvement, Social Justice, and Affordable Housing.
The other two candidates vying for Progressive Dane’s endorsement are running for the Madison Metropolitan School Board seat vacated by the retiring Johnny Winston, Jr. TJ Mertz, Progressive Dane Co-Chair and Chair of the Education Committee, shared with us his impressions of the School Board Candidate Endorsement process on his blog at http://madisonamps.org/2010/01/28/school-board-endorsement-or-why-im-proud-to-be-part-of-progressive-dane/.
The School Board Candidate Forum has been scheduled on Sunday February 21st. Hold the date and watch for more information.
Posted by prodane at January 31, 2010 07:27 PM
We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
Progressive Dane's "In The News" blog keeps you up to date on the latest news from (and about) PD. Check here for information on PD's policy initiatives and to read about what our endorsed elected officials are up to.
Policy Committee needs your help! Stop by the Social Justice Center Sunday, January 17th, 7:00 p.m. for an special meeting and find out how you can make things happen.
Come to Volunteer Night Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 p.m. at the Social Justice Center where many hands make light work.
The Progressive Dane General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison's Downtown Public Library.
It is always a good time to become a member, renewal your membership, or become a sustainer. Go on-line to make a committment to Progressive Dane today.
