P.O. Box 1222, Madison, WI 53701 | www.prodane.org | office@prodane.org | (608) 257-4985
Noon
Brittingham Park, Madison
Progressive Dane is among the many organizations endorsing the event.
All welcome to join UTI and allies on International Workers Day. Joining the national day of action for Immigration Reform, march for FAIR Immigration Reform and improving working and living conditions for worker's families:
* Immigration Reform NOW! Stop the Raids, Driver Licenses for ALL!
* No to the cuts to our education, the money for the War to the Public Education
* Not another tax on working families, tax the rich.
After the march there will be a "PEÑA" (Sing along in spanish) Music, food and information for the entire community!
More information, want to volunteer or be part of the event? call 608/345-9544 or alex@uniondetrabajadores.org.
Need more info, Want to help or volunteer? Contact UTI! 866-476-0884 or info@uniondetrabajadores.org.
To learn more about this and other UTI projects visit their new web site www.uniondetrabajadores.org.
Posted by prodane at 12:33 PM
Progressive Dane General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Madison Downtown Public Library
Chairing: Michael Johnson
Agenda
Treasurer's Report
Greyhound Bus Issues
Elections Debrief
Financial Reporting
Governmental Ethics
Elections of Additional Steering Committee Members (VOTE)
May Day Rally (VOTE)
Other
Announcements
PD Beer Caucus--immediately following at Nick's
Individuals who are not members of Progressive Dane are very much encouraged to attend.
A complete listing of all Progressive Dane meetings can be found at www.prodane.org.
Anyone with questions or special needs should contact the Progressive Dane office at 358-2940 or office@prodane.org.
Press are encouraged to contact Progressive Dane Co-chair Jacque Pokorney at 843-9616 or juju_jacque@yahoo.com.
Posted by prodane at 08:22 AM
Despite the 2008 referendum which so many of us worked so hard to pass, state actions and inaction have once again placed the quality of our public schools in jeopardy. It is time to stand up for our schools (again).
On Sunday April 18th at 1:00 pm at Warner Park Community Recreation Center – 1625 Northport Dr. – the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold their second Public Hearing on the 2010-11 district budget. The Board needs to hear from the community that we value education and are willing to pay to keep our schools strong. Progressive Dane urges community members to attend and make their voices heard.
Even if you don't want to speak at the meeting, you can attend register with positive message. If you can't make on Sunday, the Board can be contacted at board@madison.k12.wi.us.
Unlike in previous years when state school funding policies required large cuts to programs and services, this year the Board of Education has the authority to almost fully fund programs at current levels. Unfortunately doing so will mean substantial property tax increases. This places the Board in a difficult position and as they work through the choices before them it is essential that they be reminded of the importance our community places on education.
Many of the budget issues are complex, but the message is simple.
For more information on the MMSD Budget see here: http://drupal.madison.k12.wi.us/node/6001
To show your support and keep informed, join the Stand Up for Madison Schools Facebook group: http://tiny.cc/u86nm
To get involved in state advocacy, check out the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools www.excellentschools.org and their Penny for Kids campaign www.apennyforkids.org.
Thomas J. Mertz & Jacque Pokorney
Co-Chairs, Progressive Dane
Posted by prodane at 03:13 PM
In yesterday's election, 5 of 6 Progressive Dane endorsed candidates were victorious. In a contested election, District 27 County Supervisor Kyle Richmond beat a well-funded challenger by an over 2 to 1 margin. County Board incumbents Barb Vedder, Al Matano and John Hendrick were unopposed. Also without a challenger, Madison Board of Education incumbent Beth Moss was returned for a second term.
In a very low turnout County District 5 contest, Michael Johnson lost to Analiese Eicher.
A big thank you to Johnson and all the candidates for their work and willingness to serve and to those PD members who volunteered with the campaigns.
Elections are just the start. With on going land use and urban agriculture, public safety and the Task Force on Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System, issues with the sheriff and ICE and immigration, as well as many other issues along with another difficult budget, our County Supervisors will need your help and support. Look for alerts and opportunities in the coming weeks and months.
Next April, the entire Madison Common Council, the Madison Mayoralty and 2 School Board seats will be on the ballot. It is never too early to think about running for office. If you don't run you can't win. Contact Lukas Diaz, PD elections Chair to learn more.
For a a more detailed wrap up, see Brenda Konkel's blog post; for the full results, visit the County Clerk.
Posted by prodane at 09:53 AM
Where are the polling places in Dane County?
You must first know your district, then see the listing of polling places. You can find your district and polling place on the Madison City Clerk's website. For Dane County voting info, please visit Dane County Clerk's website
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Progressive Dane Spring Election Endorsements
---Dane County Board of Supervisors---
•Barb Vedder, District 2
•Michael Johnson, District 5
•John Hendrick, District 6
•Al Matano, District 11
•Kyle Richmond, District 27
---Madison Metropolitan School Board---
•Beth Moss
•Marjorie Passman
For more information go to here.
Posted by prodane at 01:10 PM