Donkey Tails
 By Maury Goodman
  July 2007
 For the "Warrenville Today" Newspaper


Petitions for the 2008 ballot to start soon

Candidates for office in February need to get on the ballot with petitions, and the starting date for petitions is less than a month away.  This is true for candidates for President, candidates for precinct committeeman, and everything in between.  The first day to circulate petitions is August 7th, and they need to be turned in by November 5th. 

 

Democratic Committeemen needed in Naperville Township

This is from the Naperville Township Democratic Chairman – Tom Wronski  “The Naperville Township Democratic Organization is looking for public-spirited men and women who are willing to represent their neighborhoods and subdivisions by serving as Democratic Party Precinct Committeemen.  This position ONLY requires a THREE HOUR committment between now and the end of 2007, and SIX HOURS annually. That's manageable - even for someone (like you or me) who is busy with family and work. Think of it as a small investment of your time, for an important and noble cause. Remember your civics class... Democracy is not a spectator sport!  Please contact me directly if you'd like more information about serving as a Precinct Committeeman. My work telephone number is 630-717-8920. My home telephone number is 630-357-1505. My e-mail is Naperville@dupagedemocrats.org”

 

Democratic Committeemen needed in Winfield Township

To serve as a committeeman in Winfield Township, contact Winfield@dupagedemocrats.org

 

Winfield Township Democrats Annual Picnic

This will be held at noon on Sunday August 5th in the Blackwell Forest Preserve.  The cost is only $10 per carload.  Bring a dish to pass.  Visit winfield.dupagedemocrats.org for more information.

 

Rob Freedman hired as part time staff for the  DuPage Democrats

Rob will work with the party, with the candidates, at the office etc.  Please give Rob a warm welcome at freedman@dupagedemocrats.org

 

A new Democratic State Representative in DuPage County

There are no elected Democratic State Representatives in DuPage County (there are two state senate districts with some precincts in the county) but there is now a Democratic State Representative in the 56th Legislative District, which also extends into DuPage County.  Republican state Rep. Paul Froehlich is switching political parties, becoming a Democrat and leaving behind the Schaumburg Township GOP organization he controlled for nearly a decade.  He believes that the views of more of his constituents, and presumably his own, align more with the Democratic Party than the Republican one.

 

Polite Republican Neighbors

Politics and Politicians should be polite.  And almost all Republicans that I meet in DuPage County and in the U.S. are polite.  I can picture Scooter Libby saying “Pardon Me.”

 

DuPage Democrats to Hold “Over the Top” Fundraiser in Clarendon Hills

The Democratic Party of DuPage County will hold an “Over the Top” fundraiser with games, food drinks and prizes for a minimum donation of $20 per person on Friday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. to put DuPage Democratic candidates over the top in 2008.  Call Marguerite at 630-655-2473 or Carla at 630-654-3620 for further information.

 

Information on the Web site of the Democratic Party of DuPage County

There are a large number of “pages” that have a variety of information on the web site of the Democratic Party of DuPage County, which is dupagedemocrats.org.  Information on the PRESS page includes newspaper articles of interest to DuPage Democrats, letters to the editor, and press releases.  The HISTORY page includes previous election results, an archive of the DuPage Democrat Newsletter, and a tribute to Bill Redmond, DuPage Democrat and Speaker of the Illinois House in the 1980’s.  The ELECTIONS page includes information for both candidates and voters.  A link to all of our 2008 announced candidates can be found there.   There is an event calendar under NEWS   The ABOUT US page includes contact information and bylaws for the County Organization and its officers, and the TOWNSHIP page contains similar information for the nine Township Organizations in DuPage County.  Warrenville is in the Naperville and Winfield Townships.  A VOLUNTEER page includes information about how to get involved, and of course how to donate to the organization.  The LINKS page includes links to other Democratic Organizations, local communities, and a raft of other information that local Democrats suggest.  Questions or comments about any of this can be sent to webmaster@dupagedemocrats.org.

 

Enjoy the DuPage County Fair

As every year, the DuPage Democrats will be in force at the DuPage County Fair July 25-29.  July 27 is Winfield Township’s day to help.  Visit the Democrats booth in the Southwest corner of the main building, and all the other exhibits at the fair.  Much more info is at http://www.dupagecountyfair.org/

 

Young Democrats of DuPage Inaugural Meeting July 26

The Young Democrats of Dupage County And Will County in cooperation with the Democratic Party of Dupage County and The YD BOOSTER Club invite you to the Young Democrats of DuPage Kick-off Event, All Politics are Local - Promoting Young People in Public Service, IBEW Hall Local 701, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville

It will be 7 pm on Thursday July 26.

 

Feedback

It is welcomed and appreciated maurygoodman@dupagedemocrats.org