Union Vale Democratic Committee

As we all now know Didi has absolutely won her seat. This is a really important victory for her, for us, and for you. The phone calls, the house visits, the poll watching, the presence of Union Vale Democrats cannot be denied. Rejoice in work well done. And now on to the next. President Obama deserves our support and we can make a difference, so after a brief, well earned rest, let us begin again to save the country one vote at a time.

Dear friend,

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to approve genetically engineered salmon, which would be the first genetically engineered animal on supermarket shelves in the United States. The salmon is engineered to produce hormones year-round that cause the fish to grow at twice its natural rate. But without labels, we’ll never know.

We need to speak out now, because there’s less than one week left until the FDA must respond publicly to a petition calling for labeling of genetically engineered foods — and we need to make sure the FDA knows how ordinary Americans feel about this issue before that deadline.

That’s why I submitted a comment to the FDA demanding that genetically engineered foods be labeled. And in about 30 seconds and with just a few clicks, you can join me. Will you tell the FDA that you support mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods too?

http://www.JustLabelIt.org/take-action?track=sotaf

Please, click on that link and contact the FDA today. They need to hear from more people like you and me.

Thanks!

Anne

The Union Vale Democrats wish to thank our wonderful poll workers, our indefatigable door to door workers, our stalwart phone bank army, our patriotic voters, and all who work to make this a true two party system.

Polls open today from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Turn out and help bring sanity to the debate. Vote for Didi.

This comes from Kris Munn

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Dear Committee,

U.S. Magistrate Judge Roanne Mann, appointed as a ‘special master’ for the New York Congressional Districts redistricting process, held a hearing yesterday,March 5, in Brooklyn. She will consult with experts and issue a set of recommendations to a three-judge panel by March 12. Her preliminary maps were issued yesterday.

On March 15, the panel will hold a public hearing before deciding whether to adopt or reject Mann’s proposed maps. Therefore, March 15 will no longer work as the date for our Endorsement Convention.

In addition, rumors out of Albany, (and they are just rumors at this time), hint strongly that the State primary date will be moved up to June 26. This would move up petitioning for all our candidates, including petitions for the Judicial Delegates. But the Judicial Delegates cannot be determined until after the New York State Assembly maps are drawn, and the State Party has a chance to do the math on the new lines to ascertain how many delegates in each district.

There is also the possibility that all primaries will be moved to some date in July. A slight possibility.

Many of the county chairs have been in discussion, and given all the possible scenarios, it is recommended to move our convention date. We will now be having our convention on March 22, still in Poughkeepsie  at the JCC. This should not have to be moved again. Hopefully we will also have two special election wins to celebrate!

Thanks for your patience during this crazy time.

Elisa Sumner

Agenda: Please suggest additions, thanks, Anne

Union Vale Democratic Committee,
Our March meeting will be hosted by Aruna and Joe McDermott at their home at 46 Cunningham Drive. Please try your best to attend.
Agenda:
1. Meet Maria Rosa Dem candidate for NY State Supreme Court Justice.
2. October Brunch.
3. Community Day.
4. Town Law on political signs.
5. Special Election March 20 to elect Didi Barrett to NY State Assembly.
6. Election schedule for 2012.
7. Unified 2012 campaign to re-elect President Obama AND elect DEM representatives in Congress, US Senate, State Senate, State Assembly, State Supreme Court — as well as for Union Vale Town Council and Town Justice. Please volunteer for phoning, going door to door, or driving others door to door.
8. County Dem Committee Meeting on March 15.

Anne and Bill McCabe