Good morning,
NTDO's reform activities are gaining momentum. Three very informative Monday night reform discussions will be held in the coming weeks; the April 19 Winnetka reform forum is almost here; and the petition drive continues to gain signatures. Be a part of
the action.
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Contribution limits? Campaign transparency? Public financing of campaign? -- What's being done about it?
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Campaign reform in Illinois is being approached from several directions. Which approach is best? Which is most likely to become a reality? We've invited a series of experienced discussion leaders to the NTDO office to give their insights on three Monday nights. On April 27, our stellar Democratic candidates Dan Seals and Daniel Biss will lead a discussion on campaign contribution limits. On May 4 County Commissioner Larry Suffredin will discuss campaign transparency and Mary Lou Aagard of the Illinois League of Women Voters will speak about the present state of the Illinois State Board of Elections. And on May 11, Partick Keenan Devlin of Citizen's Action will field questions about public financing of campaigns.
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The Mikva Reform Forum in Winnetka,
April 19th, should not be missed. |
 On Sunday, April 19 learn how the state's various initiatives and commissions are trying to bring meaningful campaign finance reform to Illinois. Come to the NTDO sponsored forum at the Winnetka Community House from 3:00 to 4:30. The Honorable Abner Mikva, former 10th District Congressman and Chief of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will be joined by Cindi Canary, the Director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. Don't miss this important discussion. Admission is free. |
Rally with Jan for real health care reform-- April 18.
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 Join Representative Jan Schakowsky as she leads the call for real health care refor. Come to the big rally.
St. Augustine College, 1345 Argyle St. in Chicago -- April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (For more valuable information on the rally click -here )
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Have you added your name to our Reform Petition?
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To: Members of the Illinois General Assembly
Re: Clean Up Campaign Finance Now.
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Political corruption in Illinois defeats the will of
the people and costs the taxpayers millions of dollars. the time for
change is now. The first step is campaign finance reform. Please
demonstrate to the citizens of Illinois that you put the public
interest before the interests of big campaign contributors. We call
upon our legislators to act NOW to reform campaign finance reform in
Illinois. xxTo add your name click -- here -- then type "I want reform now!" and your name in the email subject line and hit "send." In mid-May, the NTDO will present Illinois'
legislative leaders with this petition for campaign reform signed by
hundreds of New Trier voters. |
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Reserve Your Cubs Rooftop Party Tickets! |
The baseball season has begun and the NTDO Cubs Rooftop Rally, July 26, is one week closer. Don't wait to reserve your tickets. The view is fantastic (actual view in picture on right) and all the food and drinks are included in the ticket price -- beer, brats, burgers and much more. It's all just $100. Compared to the price of a regular game ticket plus concessions, what a deal! Call Joan Berman at 847-446-8030 -- if she's out of the office, leave a message or click --here -- to email your reservation (name, phone number, number of tickets). |
