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NTDO NEWS
November 18, 2009 |
Last night the NTDO Executive Committee met and discussed, among other things, the upcoming Endorsement Meeting scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Although off-year elections are often "quiet" times with incumbents staying put and frequently going unchallenged, this election cycle is anything but quiet. Governor Rod's impeachment shook up the political scene at many levels. Because of that, our endorsement session will be hearing from multiple candidates for several offices that are of the highest priority for New Trier residents. December 6 at the Winnetka Community House should prove to be a very interesting afternoon.
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Don't forget! The 18th District Candidate debate is this Sunday November 22.
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The NTDO and DPOE are co-sponsoring a debate between all of the candidates running for State Representative in the 18th District.
This may be your only chance to hear all of the candidates present themselves and their positions on key issues. Don't miss it.
Democrats Robyn Gabel, Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Eamon Kelly, Edmund Moran and Jeffrey Smith will all be there.
(No Republicans have filed to run in the February 2 primary.)
Sunday, November 22, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Kingsley School
2300 Green Bay Road
(at Green Bay and McCormick)
Evanston
Moderator: Bill Smith,
Editor of Evanston Now
Questions will be accepted in advance at the Evanston Now website: http://www.evanstonnow.com/what-would-you-ask-the-candidates |
Useful Information on
Democratic Primary candidates:
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The races to be the Democratic nominee for the 10th Congressional District seat and the Illinois' 18th Legislative District seat have attracted a crowd of candidates. Because the 18th District includes a number of communities beyond New Trier's borders and the 10th District stretches from Palatine to Waukegan, many candidate activities will be happening in areas outside New Trier Township. The NTDO News will try to provide specific information for activities occurring within New Trier. Information on all other candidate activities or events can be found at the each candidate's website. Their web addresses will be provided here each week.
Four Democrats are running in the 10th Congressional District Primary race:
Julie Hamos, Dan Seals, Elliot Richardson and Milton Sumption.
 Elliot Richardson (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)
To learn more about Elliot Richardson, his positions or to volunteer in his campaign go to: http://elliotrichardsonforcongress.com/
 Dan Seals (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)
Canvassing for the Seals Campaign continues: Seals
campaign volunteers are canvassing throughout the district. If you
want to get involved in the Seals' canvass contact Erik at esmith@dansealsforcongress.com
The Dan Seals campaign headquarters are at:
405 Lake Cook Road, Suite 205A, Deerfield. 847-945-8900
 Julie Hamos (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)
Canvassing for the Hamos Campaign continues: Julie
Hamos and her campaign volunteers are canvassing throughout the
district. If you want to join the Hamos team this weekend, contact Alex for Cook County or Ben for Lake County at campaign headquarters or call (847) 550-3777.
For complete information on all the events and volunteer opportunities coming up in Julie Hamos' Campaign, click here.
The Julie Hamos campaign headquarters are at:
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 109, Northbrook. 847-550-3777
Milton Sumption of Lake Bluff does not yet have a website or an available photo.
Five Democrats are running in the 18th Illinois Legislative District Primary race:
Robyn Gabel, Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Eamon Kelly, Edmund Moran, Jeff Smith
To learn more about these candidates, their positions or to volunteer in one of their campaigns go to:
Robyn Gabel (www.robynforrep.com)
Patrick Keenan-Devlin (www.patrickforillinois.com)
Eamon Kelly (www.eamon2010.com)
Jeff Smith (www.electjeffsmith.org)
Edmund Moran (Former Evanston Alderman Moran presently does not have a campaign website.)
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Make sure you're eligible to vote in the Dec. 6 Endorsement Meeting.
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The general membership meeting to endorse 2010 Democratic Primary candidates will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2pm. at the Winnetka Community House.
Only "members in good standing" will be eligible to vote.
To vote you must be:
- A registered voter in New Trier Township
In addition, as of Dec. 6, 2009, you must have done one of the following:
- Paid dues or paid to attend a NTDO fundraiser in the preceding 12 months. (If you dues aren't paid up, please do so by November 21, 15 days before the December 6 Endorsement Meeting.)
- Worked as an NTDO volunteer within the preceding 24 months.
- Worked as an election judge in New Trier Township within the preceding 24 months
NTDO members who have changed their voter registration address to outside New Trier Township may continue to be "members in good standing" if they continue to comply with criteria 1, 2 or 3 above.
Endorsement
requires a 60% vote of all NTDO members attending
the meeting. Candidates who are endorsed will receive the public
support of the NTDO including our grassroots efforts.
To renew your dues as a contributing member now, click here. |
The New Trier Democrats have a brand new website ntdo.org. Check it out.
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The New Trier Democratic Organization has a new website -- ntdo.org. The site's new design is aimed at making our Internet home more usable for site visitors
-- whether they are a politically active volunteers, someone interested in
a specific issue or simply a New Trier resident looking for voting
information. Because the underlying structure of the site allows editing of the website's content directly by NTDO volunteers, the goal will be to keep information fresh and involving with frequent updates, encouraging regular returns by site visitors.
"All politics is local" and the more grassroots involvement our
website inspires, the better the chances for electing progressive
candidates across our state and our nation.
You're invited to explore the site and think about ways we might make it an even more effective tool in our battle to strengthen progressive government. Send your suggestions here.
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About Us:
The New Trier Democratic Organization is made up of hundreds of grassroots volunteers dedicated to advancing progressive ideals through the political process. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Bill Crowley, Committeeman New Trier Township
We are located at 800 Oak Street in Winnetka, IL. Ph: 847-446-8030
Office hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. -- 9am-Noon
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