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believe in an alternative, independent politics
and active, responsible government. We believe
in empowering citizens and communities. We offer
hope and a call to action. Go Green!" |
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The
Lake Winnebago Green Party (LWGP) represents
the counties of Winnebago, Waushara, Outagamie,
Green Lake, and Fond du Lac, in Wisconsin. Contact
lwgp@wisconsingreenparty.org to get involved. |
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VOTE
CLEAN * VOTE GREEN
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Tony
Palmeri for Oshkosh City Council
The Lake
Winnebago Green Party proudly endorses UW
Oshkosh Professor Tony Palmeri for Oshkosh
City Council in the Spring 2007 Election!
Tony
Palmeri has been an active member of the Lake
Winnebago Green Party for a number of years.
In 2004 he ran a spirited campaign for Wisconsin
State Assembly (Dist. 54) as a Green, winning
over 2,600 votes (9%) in a four way race.
He has been an outspoken critic of local government,
and has been involved in several legal challenges
to Oshkosh City Council actions, most recently
when the City Council went into closed session
over a multi-million dollar development in
violation of state law.
Tony on Tony:
City government is broken.
In recent election cycles candidates have
told us that if elected they would be taxpayer
friendly and ask tough questions. Instead
we have gotten garbage fees, buck passing,
and blatant open meetings law violations.
We can and must do better.
As a member of the Council I will fight
for open and accountable government, quality
services delivered efficiently, and strong
neighborhoods.
I’m 45 years old, own
a home near City Hall, and have been a resident
of Oshkosh for 18 years. I’ve taught
at UW Oshkosh for all of those years. In
addition to teaching I have served as Chair
of the Department of Communication, President
of the Faculty Senate, and president of
the Association of University of Wisconsin
Professionals. I’m currently serving
as President of the Wisconsin Communication
Association, an organization that named
me “Communication Educator of the Year”
in 2004.
Many Oshkosh residents recognize
me from the public affairs television show
“Commentary” I co-hosted with
former Mayor Jim Mather, or from “Eye
on Oshkosh” which I co-host with Cheryl
Hentz. On those programs I have developed
a reputation as someone who does his homework,
asks tough but fair questions, speaks truth
to power, and helps educate the community
on important issues. I will bring those
same qualities to the Council.
Our community faces some
difficult issues over the next few years,
including how to attract and create family
supporting jobs, how to deliver basic services
in an era of tight budgets, how to redevelop
downtown, and many others. The current Council
and City Administration have not gotten
the job done, and as a result citizens no
longer trust or believe that local government
is on their side.
If elected I will work hard
to restore public trust in local government.
Vote Palmeri
for Oshkosh on February 20!
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Amendment
to ban civil unions - the
LWGP strongly opposed the proposed constitutional
amendment to ban civil unions and domestic
partnership benefits in Wisconsin's
Constitution. We support equal rights
before the law of all Wisconsin Citizens,
regardless of their orientation.
Death Penalty advisory
referendum
- The LWGP opposes the return of the
death penalty in Wisconsin.
County
Board Size - the
LWGP opposes reducing the size of the
the Winnebago Co. Board and all County
Board sizes in our area. Smaller county
boards reduce the level of direct democracy
in our communities, and increases the
likelyhood that Big Money can buy our
Board.
Diebold
TSx Touch Screen Machines
- the LWGP opposes the
implementation of the Diebold TSx Touch
Screen voting machines in Winnebago
County, which was recently approved
by the municipal clerks and the Winnebago
Co. Board.
We have spoken up at
every Board meeting regarding these
machines, and have demonstrated in front
of the court house. We believe that
these specific machines threaten our
elective process in Winnebago Co. due
to their proven security weaknesses
as reported in the media, by election
experts, and by their track record in
elections this year.
We urge citizens to
avoid using these machines if at all
possible this September and November
to ensure casting a ballot that can
be counted and recounted.
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The Wisconsin Green
Party candidates in Fall 2006:
(pictured
above clockwise from upper left: Winston
Sephus Jr., Mike LaForest, Leon Todd,
Nelson Eisman, Rae Vogeler, and Rae's
son Carlos)
***
VOTE NOVEMBER 7 ***
Wisconsin
Green Party Candidates
The
Lake Winnebago Green Party proudly endorses
the following candidates for office:
- Rae
Vogeler, US Senate
- Nelson
Eisman, Governor
- Leon
Todd, Lt. Governor
- Mike
LaForest, Secretary of State
- Winston
Sephus Jr. State Treasurer
- Jill
Bussiere, WI State Senate Dist.
1
We also
endorse and support the following Wisconsin
Candidates outside of our area:
- Larry
Harding, WI State Assembly Dist
66
- Claude
VanderVeen, WI State Senate Dist.
7
- Mike
Miles, US House Dist. 7
- Bob
Levis, US House Dist 5
If you
want to get involved and help with future
campaigns, contact lwgp@wisconsingreenparty.org
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| Fall
2006 LWGP Page |
| Late
Summer LWGP Page |
| Summer
2006 LWGP Page |
| June
2006 LWGP Page |
| May
2006 LWGP Page |
| April
2006 LWGP Page |
| March
2006 LWGP Page |
| Fall
2005 LWGP Page |
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The Lake Winnebago Green Party
is a group of citizen-activists who believe in Grassroots
Democracy, Social Justice, Peace and Nonviolence,
and Environmental Wisdom. We believe that the people
should govern, not corporations. We want an accountable
government, a clean environment, and end to the
war, and justice for all.
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Next Meeting of
the LWGP:
January Meeting Postponed due to
weather. Next meeting T.B.A.
If you are interested in working on the Wisconsin
Green Party campaigns, please come!
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Calendar
of Events
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- 20 February 2007 - Local Election
Primary - VOTE PALMERI for Oshkosh
Common Council
- 3 April 2007 - Local
General Election - VOTE PALMERI for
Oshkosh Common Council
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