Jannica had the chance to attend the Tillis rally at his office on Tuesday at lunch and saw several familiar faces. Even if we don’t change the world with one action, it was great to be with fellow patriots so concerned about healthcare for everyone. It was VERY well organized with easy parking and a good PA system.
As you likely have heard or read, our Senators and Representatives have opted to avoid us during this recess. However, there are a few alternative events you can attend to send a strong signal that we are watching, will be persistent, and are not pleased.
Thom Tillis:
Town Hall sponsored by Indivisible – Uptown Charlotte
Tuesday 2/21 from 6-8 pm @ Free Range Brewing in NoDa. RSVP required and 300 person limit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepYKhHjOz_4AtwIJtXbbhbRVgj6Pufh_HXTM-4auxTL0FGzw/viewform
Robert Pittenger:
Town Hall sponsored by Indivisible NC Disctrict 9
Sunday 2/26 from 3-5pm @ South Charlotte Banquet Hall
Call/Email Action for the Week:
With the DC-Boys avoiding us, let’s focus on our state situation.
Frances investigated this: http://endgerrymanderingnow.org/petition/
This is led by former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot and the former Democratic Mayor of Raleigh, Charles Meeker. When you look at this site you can see the list of elected officials in NC (242 of them) who have signed up to say that they support the push for a nonpartisan commission.
However, the list of Charlotte officials who have signed on is woefully short! Let’s email and call our Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners and ask them to please join this bipartisan commission to end gerrymandering. They might actually read their emails and raising our voices together would have an impact.
City Council:
Mayor Jennifer Roberts
mayor@charlottenc.gov
Julie Eiselt
julie.eiselt@charlottenc.gov
Vi Lyles
vlyles@charlottenc.gov
James Mitchell
james.mitchell@charlottenc.gov
Al Austin
aaustin@charlottenc.gov
Gregory A. Phipps
gaphipps@charlottenc.gov
Kenny Smith
krsmith@charlottenc.gov
Dimple Ajmera
Ed Driggs
edriggs@charlottenc.gov
County Commission:
Ella Scarborough
Ella.Scarborough@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Trevor Fuller
704-336-2472
Trevor.Fuller@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Pat Cotham
704-336-2472
Patricia.Cotham@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Jim Puckett
980-314-2876
jim.puckett@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Vilma Leake
704-336-2472
Vilma.Leake@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
George Dunlap
704-336-2472
George.Dunlap@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Dumont Clarke
704-996-6126
Dumont.Clarke@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Matthew Ridenhour
704-336-2472
Matthew.Ridenhour@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
And last but not least, every progressive’s best friend:
Bill James
704-336-2472
wjames@carolina.rr.com
Extra Credit: READ THIS: Let’s make sure that whatever we do, it will advance our cause, not detract from it:
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/how-to-beat-trump/515736/
March On Lovelies !!