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The Savvy Citizen: March 2011
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011. 42nd Dist. Legislators' town hall on Mar. 12. Okay, savvy citizens, it's time to meet the people making decisions for you in Olympia. Hope to see some of you there! OLYMPIA… Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Whatcom County, Rep. Jason Overstreet, R-Blaine, and Rep. Vincent Buys, R-Lynden, will hold a town hall meeting Saturday, March 12 at Lynden Middle School. The three 42nd District legislators say they are eager to hear from constituents regarding upcoming legislative action. This articl...
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The Savvy Citizen: Using YOUR Influence
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You are a person of influence. And you can make a difference. Yeah, you. Maybe you think reporters, elected officials, corporations, and big-name commentators have lots of influence. You're right! But you have face-to-face connections that they don't: people who know and trust you. Your influence can influence others to use their influence. Everything you need to become a mover and a shaker is at your fingertips: email messages, blogging, twitter, even your Facebook page. Do a little learning. Find the i...
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The Savvy Citizen: July 2012
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Saturday, July 14, 2012. National teacher union heads make more than $360,000 a year, 3 times more than highest paid WA school administrator. Apparently it pays to be a union leader, even if it doesn't necessarily pay to be a union member. Check out this Fox News article about national teacher union heads raking in the money while average teachers scratch out a living. The article says the national average teacher salary is $44,000 a year, while union leaders earn shockingly high average salaries:. Read ...
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The Savvy Citizen: July 2011
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Thursday, July 21, 2011. Why some Dems now support GOP women. Here's an interesting twist in the talk about the presidential election:. From Clinton to Palin to Bachmann: Why Some Dems Now Support GOP Women. From CNN, posted July 19, 2011). Definitely food for thought. After all, such a cross-over was do-able for some of the African-American community (think Colin Powell. And possibly Condaleezza Rice. In the 2008 election of Barack Obama). Many thanks to the savvy girls at Smart Girl Politics. It's some...
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The Savvy Citizen: August 2011
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Thursday, August 25, 2011. More about Rick Perry. Thanks to the folks who posted these links on my Facebook wall. Today, because they started the information gathering process for me:. From the CATO Institute: Rick Perry’s Spending Record. From Bill O'Reilly: Daily Briefing: Rick Perry holds the record on executions. Details: http:/ bit.ly/qM76tB. As you find interesting information about the major candidates, I'd like to hear about it. What criteria do you go by in choosing your favorite? Simply choose ...
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Snohomish County Republican Party
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County and City Public Meetings Events Calendar. While we've made our best effort to the ensure the resources below are both informative and consistent with the Snohomish County Republican Partys Core Values. We cannot always predict or control their content. Please contact the webmaster. With questions or concerns. Thank you. TrueLobby is a Government Portal that promotes meaningful, efficient dialogue between elected officials and the public they govern. Words do matter. They can defeat and damage ...
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The Savvy Citizen: September 2011
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Sunday, September 11, 2011. Whatcom County Executive race: Ericksen is the Real Choice. I'd like to think I'm not a one-issue voter, yet some things just raise red flags for me. Maybe some of my more liberal-leaning friends won't think this is a bad thing, but my conservative, pro-life friends should take note of this development in the Whatcom County Executive's race. Read more in this copy of a letter to the editor I've just submitted:. This means the 42nd District will continue to benefit from having ...
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The Savvy Citizen: Get Informed
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If you want to keep tabs on local and State government from the comfort of your couch, I recommend these websites for a good, quick start:. Look for the PDF booklet to download: "A Student Guide to the Legislature." It's beginner's info about how the legislature works, designed for teens but useful for adults, too. We're all learning, right? Check on your elected officials. Track elected officials' bills, votes, and schedules! Has links to all levels of government and contact information. The Legislature...
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Snohomish County Republican Party
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County and City Public Meetings Events Calendar. While we've made our best effort to the ensure the resources below are both informative and consistent with the Snohomish County Republican Partys Core Values. We cannot always predict or control their content. Please contact the webmaster. With questions or concerns. Thank you. TrueLobby is a Government Portal that promotes meaningful, efficient dialogue between elected officials and the public they govern. Words do matter. They can defeat and damage ...
