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Yesterday marks the first day of petition circulation for the 2010 primary elections. Thought it might be helpful to post the inportant election dates for 2010.

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF COMMISSIONS, ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATION
2010 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

First day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… February 16
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… March 9
First day to circulate and file nomination papers ………………………… March 10
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions ….. March 24
Last day to REGISTER before the primary ……………………………… April 19
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot …………………………. May 11
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian………. May 14
absentee ballots
PRIMARY ………………………………………………………………. May 18
First day to REGISTER after primary …………………………………… May 19
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and…… May 25
overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 17)
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers ………………………… August 2
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers August 9
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary ……… August 9
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election ……………… October 4
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot ………………………… October 26
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian……… October 29
absentee ballots
GENERAL ELECTION ….………………………………………….. November 2
First day to REGISTER after November election ……………………….. November 3
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and…… November 9
overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 1)

Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.

The link to the PDF with this information is – http://www.dos.state.pa.us/elections/lib/elections/030_important_dates/2010.pdf

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UPDATE — DUE TO WEATHER – THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WED 2/17

PUMP (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) is organizing a workshop for anyone interested in running for democratic committee.  While PUMP is known as an organization for young professionals they are always welcoming to guests of all ages.  So if you are interested in running for committee here is your chance to learn more.

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6:00 – 8:00 February 10, 2010

Shadow Lounge & AVA, 5972 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

On Wednesday, February 10th, PUMP is pleased to present a Civic Engagement Program aimed at getting young people connected with upcoming opportunities to Run for Public Office. In 2010, all of Allegheny County’s Democratic Committee Members are up for re-election. All Republican Committee Members are up for re-election in 2012. If you ever thought about running for public office, and want to give it a try, running for committee is a great place to start!

Come network with other young people who share your interest in politics and learn about the role of the Committee member, important dates in the election cycle, how to circulate petitions and tips on how to win and what a campaign will entail! Blank petitions will also be available at the event.

Featuring:

• Gloria Forouzan, Founder – Run Baby Run
• Tom Baker, Republican State Committeee Member
• Erin Molchany, PUMP’s Executive Director by Day, Allegheny County Democratic Committee Member by night

This is a FREE event! A cash bar will be available. However, if you would like to JOIN PUMP or Renew your membership, you can do so on site at the event for $20! For more information, please contact Erin at erin@pump.org or 412.338.2133 ext 10.

To register, please visit www.pump.org!

Facebook Event for this workshop

14th WARD CLUB TO HOST GUBERNATORIAL FORUM

The 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club will host a Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Wightman School Community Building, 5604 Solway Street, in Squirrel Hill.

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and the Pitt College Democrats are co-sponsoring the event. KDKA-TV Political Editor Jon Delano will be the moderator.

All of the Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania governor have been invited to participate, and three candidates have confirmed their attendance: Chris Dougherty, Joe Hoeffel and Jack Wagner. Audience members will pose questions, and the candidates will have an equal opportunity to inform voters of their views. The panel discussion will begin at 1:30.

This event marks the first Pittsburgh-area forum for candidates vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor. The primary election will be held on May 18.

With more than 18,000 registered Democrats, the 14th Ward is the largest ward in the City of Pittsburgh and second largest in the state. The ward includes all or part of Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, North Point Breeze, Regent Square, Park Place, and Swisshelm Park.

The club, which is not affiliated with the Democratic Committee of Allegheny County, formed in the mid-1960s and is the oldest, continuously operating independent Democratic club in the country.

COMMUNITY MEETING – Open Discussion of Proposed Development Project at Doughboy Square

Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:30-8PM at Engine House No. 25, 3339 Penn Avenue

Please join the Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United to learn more about an important project being proposed for our neighborhood by Al DePasquale of Central Real Estate Holdings LLC. Your thoughts and feedback are needed! Please plan to attend.

Questions? Contact Lawrenceville Corporation Executive Director Maureen G. Ford at 412-621-1616 x101 or maureen@lawrencevillecorp.com

PUMP & The University of Pittsburgh Graduate Student Association invite you to learn about the status of the Healthcare Reform in America!  JOIN us on Friday, October 23rd, 2009, as we host our own town hall meeting geared at helping YOU understand this complex and controversial issue.

University of Pittsburgh
October, 23, 2009 6:00 – 8:00pm (Doors open at 5:30) ”
This event is FREE.
CLICK HERE to register for this event

Featured Panelists: 

• Paul H. O’Neill 72nd Secretary of the US Treasury, Co founder of the Pittsburgh Regional Healthcare Initiative & Founder of Value Capture, LLC.  During his government service, Mr. O’Neill helped to shape many of the policies which define the American health care system today. 
• Congressman Jason Altmire D- Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional DistrictCo-chair of the New Democratic Coalition’s task force on health care reform and serves as a subcommittee chairman on the Small Business Committee.  Prior to his election to Congress in 2006, Jason spent 15 years in health care policy, working as a congressional staffer, a hospital association executive and for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
• Congressman Tim Murphy R- Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional DistrictCongressman Murphy relies on his three decades as a child psychologist to advocate for meaningful reforms in the U.S. healthcare system.  As one of only a handful of members of Congress with a background in healthcare, Tim quickly established himself as a leader on the issue.  He is Co-chair of the 21st Century Healthcare Caucus, Mental Health Caucus and Men’s Health Caucus, and currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he sits on two subcommittees:  Health and Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Moderator: Dr. Beaufort B. Longest M. Allen Pond Professor and Director, Health Policy Institute

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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 – 6-8pm
Engine House No 25 in Lawrenceville

includes food and homemade wine, and lets you explore Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Roberto Clemente Museum.

RSVP online – http://www.acklinforpittsburgh.com/events

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COAL COUNTRY is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and coal company officials, who are concerned about jobs and the economy and believe they are acting responsibly in bringing power to the American people. Both sides in this conflict claim that history is on their side. Families have lived in the region for generations, and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over 500 Appalachian mountains) is tearing them apart. We need to understand the meaning behind promises of “cheap energy” and “clean coal.” Are they achievable? At what cost? Are there alternatives to our energy future?

“A balanced, sober look at the reality of coal; both the good news and the bad, and the staggering phenomenon that is mountain top mining. It not only reminds you what it takes to turn your lights on, it’ll make sure you remember to turn them off when you leave the room.”
Peter Horton, director.

Sept. 21, 2009 – 7pm @ Pittsburgh Filmmakers Melwood Screening Room

RSVP on Facebook

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Join us for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s next Cocktails for a Cause at the Shadow Lounge on Friday, August 28th, from 6 pm – 8 pm!

Suggested Donation: $5

Featuring guest dj’s, sex ed bingo, drink specials, prizes and chinese auction items…and don’t forget all the like-minded, progressive, pro-choice individuals.

Stop in and try the evening’s special cocktail; the Vulvatini!

A portion of bar sales will benefit Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania.

Cocktails for a Cause is a quarterly fund-raising event for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania. We hold happy hours and more at participating local bars and restaurants that are committed to the mission of PPWP.

RSVP on Facebook

As if you weren’t having enough fun with the Race for PGH 2009 – Netroots Nation is bringing all kinds of candidates from all over the country here to Pittsburgh.

Here are the details about James Perry and the event in Pittsburgh, August 14, 2009, 5:30-7:30 at the Firehouse in the Strip District. (RSVP on Facebook)

We have all watched the post-Katrina recovery of New Orleans from afar, and some of us have been personally involved. Whatever your relationship to this place, you have a unique opportunity to meet an inspiring, hard-working, brilliant and NOLA born and bred change-agent who is running for Mayor – James Perry. Let’s welcome James to town by showing him that Pittsburghers care about the future of New Orleans on Friday, August 14th.

The Perry campaign will welcome contributions large and small.

He will be joined at the fundraiser by Melissa Harris-Lacewell, an associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton University,who co-authored a piece in The Nation magazine with James this Spring. Harris-Lacewell is a regular contributor to The Nation and also TheGrio.com, as well as a frequent commentator for MSNBC and CNN.

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090330/harris-lacewell_perry/

About James Perry:

James Perry is currently the Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center and a candidate for Mayor of New Orleans. Mr. Perry has worked tirelessly to ensure equal housing opportunities for all citizens of New Orleans. Recently, he won a lawsuit against St. Bernard Parish for trying to implement racist housing policies and has testified six times before Congress on behalf of the citizens of the Gulf Coast. He is a member of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the National Fair Housing Alliance, the Historic District Landmarks Commission, and the Louisiana Housing Alliance.

For more information, visit: http://jamesperry2010.com/

Related reading

• New Orleans Mayoral Candidate Makes Chicago Stop (chicagoist.com)

Friends of P2PAC,
Both of the P2PAC endorsed candidates for City Council edged out their opponents in a pair of tightly-contested races.  Natalia Rudiak, District 4, and Daniel Lavelle, District 6, will be on the ballot in November after victory in yesterday’s Democratic primary.  Congratulations, Natalia and Daniel!

Please join us for a celebration on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the New Amsterdam Pub (Butler Street in Lawrenceville) with our candidates.

If you ever wondered about your power as a contributor, we hope that our success in this campaign demonstrates that together we can influence the outcomes of elections!  Have you given to the challenge?  If you want to see more victories for progressive candidates who support social and economic justice, donate to the campaign challenge today! We are well on our way to reaching our goal of raising another $2009 by the end of May.  Your contribution can help get us there.  

Click here to visit The Point $2009 in 2009 Challenge

We would also like to congratulate P2PAC endorsed candidates Hugh McGough for Court of Common Pleas and Susan Banahasky for District Magistrate in the 6th and 9th Wards for running strong campaigns.  Both Susan and Hugh are leaders who we believe in and, although they did not win their races on Tuesday, we know that they will continue to be an asset to our City for years to come..

With your help, we will continue to identify and support socially progressive candidates to move our city and county forward.  Please, join us at our event on June 4th and celebrate our victory!  And join us in our commitment to progress in Pittsburgh!

Click here to visit The Point $2009 in 2009 Challenge

Cheers, P2PAC Board

All 3 Candidates are scheduled to appear in both of these debates.

KDKA –  Saturday, May 2, 7 to 8 PM
PCNC -  Monday, May 4, 7 to 8 PM

Mayoral Candidates Forum

Hosted by: PUMP, Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP-Pittsburgh), Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Young Republicans of Allegheny County, Carnegie Mellon’s Student Governmen Association and Pittsburgh City Paper 

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
6:30 – 8:00pm
Carnegie Mellon University - McConomy Auditorium located in the University Center.  
FREE parking is available after 5:00pm in the East Campus Garage
CLICK HERE to view the Campus Map 

RSVP HERE – event is free and open to the public

Mayoral Forum on Facebook

*All Mayoral Candidates who have filed nominating petitions to appear on the May 19th 2009 Primary Election ballot have been invited to participate* 

Mayoral Candidates who have confirmed their participation:
Carmen Robinson and Patrick Dowd 

Moderator: Vince Sims, WPXI Television 

Join us for a Mayoral Candidates Forum that focuses on issues of importance to young people in our region. Young people are a critical voting block in Pittsburgh. This forum will provide an opportunity to engage the Mayoral candidates in a substantive conversation about issues that affect the attraction and retention of young people in the region and focus on topics such as: urban development, public education, public safety, municipal consolidation, cleaning and greening our city and fiscal issues. 

Looks like there is another public forum that all 3 candidates are planning on attending the African American Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum

Thursday, April 23, 2009

4:30P.M. – 7:00P.M.

Rivers Club

One Oxford Centre

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Join us and hear candidates running for Mayor and City Council District 6, and District 8 respond to questions that can impact your business:

1.    What has been your involvement to advance procurement for African American business owners and professionals?

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2.    If elected, what will you do to advance procurement for African American business owners and professionals?

Candidates for Mayor:

Patrick Dowd     Mayor Luke Ravenstahl     Carmen L. Robinson

Candidates for City Council District 6:

Mark Brentley, Sr.    Robert Daniel Lavelle

Councilwoman Tonya Payne     James A. Williams

Candidates for City Council District 8:

Greg Neugebauer    Councilman William Peduto

Open to the Public

RSVP by: April 21, 2009

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Light Refreshments

Photo of Luke Ravenstahl from the African American Chamber of Commerce Website: