League of Women Voters Manistee County P.O.Box 320, Bear Lake, MI 49614 (231) 864-2686 E-Mail: info@lwvmanisteecounty.org Join US! Be Part Of The Solution! We grow democracy, one vote at a time..........

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Run, Manistee, RUN in 2008!

What's on your mind Manistee County?
This is your chance to voice your opinion - and DO something about it!

On Wednesday October 3, a lively group with plenty to say created a comprehensive list of local hot topics they will be asking pointed questions about of prospective 2008 candidates! Click here for a synopsis.
“Hot Pizza and Hot Topics”---What are the hot topics and issues in Manistee County?
This interactive discussion was facilitated by David Yarnell - but the evening had a format of dinner table conversation and debate by small groups prior to opening the floor to general discussion.

On Wednesday October 10, a concerned audience turned their attention to how national and state issues affect us here in Manistee County. Click here for a synopsis.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007. “Run, Manistee, Run”---Nuts and bolts of how to run for political office.
Our hope is that after 2 evenings of active debate and discussion you will have found your voice and and your determination to "BE A PART Of The Solution!!"
At this sesssion you will hear from past and present officials of how and why they chose to run, what to do when and how to file to be a candidate, what positions will be on the Ballot in 2008, and how to learn the personal coping skills to be an effective, decisive leader without letting the personal attacks 'get' to you! A PowerPoint with PodCast will be posted here soon.
The event was videotaped for Manistee Public Access TV and will begin broadcasting November 22, 2007.

Wednesday, October 24, 2004. “Run, Manistee, Run”--- Civic engagement is crucial for a healthy democracy.
It is our responsibility, as citizens, to know how government works, hold our elected officials accountable and become part of the solution by running for office.
We need to ensure our leaders are actively protecting the basic civil liberties we fought so hard to obtain.
In this session you will hear from eminent speakers such as Rich Robinson of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network on why we have rules of conduct, laws which govern honesty, ethics behavior for elected officials, codes which are supposed to preserve public access and keep the public’s business out in the sunshine.

In 2006, barely a handful of seats were contested in Manistee County.
If this concerns you as much as it does us, then please plan to attend these training programs to prepare good people to run for office, serve on boards or commissions. PodCast will be posted here soon.
The event was videotaped for Manistee Public Access TV and will begin broadcasting November 22, 2007.

Stand Up Manistee! Get Involved! BE a part of the solution and RUN!

• What issues on a local, state or national level are of concern to you?
• What issues will help you decide who to vote for in 2007/2008?
• Have you ever wanted to run for a political office, but don’t have the foggiest idea where to begin?
• Do you have the temperament to be a candidate?
• How does someone run as a “write-in” candidate?
• What topics motivate you to get out and vote?
• Do you complain that you don’t like how things are run, or are concerned about the "Open Meetings Act"?
• Do you often say or think: “Politics just bores the pants off me---turn it off!”
• Don’t sit back and complain…do something…be part of the solution…run for a local office!

The League of Women Voters Manistee County in conjunction with AAUW-Manistee and The Women’s Economic Resource Center sponsored “Run, Manistee, Run”.

Run, Manistee, RUN in 2008!

What's on your mind Manistee County? This is your chance to voice your opinion - and DO something about it!

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For additional information about League of Women Voters Manistee County or the October Forums please call, or email, Dendra Best 231.864.2686 or Linda Albee 231.723.0032.

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