Democracy In Action: Show up!

Posted on Feb 19, 2011 in Uncategorized

Get involved in the issues that matter! There are numerous rallies around the State this President’s Day Weekend. The 2011 Legislative Session has been a fast and furious assault on our public structures. Pick the events that you find most important or attend them all. Your presence is needed!

Education

Join Rallies across the State on Monday in the following locations:

Lewiston (Sat., Feb. 19) – Lewis-Clark State College, by the library – 3 p.m.

Idaho Falls – Sportsmans Park  (next to Key Bank) – 11 a.m.

Pocatello – Corner of  Oak and Yellowstone – 11 a.m.

Boise – Capitol Park  – Noon

Moscow – Friendship Square – Noon

Twin Falls – Twin Falls City Park – 2 p.m.

Coeur d’Alene – City Hall – 4 p.m.

Hailey – Along Main Street – 4 p.m.

Nampa – Lakeview Park – 4:30 p.m.

Payette – Payette Community Center – 6 p.m.

Building a healthy economy

· Attend a revenue discussion with Legislators and experts Sat., Feb. 19th 9am to 1pm in the Statehouse Senate Auditorium (WW02)

· Watch forum on Idaho Public Television http://idahoptv.org/leglive/.

Email questions during the forum to Rep. Sue Chew at schew@house.idaho.gov

Protecting our people

Medicaid Matters Rallies: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH AT NOON
Coeur d’Alene – St. Vincent de Paul  H.E.L.P Center,
Bonners Ferry- the Visitors Center Parking lot,

Sandpoint – Panhandle State Bank’s Community Room, 414 Church St.,

Moscow – Friendship Square Downtown

Lewiston – Brackenbury Square 605 Main St.

Boise – State Capitol Building
Nampa – Nampa Civic Center/City Hall
Payette - Center Plaza, 14 S Main St., Payette
Emmett - City Band Shell, Main St.
Mountain Home – Carl Miller Park,

Twin Falls – Twin Falls Park, downtown
Rupert/Burley- Cassia Cnty Courthouse

Rexburg – Tabernacle Civic Center
Idaho Falls – Eastern Idaho Technical College
Salmon – at the Business Innovation Center, 803 Monroe St
Pocatello/Chubbuck – at the Pocatello City Council Chambers
Driggs - at City Hall

WAIT— your work is not finished! Rallies are fun but letter-writing campaigns are the way to let your elected officials know how they can best represent you. Please take time to send an email, make a phone call or come to the Statehouse. Email Sally at sally@idahodems.org for email lists.

  • Contact all Idaho Senators in regards to the Education bills
  • Contact Health and Welfare Committee members and JFAC members in regards to budget cuts
  • Contact the Governor, JFAC and Tax and Revenue Committee members in regards to revenue enhancement