Therefore, there is no specified process for handling resolutions in 2005. That does not mean we can't that just means that there is no formal process for acting on them. If a precinct caucus adopted a resolution, that's great, but it doesn't necessarily mean that anything will become of it. If everyone at that caucus agreed to take some action, and they did, then perhaps something will happen as a result, but the resolution itself will not do anything--it will not be passed on, or moved to a further step in some process.
Keep in mind that anyone can pass a resolution. Many people pass their own personal resolutions on New Year's Eve, but it is what a person does to follow through that makes the difference.
A Ward Convention could definitely consider a resolution, and pass it. That would be a statement from the convention that the body took a stand on a particular issue, and if everyone then acted to fulfill the goals of such a resolution, it could be very meaningful. It's in the DOING that makes resolutions matter.
There is nothing to prevent any convention from acting on resolutions. Each convention has to affirm its own rules, and could easily make resolutions a part of the agenda. I think it is important that people understand what the consideration of resolutions means or doesn't mean this year. Resolutions considered by a caucus or convention this year do not have a designated process for becoming part of a platform, but that does not mean they can't be considered, adopted, and acted upon by the delegates to a convention.
It's up to you to make a resolution matter--grassroots politics at its finest!
David Weinlick Armatage
On Sunday, March 13, 2005, at 04:48 PM, Steve Nelson wrote:
A good cause, Loki, but a little late. Resolutions are introduced at Precinct Caucuses and only move on if they are passed there first.
Possibly a good idea for next year if they don't change their ways before then.
Steven M Nelson Willard Hay http://citizenshipchronicles.blogspot.com/ http://minutemenworldwide.blogspot.com/ Get UP! Get OUT! & GET INVOLVED!!!
I wonder if anyone has thought about proposing a resolution to vote on at the Ward 2 DFL convention opposing the Prospect Park-East River Road Improvement Association's discriminatory membership practices. I think it would be entirely appropriate for the party to go on record opposing that neighborhood's anti-student bias.
Loki Anderson Marshall Terrace Associate Chair SD 59 DFL
P.S. As a former long term resident of Dinkytown and frequent business patron in Stadium Village I can testify to much of what Bob Johnson has stated regarding a pervasive anti-renter and anti-student attitude by the home owners in Southeast. The posts on this list about the second ward race showcase that pretty nicely.
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