GetBoB, a Minneapolis nonprofit, nonpartisan civic engagement organization is hosting two forums to help voters understand the relevance and importance of the upcoming city elections of mayor, Library Board, Park and Recreation Board, and the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, May 18, 2005 7:00-9:00pm Temple Israel 2324 Emerson Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405 Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:00-9:00pm Temple Israel Both events are open to anyone interested in answering a crucial question�Why are these local positions important to me? The forums will include a brief overview of how Minneapolis city government is structured and will feature panelists representing Minneapolis�s independent boards explaining the relevance of the positions to voters. There will be ample time for audience questions. Panelists will include: Jim Bernstein � Minneapolis Charter Commission Vivian Mason � Park & Recreation Board Wally Swan � Board of Estimate & Taxation A representative of the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library �These forums are a great way for Minneapolis residents to better understand the city and the importance of the upcoming local elections,� said David Weinlick, GetBoB board member. GetBoB�s mission: Getting to the Bottom of the Ballot is a non-profit, nonpartisan citizen engagement organization dedicated to creating new and meaningful ways to: > Help communities promote citizen involvement in local issues and elections > Motivate and educate individuals to express their civic voices > Increase overall voter turnout by reaching citizens with varying voting experience For more information, contact GetBoB: Getting to the Bottom of the Ballot Fulton Neighborhood Association at Pershing Park 3523 West 48th Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 612.327.9180 www.getbob.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
