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Meeting Notes
Special meeting September 7, 2006
Present: Nick & Leslie Albaugh, Alicia Pagano,
Michael Kaufman, Waler vom Saal, David Cyr, Ed Lentz, Alice & Joe Richardson,
Paddy Lane, Dave Grodsky, Dick & Betty Stinson.
Guests: Dick Jorgenson (Norwich), Judge Elizabeth Garry (New Berlin)
Elizabeth Garry is running for NY State Supreme Court Justice in the
6th Judicial District. This comprises 10 counties. Elizabeth
described why she wants to run for this office, why she admires the work
of a justice. The state supreme court works on business disputes, eminent
domain issues, car accidents, etc. She is not allowed to discuss issues. Dick
Jorgenson provided further descriptions of the esteem in which Eliz. Garry
is held in her circles. She is the only Democrat, in particular the
only female who is running for this position. She had been told all
along that Democrats can't win in this area, and especially not women.
Campaigns:
The Green Party will be on the ballot this November
Kirsten Gillibrand's campign (20th CD) will have an office on Nain St. in
Stamford.
Scott Trees is running for State Senate in Schoharie and a small portion
of Otsego County. He's an excellent candidate but is not getting support
from mainline Democrats.
Novak's column shows 56% for Hillary, 44% for Tasini.
Michael Arcuri's website seems to have very carefully chosen language. No
fixed positions on things?
Candidate report card: Much further discussion about this. Paddy
suggests a much shorter format which does not receive support.
Restore the Soul of America was discussed. People suggested
a speakout type of format for the meeting.
Healthcare Speakout - Wed., Sept 27, 6 PM, Elm Park Methodist Church.
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