Monday, February 27th, 2012
Senator Eric Stewart at Marion County Democratic Chili Supper
Archive for February, 2012
Tennessee Veterans Oppose Governor’s Move to Take Away Veterans’ Rights
Friday, February 24th, 2012Halsam’s “TEAM” Act Would Eliminate Veterans’ Preference for State Workers
Governor Bill Haslam’s stealthy effort to eliminate veterans’ preference for state hires looks poised to hit a very public stumbling block — Tennessee veterans.
Haslam’s TEAM Act would eliminate civil service rules, such as veterans’ preference, that protect taxpayers from political patronage, a corrupted [...]
Rep. Mike Turner Fighting Republican Plan to Eliminate Veterans’ Preference
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner stood up for Tennessee veterans and their families Tuesday defending the state’s “veterans’ preference” hiring policy.
Governor Bill Haslam and Republicans are proposing to eliminate preference given to military veterans and spouses of deceased and disabled veterans with a change to state personnel rules.
Haslam’s “TEAM Act,” sponsored [...]
Early Voting Underway in Tennessee
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012Early voting for the March 6th Presidential Primary is underway in Tennessee, and you have one week — until February 28 — to cast your vote early.
If you miss early voting, Tennessee is among 10 states holding its Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” March 6th.
But why wait? Click here [...]
MCDP Chili Supper 2/23/12
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012February 20, 2012
MARION COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
For Immediate Release
Jim Lewis and David Burnett, Chair and Vice-Chair of the MCDP
Announce the February Democratic Party Chili Supper
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM Central
Location : Senior Activities Center
315 Elm Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Menu: Homemade Chili, Salad, Tea, Coffee, Cokes, and Jane Warren Pelham’s Very Special Desert
Cost – $10 at the Door.
Proceeds to Benefit Democratic Candidates
The MCDP Agenda will include:
SPHS Teacher Paige Hill will blast Republicans for State cuts to Public Schools.
Vice-Chair David Burnett will explain Republican Delays in providing Healthcare to eligible Tennesseans
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for March 6th Democratic Primary.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State House District 39 and 92.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State Senate District 16.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for US House TN District 4.
Redistricting of State House and Senate Districts, and Congressional House District 4 .
Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Jim Lewis, Chair
Cell: 423-903-9724
e-mail: lewis217@bellsouth.net
Contact: David Burnett, Vice-Chair
Cell: (423) 280-0756
e-mail: davidm.burnett@gmail.com
Marion County Democratic Party/ Democrat Gun Owners Meetings Saturday February 11
Thursday, February 9th, 2012February 6, 2012
For Immediate Release
Jim Lewis and David Burnett, Chair and Vice-Chair of the MCDP
Announce the February 11 Meetings of the Marion County Democratic Party and Marion Democrat Gun Owners
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: MCDP Meeting – 8:00 AM Central
Location : Marion County Commission Building
5520 Highway 41
Jasper, TN 37347
The MCDP Agenda will include:
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for March 6th Democratic Primary.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State House District 39 and 92.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State Senate District 10.
Introduction of Democratic Candidates for US House TN District 4.
Redistricting of State House and Senate Districts, and Congressional House District 4 .
State cuts to Public Schools.
Delays in providing Healthcare to eligible Tennesseans
Organizing for 2012 Elections, Web Site, Fall Fundraiser, and general MCDP business.
Marion Democrat Gun Owners
Meeting: 9:00 AM or immediately following the MCDP Meeting
MCDGO Agenda will include Reorganization and 2012 Dues.
Light Refreshments provided
Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Jim Lewis, Chair
Cell: 423-903-9724
e-mail: lewis217@bellsouth.net
Contact: David Burnett, Vice-Chair
Cell: (423) 280-0756
e-mail: davidm.burnett@gmail.com
Democrats Launch Online Petition Against Governor’s Move to Increase Class Sizes
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012View the Petition: http://tndp.org/blog/take-action/tell-governor-haslam-class-size-matters/
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party launched Wednesday an online petition drive opposing Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal to eliminate average class size requirements at public schools. Chairman Chip Forrester released this statement to accompany the petition:
“Parents and teachers know first hand what a difference small class sizes make [...]
Forrester: Focus All Tax Relief on Working, Middle Class Families
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Eliminating the Grocery Tax Should Come First
NASHVILLE – Chip Forrester, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, urged the General Assembly Thursday to give working and middle class families top priority on tax cuts and move all tax relief efforts toward eliminating the sales tax on groceries.
“Tennessee has one of the highest grocery taxes [...]
Black History Month: Honoring Tennesseans Who Made A Difference
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Recommit to Progress Tennesseans Have Fought For
Today we begin our celebration of Black History Month honoring the critical role African Americans have played in making our nation a more perfect union and our state a better place for all Tennesseans.
We recognize the vast accomplishments of African Americans throughout our nation’s and our state’s [...]
