06.04.09
HCDP Grass Roots Organizing Leadership Meeting, 6:30
Do It Again in 2010,
Carol Lazard
HCDP-Grass Roots Committee Chair
10101 Fondren, Suite 260
Houston, TX 77096
713-633-2200 (ofc)
832-932-1600 (fax)
HCDP.GrassRootsOrganizer@gmail.com
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The Heights Democratic Club is a neighborhood-based, subgroup in affiliation with the Harris County Democratic Party. It was established to promote the ideas and beliefs of the Democratic party. We achieve our mission by recruiting speakers for our members from candidates and elected officals at all levels of government. We are called the Greater Heights Democratic Club because we welcome members from adjacent areas to the Heights, particularly inside the Loop between I-10 and Loop 610. Actually we welcome anyone of any belief, as long as they help us promote Democratic causes and candidates.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
ROAD Women is leading our local Democratic Clubs and orgs in coordinating the Harris County Democratic Party entry this year. Join other Democrats as we march to honor our Democratic judges elected last November, amongst them 3 gay judges.
Look for details to participate soon!
Notice of Public Hearing
The City of Houston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. in City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby to consider two items.
1) The proposed transit corridor ordinance. This ordinance establishes mandatory and optional rules along Houston ’s designated light rail corridors. This work is the result of an effort begun in 2006 to enhance pedestrian mobility and achieve transit supportive development. More information, including a summary of the proposed ordinance and the draft ordinance, is available on the Urban Corridor Planning website http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Urban/urban_cor.html.
2) Amendments to Chapter 42 that address the following topics. The proposed ordinance can be found on the Planning Department’s website at www.houstonplanning.com.
Average lot size/lot width in new subdivision plats
Creation of guest parking for six-plus residential units
Redefining the width and length of shared driveway developments
Requiring sign posting in residential subdivisions with certain reserves
Establishing a protocol on naming of partial replats
Expanded notification on replats and variances
Extending the Urban Area beyond the 610 Loop to the Beltway
Building line overhangs encroach 30 inches, five foot for outside stairs
Require surveyed site plans for single-family residential plats
Resolve the conflict between Chapter 42 and the Design Manual for
Lift Station Sites
These ordinance amendments will also result in changes to the Building Code and PWE Infrastructure design manual.
Following the public hearing, the items will be considered at the Regulation, Development and Neighborhood Protection Committee of City Council on Monday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m., City Council chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd floor.
City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance in early July.
For more information, contact Michael Schaffer at 713-837-7780 or email Michael.Schaffer@cityofhouston.net.
GET OUT AND VOTE!
City of Houston - District H Runoff Election
Election Day June 13, 2009
EARLY VOTING FOR DISTRICT H RUNOFF STARTS MONDAY JUNE 1ST
GET OUT AND VOTE!
City of Houston - District H Runoff Election
Election Day June 13, 2009
Early Voting Hours of Operation
MONDAY June 1st 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY June 2nd 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY June 3rd 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY June 4th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY June 5th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY June 6th 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY June 7th 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MONDAY June 8th 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY June 9th 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Early Voting Locations
Main Polling Place
1. Harris County Administration Building
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
2. Moody Park Recreation Center
3725 Fulton Street
Houston, Texas 77009
3. Ripley House Neighborhood Center
4410 Navigation Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77011






Friday June 12 at 7:30
Wortham Center, Brown Theater
Tickets Start At $19 for Seating In Prime Orchestra Level
Nancy Pelosi made history when she became the first woman Speaker of the House in January 2007. She brings to her leadership role more than 20 years of experience in the House representing the city of San Francisco. In a candid conversation with Progressive Forum president, Randall Morton, Pelosi will discuss the broad range of challenges facing the nation and the world, a rare and timely opportunity for Houstonians. This is also an ideal event for families, especially girls. Pelosi will discuss her book, relate personal stories, and encourage women to get into politics. She’ll share lessons learned on her way to becoming the highest ranking woman in politics. She’ll sign books and greet fans at the end of the evening.

All attendees receive a complimentary copy of Pelosi’s book, Know Your Power: A Message To America’s Daughters, plus a Progressive Forum bookplate commemorating the evening.
Thanks to Event Sponsor:
Williams Kherkher
To purchase tickets by phone, call 832-251-0706, 9 to 9 seven days a week. For assistance buying online, call the help desk at 888-695-0888. For any problem, contact The Progressive Forum by E-MAIL or call 713-664-0020.