10.14.06
Pics from GHDC Meeting
Great morning!
Upcoming Events
GHDC Meeting, Saturday October 14th
The 2006 November Elections are right around the corner! Still lots to do and much to learn about your candidates.
Join us for a great morning and get to know your community.
Meeting Speaker: Sandra Puente, Director of Fundraising & Programs, Harris Co. Democratic Party.
Sandra will explain the jubilation of the Democrats to this week’s $1M. donation to the Chris Bell Campaign by Houston Attorney John O’Quinn.
She will also briefly discuss the City Charter Amendments, A to H [ I know…boring but important!]. The Mayor and
Council need these for public safety and infrastructure. Alas, there IS opposition from those eternal [infernal?] people who thrive on tax cuts at the expense of matching federal funds and mush needed public service!
Council need these for public safety and infrastructure. Alas, there IS opposition from those eternal [infernal?] people who thrive on tax cuts at the expense of matching federal funds and mush needed public service!
We will have yard signs, campaign materials, and we will also have "talking points" on many of the issues so you can discuss intelligently and persuade your friends!.
Have you had enough? VOTE Democratic!!
This clever video [above] isn’t local but it sure expresses our opinions!
We are also hosts for the happy hour David Van Os Rally, next Wed. Oct 18 . so we need to prepare for that: balloons, signs etc.
Location: Chatters Restaurant, 140 S. Heights Blvd. (Just south of the intersection at Heights Blvd. and Washington)
10.13.06
Week of Activities
Oh so many activities coming up in preparation for the November elections. I thought a post would be in order to highlight some of the activites happening in and around the Heights area in the coming week.
Event: Greater Heights Democratic Club - Saturday October 14th from 9-11 AM (more)
Come and meet your neighbors and join in the discussion! Location: Chatter’s Restaurant at 140 S Heights Blvd (map). This month’s speaker is Sandra Puente, Director of Fundraising & Programs, Harris County [TEXAS] Democratic Party. Sandra will discuss the $1 million dollar contribution the Chris Bell for Governor Campaign received after last weeks debate win. She will also speak briefly about proposed City Charter Amendments the mayor and city council need for public safety and infrastructure.
TV: Debate between Ellen Cohen (D) & Martha Wong, Distr.134 - Friday October 13th from 8-9 PM (more)
Watch candidates debate in one of the hottest races in Harris County this election season. Our own PBS’ "The Connection" with David Jones (D) and Gary Polland (R) for this special one hour edition of "The Connection: Red, White and Blue" featuring both candidates.
Event: Heights Bike & Skate Rally & Scavenger Hunt - Sunday October 15th from 8 AM - 5 PM (more)
The Heights Association is sponsoring this event at the Fire House, 12th & Yale. Entrants will either bicycle or skate a 15 mile course through inner-loop neighborhoods. The entire route is on City of Houston bike trails. Each entrant will be issued a rally card, rally map and a scavenger hunt clue list.
Event: Meet David Van Os, Democratic Candidate for Texas Attorney General - Wednesday October 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM (more)
Meet David Van Os, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General of San Antonio. Our purpose is to put you in touch with the candidates and issues, so this is what we are doing! Come be part of his County-by-County, WhistleStop tour of every Texas courthouse and hear Van Os tackle big oil. Location: Chatter’s Restaurant at 140 S Heights Blvd (map).
Future Governor, Chris Bell Stops by the Heights
Fresh with a new influx of cash, Chris Bell picked our Heights neighborhood as the location of a new TV ad!
Our resident shutterbugs were in full swing at the event, so we decided to post a few pics.
Click an image to view in different sizes.
Go Dems!
TV debate between Ellen Cohen (D) & Martha W(R)ong, Distr.134
is BAD luck for Martha W(R)ong!!
The hottest race in Harris County this election season is between incumbent State Representative District 134 (Med Ctr, Bellaire, River Oaks, & Montrose), Republican Martha Wong and her Democratic opponent, Ellen Cohen.
Watch "The Connection", with David Jones (D) and Gary Polland (R) for this special one hour edition of "The Connection: Red, White and Blue" featuring both candidates.
TV debate on PBS Channel 8, 8 - 9 pm.
10.12.06
LIVE debate at Rice U. between Ellen Cohen (D) vs. Martha Wong
What: Rice University
When: Thursday, October 12th from 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Where: McMurtry Auditorium, Duncan Hall at
Why: This race is very close and Democrats have a great chance to win this one! COHEN is Director of the Women’s Center to end domestic and sexual violence.
Parking by credit card (not much) at campus entrances #1 or
Sponsored by
Free Admission, RSVP at www.vote.rice.
10.08.06
Online rebroadcast of TX Gubernatorial debate
Informally polling a number of people at yesterday’s voter registration drive, of course many missed the debates. Believe me I understand, it was terribly scheduled.
But thanks to KHOU.com we have an online rebroadcasting of the TX Gubernatorial debates.
I was also scrolling through the blogosphere and as usual Charles Kuffner’s Off The Kuff has a great post on Debate Reactions posted by area bloggers. The overwhelming consensus is that Democratic party candidate Chris Bell was articulate, intellegent, and had a sound strategy for Texas. Other candidates made some interesting claims during the interview, and the Bell Team takes them to task in Fact Checking the Debate. Go Dems!
Pictures from First Saturday Voter Registration Drive
more photos from our Voter Registration Drive
The voter registration drive was a great success! We met great new people in the community, registered tons of new voters, and address changes. We were also proud to see our Democratic candidates and Harris County leadership stop in.
As promised, the GHDC folks will quickly have your forms down to Paul Bettencourt’s office. Thanks to everyone who participated, and remember registration is half of the process.
Now its time to get out and VOTE! We have great opportunities in this November election cycle, but we need you to take advantage of them. Currently and in the coming weeks on the site we will have information on the early voter registration sites, as well as being a great spot for Democratic candidate information. Explore the site and once again lets get out and VOTE Dem!
10.07.06
Voter Registration drive during Heights First Saturday
Saturday, October 7, Voter Registration drive before Oct. 10 deadline!!
