CONTACT:
Tom Abram
Press Officer, Prairie Greens
217.417.7118
press@prairiegreens.org
Durl Kruse
Candidate, Mayor of Urbana
217.328.2789
jandurl@comcast.net
Mark Mallon
Candidate, Urbana Alderman, Ward 2
618.972.7873
mmallon2@yahoo.com
Gary Storm
Candidate, Urbana Alderman, Ward 7
217.390.6576
gary_jamie@hotmail.com
URBANA, IL - Three Green Party candidates for Urbana municipal office filed their paperwork today: Durl Kruse for mayor, Mark Mallon for alderman in Ward 2, and Gary Storm for alderman in Ward 7. This is the first time that the Green Party has placed candidates on the ballot for city office in Urbana, although the party has run candidates for Champaign County Board during the last three campaign cycles. The candidates will work to increase citizen participation and transparency in local government, improve social services, address criminal justice issues, and strengthen environmental policies.
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Tom Abram
Press Officer, Prairie Greens
217.417.7118
press@prairiegreens.org
WHAT:
Election Night celebration for Green Party candidates for the Champaign County Board, friends, and supporters. Members of the media are encouraged to attend or call in for interviews. Wireless internet will be available.
WHY:
To watch the results of the election, particularly for Champaign County Board, and celebrate a successful campaign
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 7pm - 12am
WHERE:
Mike Lehman's residence
608 E. Green St, Urbana
CONTACT:
Tom Abram
Press Officer, Prairie Greens
217.417.7118
press@prairiegreens.org
Walter Pituc
Champaign Countye Board District 7
217.819.1591
votewalter@gmail.com
Joe Futrelle
Champaign County Board District 8
217.390.2971
futrelle@prairiegreens.org
Mike Lehman
Champaign County Board District 9
217.344.5609
lehmanforagreencounty@earthlink.net
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL - Green Party candidates for County Board touted endorsements and organizational support for their candidacies. The News-Gazette endorsed Joe Futrelle, AFSCME endorsed Mike Lehman and Joe Futrelle, and all three candidates received organizational support from the AFL-CIO, including Walter Pituc.
On October 30, the News-Gazette endorsed Joe Futrelle for County Board District 8, citing his independence from the two major parties and stance for transparency and accountability in county government.
CONTACT:
Tom Abram
Press Officer, Prairie Greens
217.417.7118
press@prairiegreens.org
Walter Pituc
Champaign Countye Board District 7
217.819.1591
votewalter@gmail.com
Joe Futrelle
Champaign County Board District 8
217.390.2971
futrelle@prairiegreens.org
Mike Lehman
Champaign County Board District 9
217.344.5609
lehmanforagreencounty@earthlink.net
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL - Last week, Green Party candidates for Champaign County Board released a joint campaign commercial. The commercial has been playing on cable and will show on broadcast television as well. The ad can also be found on the Prairie Greens website and YouTube. The ad shows each of the candidates describing their vision for a Champaign County that's transparent, resposible, and green. Specific issues addressed include the environment and land use, social justice in our courthouse, and support for the nursing home.
You can watch it here and it is running on local TV up until the election.
The more you donate, the more times we can run this ad! Click here to donate:
Thanks to Pat Schmitz for excellent volunteer camera and production work.
ARTICLE LINK
An Evening With Joe Futrelle, Mike Lehman, and Walter Pituc
Monday, October 20th at 7:30pmUrbana Free Library Auditorium
210 W Green St
While most people are focused on the intense presidential election, citizens also have an opportunity to vote for local candidates. These local offices can have more of an impact on our daily lives, and we can have more of an impact on the outcome. The Green Party candidates for Champaign County Board will be speaking about their stances on the issues, including the nursing home, transparency and accountability, criminal justice, and urban sprawl. The candidates will also be taking questions from the audience and an active discussion is encouraged. Tea and snacks will be served.
Where: The UC-IMC, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana
When: Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 4-8 PM
Come on out for a night filled with food, fun, music and games to show your support for the Prairie Green Party! There is no fee to enter, but there will be a sliding scale donation at the door.
Refreshments will include vegan and vegetarian selections.
Musical Acts will include:
- "Jazz Looping" with guitarist Mark Smart, 5-6PM
- Singer/songwriter Paul Kotheimer, 7-8PM
Monday, September 15th at 7:30pm
Urbana Free Library Auditorium
210 W Green St
Land development has been increasing rapidly on the fringes of Champaign-Urbana, encroaching on some of the richest farmland in the world. Consequences include lost natural resources, increased transportation time and energy, and inadequate services. However, there are ways to reverse this trend and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community, while preserving our resources. Learn more about urban sprawl, why we must deal with it, and how we can tackle this pressing issue.
Monday, August 18th at 7:30pm
Urbana Free Library Auditorium
210 W Green St
The Champaign County Nursing Home faces a fiscal crisis due to the County Board's neglect of their oversight responsibilities. The home recently moved into a newly-built $24 million facility and has an outstanding reputation for care, yet preservation of the home's mission to serve all County residents in need is threatened by questionable management practices. The County Board recently hired an outside contractor, Management Performance Associates, to administer this essential public resource. Residents and workers both fear that the legacy of poor management decisions will fall most heavily on them.
Monday, July 21st at 7:30pm
Urbana Free Library Auditorium
210 W Green St
With gas prices higher than ever, peak oil production in sight, and the threat of global warming looming, the need to reduce our reliance on the automobile is greater than ever. Modern society is constructed based on movement of ideas, but comparative energy efficiency in transportation has only become a critical factor in the last few decades. Shifting the work of moving people and goods to more energy efficient models increasingly relies on the time-tested virtues of rail-based modes, both nationally and locally. A short presentation on the green virtues of railroads and light rail systems will be followed by time to answer audience questions and to discuss the politics of a transition to more efficient transportation modes.