The City of Dallas has proposed a budget of approximately $2.3 billion for its 2008-09 fiscal year. Details can be studied at www.dallascityhall.com. A number of \\"town hall\\" meetings have been scheduled to solicit public feedback - schedule attached. Go make yourself heard!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081204T193117Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081003T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081003T000000Z UID:http://lpdallas.org/node/153 URL;VALUE=URI:http://lpdallas.org/node/153 SUMMARY:Denton\, Collin candidates at V.P. debate-watching party DESCRIPTION:Voters can mingle tonight with Denton and Collin county political candidates and meet representatives of state and federal candidates before joining them to watch the vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free election fair and debate watching party at the Westin Stonebriar Resort hotel\, 1549 Legacy Drive at Highway 121.
Activities begin at 6 p.m. with games\, trivia and mingling. There will be food and a cash bar. The vice presidential debate starts at 8 p.m.\, followed by commentary from Democratic and Republican party officials. Voter registration will also be available.
\\"We just want as many people to be part of this incredible year and come out to meet the candidates and have fun\,\\" said chamber Vice President Tony Felker.
Confirmed participants include\:
* Collin County commissioner candidates Joe Jaynes\, Victor Manuel\, Kathy Ward\, Jean Power and Matt Shaheen
* Denton County commissioner candidates Hugh Coleman and Phyllis Wolper
* Supporters and opponents of the Denton County bond proposal
* Collin County Judge Keith Self
* State Rep. Ken Paxton
* Collin County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Dodd
* Campaign representatives for state Rep. Burt Solomons\; U.S. congressmen Ralph Hall\, Sam Johnson and Michael Burgess\; Sen. John Cornyn\; and presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama.
For information\, call the Frisco Chamber of Commerce at 972-335-9522.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081204T193117Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081004T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081004T233000Z UID:http://lpdallas.org/node/161 URL;VALUE=URI:http://lpdallas.org/node/161 SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Forum -- Collin County DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative public forum
Meet the Candidates in Plano
Saturday\, October 4\, 2008
Schimelpfenig Library
5024 Custer Road\, Plano 75023
Session 1\: 2\:00-3\:30 p.m.
Candidates participating\:
US Representative\, Dist. 3
Tom Daley Democrat
Christopher Claytor Libertarian
State Representative\, Dist. 66
Benjamin Westfried Libertarian
State Representative\, Dist. 67
Jerry Madden Republican
Jeffrey Joyner Libertarian
Session 2\: 4\:00-5\:30 p.m.
Candidates participating\:
Collin County Commissioner\, Pct. 4
Jean Power Democrat
Collin County Constable\, Pct. 3
Chuck Presley Republican
Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector
Kenneth Maun Republican
Randy Kohn Libertarian
Presented by\:
League of Women Voters of Plano/Collin County
www.lwvcollin.org
League of Women Voters of Richardson
www.lwvrichardson.org
Anyone wanting to distribute LP doorhangers this weekend\, give Tim a shout or meet at Burger King\, corner of Carroll and Live Oak\, 0830\, Saturday October 4.
Bring your water bottle\, sunscreen\, walking shoes.