The Sarasota City special election on November 6th include 12 questions on the ballot. The 2nd Question is whether the City of Sarasota will adopt Instant Runoff Voting. This effort was supported and made possible by the local Greens in coalition with other community groups. Sarasota´s Instant Runoff Voting campaign is part of a long term strategy of incremental, democratic election reforms to ensure our government represents us.

Green Party Supports Instant Runoff Voting in City of Sarasota Elections

The Green Party of Sarasota will host Anthony Lorenzo of Citizens for Instant Runoff Voting (CIRV, www.cirv.org)
at the Fruitville Library on Tuesday, August 28 at 7PM.

Lorenzo, with the aid of the Green Party, the Libertarian Party and others, recently gathered the necessary signatures to place this option on the ballot for City of Sarasota voters in November. "Make Your Vote Count: Instant Runoff Voting and Why We Need It" will be the topic of discussion. Lorenzo will explain the merits of IRV and answer questions on how it works and encourages greater participation at the polls and saves money spent on runoff elections. Bring your questions!!

The public is invited and there is no charge.

For more info, please call 366-5008.

for additional info on IRV: www.fairvote.org

Feel Like You Are Not Being Heard?

If you think the Democrats and Republicans are not listening, we agree with you.

Come to a Picnic/Potluck with the Libertarian Party and the Green Party and tell us what you think. We will join in a Beach Party at Siesta Beach in Sarasota on Tuesday, June 19, starting at 6PM. Meet us at the gazebo for an evening of exciting conversation and suggestions on how we might work together on the issues we have in common.

Bring food and drink to share, beach chairs, family & friends, and an open mind!

For more info call 366-5008.

Contacts: Julia Aires 941-366-5008 (Green Party)
Diane Metz 941-822-1030 (Libertarian Party)

The SCGP Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Fruitville Public Library.

All Coordinating Council positions are open, and elections will be held, so it's a great time to step up and take a leadership role. Come help shape the next phase of local Green Party activism.

All registered Greens are invited to attend and participate.

The Green Party of Florida General Membership Meeting will be held May 18-20 at the Peace Farm in Alachua County, and all registered Greens are invited to attend and participate. Officer elections, and discussions about the upcoming 2008 presidential race will be on the agenda!

Next CC/General Membership Meeting will be held May 14, 2007, at 6:00 pm at Sahara Café, 1121 South Trail. All registered Greens are encouraged to attend!