Taking Back Our Democracy
Join ConnPIRG and the Connecticut League of Women Voters to support democracy and civic participation! We'll demonstrate support for getting big money out of politics and for ensuring everyone’s voices are heard equally. We'll also discuss campaign finance reform efforts on the local, state, and national level!
WHEN: Wednesday April 13th, 6:30PM
WHERE: Russell Library, Hubbard Room
SPEAKERS
Mayor Daniel Drew
Meghan Hassett, ConnPIRG Organizer, "Democracy for the People"
Michael Brandi, Administrator of the Citizen’s Election Program
Elona Vais, CT League of Women Voters, “Citizen’s Election Proud”
Video statement by Senator Blumenthal
Congressman Larson’s Press Secretary, Amanda Schoen
TOPICS
Small donor empowerment programs on the local level: NYC, New Haven, Seattle, multiple Maryland counties, as well as ou work in Middletown
State-level work: the CT Citizen's Election Program, our recent victory in Maine
National efforts: the Government By the People Act and Fair Elections Now Act, Democracy Awakening
Invite friends, family, and colleagues! The more the merrier...this is all about people power, after all.