SALT LAKE CITY - “Say Yes,” says the chairman of the Utah Democrati
c Party as the party finalizes plans for visits of presidential contenders Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14.
Wayne Holland Monday called on Utahns to join Democrats and “Say Yes” to a healthy environment, “Say Yes” to fair pay for a day’s work, “Say Yes” to integrity in government, “Say Yes” to quality schools for every child, “Say Yes” to support for our veterans, affordable college, and universal health care.
“Say Yes” reflects the positive, solution-oriented message that separates Utah Democrats from Republicans and will propel Utah Democrats through upcoming elections in 2008. The campaign begins with the appearances of Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico and Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd, who will speak at Democratic events Friday and Saturday, respectively.
A record number of Democratic and progressive-minded Utahns will attend the party’s primary fundraiser, the Jefferson-Jackson Celebration. The event will be held at This Is The Place Heritage Park on Friday. Richardson will speak at the event.
The governor will be available to take questions from Utah journalists before the event. Credentialed members of the news media will have access to park grounds during the celebration.
On Saturday, Dodd will address Utah Democrats at their annual organizing convention. The event will be held at Skyline High School; Dodd will speak at 10:40 a.m. The senator will be available to take questions from Utah journalists. Media credentials will be available at the door. The Richardson for President campaign announced Friday that because of scheduling conflicts the governor would not be able to attend Saturday’s convention.
Delegates to the convention are expected to re-elect Holland chair and Rob Miller vice chair. Resolutions under consideration include spotlighting the work of Jim Matheson, our 2nd District congressman, and other Democratic members of the 110th Congress in their efforts to reverse the consequences of a Republican-controlled Congress; recognizing Mayor Peter Corroon and other Democratic officials at Salt Lake County for their commitment to fiscal responsibility; thanking Democratic officeholders and candidates for their commitment to Democratic values and the tough fight at the Capitol; and praising Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson for his efforts in combating global warming. Utah State Senator Ed Mayne is expected to be honored for his efforts in helping Utahns receive a decent wage.
“We have a great deal to look back on with pride as we reflect on the elections of 2006,” Holland told party delegates, “and a great deal to look forward to as we plan for 2008.”
For more information and details on media credentials, contact Bill Keshlear at (801) 699-7773 or 328-1212, ext. 206.
c Party as the party finalizes plans for visits of presidential contenders Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14.Wayne Holland Monday called on Utahns to join Democrats and “Say Yes” to a healthy environment, “Say Yes” to fair pay for a day’s work, “Say Yes” to integrity in government, “Say Yes” to quality schools for every child, “Say Yes” to support for our veterans, affordable college, and universal health care.
“Say Yes” reflects the positive, solution-oriented message that separates Utah Democrats from Republicans and will propel Utah Democrats through upcoming elections in 2008. The campaign begins with the appearances of Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico and Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd, who will speak at Democratic events Friday and Saturday, respectively.
A record number of Democratic and progressive-minded Utahns will attend the party’s primary fundraiser, the Jefferson-Jackson Celebration. The event will be held at This Is The Place Heritage Park on Friday. Richardson will speak at the event.
The governor will be available to take questions from Utah journalists before the event. Credentialed members of the news media will have access to park grounds during the celebration.
On Saturday, Dodd will address Utah Democrats at their annual organizing convention. The event will be held at Skyline High School; Dodd will speak at 10:40 a.m. The senator will be available to take questions from Utah journalists. Media credentials will be available at the door. The Richardson for President campaign announced Friday that because of scheduling conflicts the governor would not be able to attend Saturday’s convention.
Delegates to the convention are expected to re-elect Holland chair and Rob Miller vice chair. Resolutions under consideration include spotlighting the work of Jim Matheson, our 2nd District congressman, and other Democratic members of the 110th Congress in their efforts to reverse the consequences of a Republican-controlled Congress; recognizing Mayor Peter Corroon and other Democratic officials at Salt Lake County for their commitment to fiscal responsibility; thanking Democratic officeholders and candidates for their commitment to Democratic values and the tough fight at the Capitol; and praising Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson for his efforts in combating global warming. Utah State Senator Ed Mayne is expected to be honored for his efforts in helping Utahns receive a decent wage.
“We have a great deal to look back on with pride as we reflect on the elections of 2006,” Holland told party delegates, “and a great deal to look forward to as we plan for 2008.”
For more information and details on media credentials, contact Bill Keshlear at (801) 699-7773 or 328-1212, ext. 206.
1 comment:
Yesterday, a good Dem said she assumed that the "Say Yes" campaign had been coordinated to match the voucher vote, since it is such an high-profile vote for most Dems. Not having seen the voucher ballot wording, she assumed it must be worded such that we are somehow supposed to vote Yes, because otherwise she didn't think the Say Yes campaign made sense. But the voucher ballot is worded such that we're supposed to say no, right? So, am I right that we are supposed to "Say Yes! (On Everything But the Voucher Question)"? A lot of people don't follow issues as closely as they should. I really hope the 'Say Yes' thing doesn't help voucher proponents.
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