The Stonewall Democrats of Austinwill be holding a City Council Candidate Endorsement Forum on Wednesday, September 14th in the Smith Auditorium of theCongregation Beth Israel (3901 Shoal Creek Blvd). Doors will open at 6:00 pm and themeeting will begin at 6:30 pm. In order to be considered for endorsement a candidate must have filled out our questionnaire (we will have copies of the candidates’ responses to our questionnaireavailable at the meeting). Candidates will give 1-2minute opening remarks, followed by 2-3 minutes Q&A with our members, then1 minute for closing remarks for a total of 5 minutes per candidate. After wehear from all the candidates that evening the membership will discuss each racethen cast ballots. In order to be able to vote in the endorsement meetings you must have been amember in good standing of the Stonewall Democrats of Austin for at least 30days prior to the endorsement meeting. Those whose membership has lapsed withinthe past 2 years will be able to vote provided they renew their membership,which can be done at the meeting or by clicking here. If you are unsure of your membership status email rich@stonewallaustin.org The entire membership may participate in the candidate forum and the discussionof the candidate's positions but only those members eligible to vote as definedabove may cast ballots. A 60% vote of eligible members present andvoting shall be required for the endorsement of any candidate. |
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