7/8/08 Obama staff arriving in OC; OCDP Judicial endorsements announced
Upcoming Events
Troy Dems Picnic July 12
The
annual Troy Dems Club Picnic will be from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Jaycee
Park at 1755 E. Long Lake Road (18 Mile Road) between John R and
Rochester roads in Troy. This fundraiser is open to all and will
feature great food and politics. Candidates are expected.
Admission
(suggested donation) for is $10 for ages 11 through adult, $5 for
children ages 6 through 10, and free for infants through age 5. A side
dish to pass would be more than welcome. RSVP:Larry Libbrecht, troydems2007@wowway.com or call 248-649-2231. Call today.
Lawrence for County Executive Fundraiser July 14
Join
Senator Debbie Stabenow in honoring Brenda Lawrence for a special
breakfast fundraiser in Oakland County! Show your support for Brenda
Lawrence’s campaign for Oakland County Executive and welcome Senator
Stabenow to the Lawrence team.
Where: Bacco Ristorante in Southfield (29410 Northwestern Highway)
When: Monday, July 14 at 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Donation: $250 for hosts, $100 for guests
RSVP: (248) 557-5000
More information is available at www.BrendaLawrence.com
If you have been waiting for the right time to come out and support Brenda's candidacy, now is that time.
Pan-Asian American Town Hall July 12
Asian
Americans of various ethnic backgrounds are invited to meet candidates
for local office and learn more about their stands on issues that
affect Asian Americans. The event is hosted by the Asian & Pacific
Islander American Vote – Michigan.
Where: Philippine American Community Center of Michigan
17356 Northland Court, Southfield
When: Saturday, July 12 from 1 – 4 PM
RSVP: michiganfellow@apiavote.org by July 7
Questions: Arthur Wang wthrwng@gmail.com phone: 248-464-4279 or Napapond Fay at 248-895-4107
OCDP Meeting Notice
This month's OCDP meeting is on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Oakland County Commissioner's Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan. The August meeting will return to the regular schedule of the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Topics include Obama campaign updates and overview of OC political action.
Obama Organizers Arrive in County
The
Obama Campaign staff is moving into Oakland County! Offices and area
contacts will soon be announced for all regions of Oakland. Here is an
invitation from Eastern Oakland County staff member Josh Hyman. It’s
for people who are interested in volunteering for the campaign and who
live in eastern Oakland, especially Troy, Rochester and Rochester
Hills:
"Eastern Oakland: Barack Obama Needs YOU!
YES WE CAN!
Join
us at the organizing meeting for volunteers in Eastern Oakland County
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 at the TROY COMMUNITY CENTER (3179 Livernois Rd, Troy
MI) Room 303 at 6:30PM.
We will be outlining our plan for victory and getting our electoral machine off the ground.
We
need to amass a small army to go up against McCain, especially here in
Oakland, and there is room for YOU as a volunteer or volunteer leader!
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and your desire for change.
For more info, call Josh Hyman, (516)-457-8504, or email him at hyman.joshua.s@gmail.com.
OCDP Endorses Judicial Candidates
The
Oakland County Democratic Party has announced its endorsements for
judicial races in the county. The four candidates receiving
endorsements are Mary Ellen Brennan and Rebecca Walsh for Judge of
Circuit Court, 6th Circuit; Mark Frankel for Judge of Probate Court;
and Bill Richards for Judge of 46th District Court.
Mary Ellen Brennan has been a
practicing attorney for 18 years. She has successfully prosecuted
thousands of criminal cases since 1990. She served for over six years
at the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. She also served as a city
prosecutor for Royal Oak for 4 years. Brennan has extensive trial
experience—both jury and bench—gained through over 10 years as a
prosecutor. She also served as Assistant Corporation Counsel at
Meadowbrook Insurance Group in Southfield. Currently, she assists the
judges of the 44th District Court as the Judicial Attorney/Case
Coordinator. Click here for campaign web site.
Rebecca S. Walsh was admitted to the
bar in 1991, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Michigan. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Trial
Lawyers Association. Her practice areas are Medical Malpractice,
Personal Injury Negligence, and No Fault and Auto Negligence. In
addition to her local work, on September 11, 2007, Walsh was honored by
United States District Court for her pro bono work helping victims of
the 9-11 tragedy. Click here for campaign web site
Mark Frankel was elected to the State
Bar Representative Assembly. Frankel is also a member of the Probate
Alliance, has acted as a probate receiver and probate facilitator, and
as an Oakland County facilitator and discovery master. Frankel
previously worked as a prosecuting attorney in several municipalities.
He is a member of the Inns of the Court and participates in county and
federal pro bono programs. Click here for campaign web site
Judge
Bill Richards is the newest Judge of the 46th District Court
(Southfield). Appointed to the bench by Governor Jennifer Granholm to
succeed Judge Stephen Cooper, Judge Richards is a longtime local
resident with a distinguished career in government. As Senior Policy
Advisor for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, he was
responsible for environmental policy and legal issues for the past four
years. Earlier, he was a staff attorney in the Federal Defender Office
and law clerk to Judge Cornelia Kennedy.
REMINDER: Judges are on the non-partisan portion of your ballot. Remember to vote for the judicial candidates.
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