Dear Friends of Human Rights:
May, 2008
In NORMAN, Ward 2, vote May 13! That day there will be a runoff election in Norman for City Council Ward 2. We sent survey questionnaires to both candidates. Candidate Tom Kovach filled out and returned our questionnaire and received an excellent score of +29. The other candidate, Chebon Marshall, did not contact us or return our questionnaire so he receives a NR rating (no response).
Norman City Council:
Ward 2 - South of W Main St from Berry Rd to I-35, & south of Imhoff Rd west of Chautauqua:
+29 Tom Kovach
NR Chebon Marshall
This is a non-partisan election, if you live in the district you may vote regardless of political party or "independent." You may also vote early on Friday or Monday at your county's Election Board.
Wherever you live, here's where to support this candidate, whose presence on the City Council can bring progress to Norman and to Oklahoma:
Kovach for City Council
PO Box 457
Norman OK 73070
405 / 701-0436
www.tomfor2.com
Call two friends in the district to remind them to vote May 13!
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Other Elections: Oklahoma County will vote May 13 on buying the General Motors plant for use by Tinker Air Force Base. Various other municipalities and districts will hold elections also. O.G.L.P.C. has not taken positions.
Hate Crimes: The State Legislature did not pass any of the Hate Crimes legislation submitted this year.
Support O.G.L.P.C.: We invite you to join O.G.L.P.C. (membership form). We'll use your contributions to send candidate ratings for both the primaries and general election.
Membership meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 at Neighborhood Alliance, on the southeast corner of NW 36th St and N Classen Blvd in Oklahoma City. Next meetings are May 12 and June 9.
LGBT Leadership Summit: Saturday, May 10, Oklahoma City. Sponsored by Cimarron Alliance Foundation - www.cimarronalliance.org
Pride events: Tulsa parade Saturday June 7, festival Saturday June 14 - www.tulsapride.org for more.
Oklahoma City parade Friday June 20, festival Saturday-Sunday June 21-22 - okcpride.googlepages.com
Future Election Dates in 2008 |
Election Date |
Voter Registration Deadline |
State & County Primary |
July 29 |
July 3 |
State & County Runoff |
August 26 |
August 1 |
General Election (Presidential) |
November 4 |
October 10 |
Sincerely, Jeanne Flanigan, O.G.L.P.C. Co-Chair Paul R. Thompson, O.G.L.P.C. Co-Chair
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Past announcements:
PFLAG-OKC, is sponsoring a rally and press conference at the Capitol Tuesday morning [3/18]. The rally is supported by National PFLAG (Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), The Peace House, Peace Institute and many, many more organizations. Rally at 11:30, Press conference starts at noon. Public parking lots are south of the capitol on Lincoln Blvd. (www.pflagokc.org)
Oklahomans for Equality is sponsoring a Solidarity Vigil in Tulsa Tuesday evening [3/18]: Join us in honoring the support of our allies, hear words of comfort from local community leaders, and celebrate our diversity and oneness in a time of healing as we bridge to a journey of continued justice and equality for all Oklahomans. (www.okeq.org)
Protest the outrageous anti-gay remarks of State Rep. Sally Kern - and the refusal of the Speaker of the House to denounce her! Oklahoma is in the national spotlight, but now for an ugly side. Come make your voices heard!