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Why Am I a Democrat?

"The great philosopher and educator, Horace Mann, counseled us to "be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." I think the principles for which the Democratic Party stands and works push us all to do just that. We care about people and the problems they confront.

Syrilla Everson

CANDIDATES for 2012

JODI BILLERMAN is running for the Butler County Commissioner seat against Republican newcomer TC Rogers. Connect with her at www.jodibillerman2012.com , or on Facebook or on Twitter at @Billerman2012.

MARK HARDIG is running for State Representative from the 51st District which includes Ross, Fairfield, Hamilton, and western parts of Butler County. Connect with him on Facebook or at www.MarkHardig.com

SUZI RUBIN is running for State Representative from the 53rd District which includes Monroe, Middletown, the northern parts of Butler County and Oxford. Connect with her on Facebook or at www.SuziRubin.com

IMPORTANT!!! Thanks to the Democratic voters in the 52^nd House District (Fairfield Twp, Liberty Twp, and West Chester) who wrote in Cynthia Pinchback- Hines for State Representative. We received twice the minimum votes needed for Cynthia to reserve a spot on the November ballot. Any candidates out there? Speak now...

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Butler County Update

Have You Signed Yet? Voters First Redistricting Amendment Petition

Have you signed the Voters First Petition to place an amendment changing the way Ohio draws Congressional and Legislative Districts on the November ballot? This important initiative will create a fairer process ensuring that our legislators in Columbus and Washington are elected from districts that truly represent the diversity of this state. With this amendment, and Independent Citizens Commission of Ohioans will be in charge, not politicians, lobbyists and political insiders.

We need 368,000 signatures across the state by July 4; over 3,500 from Butler County alone. If you haven’t signed, visit a signing location this week. And if you can, please pick up a petition to circulate to your friends and neighbors as well.

Signing Locations:

Saturday, May 19, 11:00 - 1:00pm - Mary Kay Bowling will have a petition available at Panera Bread at Bridgewater Falls, 3417 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011

Saturday, May 19, 10am – 8pm – Booker T. Washington May Festival, 1140 S. Front Street, Hamilton. Volunteers will have petitions at the party’s table at the festival.

Every Monday - Thursday from 10:00 - 4:00pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00 - circulators will have petitions available at Democratic Headquarters, 112 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. You can also pick up a petition to circulate from Democratic headquarters during regular hours.

Volunteers Needed to Circulate At Festivals

We are in need of volunteers to help circulate Voters First petitions at the following upcoming events. If you can help for an hour – or more, please email Kim ASAP.

Saturday, May 19, 10am – 8pm (2 hour shifts needed) – Booker T. Washington May Festival, 1140 S. Front Street, Hamilton.

Saturday, May 19, 11am – 8pm – Backyard Barbecue Bash at Voice of America Park in West Chester (any amount of time you can help would be great)

Saturday, May 19 – 2pm – 10pm – Oxford Wine and Art Event, Uptown Parks in Oxford

Saturday, May 19 – 9am – 1pm – West Chester Farmers Market, The Square at Union Centre in West Chester (also on Saturday, May 26 and every Saturday in June)

Governor Strickland to Join Justice Yvette McGee Brown at Hourani’s Fundraiser

Former Governor Ted Strickland will join Justice Yvette McGee Brown at Tarif and Cathina’s fundraiser for Justice Brown on Saturday, May 26 at 1pm. If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please do so by emailing Stephanie Dodd at stephaniedodd@gmail.com or calling 740-629-1333.

Calendar of Events

Every Monday – Obama phone bank at Democratic Headquarters from 6-8pm

Every Tuesday and Thursday - ODP Phone Bank for Sherrod Brown at Democratic Headquarters from 6-8pm

May 17 - Hardig for State Representative House Party in Ross Twp

May 19 – Booker T. Washington Center May Festival; 10am – 8pm, 1140 S. Front Street, Hamilton. The Party is looking for a few more volunteers to help in 2-hour shifts from 10-noon, noon – 2, 2-4, 4-6, and 6-8. We’ll be registering voters and collecting signatures for the Voters First petition. Please email Kim if you can help out – kcornettoh@aol.com.

May 21 – Democratic Women of SW Ohio Monthly Meeting at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church on Tylersville Rd. in West Chester. Social at 6:30pm; meeting at 7pm

May 26 – Luncheon for Justice Yvette McGee Brown with Governor Strickland at the home of Tarif and Cathina Hourani. 1:00 – 2:30pm. RSVP to Stephanie Dodd at 740-629-1333 or stephaniedodd@gmail.com.

May 28 – Memorial Day Parades in Hamilton, Fairfield and Middletown. If you’d like to help or walk with the BCDP float, please email Kim at kcornettoh@aol.com asap.

June 22 – Truman Kennedy Holcomb Dinner and Auction featuring Senator Sherrod Brown. PLEASE NOTE: A scheduling conflict has come up and our date may change. Please stay tuned for updates.

NOTE: At this time, there will be no monthly Party meeting in June due to our annual dinner.

September 8 – BCDP Jackass Golf Classic at Walden Ponds Golf Club. Golfers are $100 each; $400 a foursome. Hole sponsorships are $100 each. See the flier for details.

As always, your generous contributions to the Party help us support our local candidates and keep our office open. Please consider a $10, $25 or $50 donation today - or even better, make it a recurring donation each month.

Many thanks for your support!

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Glenn Rymer, Treasurer,
112 N. 2^nd Street, Hamilton, OH 45011.
Mailing Address: P O B 701, Hamilton, OH 45012.

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