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Sun, 3 Feb Robert McCaa Erhardt's gas tax bill? Re: Reminder - Meeting
this Wednesday .... and Demi ... how about swing dancing lessons?
Sun, 3 Feb Carole Rydberg Important hearings ... can YOU go?
Mon, 4 Feb Shannon Williams Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign
Mon, 4 Feb Shannon Williams Where the Energy Bang Might Be This Legislative
Session
Mon, 4 Feb Shannon Williams Environmental Day on the Hill
Mon, 4 Feb Carole Rydberg It appears that gun hearings will recess at noon
but restart at 6 PM;Can anyone be there? Joint Energy Hearing at 12:30; info
below.
Mon, 4 Feb Shannon Williams Help needed with the advocacy table
Mon, 4 Feb JAMES LYNSKEY RE: Help needed with the advocacy table
Wed, 6 Feb Shannon Williams CCC Updates!
Wed, 6 Feb Shannon Williams Climate Change Meeting SUNDAY!
Wed, 27 Feb Shannon Williams Solar Energy Action Opportunity
Wed, 27 Feb Shannon Williams AMAZING upcoming public forum on climate change
Wed, 27 Feb Shannon Williams Climate Change Events at FUS
Thu, 28 Feb Shannon Williams Renewable Standard Hearing
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>From robertmccaa [at] yahoo.com Sun Feb 3 10:06:16 2013
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:06:07
From: Robert McCaa <robertmccaa [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Erhardt's gas tax bill? Re: Reminder - Meeting this Wednesday .... and
Demi ... how about swing dancing lessons?
Is Erhardt's gas tax bill something we should support?
From today's strib:
Edina legislator battles for gas tax increase
* Article by: LORI STURDEVANT , Star Tribune
* Updated: February 2, 2013 - 7:01 PM
Ron Erhardt has switched from GOP to DFL, but hasn't given up fight
for transportation investment. share
*
From 2005 until 2008, there was a representative from Edina who gave
a governor of his own party fits by repeatedly sending him bills
containing gas tax increases that violated the governor's
sensibilities. What's that French saying? "Plus ca change, plus c'est
la meme chose."
Rep. Ron Erhardt is back. Once a Republican, he's a DFLer now. Permit
me to put DFL Gov. Mark Dayton on notice: Erhardt is working on a gas
tax increase again, whether you like it or not. He's going for a
nickel this year and 1.5 cents more in each of the ensuing three
years.
Permit, too, a recap of Erhardt's recent political journey. It's one
wily octogenarian's quest for vindication and one more chance to make
a difference. (Put Hollywood on notice too. This tale would appeal to
the growing senior moviegoing audience.)
Erhardt was a mostly loyal GOP legislator through six terms that began
in 1991. But in 2003, after his wife's death showed him how fleeting
life can be, he set out to do something about the traffic congestion
that vexed his constituents each weekday.
He wasn't interested in baby steps. He assembled a bill that included
a gas tax increase for roads and bridges, a metrowide sales tax for
transit, a constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle sales
taxes to transportation and more -- $7.8 billion in all in the 2005
version.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and most GOP legislators opposed him, standing firm
on a "no new taxes" platform. But Erhardt got the constitutional
amendment onto the 2006 ballot, where it won approval. DFLers took
control of the House in the same election.
In 2008, those DFLers plus Erhardt and five other brave Republicans
overrode Pawlenty's third veto. For the first time in 20 years,
Minnesota's gas tax would go up -- 8.5 cents per gallon, phased in
over several years.
The GOP Override Six were in trouble with their party. Two promptly
retired. Two faced primary challenges; one, Rep. Neil Peterson of
Bloomington, lost in that fashion.
Erhardt was denied party endorsement for a 10th term. He switched to
the Independence Party, and narrowly lost a three-way contest to
Republican Keith Downey.
A less determined legislator would have called it a career at that
point. Erhardt adopted the DFL label and let it be known that he was
interested in a comeback. He tested the tea-infused water in 2010 and
waited. In 2012, well before other DFLers showed interest in the
District 49A seat, he was vigorously knocking on Edina doors.
He won his old seat with 56 percent of the vote on Nov. 6 -- two weeks
after his 83rd birthday.
When I gingerly allowed last week that his impatience about the next
transportation funding surge might be a product of his, uh, seniority,
Erhardt didn't call me wrong. Instead, he sounded like the veteran
legislative strategist he is:
"It takes a long time to get [legislators] to understand these issues.
If you're going to get anything done in the time you've got, you've
got to get going now."
Dayton is backing a quarter-cent increase in the metro sales tax
dedicated to transit funding. But the governor said in December that
he doesn't support a gas tax hike this year.
Erhardt doesn't think a higher metro sales tax can become law without
one.
"We've got to move ahead with both roads and transit. The rural people
here don't get anything from the sales tax. When they understand that
-- and I think someone will tell them -- they'll insist on a gas tax
increase." When he said "someone," I think I saw a wink.
Erhardt exhibits no more deference to his new party's governor than he
did to his old party's.
"This governor should know better," he said of Dayton's reluctance to
pursue a gas tax increase this year.
He faults Dayton for failing to champion his own task force's
recommendation for a 40-cent gas tax hike phased in over 20 years. He
wants Dayton to tell Minnesotans what transportation investments are
needed to preserve the state's economic health and to lead a public
discussion about how to pay for it.
A member of Dayton's transportation task force is the new MnDOT
commissioner, Charlie Zelle, longtime president and CEO of Jefferson
Lines. Erhardt said that the day after Zelle got Dayton's nod, he
spoke with Zelle about the task force's cool reception from the
governor.
"I told him, 'Just remember this: There's always the override,'"
Erhardt said.
He laughed as he related that exhange. But I'd advise Dayton and Zelle
not to conclude that he was kidding.
----------------------------- Lori Sturdevant is a Star Tribune
editorial writer and columnist.
Professor of Population History,
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Minnesota Population Center , 50 Willey Hall
225 19th Ave S.
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alternative email: robertmccaa [at] yahoo.com
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>From carydberg [at] comcast.net Sun Feb 3 13:38:29 2013
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2013 13:36:26
From: Carole Rydberg <carydberg [at] comcast.net>
Subject: Important hearings ... can YOU go?
This important hearing on gun control will take place on Tuesday as
well as Wed. and Thurs. Rog and I plan to be there. Heather will have
stickers for us to wear to identify us as pro-gun control. At 12:30
on this date there is also a joint Energy meeting.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
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*10:00 AM* House
*Meeting Time Note:* Committee will recess at noon and reconvene at 6 p.m.
Public Safety Finance and Policy
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committee.asp?comm=88022>
*Room: *10 State Office Building
*Chair: *Rep. Michael Paymar
*Agenda:* HF237
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF237&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Paymar) Pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon
transfer and firearm possession eligibility provisions modified, and
criminal penalties provided.
HF240
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF240&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Schoen) Mental health screening improved for persons applying for
firearm permits.
HF184
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF184&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Winkler) Centralized register of individuals who voluntarily wish to be
ineligible to purchase firearms for a self-determined period of time
maintenance and creation required; acceptance of voluntary surrender of
firearms and ammunition from persons on the voluntary register and
establishment of procedures for return of the firearms and ammunition
upon request by chiefs of police and sheriffs mandated.
HF244
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF244&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Johnson) Firearm loss or theft false report crime established, crime of
transferring firearms to an ineligible person expanded, and a person
convicted of these crimes made ineligible to possess a firearm.
HF238
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF238&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Davnie) Offenders who unlawfully possess firearms on school properties
equal penalties established.
HF239
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF239&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Davnie) Persons who possess guns on private property after being
ordered to leave the premises equal penalties established.
Bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act.
Public testimony welcome. All testimony must be regarding a specific bill.
To testify, please come to the committee room a few minutes early to
sign-in.
Due to time constraints, written testimony regarding specific bills will
be accepted at the hearing.
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Mon Feb 4 10:36:40 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:36:34
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign
Hi everyone!
I found out that we do not have a program planned for this
Wednesday's Eat n Meet so I have invited Abbie Plouff from the
Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign to be our guest and speaker.
I am waiting to hear back from her. So please tentatively plan to
attend if you're able. Dinner is at 6 and program would begin about
6:45.
For those of you who were not able to attend our CCC meeting last
Wednesday, the Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign is interested
in bringing us into their coalition to work on climate change and
implement policy to meet carbon reduction goals in MN.
The goals of this organization are:
1. Connect the climate movement in MN
2. Move policy through the MN legislature - implementing the
Advance Next Generation Energy Act of 2007, passing a new solar
standard, and passing comprehensive transportation bill
3. Establish Gov. Dayton as a climate leader
If she isn't able to come this Wednesday, I'll ask her about the
second option we discussed at the meeting which would be this Sunday
after the cake auction.
Also, please see a message from Nancy below.
Thanks, everyone!
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Mon Feb 4 11:14:10 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 11:14:06
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Where the Energy Bang Might Be This Legislative Session
http://www.mn2020hindsight.org/view/where-the-energy-bang-might-be-this-legislative-session
Overview of the major legislative action by Fresh Energy and Sierra Club.
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Mon Feb 4 12:44:38 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:44:31
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Environmental Day on the Hill
Hi,
I called the Minnesota Environmental Partnership today. They are not going
to plan a Day on the Hill for this year because of the time/energy required
to plan it vs. payoff. Instead, they are planning in-district meetings with
representatives. They are coming up this week and next! Please see the
table below to find out if you live in a district with a meeting.
It's too late for this particular event, but I think this is an example of
the great idea proposed at the CCC meeting last week to identify members by
district so that in the future we can contact individuals about these
things.
Thanks!
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
From: Luke Johnson
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 12:01 PM
To: 'diadra [at] waterlegacy.org'
Subject: FW: In District Meetings
Hello
Thank you for your willingness to invite your base and others to In
District Meetings. Attached you will find invitations for each
district MEP has arranged meetings in. Please note, we are
intentionally withholding the location from the invitation in order to
have folks call, inquire, and rsvp. Below is a table for you to more
easily track date/location for each district.
You may want to format the invitation to your organization's focus and
interests a little more. We request the invitation maintains all three
legislative priorities, however, you are welcome to cater the message
to your organizations interests. I understand your base may not be
strong in all districts. You can select areas your base is strong.
It would get be great if you would please get back to me about
districts you think you can recruit it
Please contact me with any questions.
Updated 1/30
District
Date
Time
pre meeting
Location
Senator
Rep. A
Rep. B
27
Friday, Feb. 8th
12:00 PM
11:00 AM
Red Cross Austin, MN
Dan Sparks
Sharon Savick
Jeanne Poppe
21
Friday, Feb. 8th
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
Caribou Coffee, Red Wing
Matt Schmit
53
Saturday, Feb. 9th
10:00 AM
9:30 AM
Woodbury Library meeting room
Susan Kent
JoAnn Ward
Andrea Keiffer
36
Saturday, Feb. 9th
3:30 PM
2:30PM
TBD
John Hoffman
Melissa Hortman
67
Saturday, Feb. 9th
10:00 AM
9:30 AM
TBD
Foung Hawg
Tim Mahoney
Sheldon Johnson
52
Friday, Feb. 15th
6:00 PM
5:00: PM
Dodge Nature Center
Jim Metzen
Rick Hansen
Joe Atkins
44
TBD
TBD
Terri Bonoff
24
Friday, Feb. 22nd
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
Plaza Morena Grill, 160 26th st NE, Owatonna.aka "plaza North"
Vicki Jensen
Patti Fritz
17
Saturday, Feb. 23
10:00 AM
9:30 AM
Wilmar Public Library, upstairs multi-purpose room
Lyle Koenen
Andrew Falk
Mary Sawatsky
10
Saturday, Feb. 23rd
10:00 AM
9:30 AM
Brainerd Library
Carrie Ruud
John Ward
Joe Radinovich
Thanks for your help!
Best,
Luke Johnson
Luke Johnson - Government Relations Intern
Minnesota Environmental Partnership | 651.290.0154 office |
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>From carydberg [at] comcast.net Mon Feb 4 13:12:21 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:10:15
From: Carole Rydberg <carydberg [at] comcast.net>
Subject: It appears that gun hearings will recess at noon but restart at 6
PM;Can anyone be there? Joint Energy Hearing at 12:30; info below.
*Dear Bob ... and all,
Yes, Rog and I are planning to be in Room 10 SOB ... hopefully by 9 or
9:30 tomorrow at the very latest. As you can see by the following, the
hearing will recess at noon and reconvene at 6 PM. Are there FUS people
who are interested in gun issues who can be present at 6? Also, there
are gun related hearings on Wednesday and Thursday and it would be great
if some FUS people could be there. Rog and I cannot attend on those
dates. We do plan to stay for the Joint Energy Committee meeting at
12:30 (rm 5 in SOB) tomorrow. (Info below.) Bob, the number you listed
in your recent email is our home number. Rog's cell number is
612-889-0058. See you tomorrow ... and hope to see some other friendly
faces as well.
Carole
10:00 AM* House
*Meeting Time Note:* Committee will recess at noon and reconvene at 6 p.m.
Public Safety Finance and Policy
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committee.asp?comm=88022>
*Room: *10 State Office Building
*Chair: *Rep. Michael Paymar
*Agenda:* HF237
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF237&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Paymar) Pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon
transfer and firearm possession eligibility provisions modified, and
criminal penalties provided.
HF240
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF240&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Schoen) Mental health screening improved for persons applying for
firearm permits.
HF184
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF184&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Winkler) Centralized register of individuals who voluntarily wish to be
ineligible to purchase firearms for a self-determined period of time
maintenance and creation required; acceptance of voluntary surrender of
firearms and ammunition from persons on the voluntary register and
establishment of procedures for return of the firearms and ammunition
upon request by chiefs of police and sheriffs mandated.
HF244
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF244&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Johnson) Firearm loss or theft false report crime established, crime of
transferring firearms to an ineligible person expanded, and a person
convicted of these crimes made ineligible to possess a firearm.
HF238
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF238&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Davnie) Offenders who unlawfully possess firearms on school properties
equal penalties established.
HF239
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF239&ls_year=88&session_year=2013&session_number=0>
(Davnie) Persons who possess guns on private property after being
ordered to leave the premises equal penalties established.
Bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act.
Public testimony welcome. All testimony must be regarding a specific bill.
To testify, please come to the committee room a few minutes early to
sign-in.
Due to time constraints, written testimony regarding specific bills will
be accepted at the hearing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*12:30 PM* House
Energy Policy
<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committee.asp?comm=88009>
Senate Environment and Energy
*Room: *5 State Office Building
*Chair: *Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Marty
*Agenda:* Informational overview on Conservation Improvement Program
(CIP), weatherization and energy efficiency
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Mon Feb 4 16:33:33 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:33:30
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Help needed with the advocacy table
Hi there group-
I am pulling together resources for our advocacy table this Sunday. I could
use help with a couple things:
1. If you know of, or can find, specific legislative action we want
to promote and ask folks to help with, will you please send it my way so I
can get it ready for Sunday?
2. If you have time, can you please help staff the table itself?
I am out of the office tomorrow (Tuesday). As of 4:30 Monday I have not
heard from our hopeful guest speaker for Wednesday's Eat n Meet. At this
time, I don't believe it'll work out. I will bring your email addresses
home with me and if I have an update, I'll email you from home tomorrow.
Thanks!
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From jameslynskey [at] msn.com Mon Feb 4 21:03:14 2013
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 21:03:09
From: JAMES LYNSKEY <jameslynskey [at] msn.com>
Subject: RE: Help needed with the advocacy table
Jane and I can staff the advocacy table.jim
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Wed Feb 6 09:57:48 2013
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:57:41
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: CCC Updates!
1. Abbie (Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign) just got back to
me this morning that she can't make the Eat-n-Meet tonight. I am waiting to
see if she is available either of the next two Sundays.
2. The Advocacy Table is ready to go for Sunday! An announcement will
be made at the service and I will try to get some signage together. Our
table will be the "usual" social justice table in the Lower Assembly Hall.
If we want to move it to a different location, we can do that.
a. Thanks to Ruth A. who picked up a lot of materials at the capitol
for us this week. I have copies of committee members/meeting times, house
and senate reps/districts, redistricting info, and election directories.
b. I will pull together some ideas for specific action.
c. I will look into the possibility of having postcards at the table.
Perhaps stamps available for purchase?
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Wed Feb 6 10:34:07 2013
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 10:34:03
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Climate Change Meeting SUNDAY!
I'm sorry for another email!
Abbie (Advance Next Generation Energy Campaign) just informed me that she is
able to meet with us THIS Sunday at 12:30! We'll meet in the Dietrich Room.
Abbie will discuss the campaign's objectives (transportation bill, new solar
standard, implement Advance Next Generation Energy Act of 2007) and how we
can get involved.
Since I have missed all deadlines for the typical promotion venues, please
spread this opportunity by word-of-mouth to your friends and contacts.
Thanks!
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Wed Feb 27 12:58:18 2013
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:57:59
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Solar Energy Action Opportunity
Hi everyone,
Please see the information below about a solar energy bill. This is
something we can perhaps organize around. We can for sure have information
about it at our advocacy table during coffee hour.
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
From: Minnesota Environmental Partnership
[mailto:mattnorton [at] mepartnership.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 5:27 PM
To: sjc [at] firstunitarian.org
Subject: Take Action Today for Solar Energy Jobs in Minnesota
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Wed Feb 27 13:22:54 2013
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:21:30
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: AMAZING upcoming public forum on climate change
WOW! Look at this event that's coming up in a couple weeks!!! I have a few
flyers at FUS to hand out. Please spread the word!
The League of Women Voters of Minneapolis will present a free public forum
on climate change and its worldwide impact on Thursday, March 14 at
Mayflower Community Congregational UCC in south Minneapolis.
Thursday, March 14, 5:30-9:00PM
Mayflower Community Congregational UCC
106 East Diamond Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN
5:30-7:00PM: EXHIBITS AND FOOD SAMPLES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND CATERERS
Exhibits include the Minnesota Environmental Partnership, U.S. Green
Building Council, Minnesota Solar Industry Association, Minnesota Renewable
Energy Association, CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy, and many others. Food
samples from Peace Coffee, Birchwood Cafe, Bryant Lake Bowl, Lucia's
Restaurant, Sen Yai Sen Lek, Wise Acre, and One Dish at a Time Catering.
7:00-9:00PM: PROGRAM AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Introduction
Joan Higinbotham, moderator; Rev. Gretchen Deeg, Lilly Resident Minister,
Mayflower Church;
Elizabeth Glidden, Council Member City of Minneapolis
Climate Change: Evidence and Consequences in Our Own Backyard and Elsewhere
Mark Seeley, Climatologist and University of Minnesota Professor
Clean Energy, Climate, and Health: Policies to Move Minnesota Forward
J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director, Fresh Energy
Seizing the Momentum in Minneapolis
Gayle Prest, Sustainability Director, City of Minneapolis
Faithfully Responding to Climate Change
Reverend Gretchen Deeg, Lilly Resident Minister, Mayflower Church
Reflection & Sharing
Audience Participation
Q & A Panel moderated by Joan Higinbotham
Speakers and special guests Representative Jean Wagenius and Senator John
Marty
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Wed Feb 27 14:47:57 2013
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:47:46
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Climate Change Events at FUS
Sorry for all the emails today!
There are two upcoming climate change events at FUS. I hope you can attend
and please help by spreading the word and inviting your friends!
Sunday, March 17 - Spring Equinox Assembly
Speaker: Environmental Advocate Don Shelby. As we welcome the arrival of
spring and the Vernal Equinox, we'll celebrate the turning of the season
with an intergenerational program of music and poetry, and consider ways we
can confront global climate change as stewards of the environment with a
discussion by environmental advocate Don Shelby.
Sunday, March 31 - Forum presented by J. Drake Hamilton of Fresh Energy
Title: Climate Change: Solutions at work in Minnesota and Washington, D.C.
Description: J. will discuss current action to curb carbon pollution, and
how Minnesotans can help.
Fresh Energy is the leading Minnesota nonprofit focused on the transition to
a clean, efficient energy system. J. directs Fresh Energy's global warming
solutions program; her responsibilities include scientific analysis, policy
development, and outreach on climate solutions that will maximize economic
opportunities for Minnesota.
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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>From sjc [at] firstunitarian.org Thu Feb 28 09:37:58 2013
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:37:46
From: Shannon Williams <sjc [at] firstunitarian.org>
Subject: Renewable Standard Hearing
For those interested and able to attend!
Mon, March 4, 3:30pm -
40% by 2030 Renewable Energy Standard
Informational Hearing
House Energy Policy Committee
State Office Building, Room 10
100 MLK Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
Shannon Williams
Social Justice Coordinator
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
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