The below note was sent out to the 500+ BC Green supporters in Vancouver Point Grey.
Good afternoon,
I hope my note finds you well this 25th anniversary year of the BC Greens.
The Green Party of BC is well prepared to run a full slate of candidates again for the upcoming provincial election and 2nd referendum
on electoral reform.
With our campaign budget confirmed and election material to be published shortly we are at a historically high level of election preparedness.
1. BC Green candidates
We've announced candidates in eight of Vancouver's eleven ridings for the May 12, 2009 provincial election.
http://www.greenparty.bc.ca/candidates
2. BC STV ~ electoral reform with proportional representation ~ get involved
In 93% of the members of the Citizens Assembly, who were non-political and from all walks of life, recommended BC STV as a new electoral system. According to the Citizens Assembly BC STV provides for fairer and more local oriented provincial democracy.
British Columbians voted 58% in favour of BC STV in 2005 failing to meet the 60% threshold. Premier Campbell has enabled Elections BC to provide more detailed mapping information on BC STV and the question is being put to the electorate again on May 12th. The BC Greens are supporting BC STV in this election. There is a low level of awareness regarding this referrendum and the BC Liberals have decided not to send the Citizens Assembly report out to all homes in BC. Thus, your involvement in spreading a message for change and getting involved in the BC STV "get out the vote" campaign is very important. Political pundits are not expecting BC STV to pass thus we need your help to exceed 60% support.
Stay abreast of developments at Facebook Group "Yes for BC STV - City of Vancouver"
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=37133867369
There is a Point Grey Wine & Cheese occurring on Sunday hosted by BC STV Vancouver Point Grey
St. Helen's Anglican Church ~ 4405 W 8th Ave. ~ Sunday, March 1, 7:00PM
Phone: 778-235-7477
Please RSVP to antony.hodgson@gmail.com
Please consider attending.
Georgia Straight Op Ed ~ http://www.straight.com/article-201581/single-transferable-vote-would-break-down-political-barriers-bc
3. Green Jobs
President Obama and begrudgingly Prime Minister Harper are speaking increasingly about Green Jobs.
See the report below and watch for the new Green Book which outlines BC Green Party's plan for green economic growth and job creation.
http://www.unep.org/labour_environment/features/greenjobs-report.asp
4. Vancouver Point Grey ~ Overview
We are currently interviewing Green candidates in Vancouver Point Grey.
The BC Liberals have alienated voters in Vancouver Point Grey with their UBC lands dealings and their Gateway program that inspires another generation of single occupancy vehicle cars. The BC NDP will struggle in Point Grey because they oppose the carbon tax for political reasons (e.g. "axe the tax"). Point Grey's well educated residents understand that peer reviewed studies support the carbon tax as it has worked in other jurisdictions around the world to reduce carbon footprints.
The BC Greens in Vancouver Point Grey are poised to build on the 15% support we gained in 2005.
I was the candidate in Vancouver Point Grey in 2005 but have decided to run in the new riding of Vancouver False Creek.
Mary McNeil is the Liberal candidate and the BC NDP have not announced a candidate in Vancouver False Creek. We are building our team and please reply if you can help in the Vancouver False Creek / Yaletown riding.
Thank you for supporting your local Green campaign and thank you for encouraging all your family and friends to participate in our provincal democracy by voting on May 12, 2009.
Sincerely,
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Damian Ketttlewell
MLA Candidate Vancouver False Creek
BC Greens ~ Deputy Leader, mba
www.bcgreens.ca
facebook: join my supporters page
twitter: dkettlewell
Vancouver False Creek Goals
1. Reform Government ~ Vote Yes to BC STV ~ http://tinyurl.com/cubmwy
2. Build a New Economy ~ Make Downtown’s Economy the Greenest in North America
3. Care for Each Other ~ End Homelessness by 2017
Blog ~ http://greenpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com
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