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Participatory Culture, Politics

Local Politics Update – 2015-02-19

Always something happening in and around Greater Lafayette.  Here are some of my updates for West Lafayette and beyond.
Action Opportunities
  • The Exploratory Committee is gathering again on February 26th at the West Lafayette Public Library from 6-8PM.  We will be discussing the local municipal elections, government transparency, and Sunshine Week programming.
  • Strategic Plan for West Lafayette Update:  As mentioned in the West Lafayette Connection, the City will be updating its Strategic Plan and looking for input. Don’t wait to be asked.  You can read the 2010 version here.
If you know of more, as I am sure you do, please let me know and I can add them here.
Education, Participatory Culture, Politics

League of Women Voters – 2015 Annual Breakfast

Are you coming to the League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette Annual Breakfast? It’s a great time to meet and great other local political players, ask questions of your State legislators (listed below), and get your political energies flowing.

I attended last year’s (it’s the anniversary of when I made my Twitter account) and had a wonderful time.  Here’s this year’s press release:

The League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette invites you to join us for our 2015 Annual Legislative Breakfast

February 21

Open to the public
MCL Restaurant & Bakery located at 
521 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN

9:15 am  Continental breakfast; $10.00 at the door.
10:00 am    Program; no charge.

Program:  Seven legislators (Brown, Klinker, Truitt, Lehe, Negele, Alting, Hershman) of Tippecanoe County are invited to answer questions from the public on issues and bills  currently being discussed in the 2014 General Assembly.

Be a part of  Making Democracy Work!

Invite a friend to
· meet legislators,
· ask questions, and
· see the League in action!

Your RSVP is helpful for planning purposes.  Please let us know if you will be joining us for breakfast & program or program only.  RSVP tobreakfast@leaguelafayette.org.

Walk-ins Welcome

Education, Libraries, Participatory Culture, Politics, Presentations

The Exploratory Committee – Initial Meeting – 2014-01-29

The mission of The Exploratory Committee is to create an informed and engaged constituency in Tippecanoe County that utilizes every facet of their political power.

Our first meeting will be a quick informational workshop and political mixer.

The Exploratory Committee
January 29th
6PM – 8PM
West Lafayette Public Library

Purpose of the Meeting:

Bring a diverse group of people together to present a variety of engagement opportunities: both at the ballot box and beyond.

Agenda

  • Welcome
  • Municipal election year
    • West Lafayette Class 2 City Changes
    • Voter Registration
    • Contested Races
    • Involvement in campaigns
  • Engaged Constituency
    • Beyond the Ballot Box Initiatives
  • Transparent Tippecanoe
    • Public Records Requests
      • The Importance of (317) 234-0906
    • Release of Information Prior to Public Meetings
    • Visualization of Data
  • Future Meetings
  • Q&A
  • Meet and Greet Mixer