[gpva-ic] Legislative committee

[Elizabeth Melson]

I agree with Charlie. I think what we should tap into GP members who have time to spend on legislation. What we can be doing is having people assigned to a topic that alligns with Green Platform, based on their knowledge and interests. We can be more of a legislation watch, at first. Doing call to actions at appropriate at the time. We can collaborate with issue-based organizations, rather than re-inventing the wheel. With General Assembly closing soon, we can begin evaluating bills that are continued or likely to be reintroduced.
Hot button issues that were controversially killed, how we can capitalize on the outrage. For example, the Women's March Virginia group, One Virginia and many others are out for Cole, HD88, for killing the redistricting legislation despite vast public support. That's good for Gerald Anderson's delegate run. This committee should include all GPVA members running for delegate.

Kind Regards,

Elizabeth Melson

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Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10:49:34 PM
To: Virginia Green Interim Committee
Subject: Re: [gpva-ic] Legislative committee

Hello, Sid:

Let me qualify something I just said. I can think of three retired
professors in GPVA who have been active in Green politics. That does
not mean they would necessarily have the time or inclination to be
involved in another committee, although there is no harm in asking.

Peace,
Charlie Jordan


On 2/15/17, Wave Rider <ridewaver at gmail.com> wrote:

> We have a number of retirees in GPVA, with experience and free time.
> Among these are academics. (I can provide three names just in my
> local.)
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