Monday, May 14, 2007

[412] Take the nomination papers to the polls with you today - gearing up for a fall day to come

[412] Take the nomination papers to the polls with you today - gearing up for a fall day to come

Hi,

Today is the primary election day in Pittsburgh. I'm sitting this one out, sorta.

Pennsylvania's voting laws include the hosting of closed primary elections. As a Libertarian -- a 'third party' -- I'm not voting. Today the Ds and Rs get to do their thing and the rest of the citizens do ours. Trust me, I'll be in the majority -- by a landslide.

A recent push for write in candidates among the ranks of the GOPers is of interest to me. If you are going to the polls, you can always do a write in. And, if you'd want -- you could write in my name, "Mark Rauterkus." I've said I'll stand for office, raise issues and sustain conversations that impact our public lives Others are less interested in doing those tasks. Few are willing to worry about liberty and freedom as well.

But more precious to the cause -- beyond a write in vote -- is your help in getting onto the ballot. I'd love for you to print out a copy of the nomination papers and get a few signatures for our ticket of candidates. Election day is a great time to gather signatures.

http://elect.Rauterkus.com/papers

The form needs to be printed on legal sized paper -- front and back.
Various forms are for county residents and others for city residents
by city council districts.

County Voters sign:
http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/petition-county.pdf

City Voters sign:
http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/petition-city.pdf

City voters who reside in city council district 7 sign:
http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/petition-cc-7-pdf.pdf

City voters who reside in city council district 9 sign:
http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/petition-cc-9.pdf

City voters who reside in city council district 3 sign:
http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/petition-cc-3.pdf
(and get page 2 here) http://elect.rauterkus.com/papers/2nd-page-petition.pdf

Since I'm not going to the polls myself, I'm going to enjoy a wonderful fall day. Yes, it is fall here. I'm on the other side of the world presently, in Christchurch, New Zealand. I've already been to a swim practice and on a bike ride. More to come of both. My family is on a Lord Of The Rings tour today. We've been busy seeing wild birds including the kiwi, exploring different lands and appreciating different cultures.

Thanks for your efforts so far on helping to get our ticket onto the ballot in November. Rest assured that when we get back to the states, we'll be we'll be in top shape and ready for additional action-packed adventures in our own community

Ta.

Mark Rauterkus Mark@Rauterkus.com
http://Rauterkus.blogspot.com
http://Elect.Rauterkus.com

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