Works In Progress - June 2003 - 2003 Call For Green Party Candidates

The Green Party of the United States is looking for progressives to run for elected office. To date, 177 Green office holders in 24 states are hard at work. They are creating public policy on important issues including civil rights, a living wage, affordable housing, alternative voting systems, and peace. They are advocating for peace and opposing urban sprawl and expansion of corporate power. Green office holders ran to make an immediate impact on their communities as town council members, county commissioners, school board members etc. These Greens reached out to voters of diverse backgrounds, brought together coalitions of community organizations and individuals to begin to reclaim their local governments.

2003 is a great time for candidates to learn the art of running for office, and a smart, energetic candidate can win. Please consider becoming a candidate for elective office this year. We especiallyencourage people who are under-represented in elective office to consider running; women, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, gays and lesbians, people with disabilities, young people and other minorities. If you or someone you know is considering running, please contact your local Green Party chapter.

Local offices up for reelection in 2003 include city council positions in Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey, county commissioner, port commissioner, school boards, fire district commissioners and more.

Contact Taryn Gearhart (360) 456-5586 or Drew Hendricks (360) 455-4336 for more information on running for local office. Visit our website at http://www.greenparty-sps.org And Join Us!