A Death In The Family
Friday, one of Georgia’s truly great Democrats and labor leaders passed away. A long-time resident of Cobb County, James Herbert “Herb” Butler gave his party and the Georgia labor community an enduring legacy of dedication and service we can all admire.
Born November 4, 1927 in Silver Grove, Kentucky, Mr. Butler was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union and served as the Atlanta-area director for 21 years. He was also on the Advisory Council for the Georgia Department of Labor for over 35 years and a member of the State Board of Natural Resources.
Butler devoted his life to the causes he believed in and was an active Democrat most of his life. His long and varied resume includes representing Georgia at the 2000 and 2004 Democratic National Conventions and recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for “his dedicated service to the UAW and to the citizens of Georgia.” In 2002 he received the Georgia state AFL-CIO ‘Herbert H. Mabry Lifetime Achievement Award.’
How Democrats Will Save Education and Cut Your Taxes
Democrats in the Georgia General Assembly are introducing a keystone plan that will save public education and provide some much-needed tax relief for Georgia’s families. With this Democratic plan, the Quality Basic Education Act will be fully funded without tax increases on Georgians. It calls for the state to pay its fair share of education funding which will free local governments to reduce property taxes and take the burden off of homeowners.
Sounds like a no-brainer, huh?
Since taking office in 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue and the Republicans have cut over $1.5 billion dollars from public education in Georgia. In this year alone, Perdue is cutting over $141 million dollars from our schools. What are the consequences of this? When the state government defaults on paying its fair share, city and county governments are forced to raise property taxes to make up the shortfall. Many Georgians are already under increased economic hardship because of the mortgage crisis. Higher property taxes would only increase that misery. Simply put, the state needs to pay its bills and stop making city and county governments pick up the slack. The Democratic plan does just that, and it puts money where we need it – into your children’s classrooms.
So, what are the specifics of the Democratic plan? It does two things: it makes the state pay its fair share of education funding, and it provides a safety valve so that local governments can lower property taxes without throwing public schools under the bus. If a local government lowers property taxes, they can access extra state educational funding to keep their schools performing well. The total amount available in Fiscal Year 2008 will be $300 million. Once this plan is passed, Georgia families are going to see tax relief in the form of lower property tax bills.
Democrats have always been the party of education and we believe every child deserves a teacher who has time to teach, and a well-equipped classroom, not a crowded portable trailer. If the Republicans continue to starve our education system of needed funding, society as a whole will suffer. Democrats believe that education should be our first investment, not our last. It’s time to make Georgia’s schools the envy of the nation.
Meeting on Taxes – February 12
“There are a number of ideas out there that are bad public policy,” he said, “but they sound good on a bumper sticker and they probably poll well.” – Alan Essig, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute executive director.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 12th when our guest speaker will be renowned economist Alan Essig, and the topic will be Taxes! Find out the economic truth behind the “Fair/Unfair” Tax and Speaker Glen Richardson’s tax plan for Georgia..
What: The North Fulton County Democrats meeting
When: Tuesday, February 12 at 7:15 pm
Where: StarTime Entertainment’s Comedy Club, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, North Fulton County. Contact: 404-303-9142, ext 2.
The North Fulton Democrats meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with informative speakers and networking with passionate North Fulton County Democrats. We are proud members and sponsors of the Georgia Democratic Party.
Is The ‘Fair Tax’ Fair? Find Out Feb. 12th!
“There are a number of ideas out there that are bad public policy,” he said, “but they sound good on a bumper sticker and they probably poll well.” – Alan Essig, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute executive director.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 12th when our guest speaker will be renowned economist Alan Essig, and the topic will be Taxes! Find out the economic truth behind the “Fair/Unfair” Tax and Speaker Glen Richardson’s tax plan for Georgia..
What: The North Fulton County Democrats meeting
When: Tuesday, February 12 at 7:15 pm
Where: StarTime Entertainment’s Comedy Club, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, North Fulton County. Contact: 404-303-9142, ext 2.
The North Fulton Democrats meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with informative speakers and networking with passionate North Fulton County Democrats. We are proud members and sponsors of the Georgia Democratic Party.
Super Tuesday: Clinton, Obama Battle On
Nomination Remains Out Of Reach For Both. Obama Wins Georgia. Clinton Leads Delegate Count.
After Tuesday’s ‘Super Tuesday’ primary races, things remain essentially tied between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama. Obama, on the strength of an energized African-American vote, won in Alabama and Georgia. Clinton took the key state of California with a strong hispanic turnout. She also won Massachusetts, despited her Democratic rival’s endorsements from Senators John Kerry and Ted Kennedy.
According to MSNBC, the delegate count is 582 to 485 – advantage Clinton. Some analysts predict the race will not be decided until the Super Delegates have their say this summer at the Democratic convention.
Delegates are key and popular vote victories in any given state does not guarantee the most delegates. In Alabama, for example, Obama won big among voters but Clinton walks away with one more delegate than her Democratic rival.
New Mexico remained too close to call when counting was suspended for the evening. Voting resumes this morning at 9AM.
Complete State By State Results:
Alabama primary
Barack Obama
Mike Huckabee
Alaska caucuses
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Arizona primary
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
Arkansas primary
Hillary Clinton
Mike Huckabee
California primary
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
Colorado caucuses
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Connecticut primary
Barack Obama
John McCain
Delaware primary
Barack Obama
John McCain
Georgia primary
Barack Obama
Mike Huckabee
Idaho caucuses (Dems only)
Barack Obama
Illinois primary
Barack Obama
John McCain
Kansas caucuses (Dems only)
Barack Obama
Massachusetts primary
Hillary Clinton
Mitt Romney
Minnesota caucuses
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Missouri primary
Barack Obama
John McCain
Montana caucuses – (GOP only)
Mitt Romney
New Jersey primary
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
New Mexico primary (Dems only)
To close to call
New York primary
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
North Dakota caucuses
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Oklahoma primary
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
Tennessee primary
Hillary Clinton
Mike Huckabee
Utah primary
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
West Virginia caucuses (GOP only)
Mike Huckabee
Georgia Votes TODAY!
Be sure to get out and vote today for your favorite Democrat in Georgia’s Presidential Primary from 7am to 7pm on Tuesday February 5th, at your local polling place. To find your polling place, please use the Poll Locator: http://sos.georgia.gov/cgi-bin/locator.asp
Be a part of history and VOTE!
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Delegate and Precinct Training – February 16
If you would like to run to be a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2008, then come to the 6th Congressional District’s Delegate Training on Saturday, February 16th from 10:00a.m. to 12 Noon at StarTime Entertainment’s Comedy Club in Roswell. You can find more details here about the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
What: Delegate Training
When: Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: StarTime Entertainment’s Comedy Club, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, North Fulton County.
After the Delegate Training, please join us for our first 2008 Precinct Training! This training will help you as a Delegate, and as a Democrat! The Precinct Training will take place at StarTime’s Comedy Club immediately following the Delegate Training.