This Tuesday and Wednesday, we are writing to DFAers in northern Virginia, so we will also be suggesting that they volunteer for Obama through Judy Feder's campaign. Judy is a great Democrat running for Congress in the 10th District. Volunteering for Judy helps get a stronger majority in Congress, the Senate (Mark Warner is on the ballot in VA) and the White House!

Location:

We are just 1 seat away from taking back the State Senate from the roadblock Republicans. When we regain Democratic control of the Senate, we can make real progres on rent reform, marriage equality, the environment, and other important issues. But we need good Democrats like Don Barber to make this happen!

When: Tuesday, Oct. 21, time TBD.

Where: Home of Betsy Malcolm, 300 Central Park West in Manhattan, between 90th and 91st streets.

RSVP: To Daniel, at danielscot-at-gmail.com (replace -at- with @).

Don Barber is running for New York's 51st State Senate District (central New York State). Don is a true public servant, currently serving as the Town Supervisor of Caroline, in Tompkins County (Ithaca is the county seat.) As both a farmer and contractor, he is intimately aware of the needs of many New Yorkers, from the working class to small business owners. Don is a life-long environmentalist, has testified before US Congress to protect the Finger Lakes, and has been working on environmental initiatives in government since 1983.

Upset by the costs of health insurance in NY? So is Don. Don's opponent, Republican Jim Seward, chairs the Senate Insurance Committee and has consistently defended insurance companies over the rights of individuals by undermining progressive efforts for reform at the committee level.

For more on Don: BarberForSenate.com

Public Hearings at City Hall: October 16 and 17

Mayor Bloomberg's plan to extend term limits without the public's permission is meeting more and more opposition. This is our chance voice our opinion.

Thursday, October 16, 1:00 PM — City Hall - City Council Chambers

Friday, October 17, 10:00 AM — Committee Room City Hall

The hearing on Thursday runs from 1 pm into the evening, and you don't need to register beforehand to speak. Bring ID to get through the security guards on Park Row or Broadway.

By subway: 4/5/6 to City Hall or the 2/3 to Park Place or the R/W to City Hall or the J/M/Z to Chambers

The following legislation will be under consideration:

—Int 845 - By Council Member Felder- This is the Mayor's bill to
change term limit laws legislatively, without voter consent.
—Bill by Council Members James and de Blasio –
This bill will put the issue of term limits before voters in a
referendum this spring.
—Int 850 - By Council Members Weprin, de Blasio, Gioia and Liu – This
bill requires that any further change to term limit laws must go
before the voters
—Res 1640 - By Council Member Avella -  This Bill calls upon Albany
to change the home rule law to require that any changes to the term
limit law go before voters.