Environmental Politics in Washington
Date: April 1, 2009 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Presenter: Brendon Cechovic - WA Environmental Council
Description: Brendon Cechovic will lead an interactive discussion about environmental politics in Washington, and how these important issues will play out in the 2009.
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Seattle City Council Process Demystified
Date: April 29, 2009 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Presenter: Richard Conlin, City Council President
Description: Learn how to effect change within the City of Seattle. City Council President Richard Conlin will present an overview of the City Council process and how to provide input on city ordinances and resolutions. The workshop will discuss the formal and informal rules of taking part in the City Council process.
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Inside the Ballot Initiative
Date: April 14, 2009 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Presenter: Brendon Cechovic - WA Environmental Council
Description: Ballot Initiatives can be the most effective ways to create change at the state and federal level. Brendon Cechovic will show attendees the most effective way to create a ballot initiative, unraveling the complex process of creating one and the best method to run a successful campaign.
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Community Organizing in the 21st Century
Date: May 6th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Presenter: James Irwin - Sierra Club Cascade Chapter
Description: Learn how to tap into community values and leadership to create change with James Irwin, Conservation Program Manager of the Cascade Sierra Club. The presentation will emphasize the importance of using shared community values as the basis for organizing and storytelling as a powerful tool for reinforcing those community values, and then examines the Obama campaign as a case study of successful organizing.
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