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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Election 2008 Results De-Brief for Sonoma County

The results are in....

Now Come to the
Green, Eggs and Ham 2008
Election Debrief!


A meeting for leaders in Sonoma County to discuss the outcome of the election and its implications for sustainable public policy in Sonoma County

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Mercer Room, Odd Fellows Hall
545 Pacific Avenue, Santa Rosa

Continental breakfast will be provided
Cost - $15

Keynote Speaker:
US Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey

For the past 3 major elections, the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy has held an election debrief meeting on the Saturday following Election Day. This popular event draws leaders from all over Sonoma County to discuss the outcome of the election and its implications for sustainable public policy in our community.

The program will feature public officers and political organizers sharing their perspectives on the outcome of the elections. After the panel, we will hear observations and reflections from attendees.

SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS:

9:30 Breakfast

10:00 Keynote - Federal Elections: Lynn Woolsey, US Congresswoman

10:15 Panel - Perspectives on the Election Results
Moderator: Jake Mackenzie, Rohnert Park Mayor
State Elections: Amy O'Gorman, League of California Cities
SMART: Steve Rabinowitsh, Sonoma County SMART Steering Committee
Local City Council Elections: Susan Gorin, Santa Rosa City Council Member
Latino Civic Engagement: Caroline Banuelos, Coalition for Latino Civic Engagement
Local campaigns, trends, tactics: Terry Price, Campaign Consultant

11:15 Statements from Attendees
Moderator: Jake MacKenzie
(Attendees will have 60-90 seconds to share observations about election results.)

12:00 Adjourn

To REGISTER - GO TO:
http://www.ecoleader.org/
Space is limited, and this event will sell out!
Register online by Wednesday, Nov. 5th, at http://greeneggs2008.eventbrite.com/

Questions: Amie Glass, Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy
Phone: 578-9133 Email: amieglass@ecoleader.org

The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy is a 501(c)(3) public charity.