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Upcoming Events   

 

The February meeting of the Howell County Democrats Club will be held February 7th, 6:30 p.m. at Anita's Dinner House, which is located on hwy 60 in Mountain View. Food and drink will be provided. Our guest speaker will be Sherry Fohey from the Christos House. All Democrats, Independents and Progressives are invited to attend. For information and to RSVP contact Summer Wilterding at 417-362-0976 or sumwilt@hotmail.com. Visit our website at www.howellcountydemocrats.org.

 

DUE TO THE 2ND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY FALLING ON VALENTINE'S DAY THIS MEETING IS THE FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY.

Yellow House Benefit Concert/Silent Auction will be held February 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the Yellow House in West Plains. Items are needed for the auction and can be dropped off at the Yellow House, at Antiques in Willow Springs, at Sunshine Market in Mt. View or brought to the Yellow House by 1:30 on the day of the event.

Everyone is invited to attend. 

 

Some issues which have been identified as needing our attention: Letters to the Editor; Talking Points with Friends

  • The newly redrawn State House and Senate districts have been released. Howell County has lost Mtn. View to the Texas county house district, but gained back the south west corner of the County. The Senate district has added Popular Bluff and Salem and lost towns to the west. Go to the following link http://oa.mo.gov/bp/redistricting/new_state_legislative_districts.htm for more information.
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    • Pending Voter Law Legislation in Missouri will make it harder for seniors, minorities and others who generally vote Democratic to vote. There are 2 bills; S.J. Res 2-104 Photo Id Requirement and S.J. Res. 2-106 Proof of Citizenship Requirement. These will be on the ballot in November. You do not have to have a photo ID or proof of citizenship in the coming elections, so don't let anyone stop you.

     

    • Elimination of the State Income Tax: There are already ads on TV for this movement called "Let the Voters Decide". Eliminating the State Income Tax and increasing the Sales Tax, which is a regressive tax, will reduce the taxes paid by corporations and put more of the burden on the middle and lower income population. Some studies have shown that the State Sales Tax would have to be almost 34% in order to raise enough money to replace the funds from the State Income Tax. The ads are very misleading; all they mention are elimination of the Income Tax and don't even mention the increased Sales Tax. This is being funded by Rex Sinquefield who put over $7 million into the Kansas City and St. Louis "Let Voters Decide" efforts in 2010. Challenge these ads and make sure everyone knows the real facts.

     

    Click here to see a document which outlines how we need to change our message in order to take back "our words" and get the progressive agenda to the voters.

     

    Thank you for your continued support.

    Summer Wilterding
    President Howell County Democrats Club
    417-362-0976
     

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      Summer Wilterding, President

      417-362-0976