COMANCHE COUNTY DEMOCRAT

CITY AND COUNTY SALES TAX ELECTION APRIL 3

Registered Comanche County voters who want to vote early in April 3 city and county sales tax election may do so March 30 and April 3 by in person absentee ballot. A two member, bipartisan absentee voting board will be on duty at the Comanche County Election Board from 8 am to 6pm both days."In person absentee voters will complete an application form when they arrive at the office. They are not required to state a reason for voting in person absentee" said Election Board Secretary Monica Baughman."They are required to swear that they are not voted a regular mail absentee ballot and that they will not vote at their polling places of on election day." Additional information is available by contacting the County Election Board Room 206 in the Comanche County Court House, 315 SW 5th o calling the office at 353 1880.

CORRECTION TO SPECIAL EDITION

The location of the county precinct meetings March 8th have been changed:

WHO: County Precinct Meetings

WHERE: Oklahoma Blood Institute Building (Rear Entrance to Meeting Room), 211 SW A Ave., Lawton

WHEN: 6:00 pm - General Session; 7:00pm; Precinct Break Out Sessions

SIGN BLITZ DECLARED

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Saturday has been declared to be SIGN BLITZ DAY!

The plan is for blitzers to gather at the campaign headquarters at 816 Gore Blvd. at 10:00 am Saturday, November 4th and put up candidate signs.

We have received new shipments of signs from a lot of canndidates in all sizes. We especially need locations and help putting up the extra large ones.

If you have a sledge hammer and/or a metal post driver we sure could use them. Plastic ties are also needed.

The recent windstorm blew away a lot of signs. If you know of a location that needs a sign replaced call the hq at the phone above or, better yet, come by and pick up a supply.

Come by and help out. This event only happens once every two years. You will be left out if you don't participate in

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VOTE EARLY

You can vote early at your county election board on the following days:

Friday, November 3, from 8 am to 6 pm.
Saturday, November 4, from 8 am to 1 pm.
and
Monday, November 6 from 8 am to 6 pm.

SPIRIT OF SURVIVAL MARATHON - Medicine Park

A premier distance running event is planned to take place in the Medicine Park/Wichita Mountains Refuge on October 14-15. Runs include Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Big Rock 10 K, Mount Scott 10K, Prairie Dog Scamper, Family Fun Run, Spirit of Survival Victory March.

If you are familiar with the area, these are no picnic in the park events. Prize money is going to be the best on the running circuit

I would recommend you park in the School House Slough area of Lake Lawtonka. Shuttle buses will take you to the Medicine Park area. Parking will be almost nonexistent in MP on these days. Lots of eating places and shops in MP and at the I44 exit.

Directions to School House Slough:  5 miles north of Lawton on I-44, 4 miles west on SH-59,
1 1/2 miles north on SH-58. If you are coming from the North on the Turnpike, take the Medicine Park exit (Love's Country Store), 4 miles west on SH-59, 1 1/2miles north on SH 58. Speed limits are enforced.

See the Spirit of Survival Marathon web site at: http://www.spiritofsurvival.com

Editor: Why is this on this web site? This will be one of the bigger events between now and election day and candidates should be out there with crews and signs campaigning.

DEMOCRAT HEADQUARTERS OPENS

Comanche County Democrat Chair Mike Weddington announced that the County Headquarters has been opened at 816 West Gore Blvd. here in Lawton. The purpose of the headquarters is the create a communications and supply center for the general election. It is staffed by experienced volunteers who should be able to supply answers to most of your questions or find someone who can. All of the candidates have left signs and campaign materials for distribution to interested and responsible parties. If you want signs for your candidates in your yard please let us know.

Telephone number is: 580 250 1554

The Party wishes to express its appreciation to Allen Johnson for making the location available and to the Lawton Firefighters for the large location sign.

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MEETING LOCATION CHANGED

Meeting place for the September 18 Comanche County Democrats has been changed to Crockett's Smokehouse 1508 West Gore Blvd. Meeting will begin at 6:30.

HOWARD AND BILL SAY - Volunteer to be a HQ Host

Howard and Bill need some experienced volunteers to act as hosts at the Democratic Headquarters. Right now it looks like the hours will be 10:00 to 6:00 Monday through Friday. If you are looking for a way to get active in local politics, pair up with a veteran and get some experience. Duties include greeting people, registering guests, handing out materials, assembling signs and help keep the place neat and clean.

Call Chair Mike at his telephone numbers listed on the web site or volunteer at the monthly meeting Monday night.

HQ NEEDS VOLUNTEER FIXUP HELP

County Chair Mike Weddington told us that a County Headquarters had been obtained. It will be at 816 West Gore. He would like to have some volunteers fix it up of the Grand Opening which will be our next meeting date. Please contact him for further details at the telephone number on the web site.

CANDIDATES FORUM SET FOR OCTOBER 17

On Oct 17, 2006 the League of Women Voters will host a candidates forum at 6:00 PM.
The location for this event will be at the Great Plains Technology Center. The county party will actively promote this event and I ask that all Democrats come and support our candidates. This will be a non-partisan forum and will be moderated by a neutral party (probably Jan Stratton). Candidates from both sides of the aisle will be in attendance. Hope to see everyone there.
Mike Weddington
Comanche County Democratic Party
Chair

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS AND CANDIDATES

EDITORIAL OPINION

CCDem congratulates the Democratic voters and candidates for an excellent election cycle. The voters showed that they do care about their local government and how it is run. The issues and questions were within the bounds of fair debate and, in most cases, the right people got elected to the right offices.

I also think that the election showed the following:

• Democrat voters do care about fair administration of the the tax laws and expect their public officials to assess and collect taxes according to law and without preferential treatment.
• Democrat voters expect their public officials to budget and spend the public money according to law and without personal opinions and preferences.
• Democrat voters want public officers to represent what the people want, within the boundaries of overall public good.
• Democrat voters will reward and support public officials who stand up to large corporate interests and tell them no when the public good is involved.
• Democrat voters will pay for public education if they feel the tax money is being legally and properly assessed, budgeted and spent.
• Democrat voters will continue support and protect public health care institution's assets from raiding if the money is properly administered and spent.
• Democrat voters did study the qualifications and experience of all the state and local candidates and voted their conclusions and left celebrity and personal sentiments out of the the process.

We hope the Democratic voters will continue to study the issues and qualifications of the candidates in the runoff, and more importantly in the General Election.

No matter what anyone says; Democracy is hard work. It requires constant attention and should not be left to politicians and special interest groups to tell you what is good and what is right.

Editor: geezeweb aka James M. Fullerton

This is a personal editorial and may or may not be the opinion of the officials of the Comanche County Democratic Party.

COMANCHE COUNTY

      COMANCHE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUNDRAISER

DATE: JUNE 10, 2006

TIME: 11:00AM - 3:00PM

GREAT PLAINS TECHNOLOGY CENTER (WESLEY CENTER)

BAR-B-Q BRISKET LUNCH

• Host $125 (Includes 2 Tickets)
• Sponsor: $75 (Includes 2 Tickets)
• Individual Tickets: $15