Posted at Independent Political Report, Cheri Honkala, national coordinator of the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, intends to run for Philadelphia Sheriff on the Green Party ticket:
Ross Levin offers a diary of goings on in the Green Party in the Philadelphia area. Titled “Keepin busy with the Philly Greens – a march, a dinner, a meeting, and a concert”, Levin details upcoming events in the area, including a concert by Tom Neilson, a march to end foreclosures and an upcoming membership meeting.
In another article at OpEdNews, writer Joe Giambrone writes about his frustrations at what he sees as the failure of the Green Party to make itself available to those who are interested in getting involved. The article, titled “An open letter to a broken Green Party”, details his frustrations at websites that are not updated, emails left unanswered, and party registration that did not result in his being contacted by the state party.
Posted by Ross Levin at Independent Political Report:
This weekend there will be an open meeting of the Pennsylvania Green Party’s state committee, a fundraiser dinner featuring Green Party activist Mike Nance answering the question, “Was Hericletus right?” and a pancake breakfast the next morning at the house of Green Party activist Hillary Kane, which is part of an effort to form a new West Philadelphia Greens group. Both Nance and Kane were involved with Hugh Giordano’s campaign for state legislature this year. Below are links to the facebook pages for each event, with more details.
Pennsylvania Green Party candidate for 194th District State Representative Hugh Giordano, a union organizer from the Roxborough district of Philadelphia, has organized one of this year’s strongest Green state legislative campaigns and could score a Rocky Balboa-caliber upset against the city’s Democratic machine. Watch Giordano make his pitch for voter support to the Roxborough Review. Giordano’s final get-out-the-vote push is planned for this weekend, according to his facebook page. WHYY reports on the matchup between Democrat Pam DeLissio and Giordano:
DeLissio, the former CEO of Kearsley Retirement Community, has more than 30 years of business experience. She has some tough competition from 26-year-old Green Party candidate Hugh Giordano. The Roxborough native and union organizer said he plans to shake the system up by tackling public education, jobs, environmental policies and political corruption.
“Unfortunately, it’s broken up in Harrisburg,” said Giordano. “It’s full of big corporate money and I will not stand by and let lobbyists control politicians. They’re there to do a job and if they don’t do their job, then they should be thrown out. read more »
From the campaign of Pennsylvania Green Party candidate for 194th District State Representative Hugh Giordano:
WHERE WE’VE BEEN
Hitting the Streets. Over the last couple of weeks, Hugh Giordano and volunteers, including Mike Nance, Zach Pelchat, Kevin Nance, Donna Holsten and lots of supporters from unions, have been on the streets and at local train stations handing out campaign literature. People are still requesting lawn signs and volunteering to help at the polls on Election Day, November 2. “When I knock on people’s doors,” Giordano says, “they tell me how amazed they are because no other candidates have stopped by their homes to introduce themselves. I tell everyone that I will be back at their homes after I am elected, too. I want to keep the constituents involved, and I want to hear what people need in their neighborhood.”
Fundraiser for Wounded Veterans. On Oct. 16th, Giordano hosted a fantastic event at the Hattal-Taylor VFW Post and raised $1,000 to aid wounded veterans. “These men and women have courageously served our country, yet when they are injured, they have to beg for help. Veterans’ needs have been placed on the back burner for too long, and I will not allow this to happen when I become your elected Representative,” stated Giordano.
WHERE WE’RE GOING read more »
From GreenChange.org:
Here are seven growing Green campaigns to watch this week. Our Green candidates are the true leaders of the Green movement. They are working hard for all of us, and need your help. Please support them by donating and volunteering today. There are only 38 days until Election Day.
7 GROWING GREEN CAMPAIGNS
GAYLE MCLAUGHLIN FOR MAYOR (CA)
Gayle McLaughlin is up for reelection in Richmond, California, America’s largest city with a Green mayor. Her Green approach to development has drawn challenges from two conservative, developer-backed Democrats. McLaughlin’s first-term accomplishments include increasing tax revenue from the city’s Chevron oil refinery while lowering small business fees, hiring more community police officers, and making Richmond a center of the emerging solar industry. McLaughlin’s supporters include local unions, the trans-partisan Richmond Progressive Alliance, and Green For All founder Van Jones, who has said, “For those of us who are champions for a green economy, there is no more important race in the country.” Learn more about Gayle McLaughlin’s campaign for reelection and how you can help.
BEN MANSKI FOR ASSEMBLY (WI)
When Ben Manski declared his candidacy for the Wisconsin Assembly, the Madison Capital Times wrote that the “veteran Green Party activist and nationally recognized advocate for democratic reform, [has] entered the competition in the west side district where he cut his political teeth.” Since then, the former national Green Party co-chair’s campaign has taken off. Manski has won the endorsement of the teachers union, student groups, and 21 local elected officials. Leading Democrats are supporting Manski, in part because his opponent works for the coal and ethanol lobbies. A member of the Dane County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee said, “If Ben were 50% better than Hulsey, then I would support Hulsey because he is the Democratic nominee… but Ben is more than 50% better than Hulsey.” Manski has raised and spent nearly $20,000, and needs another $25,000 to pay for printing, mailing and radio, tv, and print advertising by October 15th. Learn more about Ben Manski’s insurgent campaign and how you can help.
DAN HAMBURG FOR MENDOCINO COUNTY SUPERVISOR (CA)
Dan Hamburg is running for Supervisor in the 5th District of Mendocino County, California. He was the first former Member of Congress to become a Green. Hamburg is Executive Director of Voice Of The Environment, and a committed advocate for sustainable, community-based economics. He finished first in the four-way blanket primary in June, and is now in a head-to-head race with a conservative, developer-backed Democrat, Wendy Roberts, who finished second. Hamburg has earned endorsements from SEIU Local 1021, the North Bay Labor Council AFL-CIO, and Jim Mastin, who finished third in the primary, as well as many others. Learn more about Dan Hamburg’s campaign and how you can help.
HOWIE HAWKINS FOR GOVERNOR (NY)
Howie Hawkins is a union Teamster who has spent decades organizing for peace, the environment, and social justice. Hawkins is the only candidate in the NY governor’s race to support single-payer health care, banning hydrofracking, and taxing Wall Street to invest in Main Street. He has been traveling New York State to build support for his “Green New Deal” proposal to stimulate the economy with green public works jobs. If Hawkins receives 50,000 votes, the New York Green Party will gain a ballot line for the next 4 years, enabling them to run candidates for peace, justice, democracy and ecology at every level of government. Learn more about Howie Hawkins’ campaign and how you can help.
JEREMY KARPEN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY (IL)
Jeremy Karpen is running for Illinois State Assembly in the 39th District, which covers Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Karpen won 21% of the vote in 2008 against incumbent Toni Berrios, the daughter of gambling lobbyist and Chicago Democratic machine insider Joseph Berrios. This year, Karpen’s grassroots campaign and commitment to clean, progressive politics have earned him endorsements from Independent Voters of Illinois, Chicago Progressive Democrats of America, and the Chicago Tribune. Karpen needs money to get his message to voters and pull off an upset. Learn more about Jeremy Karpen’s campaign and how you can help.
ANNIE YOUNG FOR STATE AUDITOR (MN)
Annie Young is running for Minnesota State Auditor. She is one of the longest-serving elected Greens in the US, currently in her sixth term on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. She is an advocate for using life-cycle cost accounting to make sustainability a key goal of the auditor’s office, which oversees more than $20 billion spent annually by local governments in Minnesota. Among Young’s supporters is renowned environmental and economic justice activist Winona LaDuke. If she earns 5% of the vote, the Minnesota Green Party will regain “major party” status. That means Minnesota Green candidates won’t need to collect petitions signatures to appear on the ballot. “Major party” status will also help Green candidates meet political debate requirements. Learn more about Annie Young’s campaign and how you can help.
HUGH GIORDANO FOR STATE HOUSE (PA)
Hugh Giordano is running for Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 194th District, which covers northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County. A union organizer who advocates for education, jobs, ethics reform and single-payer health care, Giordano is drawing strong support from organized labor and progressives unimpressed with Democrat Pam DeLissio, a CEO and management consultant. He has been endorsed by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 as well as Bill Morris, a Democratic union supporter who lost in the May primary. Watch the compelling video endorsement from “Mothers for Hugh.” Learn more about Hugh Giordano’s campaign and how you can help.
Sam Fran Scavuzzo at the Roxborough-Manayunk Patch reports on Pennsylvania Green Party candidate for State House District 194 Hugh Giordano’s surging campaign:
Hugh Giordano talks in “when’s,” not “if’s.” The Green Party candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 194th district discusses his candidacy as if it’s the beginning of a statehouse career.
“When I get elected, I’m excited to go to Harrisburg and seek out progressives—Democrats, Republicans, whatever. We need to build alliances and actually get things done,” the Roxborough resident said from Crossroads Coffee House on Ridge Avenue… read more »
From GreenChange.org:
Introducing 8 Young Greens to Watch: 8 young candidates who are running hard to bring our values into the halls of power. With your help, 2010 can be a breakthrough year for the Green movement from Maine to California.
At Green Change we’re committed to connecting you with candidates who share your Green values. And we’re passionate about inspiring young people to get active in the Green movement to transform politics in America.
Read about these 8 young Greens to watch, then spread the word!
LeAlan Jones gained international acclaim at age 13 for his work on the documentary “Ghetto Life 101″, a portrayal of life on Chicago’s south side. LeAlan is running for US Senate to work for single-payer health care, quality universal education, an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, public campaign financing, green jobs and transportation, and much more.
Hugh Giordano is an award-winning union organizer in Philadelphia with a Master’s degree in Legal and Ethical Studies. Hugh is running for Pennsylvania State House to work for green jobs, quality education, single-payer health care, workers’ rights and more.
Cynthia Santiago of Los Angeles is a law student and an activist for environmental justice for low-income communities. Cynthia is running for California State Assembly to work for environmental justice, youth violence prevention, sustainable development and investing in education instead of incarceration.
Dan Craigie of Minneapolis served four years as a Navy technician before working his way to a Master’s degree in public policy. Dan is running for Minnesota State House to work for renewable energy, single-payer health care, environmental protection, equal rights and more.
Anna Trevorrow was elected in 2009 to serve on the City Charter Commission in Portland, Maine, where she advocated instant runoff voting and other reforms. Anna is running for Maine State House to work for progressive tax reforms, living wage, single-payer health care, greater transportation choice and more.
Alberto Bocanegra is a Chicago community organizer who has been active in efforts for immigration reform and affordable housing. Alberto is running for Alderman to fight Chicago’s notorious corruption and ensure equal rights for underprivileged communities.
Erin Cianchette is a music teacher, peace and environmental activist, and graduate student in public policy and non-profit management from Cumberland, Maine. Erin is running for Maine State House to work for renewable energy, green job creation, single-payer health care, equal rights for all, and more.
Jeremy Karpen of Chicago is an anti-violence counselor and therapist for troubled youth. Jeremy is running for Illinois State House to work for single-payer health care, mass transit, affordable housing, quality public education, and political reforms to clean up Illinois’ notoriously corrupt politics.
You can help these young Greens build momentum by giving them a contribution and sharing this page with your friends and family.
From the Montgomery News:
The latest candidate forum, held at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, featured only those vying for the Democratic nomination. Having been an active part of the political discussion, Green Party candidate Hugh Giordano decried the host’s decision to exclude him. read more »
Hugh Giordano, the Pennsylvania Green Party’s candidate for State Representative in District 194, will participate in a May 4th candidate forum in Philadelphia. From his website:
There will be a public forum/debate of the candidates for State Representative. The event is FREE and open to everyone, so please bring family and friends. This is a great opportunity to learn more about where the candidates stand on issues of particular concern to you.
If you are tired of corporations controlling politics, schools falling apart, and nonexistent jobs then please come and support me. Hugh Giordano is running against a political machine that will do everything in its power to silence an independent candidate like him and he needs your backing. He is running so that your voice will be heard and we can make real changes that directly affect your life.
PUBLIC FORUM for the State Representative Candidates
Tuesday May 4, 2010 – 6:30 PM
5301 Overbrook Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
FREE EVENT
Come out to support Hugh!
Hugh Giordano is running for a seat in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives with the Green Party. The district includes Roxborough, Manayunk, Overbrook, East Falls, Wynnefield, Parkside, Bala Cynwyd,Merion, and Belmont Hills, as well as parts of other neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Giordano maintains a Facebook page for his campaign. More about Giordano is below the fold.
H/T to Ross Levin.
Thanks to Ross Levin at Independent Political Report for this story:
Hugh Giordano, a Green state representative candidate in Pennsylvania’s 194th district, was featured today in a story that ran in a group of newspapers published in Philadelphia and nearby Montgomery County. Read the full story here.
Also, check out this video of Hugh Giordano from Montgomery News.
Giordano works as an organizer for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 142. According to his campaign, in his first year with the local he won an award for organizing in his region. read more »
Green Party Nominates Packer for U.S. Senate, Bortz for US House, D’Agostino, Giordano, Farrington and Sweeney for State Rep.
Monroeville, PA – On Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, the Green Party of Pennsylvania
approved nominations for six candidates to compete in the November general
election. Long-time peace activist Mel Packer will be at the top of the
ticket as the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate. read more »
CORRECTION: Hugh Giordano is the Green Party candidate for State Representative in Pennsylvania’s 194th district, not the 149th district.
At our February meeting the Montgomery County Greens endorsed Hugh Giordano as our Green Party Candidate for Representative in the 194th District.
The District is located in Philadelphia and portions of Montgomery County.
Hugh is having a fundraiser on March 5th, 6:30-8-30 at Holy Smokes BBQ. Details below: read more »
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