Marin Grassroots Council Meet: Novato schools and police

Grassroots Council Meeting: Thuesday, July 31st 6:00-8:00pm

You are invited to join the core group of Grassroots members to discuss and take action on current issues that are commonly effecting Marin's low income communities.

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Issue:
The political power of people living and working in Marin's low income and under served communities and the leadership of Grassroots members.

Background:
The Grassroots Council was created as a core member group of the Grassroots Leadership Network to discuss issues that are affecting Marin's low income communities while working towards finding positive long term solutions to these issues.

Who is involved?
Grassroots members who want to achieve justice through policy change in the community and develp their organizing skills.

What can you do?
Come out to this meeting or contact us to discover how you can become part of the solution to many of today's problems affecting working families.

(415) 451-4350 ext 301
http://www.maringrassroots.org

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SAVE-THE-DATE:

Tuesday, July 31st

Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
NEW Location:

Picleweed Park Community Center

50 Canal St. San Rafael


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ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED AT THIS MEETING

· Committee Assignments and Recruitment

· The 2007-2008 Marin County Budget

· Updates

Amanda came before the council with her issue. Rosy-who is on the Council will be presenting the issue that she has been dealing with concerning her daughter and the Novato school district and the police.

One last thing. In talking with members of the Grassroots Council concerning structure. We have been trying to finish this for so long and rather than waiting 30-31 days each month to meet and discuss this, i have been continuing the discussion over the phone and through email. I'm attaching what we have come up with. It is just a combination of all the different elements we have discussed. Email me back what you think. Email me at: stephen [at] maringrassroots.org

Thanks,

Steve Burdo
Civic Engagement & Public Policy Coordinator
Grassroots Leadership Network of Marin
415-451-4350 ext 301

Childcare and translation available upon request