From: mcwc-bounces@listserve.com on behalf of terry swier [tswier@centurytel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:26 PM
To: MCWC Members
Subject: (MCWC).... Fw: Tuesday, May 20th update
Attachments: GLGM House talking points.5.20.08.doc
MCWC members - It's still not to late to call or email lawmakers. The House did not vote today and the bills will be taken up tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21 we have been told. If you haven't called or email, please take the time to do it now. It does make a difference. Thank you. - Terry Swier
Great Lakes, Great Michigan Partners,
The word from the Capitol today is that the phones have been ringing and the emails are making their way to lawmakers' in-boxes. Fantastic work everyone!
The Michigan House did not vote on the remaining bills in the water package today but we have assurances the bills will be taken up tomorrow. The House session begins at 1:30 p.m. but House members will likely be caucusing on the water package. It is likely they will begin voting between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. If you'd like to tune in to House TV to watch, try this link: http://house.michigan.gov/htv.asp
I'm attaching the talking points for the remaining legislation which should be considered tomorrow.
Below I've included two recent links for Detroit Free Press columns supporting GLGM's position:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080520/OPINION02/805200327
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080519/SPORTS10/80519079/1217/SPORTS
Please let me know if you have any questions...but mostly keep those phone lines ringing and emails swarming into lawmakers computers. I've included the priority lawmaker list again below for your convenience. I've been told that both David Law and Chris Ward have now committed to supporting the House water package ... but keep the contacts flowing.
Keep up the great work. Together we will get there ... we must!
Cyndi
Cyndi Roper, Michigan Director
Clean Water Action
1200 Michigan Ave.
East Lansing, MI 48823
office: 517.203.0754
cell: 517.490.1394
House Democrats:
Although we expect strong support from the House Democrats, we should work to reach all of the House Democrats with a special focus on the following lawmakers (some of whom are with us but could use the supportive calls, emails, etc.):
Pam Byrnes (HD 52) Phone: 800.645.1581 Email: pambyrnes@house.mi.gov
Kathy Angerer (HD 55) Phone: 888.345.2849 Email: kathyangerer@house.mi.gov
Kate Ebli (HD 56) Phone: 888.EBLI.056 Email: kateebli@house.mi.gov
Dudley Spade (HD 57) Phone: 517.373.1706 Email: dspade@house.mi.gov
Mike Simpson (HD 65) Phone: 888.DIST-065 Email: mikesimpson@house.mi.gov
Barb Byrum (HD 67) Phone: 517.373.0587 Email: barbbyrym@house.mi.gov
John Espinoza (HD 83) Phone: 888.830.0835 Email: johnespinoza@house.mi.gov
Terry Brown (HD 84) Phone: 888.254.5284 Email: terrybrown@house.mi.gov
Jeff Mayes (HD 96) Phone: 866.737.0096 Email: jeffmayes@house.mi.gov
Joel Sheltrown (HD 103) Phone: 888.347.8103 Email: dist103@house.mi.gov
Gary McDowell (HD 107) Phone: 888.REP-GARY Email: garymcdowell@house.mi.gov
Steven Lindberg (HD 109) Phone: 517.373.9366 Email: stevenlindberg@house.mi.gov
Michael Lahti (HD 110) Phone: 888.663.4031 Email: mikelahti@house.mi.gov
House Republicans:
Jack Brandenburg is the only Republican who has committed to supporting the House package. Rumor has it that Chris Ward and David Law have also committed but keep the calls coming in!!
The following REPUBLICANS are key targets who might be swayed to vote in support of the House package:
Ed Gaffney (HD 1) strong possibility Phone: 888.254.LAW1 Email: edwardgaffney@house.mi.gov
Kim Meltzer (HD 33) strong possibility Phone: 800.209.3330 Email: kimmeltzer@house.mi.gov
David Law (HD 39) strong possibility Phone: 888.496.4968 Email: davidlaw@house.mi.gov
Chris Ward (HD 66) has committed but needs reinforcement Phone: 800.295.0066 Email: chrisward@house.mi.gov
Tom Pearce (HD 73) longer shot Phone: 888.414.3684 Email: tompearce@house.mi.gov
Richard Ball (HD 85) longer shot Phone: 877.558.5426 Email: richardball@house.mi.gov
Dave Hildenbrand (HD 86) longer shot but he's a member of Republicans for Environmental Protection Phone: 877.DAVE-086 Email: rephildenbrand@house.mi.gov