Democracy for New Hampshire - Rockingham/Strafford

Joe Montibello for Exeter Selectman

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:13:16 -0500

I'm Joe Montibello, and I'm running for Selectman. I’m a family man living and working in Exeter, and I am concerned with the future of the town. Politically, I’m a progressive who believes that the purpose of local government is to put the will of the people into action.

The town can’t afford to just listen – it has to ask the people what they need and make every effort to provide it. The Board of Selectmen needs to seek feedback from the residents, so that everyone can be represented fairly. Giving some citizens a simple way to get their ideas to the Board of Selectmen – the attached postcard – is one way to encourage more participation among the people.

I support the articles regarding our police and fire departments, as well as the Healthcare District change. We need to reserve judgment on the Great Dam until a full study is complete, but I’m hopeful that we can find a way to generate power there, reducing our reliance on public utilities. I list my stances on all the warrant articles on my website - http://selectjoe.wordpress.com.

One of the most important issues in this race is not on the ballot. At the deliberative session, citizens voted to remove from the ballot a question about hiring two new positions in the Finance Department. I believe that these positions are needed, but the vote to remove the warrant article was the voice of the citizens. Reversing that kind of decision is a bad precedent to set. I’ll oppose it if elected.

Thanks for your time. I’d appreciate your vote.

Joe Montibello
Exeter, NH

Sunset on the Bushes--DFA Social

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:33:25 -0400

Come join us for dessert and libations to watch the sunset on the longest day of the year--a symbolic preview.

RSVP so we'll know how many pies and crumbles to prepar.

hannah at Smith-family.com

Rockingham/Strafford DFAlink meeting

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:45:36 -0400

Our regular monthly meeting to socialize and plan strategy for up-coming elections on the local and state level. Candidates are particularly invited to share their issues and agendas and make contact with campaign volunteers.

Come early to order dinner.

Contact the host at hannah at smith-family.com

May 7th Strafford County Democratic Committee Meeting

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:34:02 -0400

We'll have some more information about the May 17 State Convention and a report from the April 26 State Committee meeting.

We will be electing a new Strafford County Democratic Committee this year. We will not hold the election caucus at the State Convention as in past years. I will let everyone know when and where it will be held very soon.

The County Committee has at least 10 members (we may have one or two more this year). Carole Appel is chairing the nominating committee. If you would like to serve or have someone to suggest, please let her know:
Carole.Appel@comcast.net or 749-7344. You can also call me if you have any
questions.

Joan

Joan F. Ashwell, Chair
Strafford County Democratic Committee
15 Bayview Rd.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-3775
www.straffordcountydemocrats.org

R/S DFAlink Meeting

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:16:29 -0400

Monthly meeting to plot political mischief and recruit candidates for state offices.
Report on the Town Democratic Committee meetings and preparations for the state convention.

Organize for HR 24 hearing--April 16.

R/S DFALink Meeting

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:19:46 -0500

Our regular monthly meeting.

Local elections on March 11--

Issues for Democratic Platform

Senate Votes to Expand Spy Powers, from the NY Times

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:35:10 -0500

By ERIC LICHTBLAU
Published: February 13, 2008
WASHINGTON — After more than a year of wrangling, the Senate handed the White House a major victory on Tuesday by voting to broaden the government’s spy powers and to give legal protection to phone companies that cooperated in President Bush’s program of eavesdropping without warrants.

One by one, the Senate rejected amendments that would have imposed greater civil liberties checks on the government’s surveillance powers. Finally, the Senate voted 68 to 29 to approve legislation that the White House had been pushing for months. Mr. Bush hailed the vote and urged the House to move quickly in following the Senate’s lead.

The outcome in the Senate amounted, in effect, to a broader proxy vote in support of Mr. Bush’s wiretapping program. The wide-ranging debate before the final vote presaged discussion that will play out this year in the presidential and Congressional elections on other issues testing the president’s wartime authority, including secret detentions, torture and Iraq war financing.

"Uncounted"--movie

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:51:14 -0500

"Uncounted" HousepartyONeilsOFStratham
Address: 8 Elton Ave
City: Stratham
State: NH
Zip Code: 03885

Since space is limited, please RSVP to

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=27369

R/S DFALink meeting

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:10:18 -0500

Our monthly meeting. Join us to review your participation in recent primary campaigns, announce new candidacies for the N.H. and Senate and help us plan a U.S. Senate Forum for March.

Also on the agenda--consideration of new leadership for the group.

For more info: Hannah@smith-family.com

Shea-Porter Votes Against Open-Ended Iraq Funding

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:18:49 -0500

Wednesday December 19, 2007
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today voted against a Senate amendment to the omnibus appropriations bill that added $70 billion in unrestricted funding for the war in Iraq.

“I have not been fooled by the President’s rhetoric about Iraq,” Congresswoman Shea-Porter said. “Iraq is a sinkhole, the Iraqi government has been unwilling to reconcile, and I do not believe in making our soldiers and the American people pay for President Bush’s war any longer. I believe the Iraqi Parliament meant it when the majority of them asked us to leave, and I think we should do exactly that. I have voted to provide funds for a safe exit, but I will not vote to provide funds for an endless war.”

On Monday, Congresswoman Shea-Porter voted to pass the House version of the Foreign Operations and Consolidated Appropriations bill, which included $35 billion to support ongoing operations in Afghanistan. When the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday, they attached an amendment adding $70 billion in funding for Iraq with no timelines, limitations, or withdrawal dates.

November DFALink-up Report & More

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:51:48 -0500

This month's meeting mirrored what's happening in households all over our state and region--putting away the memories of summer and getting ready for a winter that's going to require additional expense.

"Sicko" the movie

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:02:12 -0500

Watch the movie, "Sicko" and participate in a conference call with Michael Moore.

RSVP to http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=25108

R/S DFALink-up

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:59:51 -0500

Our monthly meeting will review the interview with Jay Buckey.

Get reports about Presidential events.

Consider primary endorsement.

Plan "Sicko" viewing for Nov. 14

Review NH House races and candidate solicitation.

Hillary in General Election Mode @ UNH campus 11-01-2007

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:08:11 -0400

SOURCE: Blog for America
by Timothy Horrigan

Promoted Friday, 11/02/07 @ 9:57 pm. Published Thursday, 11/01/07 @ 10:53 pm

During the debate earlier this week in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton was justifiably ridiculed by John Edwards for saying she was moving into "General Election Mode" even though (as she herself points out in her speeches) no votes have been cast yet. Her speech on a grey November afternoon in Durham, NH was, however, very much in General Election Mode.

NY Times article shows Guiliani Connection to Texas Oil

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:06:19 -0400

SOURCE: NYT

Published: May 2, 2007

For a native New Yorker mounting a first bid for national office, Rudolph W. Giuliani has shown an impressive ability to raise money in Texas, where his Republican presidential campaign collected $2.2 million in the first quarter of the year, far more than any other candidate.

Mr. Giuliani has drawn support from Texans who were notable donors to President Bush, including a former Enron president, Richard D. Kinder, and business executives who direct many of the nation’s oil, gas and energy producers.

And a good part of this success, analysts say, stems from his affiliation with a well-established and politically connected law firm that is based in Houston and bears his name, Bracewell & Giuliani.

That affiliation adds to Mr. Giuliani’s personal wealth but also could pose political risks for him. The firm is perhaps the nation’s most aggressive lobbyist for coal-fired power plants, heavy emitters of air pollutants and carbon dioxide, a gas associated with global warming. Environmentalists say the firm played a significant role in persuading the Bush administration to roll back major provisions of the Clean Air Act.