Wisconsin Green Party Seeking Candidates for Local Office
YOU could be a candidate for local office this Spring!
The Wisconsin Green Party is seeking candidates for local offices across Wisconsin, including City Councils, School Boards, County Boards, Town Boards and Village Boards. The Wisconsin Green Party has a long history of Greens running for local office and serving once elected. Over 48 Greens across the state have served in elected positions over the years.
The Spring Election cycle began Dec 1, which is the first day candidates can file to run for local offices in the Spring. For most races between 50 and 200 signatures is all that is needed to get on the ballot.
Notable dates:
December 1, 2009 – first day to file as a candidate and begin
collecting signatures
January 5, 2010 – nomination papers must be turned in to your school
liaison or municipal/county clerk by 5 p.m.
February 16, 2010 – Spring Primary, if necessary
April 6, 2010 – Spring Election
Why should Greens run for local non-partisan office? Green values can be applied locally far more easily than nationally. Green values can positively impact our local community in a way that the federal government never could.
sustainable land use
sustainable planning and zoning
urban and rural agriculture
greenhouse gas mitigation
poverty and social justice initiatives
shoreland restoration
water conservation
energy efficiency
regulating use of herbicides and pesticides
“Buy Local” programs
local currency programs
local food movements
urban forestry
grassroots democracy
neighborhood empowerment
green transportation such as bike and pedestrian plans
These are just some of the ways that Green Values can be applied
locally in a positive and healthy way.
If you have questions about what offices are up for election in your
area, or questions about what it takes to run for local office, or if
you are interested in joining other Wisconsin Greens running for local
non-partisan office this Spring please contact:
Ronald Kane Hardy
Chair, Wisconsin Green Party Election Committee
ronaldkanehardy@gmail.com
cell: 920-292-8129
Don’t delay! Signature gathering starts today!
