“New Nebraska Network” has an extensive report on the 3rd District meeting held in Grand Island on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The report contains a great summary of the talks given by Democratic Candidates including Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo. Find the report here. Looks like Nebraska Democrats have a clear choice between Kleeb and Raimondo.
When: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Where: Airport Inn — Tiffany Room
What: Dinner 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:00
Agenda:
- Process for County and State Conventions
- Update on the April 26, 2008 Keith Neville Award Dinner
- Update on the Formation of a Young Democrats organization
- Fall campaigns
- Keith Neville Award Dinner, April 26, 2008, Holiday Inn Express
The Keith Neville Award and Fund Raising Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Express. The Social will begin at 5:30 with dinner scheduled for 6:30pm. The Cost will be $35 per person or $65 per couple. Make plans to attend today by contacting the LCDs at infor@lincolncountydems.org. Tickets for the dinner will be available beginning on Thursday, April 3, 2008.
A list of the candidates filing for office in Nebraska is available from the Nebraska Secretary of States office here.
A list of the candidates filing for local offices is available from the County Clerks office here.
During the March 6, 2008 meeting of the Lincoln County Democrats Lucas and Daisy announced that they plan to start a Chapter of the Young Democrats in Lincoln County. The first step is to make contacts in Lincoln County and hold an organizational meeting. Luke said he hopes the Lincoln County Young Democrats will be able to sponsor a variety of activities that will help the community focus on the needs and gifts of young people. For information contact Luke at latkinson13 at hotmail dot com. Tom Brown, Treasurer of the Lincoln County Democrats said this is a positive development for Lincoln County.
During the meeting Lincoln County Democrats also discussed the upcoming Neville Award Dinner and identifying a possible location for a campaign office to serve as a location for campaign activities this fall. Vice-Chairwoman Marilyn shared information about the upcoming County and State Conventions. The County Democratic Convention will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008. And the State Convention will be held June 20- 22
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On March 29, 2008 the 3rd Congressional District Organization will hold a meeting at the United Veteran’s Club in Grand Island beginning at 11 am. The Democratic National Convention will be held August 25 – 28, 2008 in Denver. For more information contact the Lincoln County Democrats at info@lincolncountydems.org