Category: Informed Voter - PACG - Progressive Action for the Common Good

Check that your ballot has been counted - What You Can Do Now

11/1/2024

Has your mail-in ballot been counted?
Tuesday, November 5th - General Election Day

PACG's Adopt a Precinct Initiative

With the 2024 General Election under way, many voters are unable to make it to their polling places and have to send in their mail-in absentee ballots. Do you know if yours arrived? Was it counted? There may be concerns about whether the mail-in ballots will reach the auditor's office. C heck the status of your mail-in ballot in any of the 50 states through this link.

Susan Leuthauser

Peoples Forum Series - A Message from the Board

10/10/2024

Peoples Forum Series
Saturday, October 12th starting at 12:30 pm

Eastern Avenue Branch
Davenport Public Library
6000 Eastern Ave
Davenport, IA (map)

Power in Our Numbers Coalition

Power in Our Numbers, a coalition group that is also working with Vision Leads to increase voting in Scott County, is holding a Peoples Forum Saturday, October 12th at the Eastern Avenue Branch of the Davenport Public Library. Congressional District 1 discussion begins at 12:30 and Scott County Supervisors at 1:30.

The Power in Our Numbers coalition includes the Davenport NAACP, LULAC, and the American Association of University Women.

Take this opportunity to learn more about Congressional and Board of Supervisor candidates up for election.

Alta Price

Check your voter registration! What You Can Do Now

9/17/2024

National Voter Registration Day UPDATE
September 17, 2024

Adopt a Precinct Committee

UPDATE: We have learned from Vision Leads, our Adopt a Precinct partner, that almost 40% of voters in Iowa have been removed from voting rolls. Check your registration! And do NOT rely on the US Postal Service to get any voter registration or ballot to the auditor's office on time (read the article linked below). The most reliable way to vote is in person and early. Contact one of our PACG Voter Outreach experts to assist you.

Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting : State and local election officials from across the country on Wednesday warned that problems with the nation’s mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election, telling the head of the U.S. Postal Service that it hasn’t fixed persistent deficiencies.

Voter Registration/Education - Allison Ambrose
Voter Contact - Alta Price

Tuesday, September 17th is National Voter Registration Day! It is also seven weeks before the election on November 5th! One of the most important things you can do at this point is to be sure that you and your family and friends are registered to vote in your state. Since we have adopted a Davenport, Iowa precinct as part of our efforts to get out the vote, we want to be sure that our Iowa community has checked to be sure that they are still registered to vote. Your county auditor may have removed you from the voter list without your knowledge. If you can't scan a QR code like the one here, go to this link to check for your Iowa voting status. For those in other areas, you can check your voter registration here. Don't wait until election day to find out!

Bridge Builders Training sign up - PACG Event

7/8/2024

Sign up for Bridge Builders Training!
Sunday, July 14th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm

MLK Interpretive Center
501 N Brady ST
Davenport, IA (map)

Board of Directors and Vision Leads

You learned about our Adopt a Precinct initiative when you attended our Democracy in the Balance Community Gathering. If you are going to be in contact with voters (Voter Contact Team or Voter Education/Registration Team), please sign up for this Vision Leads workshop. You will learn how to connect with residents in a respectful, nonpartisan way. Register here.

Democracy in the Balance - PACG Event

6/11/2024

Democracy in the Balance Community Gatherings via Zoom Update
⚖️ Wednesday, June 26th at noon or
⚖️ Thursday, June 27th, at 7 pm or
⚖️ Saturday, June 29th, at 10 am

PACG Board

Are you as worried about the upcoming elections as we are?

Channel your concerns by attending one of the PACG Democracy in the Balance Community Gatherings.

Join us on one of our short Zoom meetings that we think will energize you and give you hope that we can save our democracy by working together. Encourage your friends to attend as well!

(Hint: We are going to participate in fun Adopt a Precinct events in the community. We need volunteers! Contact us at [email protected] to let us know how you want to help out! You'll learn a lot more on our Democracy in the Balance Gatherings.)

Register here for the Wednesday, June 26th at noon gathering.

Register here for the Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 pm gathering.

Register here for the Saturday, June 29th at 10:00 am gathering.

Iowa ACLU Door Knock Day of Action May 18, 2024

4/27/2024

Iowa ACLU Door-Knock Day of Action - Update
Saturday, May 18th at 1 pm

Private residence in Bettendorf

Our PACG activists, especially those interested in gender equity, are invited to participate in this statewide Door-Knock Day of Action on May 18 sponsored by the Iowa ACLU. This action is to mobilize voters to stand for reproductive freedom. We will be covering parts of Bettendorf.

Please watch the Iowa ACLU online video to complete the training for this door-knocking action. The recorded training link is here (the passcode is dn=$Mi8Y).

You will need to contact me for the address to pick up your materials. Click on my name below and I will email you the address.

Alta Price

From Becca Eastwood, Advocacy Campaign Manager, Iowa ACLU:

In a devastating vote last July, the Iowa state legislature passed a near total abortion ban.

In less than two months, the Iowa Supreme Court will decide the future of that ban.

While we can’t control the outcome of the case, we can make sure we are mobilizing as many Iowans as possible to stand for reproductive freedom.

Join us on Saturday, May 18 to hit the doors in Bettendorf and talk to our fellow Iowans directly!

Register for Door-Knock Day of Action on May 18

The actions that WE take mean the difference between an Iowa where we make our own decisions about our bodies & futures or one where politicians make them for us.

Personal conversations with our fellow Iowans are the most effective way to build the power we need. So let’s hit the doorsteps!

Sign up today to join ACLU volunteers in Bettendorf for this statewide action!

We provide:

Comprehensive training
Script & all materials
List of addresses (these will all be folks we believe are open to this issue)

You provide:

1.5-2 hours of your time
Maybe a friend to bring with you!

Women's Rights Election Post Card Parties - May 4th and 5th, 2024

4/26/2024

MoveOn Women's Rights Election Postcard Parties
May 4th and 5th at 2 pm

Saturday, May 4th
Davenport Public Library, Eastern Branch
6000 Easter AV
Davenport, IA (map)

Sunday, May 5th
The Brewed Book
1524 N Harrison ST
Davenport, IA (map)

Gender Equity Forum

Join a Women’s Rights Election Postcard Party Event!

Abortion rights are on the ballot this November - we have to fight to elect candidates that will expand reproductive rights and protect our bodily autonomy.

MoveOn is sponsoring opportunities to write postcards to voters in battleground states focused on reproductive freedom.

There are two local events for the QCA - both in Davenport.

Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm at the Davenport Public Library, Eastern Branch

and

Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm at the Brewed Book on Harrison in Davenport

Please RSVP so the host knows you'll be coming.

The link to register for the Saturday event is here: https://act.moveon.org/event/moveon-house-parties/138078/

The link to register for the Sunday event is here:
https://act.moveon.org/event/moveon-house-parties/138079/

You are welcome to attend both of these fun parties and meet other local activists.

Alta Price and David Anderson (local event host)

Iowa Public Measure 1 on November ballot gets a thumbs down - A Message from the Board

10/21/2022

Understanding Iowa Public Measure 1 - the Iowa Gun Amendment

PACG Board of Directors, AAUW, Franciscan Peace Center and others

The proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution regarding guns is on the ballot November 8th. We are concerned that the wording is confusing and encourage those who are in favor of sensible gun regulations to vote NO to on this measure.

We have previously had submissions to this Progressive Action Update discussing this reckless proposal. You can read more about the educational opportunities members of our extended communities presented regarding this issue here and here.

Our friends the Sisters of St. Francis recently shared this information with us:
Understanding the Iowa Gun Amendment
Iowans are voting on a constitutional amendment in the November 8 election, referred to as "Public Measure 1" on the ballot. If you missed the October 6 webinar featuring guest speakers: Art Roche, Acting Chair, Iowans for Gun Safety; Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference; and Dr. Tom Brezenski, Ph.D. Political Science and Public Policy, it is now available to view as a recording.

You may view this important video her e.

If you are in favor of common sense gun regulations, VOTE NO ON PUBLIC MEASURE 1 in Iowa on November 8th.
Glenda Guster

2022 Local Iowa Candidate Forums

9/25/2022

Local Iowa Candidate Forums

PACG encourages our members to attend candidate forums and ask questions about the issues they care about. We will update this list as we receive more information. Please send information to PACG ([email protected]) if you want a candidate forum included on this list.

Saturday, October 1st at 10 am to noon - Peoples Forum
Candidates: Scott County Board of Supervisors
Location: St Ambrose University Rogalski Center Ballroom, 518 W Locust St, Davenport (map)
Sponsors: St Ambrose University Latinos Unidos, LULAC, Davenport NAACP,
  Power in Our Numbers

Monday, October 3rd at 6 pm - Meet the Candidate Forum
Candidates: Scott County Board of Supervisors
Location: North Scott High School auditorium, 200 S 1st St, Eldridge (map)
Sponsor: Scott County Farm Bureau

Saturday, October 8th at 10 am to noon - Peoples Forum at EICC
Candidates: Scott County Auditor, Recorder, Attorney
  Location: Eastern Iowa Community College, 101 W 3rd St, Davenport (map)
Sponsors: St Ambrose University Latinos Unidos, Davenport NAACP, LULAC

Wednesday, October 12th at 6 pm to 8 pm - Interfaith Candidate Forum
Candidates: Iowa State Representatives and State Senators
Location: Beit Shalom, 2215 E Kimberly, Davenport (map)
Sponsors: Various religious groups

Saturday, October 15th at 10 am to noon - AAUW Candidates Forum
  Candidates: Iowa State Representatives
Location: Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf (map)
Sponsors: Progressive Action for the Common Good and Iowa State Education Association

Alta Price

First Forum - Saturday, October 1st at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose University

Candidates: Scott County Board of Supervisors
Location: St Ambrose University Rogalski Center Ballroom, 518 W Locust St, Davenport (map)
Sponsors: St Ambrose University Latinos Unidos, LULAC, Davenport NAACP, Power in Our Numbers

Third Forum - Saturday, October 8th at 10 am to noon at EICC

Candidates: Scott County Auditor, Recorder, Attorney
Location: Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC), 101 W 3rd St, Davenport (map)
Sponsors: St Ambrose University Latinos Unidos, Davenport NAACP, LULAC

Scott County Candidate Forum Planned for October 15th at 10:00 am at the Bettendorf Library

Come meet your Candidates as a group of 3 local nonprofit organizations will be hosting a series of 2
Scott County Candidate Forums in 2022.

The first Forum will convene Saturday, October 15th at the Bettendorf Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722 with all local Candidates running for Iowa State Representative.

Please join us from 10:00am-10:30am for social time and time to meet individually with your Candidate. The Forum is from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Maggie Tinsman convened the group to bring bipartisan candidate forums back to Scott County.
Tinsman added: “The purpose of the Forums is to ask questions of our Iowa Candidates - both
Republican and Democrat Senators and Representatives regarding concerns to us. Our goal is to
encourage courteous civil discourse. We urge attendees to be respectful of all candidates as well as of those asking questions or listening to the discussion. Please join us!”

Here is the link to the Scott County Candidate Forum Facebook page! Please like us and spread the
word.
https://www.facebook.com/scottcountyforums

Vote in the June 7th Iowa Primary today! - Action Alert

6/7/2022

Iowa's June 7th Primary - Vote Today! - Action Alert
Tuesday, June 7th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

A Message to Our Members

Have you voted by early by mail or in person? If not, go to your polling place today!

We are all aware of the numerous challenges facing our democracy. Your vote matters more than it ever has and is the path forward for change.

Here are a few sources of information if you need more information today:

Find your precinct: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/auditor/precinct-finder
Find your polling place: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/auditor/polling-places
Election day questions? Find answers: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/auditor/election-day/election-day-faq

Photo ID is required to vote.

If you still have your absentee ballot but haven't turned it in, DO NOT MAIL IT! Bring it to the Auditor's Office (600 W 4th ST, Davenport - map) before it closes at 8:00 pm today. You can fill it out and drop it there, or turn it in to vote in-person.

For our Illinois members, check the important dates in the post below for information about your June 28th primary.

Glenda Guster