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

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

Meet Davenport Mayoral Candidates - Of Interest to Our Community

9/17/2021

Meet Davenport Mayoral Candidates
Thursday, October 7th and 21st at 3:00 pm

Davenport Public Library
6000 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, IA. 52807 (map)

Iowa Women United

Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 pm - Meet Athena Gilbraith - Please join us to hear Athena Gilbraith, who is running for mayor of Davenport, tell us about herself and why she's seeking public office. She'll also answer any questions you may have. The public is invited. Masks are recommended per CDC Guidelines.

Thursday, October 21st at 3:00 pm - Meet Mayor Mike Matson - Listen to Davenport Mayor Mike Matson talk about why he's running for re-election. The public is invited, and questions are welcome. Masks are recommended per CDC Guidelines.

Susan Meenan

Fourth Informed Voter Town Hall - Canceled

9/22/2020

This even has been canceled.

Fourth Informed Voters Town Hall via Zoom - Update
Thursday, October 8th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Environmental Forum

CANCELED - Informed Voter 4th Town Hall - Environmental Policy and the Climate Crisis has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

As an organization, PACG has learned a lot about what we can improve on with events like the Informed Voter series. With the time crunch of an election upon us, the candidates were unable to attend this town hall. And early voting means that people are already voting in Illinois and Iowa.

We are disappointed to have not heard from these candidates on issues that are so important to us all. For the next election cycles, we hope to plan farther ahead. Thanks for your continued support.

The Environmental Forum is a cosponsor of the Fourth Informed Voter Virtual Town Hall. Candidates for the US House of Representatives for Illinois and Iowa have been invited to participate in this Zoom event. We will ask candidates to explain their views on climate change and give us an understanding as to what their environmental policies will entail if they are elected.

More information will be in next week's WEU.

Susan Leuthauser

Third Informed Voters Town Hall on Civil Rights

9/16/2020

Third Informed Voters Town Hall via Zoom
Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Civil Rights Forum

The NAACP Davenport Branch, the PACG Civil Rights Forum and other organizations listed below are sponsoring the Third Informed Voters Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This is our "Civil Rights and Juvenile Justice Town Hall." We have questions for candidates about reducing the number of juvenile detainees in our community.

This webinar is limited to the first 100 people who register. Contact PACGoffice@gmail.com with questions.

Use this link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IQT9lq8XR8qLSmApsW39Ww

Or, download this pdf flyer with a clickable link to register (the registration link in image of the flyer below is not clickable).

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Second Informed Voter Series

8/20/2020

Informed Voter Series: 19th Amendment Centennial & Social Security Town Hall
Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 pm

Online

Voting

RSVP for the virtual town hall meeting August 18th at 5:00pm to discuss Social Security, economic justice for women, and the importance of voting at the second event in our Informed Voter Series.

The meeting coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote.

The Davenport-Bettendorf American Association of University Women, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, Quad Cities Chapter: National Organization for Women, Progressive Action for the Common Good, and Iowa Lower Drug Prices Now are partnering to bring you this program in the Informed Voter Series.

We have invited U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, and her opponent, Democratic candidate Theresa Greenfield, to join the meeting, as well as Rita Hart and Marionette Miller-Meeks, both candidates for the 2nd Iowa Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Dave Loebsack.

Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor, will be in attendance to speak about voting by mail and important election dates.

Registration is Required! Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/19thAmendment&SocialSecurityTownHall/Registration

Allison Ambrose

Informed Voter Series - Town Hall #2

8/13/2020

Informed Voter Series: Virtual Town Hall #2 on Social Security and Economic Justice for Women
Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 pm

Online

Voting

A virtual town hall meeting to discuss Social Security, economic justice for women, and the importance of voting will be held as the second in our "Informed Voter Series." The town hall also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Female candidates running for federal office have been invited to speak about their respective stances on these issues.

Read more about the Informed Voter Series Town Hall #2 in the Quad City Times.

Contact Allison to register for this event.

Allison Ambrose, President

Vote - Your Voice Maters Now More Than Ever!

8/13/2020

Vote - Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 am

Freight House Farmers Market
421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA (map)

Environmental Forum

Visit us on Saturday mornings at the Freight House Farmers Market. Pick up important voter information and "VOTE" stickers. Learn how to make a pinecone bird feeder, and get information on what you need to do to protect the planet. We’ll be available to answer any questions you may have. Please wear your face covering and practice social distancing.

Susan Leuthauser

Informed Voter Series Town Hall

7/28/2020

Informed Voter Series: Medicare Anniversary Town Hall
via Zoom
Thursday, July 30th at 4:00 pm

Voter Information

Medicare was signed into law on July 30, 1965. We will be celebrating the anniversary of Medicare with a town hall. We have invited both Senator Joni Ernst and Senatorial Democratic Candidate Theresa Greenfield to attend and address voters' concerns about Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, prescription drug policies and health care.

Theresa Greenfield has accepted our invitation and will be present to discuss her health care policies. Senator Joni Ernst has not yet responded to our request.

The Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, American Association of University Women, Americans for Democratic Action Iowa, Iowa Lower Drug Prices Now, National Organization for Women, Progressive Action for the Common Good, and Iowa Citizen Action Network are partnering to bring you this Informed Voter Series.

An RSVP to this event is required.

Allison Ambrose, President