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Greens To Enlist Shay for County Executive
The Anne Arundel Green Party unanimously nominated Mike Shay to be the Green Party candidate for County Executive.  Before receiving approval, Mr. Shay addressed the Greens at 49 West Coffeehouse about the aims of his candidacy, answered questions, and formally submitted his Green Party candidate application.  His Green Party candidate application will now be forwarded to the Maryland Green Party who will officially
submit all Green Party nominations from around the state to the State Board of Elections by August 2nd.

Greens to Hold Summit
Saturday, May 22nd 10 am (doors open at 9:30 am) at The Maryland Inn, Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis

The Maryland Green Party Annual Assembly is the annual meeting for registered Green Party members in the state of Maryland.  Maryland Green Party members from across the state will meet to elect officers for the organization and participate in panel discussions.  The keynote speaker Kathy Phillips will speak at 1:15 pm and will be followed by a panel of Maryland Green Party candidates running for office in Maryland this year.  The event is open to the public regardless of party affiliation.

Keynote Speaker will be Kathy Phillips, Assateague Coastkeeper.  The Assateague Coastkeeper organization recently made headlines after filing a suit against Perdue Chicken in an effort to enforce the clean water act on the Eastern Shore.

Introducing Speaker:  Fred Tuttman, Patuxent Riverkeeper

MD Green Party candidates:  George Gluck -- candidate for Montgomery County Council; Mike Shay -- candidate for County Executive Anne Arundel County; Natasha Pettigrew -- candidate for U.S. Senate; Maria Allwine -- gubernatorial candidate for Maryland

MD Green Party representatives (10:!5 am panel discussion):  Shanna Borrell -- Baltimore City Green Party; Tim Willard -- Montgomery County Green Party; Ken Eidel -- Frederick County Green Party; Karen Jennings -- Anne Arundel Green Party

10:15 am -- Panel discussion of local Green Party representatives discussing the previous year's accomplishments and short and long term challenges facing the Maryland Green Party

11:15 am -- Election of officers
1:15 pm -- Keynote Speaker Kathy Phillips
2:45 pm -- Maryland Green Party candidates panel


Contact:  Robb Tufts 443-370-6857 robb.tufts@yahoo.com



Ferrar Fundraiser A Big Success  
I don't know if it was a financial success but lots of folks turned out last night to pack in Ferrar's Gingerville home and show support for the County Councilman. He was introduced by Highland Beach Mayor Ray Langston and Comptroller Peter Franchot. From the looks of the politicos in the crowd, including Dave Cordle, Frank Weathersbee, Fred Paone, Mike Pantelides and many others, the moderate Democrat clearly continues to have bipartisan support. The race, much more exciting now that Chris Trumbauer has entered, will make for a most interesting primary contest. Dems--hold on to your hats!

Mr. Shay will make a formal announcement to launch his campaign at a public event next month.
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