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DIA-RC sets action goals for 2010.
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Congratulations Bonny Petersen. DIA-endorsed and supported Bonny for City Council Ward 5:
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Thank you Penn. County Commissioners for passing the Septic Ordinance Democracy in Action members worked with other supporters to support this ordinance. CongratulationsPlanning, Prevention, Protection—that's the goal! Congratulations to Karen Hall and Jim Coleman elected as Planning and Zoning Commissioners. The approved ordinance is posted online. Download these resources to learn more about septic systems and how this ordinance reflects EPA best practices recommendations.
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SDDIA supports Recycle-Re-useWe advocate responsible environmental stewardship and our Position Statement on the Environment “supports mandatory recycling by residential, commercial, industrial and government entities.” Read the letter we sent July 2, 2009 to Public Works Director Robert Ellis, The Mayor and City council Members. |
Outreach
- Informing others through public forums, debates and discussions
- Partnering with other progressive groups and individuals inside and outside our state. SD Democracy in Action is a sister organization with Gather the Women: women's organizations who share a belief that the time is now to activate the power of women's wisdom.
- Health Care for America Now: a coalition of organizations and interest groups committed to health care reform and acess to affordable health care for all Americans.
- SD chapter of HCAN is headed by SDDIA member Jane Murphy.
Action
- Citizen Lobbying of local, state and federal lawmakers
- Citizen activism demonstrated by attending crackerbarrels, legislative sessions, council meetings and more
- Issues-related actions such as demonstrations, protests, marches and vigils
- Writing letters to the editor and participating in other writing campaigns
- Celebrating events that reflect our values: Earth Day, Women's Equality Day and Women Working for Women Reception.
- SDDIA-RC position on Education.
SDDIA-RC position on Environment.
SDDIA-RC position on Open Government
SDDIA-RC position on Women's Health.
