1) IGSV Elections: At our January IGSV Group meeting yesterday, those in attendance decided that IGSV should move forward in a scaled-back way so as not to lose this community. Therefore, we will move ahead with our annual Leadership Council elections for those who are eligible voters (needed to have attended at least two IGSV… Continue reading Week of January 30, 2022
Election Update: There were no viable nominations for IGSV Chair (i.e., all nominated people declined) for the scheduled upcoming election for the IGSV Leadership Council. Since this is a critical role in IGSV leadership, the current Leadership Council has decided that we cannot move forward with the election. We will discuss the future options for… Continue reading Week of January 23, 2022
1) Leadership Elections: One more day to nominate people for our three leadership positions! Tomorrow, January 17, is deadline. As per our bylaws (http://www.indivisiblegsv.org/bylaws/), there will be an election for IGSV Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Administrator starting February 7. Nominees will be announced on January 24. To nominate yourself or someone else, please email our… Continue reading Week of January 16, 2022
1) Leadership Elections: As per our bylaws (http://www.indivisiblegsv.org/bylaws/), there will be an election for IGSV Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Administrator starting February 7. The first step is that we are officially opening a nomination period from now through January 17. Nominees will be announced on January 24. Please note that we are looking for self-nominations… Continue reading Week of January 9, 2022
Happy New Year, IGSV! There are two important group items for the new year. 1) Leadership Elections: As per our bylaws (http://www.indivisiblegsv.org/bylaws/), there will be an election for IGSV Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Administrator starting February 7. The first step is that we are officially opening a nomination period from now through January 17. Nominees… Continue reading Week of January 2, 2022
Happy Holidays, IGSV!! The calls to action will be taking next week off. See you in the new year! 1) BBB and Voting Rights: Joe Manchin said on Fox News this weekend that he is a “no” on the Build Back Better Act that he has been negotiating with the Biden administration. Voting rights bills… Continue reading Week of December 19, 2021
1) IGSV December Group Meeting: Our next IGSV group meeting is this Saturday from 3-4:30 via Zoom! With the current session of the New Jersey State Legislature drawing to a close in January, the fate of several pending bills relevant to police reform in our state is not yet clear. On December 18, the IGSV… Continue reading Week of December 12, 2021
1) IGSV December Group Meeting: Our next IGSV group meeting is coming up in less than two weeks! With the current session of the New Jersey State Legislature drawing to a close in January, the fate of several pending bills relevant to police reform in our state is not yet clear. On December 18 from… Continue reading Week of December 5, 2021
1) NJ Redistricting: As noted last week, the redistricting of Congressional districts in New Jersey is underway. The Commission is holding hearings now for the public to voice their concerns and suggestions. Please sign up so that there is robust representation for NJ7! Information is here: https://www.njredistrictingcommission.org. The next meeting is virtual on Wednesday, December… Continue reading Week of November 28, 2021
1) Build Back Better: Last week, the House passed the Build Back Better bill, with support from all but 1 Democrat and no Republicans. This week, call Congressman Malinowski to thank him for his vote and call our two Senators to thank them for their strong support of the bill. You can read more about… Continue reading Week of November 21, 2021
