Redistricting. It's Down to the Wire.

James River Journal story on Tuscany Forum Meeting of April 21, 2011: Redistricting. It's Down to the Wire.

Fwd: T/F Sound Support

From: The Tuscany Forum <thetuscanyforum@cox.net>
Date: Tue, May 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Subject: T/F Sound Support

Tuscany Forum Attendees,

As you may know, each forum has audio sound support so all can hear and
participate in the forum.  This is currently provided by one volunteer and
personal equipment.  Due to individual availability and to share the fun, we
are seeking to add other volunteers to establish a team so the sound
requirement does not fall on just one.

The requirement is just a basic public address (PA) system; three speakers
seem to work best.  If you have such a system and are willing to be a
"Rotational Roadie" with others, please let us know!

If you can help, simply respond the the above Tuscany Forum email, subject:
T/F Sound Support.

Thanks,
Your T/F Core Team!

--
Alexander of York

**YORK COUNTY CITIZENS **

*****Due to Lack of County Supervisor Candidate Pairings, there will be NO Tuscany Forum in May*****

The Tuscany Forum will open the June and July forums to debates among candidates running for the York County Board of Supervisors in November

Candidate Primary is set for August 23rd!

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The Tuscany Forum provides York County Citizens a public Forum where they can:

Voice their concerns about the responsiveness and direction of their county, state and federal governments,
Conduct civil, direct, in-person dialogue with their elected officials and government staff,  
Develop and encourage positive political plans of action to accomplish the will of the people.

To add someone to the Tuscany Forum email distribution, please send their name and email address to thetuscanyforum@cox.net

The Tuscany Forum Core Group:
Bart Barton, Danny Diggs, Greg Garrett, Mike Hoyes, Linda Hutchinson, Winston Lawrence, Mary Leedom, Wade McRoberts, Thomas Nelsen, David Phillips, Stephen Roane, Maywood Wilson

Times & Location:
Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings of The Tuscany Forum are held the Third Thursday of each month at Tuscany's Coffee House, 6605 George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) Yorktown, 23692.  Doors open at 6:00pm, food and drink available for sale, Forum begins at 7:00pm.

Mark your Calendar for The Tuscany Coffee House on June 16th & July 21st, both 7:00pm!!

--
Alexander of York

Fwd: **YORK COUNTY CITIZENS - TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK**

There are Two Events Next Week ALL York County Citizens are Encouraged to Attend!
Your Voice Needs to be Heard!

Tuesday Evening, April 19th, 7:00pm, York Hall

Board of Supervisors Meeting to Approve a York County Redistricting Plan
York Hall in Yorktown

The two current plans on the table are referred to as B2 and E2.  The Core Team of the Tuscany Forum recommends Plan B2 for adoption.  
Visit site link http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1796 to get more details.

Thursday Evening, April 21st, 7:00pm, Tuscany Coffee House

The Tuscany Forum welcomes invited guests Delegate Brenda Pogge, Delegate Gordon Helsel, and Supervisor George Hrichak
State and County Redistricting issues will be on the agenda.

All are encouraged to attend these very important meetings
Tuesday and Thursday evening, April 19th and 21st, beginning at 7:00 p.m.


Also mark your calendar for Thursday evening, May 19th, when
The Forum will host debates among candidates running for the York County Board of Supervisors in November

*************************************************************************************
The Tuscany Forum provides York County Citizens a public Forum where they can:

Voice their concerns about the responsiveness and direction of their county, state and federal governments,
Conduct civil, direct, in-person dialogue with their elected officials and government staff,  
Develop and encourage positive political plans of action to accomplish the will of the people.

To add someone to the Tuscany Forum email distribution, please send their name and email address to thetuscanyforum@cox.net

The Tuscany Forum Core Group:
Bart Barton, Danny Diggs, Greg Garrett, Mike Hoyes, Linda Hutchinson, Winston Lawrence, Mary Leedom, Thomas Nelsen, David Phillips, Stephen Roane, Maywood Wilson

Times & Location:
Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings of The Tuscany Forum are held the third Thursday of each month at Tuscany's Coffee House, 6605 George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) Yorktown, 23692.  Doors open at 6:00pm, food and drink available, Forum begins at 7:00pm.

See you at York Hall April 19th and Tuscany Coffee House on April 21st, both 7:00pm!!

--
Alexander of York

Fwd: York County Redistricting

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From: The Tuscany Forum <thetuscanyforum@cox.net>
Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Subject: York County Redistricting
To: The Tuscany Forum <thetuscanyforum@cox.net>

Update message to York County citizens:

The York County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 19 for the purpose of receiving additional comments from the public prior to deciding which redistricting plan to adopt.

This year the Board of Supervisors will need to redraw the County's election district boundaries. Based on the principle of "one person, one vote," federal and Virginia law requires election districts to be drawn every ten years, following the U.S. Census, to provide for districts that are relatively equal in population. The geographic distribution of population growth in the County since 2000 has been uneven; therefore, district boundaries will have to be adjusted.

At its March 15 meeting, the Board of Supervisors selected two alternative redistricting plans for public review and comment. These alternatives can be viewed by clicking on the link below. All public comments will be forwarded to the Board.   

View alternatives and make comments on line at
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/

All are encouraged to come and be prepared to speak about one of the choices - B2 or E2.  You can view them at York Hall or on line.
Only a few citizens came to the last meeting to view the proposals prior to the meeting – we now have a choice, come and be heard!

Additionally, the Board of Supervisors regular meeting will be held on April 5th 6:00 PM, East Room, York Hall.  
Agenda:  Proposed adoption of Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, 2011 Tax Rates, and 2012-2017 Capital Improvements Program

--
Alexander of York

Fwd: **YORK COUNTY CITIZENS - IMPORTANT MEETINGS THIS WEEK**

The York County Tuscany Forum Will NOT Meet in March

**HOWEVER**

Two Events This Week Need ALL York County Citizens Attention!!

Tuesday Evening, March 15th
Board of Supervisors Meeting on the York County Redistricting Plan
One Citizens Concern:

Mr. Walt Zaremba,
In reviewing the redistricting plans Thursday at the Tabb library, we saw some widely different options. We learned that options A, B, and C were developed earlier and that you requested option D be developed more recently. I am unclear about the rationale for the boundaries on the option you requested as they extend like octopus tentacles into the lower county. It seems to be much less compact and contiguous than the others, but I am open to correction.  Understanding your rationale for requesting option D would help me to make an informed and rational determination about the options.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Dr. Linda Hutchinson

Thursday Evening, March 17th
Board of Supervisors Public hearings on the FY2012 Proposed Budget and the Calendar Year 2011 Proposed Tax Rates

All are encouraged to attend these very important meetings
Tuesday and Thursday evening, March 15th and 17th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Board Room York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, Virginia.
They will be televised live on cable channel 46.

For more information, click links below:

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1796

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=13020

Also mark your calendar for Thursday evening, April 21st, when
The Forum will host our state Delegates/Senators for a State Legislative Update and
Debates among candidates running for the York County Board of Supervisors
November Election

*************************************************************************************
The Tuscany Forum provides York County Citizens a public Forum where they can:

Voice their concerns about the responsiveness and direction of their county, state and federal governments,
Conduct civil, direct, in-person dialogue with their elected officials and government staff,  
Develop and encourage positive political plans of action to accomplish the will of the people.

To add someone to the Tuscany Forum email distribution, please send their name and email address to thetuscanyforum@cox.net

The Tuscany Forum Core Group:
Bart Barton, Danny Diggs, Greg Garrett, Mike Hoyes, Linda Hutchinson, Winston Lawrence, Mary Leedom, Wade McRoberts, Thomas Nelsen, David Phillips, Stephen Roane, Maywood Wilson

Times & Location:
Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings of The Tuscany Forum are held the third Thursday of each month at Tuscany's Coffee House, 6605 George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) Yorktown, 23692.  Doors open at 6:00pm, food and drink available, Forum begins at 7:00pm.

See you at York Hall March 15th and 17th, 7:00pm!!

--
Alexander of York

*** March Tuscany Forum ***

The York County Tuscany Forum

The Tuscany Forum will NOT hold it's regular 3rd Thursday Forum in March due to
The York County Board of Supervisors Called
Public hearings on the FY2012 Proposed Budget and the Calendar Year 2011 Proposed Tax Rates
All are encouraged to attend this very important Budget/Tax Hearing
Thursday evening, March 17th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Board Room York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, Virginia.
It will be televised live on Cable Channel 46.

For more information, click link below:

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1796

Also mark your calendar for the 3rd Thursday evening for the next several months as
The Forum will host presentations and debates among the five district candidates running for
The York County Board of Supervisors and other important guests

*************************************************************************************
The Tuscany Forum provides York County Citizens a public Forum where they can:

Voice their concerns about the responsiveness and direction of their county, state and federal governments,
Conduct civil, direct, in-person dialogue with their elected officials and government staff,  
Develop and encourage positive political plans of action to accomplish the will of the people.

To add someone to the Tuscany Forum email distribution, please send their name and email address to thetuscanyforum@cox.net

The Tuscany Forum Core Group:
Bart Barton, Danny Diggs, Greg Garrett, Mike Hoyes, Linda Hutchison, Winston Lawrence, Mary Leedom, Wade McRoberts, Thomas Nelsen, David Phillips, Stephen Roane, Maywood Wilson

Times & Location:
Unless otherwise stated, monthly meetings of The Tuscany Forum are held the third Thursday of each month at Tuscany's Coffee House, 6605 George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) Yorktown, 23692.  Doors open at 6:00pm, food and drink available, Forum begins at 7:00pm.

See you at York Hall, Thursday March 17th, 7:00pm!!

--
Alexander of York