Anyway, Charlie asked me for help promoting his Democracy Matters event on Wednesday, April 1, 2010. He has some nice rsvp's including Council Member JoAnn Watson a rock for social justice in Detroit and rising star State Rep. Coleman Young II.

I texted about five young dems in my phone - what do you know about Democracy Matters? some said i have no idea.. most had a positive response....

Charlie sent me this info:

Here's some quick info on Democracy Matters:

• nationwide non-profit working to bring "clean elections" to cities and states and federal level elections
• clean elections get big money out of elections, therefore allowing the politician to make harder decisions because there are less outside influences
• "clean elections" are publicly funded
• a person running as a clean elections candidate raises $5,000 (for example) and recieves a grant from the state or city of $25,000 (example). The government usually provides up to 3 grants as needed for each candidate in each election
• This allows the candidate to spend time talking to constituents, keeping them away from fundraising so that they will be more in touch with what the people they are representing want
• Democracy Matters is a college student organization, I am the first Michigan Branch; Grand Rapids is opening one at Calvin College
• this system is used in 7 states and many cities

Here is the link - democracymatters.org

I hope everyone spreads the word and takes the time to learn about this group...

I just got off the phone with Charlie -- he passed out fliers all over campus... he even went door to door in Woodbridge a neighborhood near the Wayne State Campus....

You got to appreciate the fire and passion of this young leader.....

Reminds me of an Isaac from 2003 passing out fliers for Dick Gephard for prez....

And here is all the info for Charlie's event this Wednesday in the D . . please post a comment about your thoughts of Democracy Matters...

What: Democracy Matters Event dedicated to learning about what it takes to run an election in the city; how and where a candidate in Detroit can win. Discussion with Democracy Matters Vice President, Megan Luce, Council Member Joann Watson and School Board Member Otis Mathis, State Representative's Fred Durhal, Lamar Lemmons, and Coleman Young; City Charter Commissioner Reggie Reg Davis about the pro's and con's of current fundraising system in Detroit. If time permits and our guests allow, we will have a question and answer session.

Where: Bernath Auditorium, 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit, 48202
When: 3-5:00pm
If you would like more information, do not hesitate to call me at:
(734) 757-5140

Or email me at:
C.Cavell@hotmail.com

I have also attached a copy of the flyer!

Thank you very much!

Charlie Cavell
Democracy Matters, Detroit Chapter

Support a young leader today.. connect him with others in the movement.... by forwarding his message .. Charlie connected with Ethel Schwartz a 90 plus year old union, Dem, and social justice activist.....let's connect, support and do it real big in 2010! Charlie got a kick out of Ethel's email.. Ethel4Solidarity!!!