Newsletter May 2008
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This document is a legislative update from Representative Ruth Samuelson informing constituents about an upcoming primary election on May 1st with early voting locations listed. It discusses bills eligible for consideration in the short legislative session beginning May 13th focusing on gang violence, transportation funding, water conservation and drought planning. It provides contact information for Representative Samuelson's office and encourages constituents to share thoughts and concerns on pending legislation and local events.
Newsletter May 2008
- 1. Online with Ruth 418B Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 715-3009 ruths@ncleg.net Rep. Ruth Samuelson May 1, 2008 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Raleigh, NC Hello again. I hope you are having a great spring. Hasnt the rain been wonderful! Charlotte is especially beautiful this time of year, even with all the pollen. This Tuesday we have a very important primary election. The voters of North Carolina have the unique opportunity to influence the direction of our state and nation for upcoming generations. You can vote early through this Saturday at the locations listed below. Please take the time to vote. Remember: Judicial elections are non-partisan and are located at the end of the ballot. Contact me if you need recommendations on the judges races. Mecklenburg Early Voting Locations Open Through Saturday Weekdays (April 28 - May 2) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday (May 3rd) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Beatties Ford Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte CPCC North Campus 11930 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville Cornelius Library 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius Freedom Regional Library 1230 Alleghany St., Charlotte Independence Regional Library 6015 Conference Dr., Charlotte Main Branch Library (Downtown) 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte Marion Diehl Rec. Center 2219 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte Matthews Branch Library 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte North County Regional Library 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville Plaza-Midwood 1623 Central Ave., Charlotte South County Regional Library 5801 Rea Rd., Charlotte Steele Creek Library 3620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte Sugar Creek Library 4045 N. Tryon St., Charlotte University City Regional Library 301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte West Boulevard Library 2157 West Blvd., Charlotte
- 2. Steele Creek Library 13620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte University City Regional Library 301 E W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte The Short Session of the General Assembly begins Tuesday, May 13th at 12:00 noon. There is a list of bills that are eligible for consideration this session on the NCGA website: http://www.ncleg.net/eligible bills Study Committees have been busy during our interim time and they will also present bills for consideration. Legislation on gang violence and transportation funding will be discussed during this session. We will also work on water conservation and drought planning, which is essential even though we have received some unexpected relief recently. Now we have a little breathing space to plan! Please continue to share your thoughts and concerns with us. I appreciate your input on pending legislation and events happening in Charlotte. Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people. -- Spencer Johnson Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or comments you may have. We look forward to hearing from you. You can reach us at our Raleigh number at (919) 715-3009 or you can email us at ruths@ncleg.net or samuelsonla@ncleg.net Best wishes, Representative Ruth Samuelson District 104, Mecklenburg County To be removed from this list please reply to this email with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Susan Phillips Legislative Assistant