Yesterday was the county DFL meeting, in our new headquarters, downtown. We discussed many issues, but one woman brought up her effort to make sure those who are allowed to vote are able to. Those like Native Americans who may be turned away if they only have their Tribal ID for verification - apparently you can't do that. WTF! Or felons who have served their time and paid their fees can vote and might not be aware of it. People need to know this and we are going to work to inform them.

In the fall, I think, one of the main focuses of the College Dems should be to inform students on where to vote and how to vote and who is running for what and what their stance is. Plaster the campus with information: what to do if they want to vote absentee, where to vote if they live off campus, what they need to bring. And informing them of all candidates running for all parities for all positions. I've only voted once in a regular election and there were lots of offices that I was like "ah I guess I'll pick this person cause I don't even know what this office is that they are running for." And this *should* work out in the Democrats favor. I might be told otherwise in my voter mobilization training next week.

I met with Onen Markeson today, to talk about studnent's perspective and concerns about the community. My mom stopped in too (we were at Uptown - the cultural center of Bemidji, who can resist). He is running for city council in Ward 1 which is the area that BSU is in. We had a good discussion housing, parking, jobs, community impact, ect.

Ooo and I'm finally getting my eyes checked and new glasses tomorrow. I already picked some out when I went with my mom to help her pick out a pair of her own. We will be 2 stylin' chicas:)

Also, tomorrow night I'll be doorknocking with Frank after I get down with work. Hopefully, I won't have to many coffee grounds on my clothes, so I'll look respectable.
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