Dear neighbor,

DFA members and progressive voters of all stripes have a wonderful opportunity this fall to return to Harrisburg a legislative champion for working families, State Representative Rick Taylor.

Rick has made his mark in his first term as a leading voice for progressive legislation to improve our public schools, strengthen our economy and preserve the quality of life in our Montgomery County communities and neighborhoods. We need Rick Taylor back in the State House fighting for us.

Whether you live in Rick's district or not, you can play an important role in his re-election. Rick needs to raise a lot of money to get his message out and to counter the GOP slime attacks that have already started. To make that more enjoyable for you, MontcoDFA and I are hosting a Corn Roast for Rick, Sunday, July 13 at Fort Washington State Park.

Get all the details, RSVP and purchase your tickets at http://www.actblue.com/page/montcodfa_rick_taylor Please be as generous as possible.

And plan to volunteer your time and energy to Rick's campaign, making calls, distributing literature and talking him up.

Rick faces a tough re-election fight from a Republican party that will stop at nothing to tear down a good man. Let's work hard together to re-elect Rick Taylor.

Thanks in advance for your support and I'll see you next Sunday at Fort Washington State Park.

Best regards,

Joe

PS, Can't attend the corn Roast? Please consider making a contribution of whatever you can afford. Click here: http://www.actblue.com/page/montcodfa_rick_taylor Thanks!

PPS, If you are not a member of your local DFA group, MontcoDFA, please join us and help support the progressive cause in Montgomery County.

Come to June 25 Commissioners' Meeting to See that Election Problems Are Fixed for November

On May 1 the Election Reform Network testified before the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners on the litany of problems we found at the polls on Primary Day, April 22:

• Voters denied provisional ballots;
• Machines breaking down;
• Election judges failing to follow proper procedures;
• County staff providing wrong instructions to election judges;
• Polling places understaffed; and
• Untold numbers of frustrated voters and voter registration disputes.

The Network also issued a detailed report to Montgomery County, which included a series of recommendations and some questions that need answers.

Now the County is about to respond with its report. Unfortunately, we can't depend upon the press to cover these most fundamental issues, so if you possibly can, get involved and come to the Board of Commissioners meeting on June 25. Make your presence felt in support of fair, safe and solidly administered elections, the bedrock of our democratic future.

The meeting is at 9:30 am Wednesday, June 25 on the 8^th floor of One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown, opposite the Courthouse. Click here for directions.