From Rebuild Government

Again, I have not yet made up my mind here, but I thought you would want to know.

Young Voters Rally For the New Charter

Memphis, TN – Young voters in Memphis and Shelby County are stepping forward Monday at noon to support the new charter on the ballot November 2^nd!  Please join us for a rally hosted by young leaders who want a new government that is more ethical, more efficient and will help spur the economic growth we need to keep young professionals here!

Date:  Monday, October 4, 2010

Time:  12-12:30 p.m.

Place: N. Second St. & Washington Ave. (in front of the Shelby County Election Commission)

Hear from leaders including Memphis City School Board member Tomeka Hart, Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy and Rebuild Government Youth Organizer Shea Conaway about the need for a new government with a unified voice.  Following the speakers, we will march into the Election Commission to turn in hundreds of new voter registration cards! 

This rally comes on the heels of support from prominent business leaders in Memphis and Shelby County.  More than 70, including the CEOs from Methodist, ServiceMaster, AutoZone, and Pinnacle Airlines, now stand firmly behind the new charter as a means to improve our local economy.

Rebuild Government is made up of concerned citizens who organized in 2009.  The purpose of Rebuild Government is to create public awareness and foster a county-wide conversation about the need for a new government.  You can learn more about Rebuild Government at www.rebuildgovernment.org.

Business Leaders Announce Support For The New Charter

Note to readers: I am still undecided.  I am FOR consolidation, still unsure about the Charter, and I am reading it. LWC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2010

Contact:  Dan Conaway

901-569-3653

dan@wakesomebodyup.com

Business Leaders Announce Support For The New Charter

Memphis, TN – Prominent members of the local business community are voicing their support for the new charter which will be on the ballot November 2^nd.   

“Shelby County business leaders have for years been supporters of a metro form of government, and now that they have had a chance to read the new charter, conversations have reached a crescendo and they’re looking for ways to get behind it and support its adoption,” said Gary Shorb, CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.

“I’m really pleased to see the level of enthusiasm for the new charter from such a diverse array of prominent business leaders.  This is a great community that can be made even better by streamlining government to make it more effective in growing jobs and advancing quality of life for citizens across the county,” added Bill Rhodes, Chairman & CEO, AutoZone.

Business leaders will host a news conference tomorrow to communicate their belief that a new government will improve Memphis and Shelby County.

Date:  Friday, September 24, 2010

Time: 2:30 pm

Place: Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital (new Women's and Children's Pavilion) 7691 Poplar Avenue

“This news conference came together really quickly, with a lot of momentum growing for getting the business voice out there. The number of supporters who just over the last two days have said they want to be a part of whatever this group is that’s forming is pretty inspiring,” said Luke Yancy, President of the Mid-South Minority Business Council, “and the number is continuing

to grow.”

Rebuild Government Is Going on KWAM 990 Every Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2010

Contact: Bonny Kinney
             Communications Director
             Rebuild Government
             (901) 275-5500

Supporters of the New Charter Hit the Airwaves

Memphis, TN – Rebuild Government is excited to announce that it's taking its message to the airwaves! Beginning Thursday, September 2nd, you can hear the "Take Back Our Government" show every Thursday from 8-9 a.m. on KWAM 990.

We will talk about how the new charter can make government better for everyone in our community, regardless of where they live. We are excited that more and more people are joining our campaign to create a more efficient government that eliminates waste, guarantees strong ethics, removes duplication, and powers our economy.

On this weekly radio program, we will talk with citizens who care about the future of our community as they decide how they will vote in the November referendum. We hope you will tune in to learn more about the opportunity for a new charter and a new government!
Memphis and Shelby County citizens will vote separately on the new charter November 2, 2010.

Rebuild Government is made up of concerned citizens who organized in 2009. The purpose of Rebuild Government is to create public awareness and foster a county-wide conversation about the need for a new government. You can learn more about Rebuild Government at www.rebuildgovernment.org.