As you know, Springfield Township has more than its share of stormwater problems.  Most of the Township was built out prior to the adoption of good stormwater design practices and little attention was paid thereto by the developers.  With over 7000 homes and many steep hills, the water has no place to go during heavy rains.  The Commissioners are trying to look at things more comprehensively as a first step to addressing some of the bigger problems.  To that end, we are trying to get a list of stormwater problems experienced by our residents.  We will be holding a two-hour open house this Thursday to allow people place pins on a map and report the nature of their problem. 

The Stormwater workshop will be from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, March 18 at the Township Building.  There will not be a formal presentation and we expect people will come, fill out the form and be on their way.  We will have maps of each of the seven Wards and the Commissioners will be by their respective maps to listen to the concerns.

If you can’t make the meeting, you can click here to fill out the form.

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The Springfield Democratic Committee is sponsoring two scholarships for young Democrats to attend
Democracy for America's Campaign Academy in West Chester, March 20 and 21.

If you have a child, grandchild, neice, nephew, or neighbor that is interested in politics, this is a perfect opportunity to help them gain the confidence that comes from having the skills and knowledge to get involved at the next level.

Adults are also very welcome to attend the two day training.

Ten reasons to attend the DFA Campaign Academy training in West Chester on March 20th & 21st.

1. Learn how to plan and run a winning grassroots campaign
2. Meet and hear from local progressive candidates
3. Learn from trainers with decades of experience
4. Mingle with other local progressive activists at social events
5. Get a copy of our 180 page Grassroots Campaign Training Manual
6. Set goals and make plans to pass progressive legislation
7. Re-connect with old friends from the campaign
8. Help elect progressive candidates in 2010
9. Learn to organize your neighborhood or precinct
10. Look for a new job or volunteer opportunity

I can provide transportation for three or four people. Please contact me if you are interested in  participating.

The president stopped at Arcadia university this morning to make the case for encacting health care reform legislation now after 100 years of delay, and to encourage us to contact our lawmakers and stand up for health care reform in our daily interactions with friends, relatives, co-workers, and acquaintances.

Here's the full speech and below that, what it looked like from within the very supportive crowd. (Video by yours truly!) Listen for the surge in the cheering when he finally takes the stage. It was literally deafening. I'd prefer not to think that it was because we were finally going to hear him speak after having stood on a packed gym floor for over two hours. :^)

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Thanks to everyone for a great turnout today! Than ks especially to Roy and Jane Roberts, who put on a great event.

From The Charter & The Bylaws of the Democratic Party of the United States, as amended by the Democratic National Committee, February 3, 2007:

Section 17. Democratic Party Credo.

We Democrats are the oldest political party in America and the youngest in spirit. We will remain so, because we enjoy the challenge of government.

Time and again, for almost two centuries, the Democratic Party has made government work -- to build and defend a nation, to encourage commerce, to educate our children, to promote equal opportunity, to advance science and industry, to support the arts and humanities, to restore the land, to develop and conserve our human and natural resources, to preserve and enhance our built environment, to relieve poverty, to explore space. We have reached difficult and vital goals.

We recognize that the capacity of government is limited but we regard democratic government as a force for good and a source of hope.

At the heart of our party lies a fundamental conviction, that Americans must not only be free, but they must live in a fair society.

We believe it is the responsibility of government to help us achieve this fair society.

• A society where the elderly and the disabled can lead lives of dignity and where Social Security remains an unshakable commitment;
• A society where all people can find jobs in a growing full-employment economy;
• A society where all workers are guaranteed without question the legal right to join unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively for decent wages and conditions of employment;
• A society where taxes are clearly based on ability to pay;
• A society where the equal rights of women are guaranteed in the Constitution;
• A society where the civil rights of minorities are fully secured and where no one is denied the opportunity for a better life;
• A society where both public and private discrimination based upon race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, economic status, philosophical persuasion or physical disability are condemned and where our government moves aggressively to end such discrimination through lawful means;
• A society where we recognize that the strengthening of the family and the protection of children are essential to the health of the nation;
• A society where a sound education, proper nutrition, quality medical care, affordable housing, safe streets and a healthy environment are possible for every citizen;
• A society where the livelihoods of our family farmers are as stable as the values they instill in the American character;
• A society where a strong national defense is a common effort, where promoting human rights is a basic value of our foreign policy, and where we ensure that future by ending the nuclear arms race.

This is our purpose and our promise.