DNC Holds Listening Tour in Charlottesville

August 5, 2009

Organizing for America (OFA), the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) grassroots project to support President Obama's agenda will hold a meeting with local supporters and volunteers in Charlottesville, Thursday, August 6th as part of OFA's series of "listening tours" taking place across the country.

Attendees, including supporters and volunteers from the general election, will be invited to offer ideas on how OFA should organize in Charlottesville to support President Obama's priorities. The group will also discuss the best way to provide Americans with the tools to make their voices heard in Washington and help bring about the long-term change voters asked for so overwhelmingly last November.

"We have just one goal for these events - to listen," said Brandyn Keating, Virginia OFA State Director. "The historic dedication and commitment of our supporters is what brought us victory in November and is what will help us advance President Obama's bold vision for the country over the coming years. They, more than anyone else, know what approaches will work best in Charlottesville and we're eager to hear their ideas.”

OFA is committed to building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during the campaign and helping advance the President's policy agenda. Virginia OFA’s has made four “listening tour” stops in Reston, Falls Church, Newport News, and Richmond, so far. All were a great success with members of the community turning out to discuss the issues that matter them, and how to best organize their neighborhoods to see the change they voted for become a reality.

In the last two months, more than one million Americans have declared their support for President Obamas three principles for reform: reducing costs, guaranteeing choice - including the choice of a public option, and ensuring quality, affordable coverage for all Americans. Volunteers and supporters across the Commonwealth are continuing to have conversations and educate their neighbors and members of their community about the President's plan to reform health insurance. In recent weeks, OFA volunteers held Health Care Kick Off events, participated in a National Health Care Day of Service on June 27th, and organized a Health Care Week of Action with events in thousands of communities across the country.

Who:
OFA Volunteers
Brandyn Keating, OFA Virginia State Director
Million Fikre, OFA Virginia Field Director

What:
Organizing for America 'Listening Tour'

Where:
Jefferson Madison Regional Library - Central Branch
McIntire Room
201 E. Market Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

When:
Thursday, August 6th at 7:00 PM