[Durham INC] Partisan Political Posts on the INC Listserv

[Reyn Bowman]

I guess Tom could have been more clear that the slate noted isn't an INC
slat but I thought it was appropriate for him to invite INC listserv
participants.  In my opinion, he in no way misrepresented INC or encroached
on its non-partisan nature.

On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Richard Ford <rbford at aim.com> wrote:

> I think it helps INC's clout to be strictly non-partisan, since we work
> with many elected officials in the City and County.
>
> Dick Ford
> Downing Creek
>
>
> On Apr 11, 2012, at 12:05 AM, John Martin wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I've received an inquiry from a delegate about Tom Miller's recent
> listserv post (below) and I wanted to solicit your reactions.
>
> INC is officially a non-partisan organization.  In addition, our articles
> of incorporation say the following:  "this corporation shall not
> participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution
> of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to,
> any candidate for public office."
>
> It would appear to me that Tom's posting, which is advocating for certain
> candidates for office, crosses that line.  It entangles INC in the
> "distribution of statements. . .on behalf of  . . .candidate[s] for public
> office."
>
> Some of you may see this differently, and that's why I am asking for your
> guidance.  But please bear in mind that we need a very simple principle
> that the moderators of the listserv can enforce equitably, and that
> everyone can understand.  One such principal would be to ask people not to
> put messages about partisan events on the listserv, and not to advocate for
> or against candidates.
>
> If you prefer a different principle, please state it clearly, and explain
> why it doesn't contravene the passage above in our articles of
> incorporation.
>
> Thanks.  I appreciate your help.
>
> John Martin, President
> InterNeighborhood Council of Durham
>
>
> --- On *Tue, 4/10/12, Tom Miller <tom-miller1 at nc.rr.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Tom Miller <tom-miller1 at nc.rr.com>
> Subject: [Durham INC] This will be fun! Don Moffitt's Meet the Candidates
> Rally
> To: inc-list at rtpnet.org, inc-list at durhaminc.org
> Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 2:28 PM
>
> Dear Neighbors:
>
>
> Here is an event that should be great fun.  Don Moffitt is having a rally
> to support what will be a truly great ticket for the May 8 elections.
>
> I plan to be there and I hope you will come too.
>
>
> The right decisions start with the right elected officials.
>
> Come out to meet, greet and support great candidates for the Board of
> County Commissioners and State Senate!
>
>
> Sunday, April 15
>
> 4:00 to 5:00 pm
>
>
> The Green Room, 1108 Broad Street, Durham
>
>
> Fred Foster - Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
>
> Wendy Jacobs - BOCC
>
> Ellen Reckhow - BOCC
>
> Will Wilson - BOCC
>
> Mike Woodard - State Senate
>
>
> It'll be fun AND informative.
>
>
> Doors open at 3:45
>
> First hundred people in the door get a free beverage of your choice!
>
>
> Sponsored by Don Moffitt
>
>
> Thanks, Don!
>
>
> Tom Miller
>
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Reyn Bowman
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