Votes of the State Central Committee

The following is a listing of completed votes of the Green Party of Michigan's State Central Committee:

2007

December 12, 2007
Proposal failed: Amend GPMI bylaws to include a new member rate of $5.
Votes: Yes: (11); No: (6); Abstain: (4)

October 31, 2007
Proposal failed: There shall be no registration fees required for attending any Green Party of Michigan statewide membership meeting.
Votes: Yes: (13); No: (8); Abstain: (1)

October 31, 2007
Proposal failed quorum: The Green Party of Michigan SCC Vice Chair, with the help of other appropriate GPMI officers, shall maintain and publish a list of SCC members in good standing prior to all SCC votes.
Votes: Yes: (11); No: (6); Abstain: (2)

October 22, 2007
Proposal adopted: The Green Party of Michigan calls upon Ann Arbor City Council member Lowenstein to state publicly whether she was the author of published offensive remarks regarding a personal act of solidarity with Muslims; and urges other concerned individuals and organizations to join us in this call and to consider filing a formal complaint with the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission.
Votes: Yes: (16); No: (4); Abstain: (2)

October 9, 2007
Proposal adopted: The Green Party of Michigan will send a letter to Ralph Nader encouraging him to seek the GPUS nomination for President.
Votes: Yes: (16); No: (7); Abstain: (3)

September 24, 2007
Proposal defeated: GPMI support for a statewide carbon tax:
Votes: Yes: (16); No: (9); Abstain: (1)

September 17, 2007
Proposal defeated: The Bylaws of the Green Party of Michigan shall be amended to limit membership in other political parties to those not Party Officers, Public Representatives or those seeking endorsement and/or support for public office.
Votes: Yes: (7); No: (16); Abstain: (1)

September 7, 2007
Proposal defeated: Should the GPMI endorse Craig Covey's candidacy for re-election to the Ferndale City Council?
Votes: Yes: (14); No: (10); Abstain: (1)

September 6, 2007
Proposal defeated: Shall the GPMI rules require that chairs of all standing and ad hoc committees, and all GPMI party officers make a brief report to the SCC on a monthly basis, due the first week of each month?
Votes: Yes: (11); No: (6); Abstain: (9)

July 17, 2007
Proposal failed quorum: Should the GPMI co-sponsor the GPUS National Committee's "We Will Run" Resolution?
Votes: Yes: (20); No: (0); Abstain: (1)

July 14, 2007
Proposal defeated: Should the GPMI pledge $100 to help fund the Veterans Caucus if said caucus is recognized by the GPUS National Committee?
Votes: Yes: (7); No: (14); Abstain: (4)

July 4, 2007
Proposal failed quorum: Should the GPMI urge the Congress of the United States to ratify the treaty recognizing the International Criminal Court, and to pass a bill to authorize, require and provide financially for the swift extradition of citizens or residents prosecuted for terrorism or war crimes by the International Criminal Court?
Votes: Yes: (12); No: (5); Abstain: (1)

July 14, 2007
Proposal defeated: Should the GPMI endorse the formation of a formal Veterans Caucus in the GPUS?
Votes: Yes: (14); No: (8); Abstain: (4)

June 20, 2007
Proposal: We are setting the date for the first SCC conferece call. The call-in meeting will take place on a Sunday night from 8:30pm-9:30pm. Please vote for all dates you can attend:
Votes: Sunday, June 24: (12); Sunday, July 1: (13)

April 1, 2007
Proposal adopted: Shall the Green Party of Michigan donate money to Rev. Pinckney's legal defense fund?
Votes: Yes: (16); No: (2); Abstain: (0)

2006

December 9, 2006
Proposal: Support for Proposition 251. Do you support some secrecy in certain situations? Or do you support openness in all decisions?
Votes: Yes, confidentiality is important: (0);
Yes, under some circumstances: (4);
No, openness is always necessary: (5);
No, confidentiality is sometimes necessary: (3);
Abstain (1)

September 27, 2006
Proposal: Should the Green Party of Michigan co-sponsor the Green-Rainbow Party resolution on divestment and right of return?
Votes: Yes: (10); No: (0); Abstain: (3)

September 21, 2006
Proposal: Should the Green Party of Michigan spend $250 to join with One United Michigan in opposing the anti-affirmative action petition on this November's ballot?
Votes: Yes: (4); No: (8); Abstain: (5)

July 31, 2006
Proposal: Should the GPMI call upon the National Committee to enact the recommendation of the GPUS Accreditation Committee that the accreditation of the National Women's Caucus be suspended?
Votes: Yes: (13); No: (4); Abstain: (3)

July 20, 2006
Proposal: Should the election for National delegates held at the last SMM be overturned?
Votes: Yes: (7); No: (8); Abstain: (5)

July 17, 2006
Proposal: Which of the following items from the pre-queue should be moved to the Queue?
Votes:
-Investigate Ward Connerly's "Civil Rights Initiative" in preparation for ballot fight June 2005 SMM: (2);
-Develop plans for anti-war ballot initiatives: (0);
-Recruit for primary committees - Media, Bylaws, Platform, Finance: (2);
-Formally add AWOG to the Bylaws, along with definition of a formal support committee: (0);
-Endorse creation of a federal Department of Peace: (1);
-Discuss retention policies for lapsed GPMI members: (2);
-Develop mission for Candidate Vetting committee and (if necessary) pass to the Bylaws Committee: (1);
-Discuss merchandising process and reestablish program: (1);
-Establish guidelines for "Issues Research Coordinator" and similar posts: (1);
-Develop a proposal for hosting the 2007 USGP national meeting: (2);
-Review state convention rules to possibly incorporate delegate apportionment, proxies, etc.: (1);
-Establish a state office: (4);
-Review Bylaws for flaws to be revised by the Bylaws Committee: (1);
-Organize a series of platform development policy seminars with experts in policy areas: (1);
-Eliminate the Pre-Queue/Queue system for coordinating SCC activities: (5);
-Consider establishing a quorum requirement for SMMs: (0);
-Promote local "bring the troops home" referrendums around the state: (0);
-Figure out how to publicize Rev. Pinkney's trial March 14-18, 2006: (0);
-None of the above: (0)

July 17, 2006
Proposal: Which of the items from the Queue can be deleted?
Votes:
-Discuss candidate recruitment process for 2006: (5);
-Develop Budget SCC vote Ad hoc work underway: (3);
-Establish a Fundraising Chair position: (5);
-Hire a Fundraiser: (7);
-Consider relocation of clearinghouse and recruit new Clearinghouse Coordinator: (6);
-Determine guidelines for who can speak "officially" for the GPMI: (4);
-Develop process to allow all GPMI members to vote on officers, convention delegates and Presidential candidates without attending an SMM: (1);
-Find somebody to take responsibility for tracking the mail coming through the info@ email alias : (8);
-Establish events/house parties program: (3);
-Develop Locals system: (4);
-Acquire mailing lists from other organizations: (3);
-Organize public forums on platform issues: (4);
-Investigate Stephanie Loveless' application to the GPUS Women's Caucus: (5)

May 2, 2006
Proposal: Appoint Election Challengers/Poll-Watchers for Marshall:
Votes: Yes: (14); No: (0); Abstain: (0)

March 20, 2006
Proposal: How shall the GPMI National Representatives be instructed to act on the Shelley-Woods two-party challenge proposal?
Votes: Support: (15); Oppose: (3)

March 7, 2006
Proposal: How shall the GPMI National Representatives be instructed to act on the Shelley-Woods two-party challenge proposal?
Votes:
-Support unconditionally: (10);
-Support with reservations: (3);
-Support, but with changes: (0);
-Neither support nor oppose (1);
-Oppose, because of the apparent mandate from GPUS upon the states and locals to run Greens for all levels of public office: (0);
-Oppose, because it usurps the responsibility of nominating convention participants to select the best candidate, or no candidate, based on criteria and variables which cannot always be foreseen: (1);
-Oppose, because other content is unacceptable: (0); Oppose, because it it not necessary, not likely to be effective or likely to have unintended consequences: (2);
-Other: (0)

February 5, 2006
Proposal: How many members are willing to donate money and devote time to make a central campaign of the Green Party this year initiating and organizing a ballot initiative for IRV?
Votes:
-I would be willing to donate money to a statewide IRV drive in 2006: (2);
-I would be willing to devote time to a statewide IRV drive in 2006: (3);
-I think it's a good idea for 2006, but count me out: (0);
-I agree with Art Myatt that the 2006 window of opportunity has passed, and I would be willing to donate money to a statewide IRV drive in 2007: (11);
-I agree with Art Myatt that the 2006 window of opportunity has passed, and I would be willing to devote time to a statewide IRV drive in 2007: (12);
-I think it's a good idea for 2007, but count me out: (0);
-I don't think the GPMI should pursue a statewide IRV ballot initiative anytime in the foreseeable future due to limited resources: (5);
-I don't think a statewide IRV ballot initiative is a good idea on its own merits, whether we have limited resources or not: (3)

2005

December 19, 2005
Proposal: Please vote for the fundraising ideas below which you believe the GPMI should prioritize for the next year. Be sure to consider both how effective you think the activities would be, and which ones you and your local would be willing to help with:
Votes:
-A "Plant a Tree" sale (buy seedlings for $1, sell for $5): (8);
-Go after people when they feel generous (anniversaries, special events, etc.): (1);
-Clarify operating expenses. Have a goal, purpose, and BUDGET: (13);
-Hold public events (concerts, raves, celebrities): (9);
-Sell ad space in AWOG: (10);
-Add non-PayPal donation option to website: (8);
-Coordinate statewide speaking tour: (4);
-Solicit large donors/foundations: (5);
-Auction goods and services (online or in person): (3);
-Fundraising for specific goals (i.e. office, gubernatorial matching funds, etc.): (13);
-Payroll deductions: (1);
-GP traveling fair with speakers, t-shirts, energy efficient devices, etc.: (5);
-Combine merchandise sales with reduced membership price: (1);
-Door-to-door canvassing: (1);
-Join affiliate programs with web businesses like Powell's Bookstore: (5);
-House parties: (8);
-Make more aggressive use of our listservs for fundraising: (6);
-Expand merchandise available: (5);
-Establish online merchandise catalog/shop: (5);
-Mail merchandise offer to members/contacts: (3);
-Phone banking: (8);
-Direct mailing to existing members/contact list: (8);
-Establish a Fundraising Chair position: (14);
-Direct mailing to lists from progressive organizations: (6);
-Hire a Fundraiser: (13)

December 19, 2005
Proposal: MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING: Which of the following steps to assist in membership recruitment do you feel the GPMI should prioritize for the next year? Please consider both how effective you think they are likely to be, and which ones you and your local would be willing to help with:
Votes:
-Post a regular membership pitch in the Green Light: (14);
-Develop our locals system: (13);
-Start using volunteers who offer: (12);
-Aggressively recruit; perhaps a contest to see who can recruit more, perhaps just taking the database and calling folks: (2);
-Increase our visibility; through ads, through events we go to, events we host, LTE's, interviews, candidates, and general uppityness: (16);
-Start giving talks wherever and whenever we can, mentioning the options for membership and pushing a bit: (6);
-Giving door prizes to random new members and renewers: (0);
-Linking party membership to special deals at partner organizations/companies: (1);
-Purchase small ads in state newsletters: (7);
-Contact mailing lists of friendly progressive organizations: (12);
-Tabling at public events: (16);
-Distribute membership fliers at public events and protests: (12);
-Establish an "Recruit a Friend" campaign among existing members: (5);
-Provide (and publicize) more direct benefits to members: (3);
-Hold open houses / house parties: (8);
-Do door-to-door canvassing or literature drops: (3);
-Appeal explicitly to the recently disaffected voter in our literature: (4);
-Do "public square" pamphleting (akin to petitioning): (5);
-Do a mailing to our contact list: (13);
-Contact the social justice committees of local Unitarian churches: (6);
-Make GPMI membership free: (4);
-Hold public forums on issues in our Platform: (12)

November 27, 2005
Proposal: Should the SCC recommend Stephanie Loveless for membership in the national party's Coordinated Campaign Committee?
Votes: Yes: (7); No: (2); Abstain: (4)

September 4, 2005
Proposal: Should the GPMI adopt the Feminism Platform plank reported out of the Platform committee?
Votes: Adopt the plank: (14); Send it back to the Platform committee for editing: (0); Start over from scratch: (0)

August 29, 2005
Proposal: Which of the following items should be removed from the SCC Pre-Queue?
Votes:
-Investigate using telecommunications to allow long-distance participation in SMMs: (7);
-Investigate Ward Connerly's "Civil Rights Initiative" in preparation for ballot fight: (2);
-Develop plans for anti-war ballot initiatives: (2);
-Recruit for primary committees - Media, Bylaws, Platform, Finance: (2);
-Formally add AWOG to the Bylaws, along with definition of a formal support committee: (3);
-Discuss retention policies for lapsed GPMI members: (2);
-Develop mission for Candidate Vetting committee and (if necessary) pass to the Bylaws Committee: (3);
-Establish guidelines for "Issues Research Coordinator" and similar posts: (2);
-Decide whether to co-sponsor Wisconsin's proposal on Divestment in Israel: (5);
-Decide whether to co-sponsor DC's proposal to mandate that state parties place the national presidential nominee on their ballot line: (5);
-Review state convention rules to possibly incorporate delegate apportionment, proxies, etc: (1);
-Develop proposal for reforming the proposal amendment process in GPUS National Committee: (6);
-None of the above: (1);

August 21, 2005
Proposal: August 2005 Queue to determine what the SCC will be working on over the next several weeks:
Votes:
-Endorse UAW Local 600's 10/17/2005 Universal Health Care Forum and contribute $100: (8);
-Endorse creation of a federal Department of Peace: (3);
-Discuss retention policies for lapsed GPMI members: (6);
-Develop plan for recruiting new members: (15);
-Develop fundraising plan to create a warchest for 2006: (13);
-Discuss candidate recruitment process for 2006: (11);
-Determine guidelines for who can speak "officially" for the GPMI: (8);
-Develop process to allow all GPMI members to vote on officers, convention delegates and Presidential candidates without attending an SMM: (9);
-Develop mission for Candidate Vetting committee and (if necessary) pass to the Bylaws Committee: (7);
-Discuss merchandising process and reestablish program: (7);
-Establish guidelines for "Issues Research Coordinator" and similar posts: (4);
-Discuss the network of editors/writers for AWOG in preparation for action at the September SMM: (6);
-Decide whether to co-sponsor Wisconsin's proposal on Divestment in Israel: (6);
-Decide whether to co-sponsor DC's proposal to mandate that state parties place the national presidential nominee on their ballot line: (7);
-Consider whether to make a proposal for hosting the 2006 USGP national meeting: (4);
-Investigate using telecommunications to allow long-distance participation in SMMs: (5);
-Investigate Stephanie Loveless' application to the GPUS Women's Caucus (explanation of delay received 7/7/05): (4);
-Investigate Ward Connerly's "Civil Rights Initiative" in preparation for ballot fight: (4);
-Develop youth outreach flier on linkage between war and economy by September 1: (6);
-50/50 Jury Proposal: (2);
-Develop plans for anti-war ballot initiatives: (4);
-Recruit for primary committees - Media, Bylaws, Platform, Finance: (5);
-Formally add AWOG to the Bylaws, along with definition of a formal support committee: (2);

July 20, 2005
Proposal: Should the Green Party of Michigan representatives to the GPUS convention in Tulsa support New York's Delegate Apportionment proposal, which mandates proportional representation and sending delegates with bound votes?
Votes: Yes: (1); No: (17)

July 20, 2005
Proposal: Should the GPMI representatives to the GPUS convention in Tulsa support New York's Internal Democracy proposal, which requires that national party structures be based on a "one person, one vote" principle, and that state parties establish systems for counting how many "Greens" there are in their states?
Votes: Yes: (0); No: (18)

July 20, 2005
Proposal: Should the GPMI representatives to the GPUS convention in Tulsa support New York's "Green Party Declaration of Independence" proposal, which bars collaboration with either duopoly party or their candidates by the national and state parties?
Votes: Yes: (2); No: (8); No, unless the proposal is modified to remove references to state parties: (7)

July 20, 2005
Proposal: How should the results of the three polls on the New York proposals be applied by our delegation?
Votes: The majority position gets the votes of all delegates: (3); Proportional representation: (15)

July 12, 2005
Proposal: July 2005 Queue selection Each entry below represents one of the tasks in the SCC Pre-Queue. Please vote for the items you want the SCC to address within the next few weeks:
Votes:
-Investigate using telecommunications to allow long-distance participation in State Membership Meetings: (4);
-Investigate Stephanie Loveless' application to the GPUS Women's Caucus: (11);
-Investigate "Civil Rights Initiative" in preparation for ballot fight: (8);
-Develop youth outreach flier on linkage between war and economy by September 1: (9);
-50/50 Jury Proposal: (2);
-Develop plans for anti-war ballot initiatives: (9);
-Recruit for primary committees - Media, Bylaws, Platform, Finance: (10);
-"Independence from Democratic party" resolution to USGP at Tulsa (July 21-27) and related New York proposals: (18);
-Present "respect by committees to members and applicants" resolution to USGP at Tulsa: (6);
-Identify representative(s) to speak at the TGMedia release press conference on July 23: (7);
-Formally add AWOG to the Bylaws, along with definition of a formal support committee: (9);
-Discuss how to build stronger connections between the state party and locals: (15);
-Consider possible responses to impending federal Supreme Court vacancies: (2);
-Endorse UAW Local 600's 10/17/2005 Universal Health Care Forum and contribute $100: (10);
-Discuss potential candidates and filing deadlines for Nov. 2005: (15);
-Discuss providing financial aid to the Green Internet Society (i.e. our webhost): (14)

July 3, 2005
Proposal: Should the GPMI sign onto the Michigan PeaceWorks July 4 ad? This will cost at least $10.
Votes: Yes: (10); No: (0); Abstain: (0)