The announcement of a proposal for the Braddock Hospital site by the County Executive, Dan Onorato, is a direct result of the dedication, persistence, and unrelenting pressure exerted on University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and local political leaders by Braddock residents and other activists, including many Green Party members.

Yet the proposal put forth by the County Executive falls far short of the needs and demands of residents of Braddock and neighboring communities, ignores their right to quality health care, and surrenders to the profit-driven interests of UPMC.

Through the Save Our Hospital Coalition (SOCH), the people of these communities have demanded that the hospital remain open. Anything short of meeting this demand is a callous compromise. Any deal arrived at independently of their wishes is grossly undemocratic.

Green Party values tell us that the needs of our communities - especially our poorest communities - should not be sidestepped or diminished for political expediency or subservience to corporate masters.

We urge everyone to stand with SOCH and the community in continuing the fight to save Braddock Hospital.

Green Party of Allegheny County

(from Green Star)

The Green Party of Pennsylvania 2010 Nominating Convention will be held Feb 20-21 at the Holiday Inn Monroeville, just east of Pittsburgh. The gathering will feature a Campaign School led by longtime Green Party activist Hugh Esco of Campaign Foundations. In addition, there will be workshops during the day on Saturday, dinner and entertainment on Saturday night, and a business/nomination meeting on Sunday. For more information check out the Green Party PA website at:
http://gpofpa.org (and then click "Next Meeting").

If you need a ride or can help carpool from Pittsburgh, please call 412-231-1581.

With new ballot access legislation pending in the Pennsylvania Senate (Voters Choice Act SB 252), the opportunity to have progressive non-corporate candidates on the ballot couldn't be greater.

We Need Your Help

The Green Party of Allegheny County is actively signing up new Green registered voters. It's as simple as filling out a voter registration form, checking "Other" and then writing in the word "GREEN" in the party designation section of the form. You can print and then fill out a voter registration form here. If you have a form that already has "Green" as a party designation...simply check the "Green" box. If you are changing your voter registration from a previous party or independent, you should also check the box on the form for "Change of Party".

Your completed voter registration form should be sent to your county election office...addresses are listed on the voter registration form.

If you need a form, have any questions, or would like to volunteer for the Green Voter Registration Campaign, please contact:

Green Party of Allegheny County