theresearcher
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Posted: 3/7/2011 7:50:10 AM
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Hansen, a Green Bay Democrat, is being targeted because he has joined other Senate Democrats in fleeing Wisconsin to block a vote on Gov. Scott Walker''s budget-repair bill.
Green Bay Alderman Tony Theisen, who sported a red "Recall Dave Hansen" T-shirt and helped collect signatures Thursday at City Hall, said he saw nothing wrong with supporting the recall or allowing petitions to be circulated on city property. The city has no policy that prohibits such political activity at City Hall, he said.
"I believe in following the rules," he said. "If there was a rule against it, we''d find a different place."
http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110304/GPG0101/103040668/State-Sen-Dave-Hansen-recall-drive-at-Green-Bay-City-Hall-raises-concerns
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theresearcher
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Posted: 3/7/2011 8:00:49 AM
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Editorial:
Recently, we''ve witnessed citizens mobilizing in yet another way, circulating recall petitions for state Senators including Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, and Rob Cowles, R-Allouez. A group dedicated to ousting Hansen has set up shop in Green Bay City Hall, angering some who say that''s not the place for organizers to work.
We understand their concerns, but we are compelled to side with those organizing the petition in this case. Some may perceive what they''re doing as divisive and even distasteful, but the fact remains that City Hall is a public space — and as long as activists are acting legally and without disrupting city business, they have every right to stay and be heard. Should those attempting to recall Cowles wish to use the space as well, they would be equally welcome to do so. Green Bay aldermen are divided on the issue, but the city has said petitioners can stay.
http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110307/GPG0602/103070488/Editorial-Recall-organizers-have-right-to-use-public-space
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