Editor’s Note: The following press release from OFA is offered to readers of Home in Henderson for the purpose of keeping them informed. No partisan political view is expressed or implied, nor should it be inferred.
Washington, D.C. – Organizing for America (OFA), a project of the Democratic National Committee committed to building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during the Obama campaign and helping to advance the President’s agenda, today announced it will embark upon a statewide listening tour in North Carolina.
The tour is part of a series of tours taking place in states across the country.
Attendees, including supporters and volunteers from the general election, will be invited to offer ideas on how OFA should organize in their community 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 in November.
North Carolinians can visit my.barackobama.com to find a listening tour stop in their area. The tour is currently scheduled to stop in Durham, Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Chapel Hill, Wilmington, Greensboro, Rocky Mount, Winston Salem, Concord, Greenville, High Point, Roanoke Rapids and Elizabeth City.
“We’re here with one goal in mind – to listen,” said Lindsay Siler, OFA State Director for North Carolina. “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 their community and we’re eager to hear from them.”
OFA is committed to building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during the campaign and helping advance the President’s policy agenda. The group is currently holding health care reform events across the country and previously organized a nationwide pledge drive to encourage Americans to call their Members of Congress to encourage support for President Obama’s budget.
Upcoming Listening Tour Stops
Durham
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s AME Church
2521 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC
Asheville
Thursday, July 9, 7:00 p.m.
Mountain Java Coffee Shop
870 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, N.C.