November 2009

The Dallas County Democratic Party has put out the following press releases and other informational updates for its supporters. We have grouped these updates by month and year for easier searching. You can also use the website's Search bar if you are looking for specific keywords or names. If you are having trouble finding a specific article, please feel free to contact the Dallas County Democratic Party.

Judge King Fifer Honored with 2009 ABOTA Trial Judge of the Year Award

Judge King Fifer of Dallas County Court at Law 2 Honored with 2009 ABOTA Trial Judge of the Year Award

The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Dallas Chapter names Judge King Fifer Trial Judge of the Year for 2009. Judge Fifer presides over Dallas County Court at Law 2, which handles civil matters. Judge Fifer was first elected to this court in 2006 after 13 years as a civil attorney in Dallas.

“Judge Fifer has exemplified excellence on the bench over the last several years. This award recognizes his exceptional work as a jurist and the respect he has earned in the legal community,” said Jim L. Flegle, president of the Dallas Chapter of ABOTA.

Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Dallas, ABOTA is a national organization that works to elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, provides continuing education and training for trial lawyers, and works for the preservation of the jury system in American civil justice. Read more »

Press Releases

Judge Bill Mazur Appointed to Public Private Partnership Commission

Judge Known for Innovative Programs will Help Redesign Texas Foster Care System

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2009 – Judge Bill Mazur of the 304th Juvenile District Court has accepted an appointment to the Public Private Partnership Commission, charged with redesigning the Texas foster care system. “It is a huge undertaking but one well worth the time for our abused and neglected youth,” said Judge Mazur. “We have to do more.” Texas is currently first in the nation in infant deaths, with more than double that of any other state, and ranks a lowly 44th in the nation in dollars spent per capita to prevent child abuse.

Judge Mazur has earned a reputation for out-of-the-box thinking and involvement in juvenile justice beyond his own courtroom. Since taking the bench in 2006, Judge Mazur has implemented programs such as Project Spotlight, a partnership with every municipal police department in Dallas County to provide better police protection in communities combined with probation officers working closely with at risk youth to reduce juvenile crime. The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative has also help reduced criminal recidivism among Dallas County’s youth. For more information see www.billmazur.org. Read more »

Press Releases

Call to Blue Dog Senators

Organizing for Health Care Reports from the Hill are that the first vote on health care reform in the Senate could come this weekend or early next week. It will be close, and every vote will count. To put pressure on key Senators, Organizing for America and area Democratic clubs are hosting phonebanks this week to call supporters in Arkansas and Louisiana and ask them to get more involved by calling their Senators to urge a 'yes' vote.

We have phonebanks all week, all over the county. I hope all of you will join and invite others. We can't lose the momentum.

Wednesday, November 18

* Young Democrats (6:30-8:30 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpcz9q

* Coppell (6:30-8:30 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/phonebank/gpczpx

* Duncanville (6:30-8:30 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpczd9

* Irving (6-8 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpczd5

* North Dallas/Preston Hollow (5-9 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpczds

*Richardson (6-8 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpc3vk

* Uptown Dallas (6:30-8:30 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpczdc

Thursday, November 19

* Lake Highlands (6:30-9:00 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingevent/gpczdw

* DCDP HQ (5-9 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/phonebank/gpck3t

Saturday, November 21

* Mesquite (10 a.m.-1 p.m.):
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarephonebank/gpczyl Read more »

Press Releases

Call to Action: House Vote on Health Care Saturday

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Saturday evening on a historic health care reform bill.

This Saturday, OFA volunteers will be canvassing neighborhoods around the state to urge supporters to call Congress THAT DAY to voice support for health care reform. There are 14 canvasses in North Texas alone. I hope you can come out to help make sure the phones on Capitol Hill are ringing off the hook.

The American people have been waiting decades for health care reform. The time is now. The weather looks to be brilliant. Come out and help push the bill over the finish line.

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Arlington - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchw7

Duncanville - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchgd

Downtown Dallas - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpck22

East Dallas/Little Forest Hills - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchlr

Fort Worth - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchwd

Irving - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchbz

Lake Highlands - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpck2b

Mansfield - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchsl

Oak Lawn - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpch4w

Plano - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpckp2

Preston Hollow/North Dallas - http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpchqd