Help out Chicago's very own CAN-TV by convincing your Alderman to vote YES on the stone/burke ordinance. Even though you maybe a person that does not watch much T.V., just think about how you may be helping someone out. Use your voice and make a difference by supporting Chicago's communities and the people of Chicago.
Hello city dwellers, lovers of free speech & supporters of diversity in the media!
As some of you know, my work with the city's public access channels has always come with it's own set of challenges. We are facing a great challenge right now and I could really use your help.
There is an ordinance that will be voted on in March to determine whether or not our public access channels will retain its funding. If the ordinance is NOT passed we will have to cut back our services which means events like the recent journalism townhall, coverage of the Polynesian community concert held at the Old Town School of Folk Music last May, and long-time series favorites like Chic-a-go-go stand to lose the support CAN TV has always been able to provide.
I am asking that you either call, email or meet with your Alderman and urge them to vote "YES" on the Stone/Burke ordinance to fund CAN TV before March 16. Also, if you are available on March 16 at 10:00 a.m. I encourage you to attend the meeting at City Hall where the finance committee will vote on this ordinance. Details on how to reach your alderman and on the City Council meeting are posted below my signature.
If we can get this to pass the finance committee, it will be a great 1st step to ensure CAN TV's funding for the future and it's ability to service the diverse communities and residents of Chicago is secured.
You can link here to watch video clips of the finance committee's last hearing on this issue (I recommend watching the last clip - it's the liveliest).
Thanks in advance for your support!
-Czerina
HELP SAFEGUARD CAN TV'S FUTURE URGE
AYES VOTE ON THE STONE/BURKE ORDINANCE
As many of you know, CAN TV's outdated funding structure has created problems for years, threatening the future stability of this important community resource.
On Monday, March 16, 2009 the City of Chicago Committee on Finance will vote on the Stone/Burke Ordinance to resolve CAN TV's funding issues. We need your help to make sure the ordinance passes.
IF THE ORDINANCE PASSES:
CAN TV can count on reliable funding now and in the future.
IF THE ORDINANCE FAILS:
CAN TV will lose 1/4th of its funding this year alone, resulting in significant service cuts.
HELP PASS THIS ORDINANCE:
ATTEND the 3/16/09 meeting at 10am, City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., 2nd floor, City Council Chambers.
CALL OR MEET WITH YOUR ALDERMAN prior to the meeting to urge a "YES" vote for the Stone/Burke ordinance.
For your Alderman's contact information call CAN TV at 312-738-1400 or look up the info here.
Reply to this email to let us know you will attend the meeting and whether you need bus transportation from CAN TV.
CAN TV | 312.738.1400 | www.cantv.org | info@cantv.org
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