This year s movement to put platform development into the hands of locals around the state is a first in our party s history. Fundamentally, this repre-sents our commitment to four particular Green values decentralization, grassroots democracy, personal and social responibility, and future focus and sustainability. We are fortunate, through years of hard work by many, to have reached the point where we can operate as a living and growing party in a way that reflects our core values. Many Greens around the state are excited by the prospect of getting together for the purpose of reviewing our platform for Maine and recommending additions or changes to be considered by the statewide membership at this year s Party Convention. It is only appropriate that the local activists of Maine who volunteer so much of themselves to our campaigns be the ones who help shape the voice of this movement.
Grassroots organization is our party s strength and pride.
Over 50 municipal committees and 15 regional groups are currently organizing G.I.P. activities in their communities. If you do not see your neck of the woods listed in the Directory of Municipal Committees and Regional Groups, below, and would like some assistance in jumpstarting activity, then please contact a Steering Committee Member. The S.C. is committed to what is our party s most important element locals, all of you. The Steering Committee is pleased to have reached this point, where we can effectively work to nourish the roots of our party and movement not only to speak, but to act on that commitment, as well. Our party has a history rich with experience, struggles, passion, and growth.