This document is a legislative update from Representative Ruth Samuelson informing constituents about an upcoming primary election on May 1st with early voting locations listed. It discusses bills eligible for consideration in the short legislative session beginning May 13th focusing on gang violence, transportation funding, water conservation and drought planning. It provides contact information for Representative Samuelson's office and encourages constituents to share thoughts and concerns on pending legislation and local events.

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Ruth
418B Legislative Office Building
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
(919) 715-3009 – ruths@ncleg.net
Rep. Ruth Samuelson
May 1, 2008 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Raleigh, NC
Hello again. I hope you are having a great spring. Hasn’t the rain been wonderful!
Charlotte is especially beautiful this time of year, even with all the pollen.
This Tuesday we have a very important primary election. The voters of North Carolina
have the unique opportunity to influence the direction of our state and nation for
upcoming generations. You can vote early through this Saturday at the locations listed
below. Please take the time to vote.
Remember: Judicial elections are non-partisan and are located at the end of the
ballot. Contact me if you need recommendations on the judges’ races.
Mecklenburg Early Voting Locations Open Through Saturday
Weekdays (April 28 - May 2) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday (May 3rd) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beatties Ford Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte
CPCC – North Campus 11930 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville
Cornelius Library 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
Freedom Regional Library 1230 Alleghany St., Charlotte
Independence Regional Library 6015 Conference Dr., Charlotte
Main Branch Library (Downtown) 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Marion Diehl Rec. Center 2219 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte
Matthews Branch Library 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte
North County Regional Library 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville
Plaza-Midwood 1623 Central Ave., Charlotte
South County Regional Library 5801 Rea Rd., Charlotte
Steele Creek Library 3620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte
Sugar Creek Library 4045 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
University City Regional Library 301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte
West Boulevard Library 2157 West Blvd., Charlotte

2. Steele Creek Library 13620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte
University City Regional Library 301 E W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte
The “Short Session” of the General Assembly begins Tuesday, May 13th at 12:00 noon.
There is a list of bills that are eligible for consideration this session on the NCGA
website:
http://www.ncleg.net/eligible bills
Study Committees have been busy during our “interim” time and they will also present
bills for consideration. Legislation on gang violence and transportation funding will be
discussed during this session. We will also work on water conservation and drought
planning, which is essential even though we have received some unexpected relief
recently. Now we have a little breathing space to plan!
Please continue to share your thoughts and concerns with us. I appreciate your input on
pending legislation and events happening in Charlotte.
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.”
-- Spencer Johnson
Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or comments you may have. We look
forward to hearing from you. You can reach us at our Raleigh number at (919) 715-3009
or you can email us at ruths@ncleg.net or samuelsonla@ncleg.net
Best wishes,
Representative Ruth Samuelson
District 104, Mecklenburg County
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