Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 17:13:40 -0700
From: Eros Publishing <aubrey@wolfenet.com>
Subject: Press Release

The City of Seattle Special Events Committee today voted to grant the
permits for Pride98 March and Rally for Sunday, June 28, to the Freedom
Day Committee.  Both FDC and PNWP got a fair and open hearing.  While I
spoke in favor of PNWP if they would honor their offer to subcontract the
rally to FDC, the decision was ultimately based on historical precident
and I support it.  Virginia Swanson, chair of the Special Events
Committee, and the committee itself faced a difficult decision and now
the issue is resolved.

I want to thank the community leaders who gave so much of their time and
energy in the effort to mediate between these two groups.  Special thanks
to Aubrey Sparks, who with me tried to host a BBQ for the leaders of FDC
and PNWP in an effort to bridge the personality gaps.  A great big
"Thanks" to Trish Throop, Randy Henson, and Jim Munoz who brought our
joint proposal to both groups and tried to negotiate a compromise.  Good
process was followed and we can be proud to have leaders who are willing
to step forward in time of community need. 

Now we have a decision and it is time for us to get to work.  The FDC
needs to break down into action groups with captains and we need to fill
those groups with our time and energy.  Please come on Sunday evening at
6:00 pm to SCCC building B-107 and let's make Pride98 happen.
  
Janice Van Cleve

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