If you believe that his selfless service should be honored by DPS with a building in his name, we ask that you sign this petition. There is an old saying that we should “give people their flowers while they are alive.”  This saying is so applicable here.  Help us give Mayor Bell his flowers while he is alive.

Lucasfilm used to be a company that went against the grain of your typical Hollywood socialites who just wanted more of the same. Lucasfilm used to follow through with the stories that they wanted to tell in a very unapologetic way, even if the people around the me were telling them “it’s not going to work”. Lucasfilm always found a way to make it work and reach an audience. They used to be the rebels of the film industry. They didn’t submit to traditionalism. George Lucas allowed anyone who worked on the galaxy far far away to essentially have free reign to sprout their creative flow and put their own stamp on Star Wars, because he understood that a story needs nurturing. Stories need to be brave and challenging even if others disagree. They need to bring something people never thought they needed until watching that specific project within Star Wars. And that was The Acolyte. Most importantly: the greatest thing about the Acolyte was its separation from the Skywalker royal family and focusing on completely different characters, environments, and conflicts that expanded our understanding of the universe we know and love. The Acolyte had a refreshing nature about it where we saw Lucasfilm do something original and bring that spark of boldness that they’ve always been known for.  Star Wars wouldn’t be here today if George Lucas just accepted the dominant level of “we don’t believe in your vision” that a New Hope first received. Star Wars wouldn’t be Star Wars without George Lucas’ experimenting and going against what typical Hollywood was doing. We often forget this, but Star Wars wasn’t a guaranteed success at first. It had to work and be unapologetically itself to get to the be the royal family of space opera fantasy.  The most difficult thing to confront now, is the fact that Lucasfilm decided to relent to the toxic city of the fanbase. A company that since 1997, preached individuality when it came to storytelling backed out of a story they wanted to tell because of the loud, toxic, hateful group of fans. That is not the George Lucas way. As Lucasfilm supporters, we feel betrayed and ignored. We feel for the cast and crew that were given the hope of a continuation of The Acolyte and did a phenomenal job on the first season. We feel for the fact that Lucasfilm will now be frightened in wanting to tell different stories with different characters, time periods, and storylines. We feel that Lucasfilm now will decide to back out of a story instead of allowing it to blossom. We ESPECIALLY fear now that Lucasfilm will start de-canonizing actual SW media in order to make the trolls happy.  What we see is Lucasfilm now being a shell of its former self and not fighting for its own storytelling. It used to be Lucasfilm vs Corporate, but now it’s “what will sell better and be more familiar to people?”. You are becoming the very thing you swore to destroy. The film industry is scaring more and more creators from wanting to branch out and do new things and adaptability must be something we are willing to embrace. If we continue doing the same thing, eventually it will get to a point where the charm is gone and support will rarely be a commodity. Lucasfilm, you must honor George Lucas’ philosophy and see this story through. For the cast and crew that worked their butts off, for the supporters of this series that craved something different, and to tell your creatives that their visions will be protected by you. That their backs will always be covered by you. This decision to cancel The Acolyte only confirms to people that you won’t protect them, and that you don’t desire to expand. It confirms to the people who had to deal with the cyberbullying over loving this series that their support meant nothing. If this isn’t the philosophy that you desire to adopt or preach, do the right thing and resurrect The Acolyte for a second season. Follow through with your vision and live up to the respectable standards that you have been upholding since 1997’s A New Hope. Please, and thank you. 

Our elected officials need to see that North Glastonbury residents also need their representation and protection. 

If unaddressed, this issue can create a severe imbalance in the natural setting of Louisville, CO. I am urging you to join me in demanding that the City Council of Louisville, CO promptly approve the necessary capital to replace the faulty liner of the Coal Creek Golf Course pond. When we preserve our green spaces, we preserve our town's charm and biodiversity. Please, sign this petition today.

On behalf of all of Yes Prep North Central’s upperclassmen, activity time is demanded because it helps us deal with the stress that comes with school and helps us get along with our classmates more. It gives us a chance to socialize with them. Having activity time will help us be more connected, more encouraged to do well in school, help us with our mental health, and overall help us have a better school year. Also, not having activity time is putting more stress on teachers because they have to present PowerPoints to students, when other years, during the time of blazer block, we would be enjoying our time in activity time. Activity time has been a part of Yes Prep North Central since we were in 6th grade and it’s always worked well. We promise that it will continue to be that way. Overall, we, as Yes Prep North Central’s upperclassmen, believe that activity time should be granted to us.

Why Now: I believe in giving someone their flowers while they are here to see them because tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Tony’s work and passion deserve to be recognized in a way that ensures his legacy is permanently etched into the fabric of our community. Despite previous efforts to bring this proposal to the Legends of Hutto Homeowners Association Board of Directors, I have not received a response. But as members of this community, we have the power to make this happen. We can ensure that Tony’s contributions are honored in a lasting and meaningful way by renaming the park located off Inman Drive to "Tony Wertz Community Park." What We Need: Your signature on this petition is crucial. Every signature counts and will help us build a strong case to present to the HOA Board and local officials. This is our chance to take action as a united community, to show that we value the incredible contributions of our neighbors, and to ensure that Tony’s work is remembered and celebrated for generations to come. How You Can Help: • Sign the Petition: Add your name to support this important cause. • Share the Petition: Spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors within the community. The more signatures we gather, the stronger our message will be. • Get Involved: If you have ideas or additional support that could help us in this endeavor, please reach out. This is a community effort, and every voice matters. Let’s come together to make this a reality. Tony has given so much to our community, and now it’s our turn to give back.

Las recientes declaraciones de algunos miembros de la comunidad Hispana local, ampliamente difundadas  por la prensa, no nos representan.  Unase a nosotros para asegurarrnos que nuestras voces son escuchadas! The recent statements of some members of the local Hispanic community, widely reported by the press, do not represent us.  Please join us in making sure that our voices are heard!

It’s important for the well being and safety of our children. Especially all that is going on in the world it would be deficient not to do so. 

SpaceX's illegal discharges of pollutants and failed flight tests have caused significant environmental damage, including damaging vital wildlife habitats and contributing to elevated mercury levels in local waterways. Despite repeated warnings from the EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SpaceX continues to evade accountability and bypass proper permitting processes.  Last year, a failed SpaceX test flight’s explosion ignited a 3.5 acre fire through neighboring state park land, damaging nesting and migration sites for local endangered species. After this failure, Musk pushed for another test flight on a rushed timeline, evading the permitting process that would require SpaceX to meet pollutant discharge limits and outline a wastewater treatment plan. It’s clear Elon Musk and SpaceX view environmental protection standards as an obstacle rather than a necessary safeguard, and would rather prioritize profits over legal responsibility.  Sign the petition to demand that the EPA and the FAA hold Elon Musk and SpaceX accountable for their pollution and to review SpaceX's permitting processes. Corporate polluters like SpaceX are not allowed to disregard the health of local communities and wildlife in favor of profit!

Think about it: Walmart is the biggest grocery chain in the country, and it paid its CEO $25 million in 2023. That’s 933 times the median associate’s wages, which are also below the poverty line for a family of four.  Simultaneously, there was a $163 million increase in profits from 2022 to 2023, for a total of over $13.6 billion. So if companies are continuing to not just profit, but break RECORDS, why are prices going up?  While families face climbing food prices, corporations rake in more profits. WHAT SENSE DOES THAT MAKE? The Biden-Harris administration has already started the critical and necessary work to fight back against corporate greed, and tax wealthy CEOs and corporations what they owe just like the rest of us. But it's clear this work needs to continue for working class and middle-class people to afford their groceries.  This also means continuing to build and support a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with authority to pass rules and regulations that will benefit all of us, including regulating mergers and corporate monopolies that will drive up costs and making it harder for small businesses to stay afloat!  Sign the petition to support a Harris-Walz administration in fighting back against the price gouging that drives up the costs of goods and lines greedy CEOs pockets!

When it comes to election participation, the U.S. lags behind—ranking 26th out of 32 peer nations. We pride ourselves on our democracy, but our government must do its part to encourage civic engagement by making it easier and more accessible for the vast majority of Americans to vote. Making Election Day a national holiday already has momentum. 65% of Americans already support the idea of establishing a national holiday on Election Day, and lawmakers have introduced various pieces of legislation on the topic for years. Still, designating Election Day as a national holiday won't make voting easier for millions of working class Americans who may be left out of the holiday, or seniors and folks with disabilities who depend on public transit to get to the polls. That’s why we need to focus on making our voting system more accessible for ALL Americans. Americans in every state deserve the time and flexibility to vote, whether through expanded early voting, vote-by-mail, or making Election Day a national holiday. Sign our petition to support these critical reforms!

 Student Comfort and Well-being: The ability to choose what to wear can significantly impact students' comfort and well-being. If students are uncomfortable, it can affect their focus and performance in school.