I just received word that Representative Kowalko has been restored to the Education Committee. I am completely stunned by this result and I know this only happened because of the quiet strength you all provided. Please stay watchful as we move forward together.
March 18, 2015
Final supporters
One of the strongest voices for public education in Delaware has been State Representative John Kowalko of the 25th District. With less than 10 days before the 148th General Assembly, Delaware Speaker of the House Peter Schwartkopf called Mr. Kowalko and told him he was no longer of the House Education Committee or the Energy Committee. He advised Mr. Kowalko he could not be both an activist and a legislator. He also told him he goes on the radio, blogs and the newspapers too much.
We believe this is not only an intrusion on a citizen's 1st Amendment rights of free speech, but if there was no activism Schwartzkopf would not even have the ability to be a Speaker of the House.
The Delaware House Education Committee willlose one of it's greatest voices if John Kowalko is not immediately restored to his seat on it. Please add your signature to this petition, and once we reach our goal, we will hand it to House Speaker Peter Schwartzkopf.
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January 13, 2015
I started this because I felt like I was the only one paying attention, but seeing all of you step up has completely changed my perspective. I am just a person who loves our schools, and the fact that so many of you agree that we need strong voices in that room is honestly overwhelming.
January 13, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is clear that you all value honest representation just as much as I do. This energy is all yours and it is truly incredible to see.
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2015
81 Comments
John is a politician with a conscience and the will to fight for the people of Delaware. I have always felt fortunate to have him as my Representative.
Reinstate Rep. John Kowalko. We need his passion and direction to improve education in Delaware in 'meaningful' and mindful ways.
Politicians should be both activists & politicians. Unlike most of the legilature in Dover, Rep. Kowalko has a backbone & actually cares about the people he serves. Shame on Pete Schwartzkopf.
This man does not deserve to have to step down from this committee. If you consider being an activist a sin, than we are all sinners, here in Newark. He is a good man of the people. Do not punish him for doing his job!
There is no one more passionate about public education in Delaware. We need John Kowalko back on that committee. This was just wrong and I don't care who is behind it -undo it!
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I just received word that Representative Kowalko has been restored to the Education Committee. I am completely stunned by this result and I know this only happened because of the quiet strength you all provided. Please stay watchful as we move forward together.
March 18, 2015
Final supporters
One of the strongest voices for public education in Delaware has been State Representative John Kowalko of the 25th District. With less than 10 days before the 148th General Assembly, Delaware Speaker of the House Peter Schwartkopf called Mr. Kowalko and told him he was no longer of the House Education Committee or the Energy Committee. He advised Mr. Kowalko he could not be both an activist and a legislator. He also told him he goes on the radio, blogs and the newspapers too much.
We believe this is not only an intrusion on a citizen's 1st Amendment rights of free speech, but if there was no activism Schwartzkopf would not even have the ability to be a Speaker of the House.
The Delaware House Education Committee willlose one of it's greatest voices if John Kowalko is not immediately restored to his seat on it. Please add your signature to this petition, and once we reach our goal, we will hand it to House Speaker Peter Schwartzkopf.
Updates
January 13, 2015
I started this because I felt like I was the only one paying attention, but seeing all of you step up has completely changed my perspective. I am just a person who loves our schools, and the fact that so many of you agree that we need strong voices in that room is honestly overwhelming.
January 13, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is clear that you all value honest representation just as much as I do. This energy is all yours and it is truly incredible to see.
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2015
81 Comments
Kowalko has done an admirable job in actually representing his constituents. It is a poor reflection on the state of politics in Delaware that he is being punished for doing what all elected officials are charged to do.
John is a politician with a conscience and the will to fight for the people of Delaware. I have always felt fortunate to have him as my Representative.
Reinstate Rep. John Kowalko. We need his passion and direction to improve education in Delaware in 'meaningful' and mindful ways.
Politicians should be both activists & politicians. Unlike most of the legilature in Dover, Rep. Kowalko has a backbone & actually cares about the people he serves. Shame on Pete Schwartzkopf.
This man does not deserve to have to step down from this committee. If you consider being an activist a sin, than we are all sinners, here in Newark. He is a good man of the people. Do not punish him for doing his job!
There is no one more passionate about public education in Delaware. We need John Kowalko back on that committee. This was just wrong and I don't care who is behind it -undo it!
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Kowalko has done an admirable job in actually representing his constituents. It is a poor reflection on the state of politics in Delaware that he is being punished for doing what all elected officials are charged to do.