WCDP Black Caucus February Meeting
This Saturday, January 27, 10-NoonPlease join the WCDP-Black Caucus for our kick-off meeting for the new year. Our special guest speaker will be Mr. Heaster Wheeler from the office of the Michigan Secretary of State.
Attend in person:
Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center
4135 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Attend via Zoom:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82503004229
Follow the caucus on Facebook & Instagram!
Saturday, February 3, WCDP Meeting
Black History Month: Equity in Washtenaw County, Accomplishments, and Work Remaining
Program Speakers
- Sheriff Jerry Clayton
- State Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (HD32)
- State Rep. Felicia Brabec (HD33)
- Board of Commissioners Chair Justin Hodge, Vice Chair Caroline Sanders, and Commissioner Crystal Lyte
9:15 – Meet and mingle
9:45 – Party business
- What’s the WCDP doing to ensure success this year, and how can you help?
- News from Washington – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
- Open forum Q&A with WCDP leaders and electeds
10:30 – ProgramAttend in person: Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Avenue
Attend via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82511723295
Original photo of the March on Washington, 1963, by Marion S. Trikosko. Colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd.
The Presidential Primary is February 27
It’s 2024 and you know what to do!
Voting Absentee: If you are on the permanent absentee voting list your local clerk may have been in touch about your primary ballot party preference. Reply promptly to ensure you get the right ballot sent out!
Voting Early: If you are not set up to vote absentee, you can also vote early in person, thanks to your vote for Promote the Vote (Prop 2) in 2022 & thanks to Michigan Dems putting it into law in 2023.Voting changes things: be a voter in every election!
Early, in-person voting begins February 17th and runs for 9 days.
- All sites will be open from Saturday, February 17 through Sunday, February 25, including on the weekends.
- Voters must visit an Early Voting site assigned to the city or township you live in.
- 23 cities and townships are participating in the Washtenaw County-Coordinated Early Voting Plan.
- But the City of Ann Arbor, Milan, Bridgewater & Ypsilanti Townships are administering individual Early Voting Plans. Details on early voting for all Washtenaw County voters are at https://www.washtenaw.org/3970/Early-Voting – scroll down to “Individual Jurisdiction Early Voting Plans”
It’s not just the primary. There are a number of municipal proposals and school millages on the ballot. Just like you did in 2020 and 2022, be a voter and take a friend. Every vote matters. On every ballot. In every election.
Call for Volunteers
WCDP is seeking a graphic designer to help create a small library of reusable images, logos, artwork and photos. We’re particularly interested in building a set of assets for use with the Mobilize app, our main tool for recruiting and organizing volunteers. The initial project is estimated to take 10-20 hours over a few weeks. We would be delighted to find a volunteer with longer term interest as well. Experience with Canva or Adobe image tools will be very helpful.
Contact volunteer@washtenawdems.org if you are interested or would like more information.
Meet your representatives
- State Rep Jimmie Wilson, Jr. (HD32) will host a virtual coffee on Monday, January 29, from 6 to 7 PM on Facebook. To get the Zoom link, please fill out this form or email my office at JimmieWilson@house.mi.gov or phone (517) 373-8931.
- State Senator Jeff Irwin (SD15) will host a coffee hour at the Clinton Township Public Library, 100 Brown St, Clinton, MI 49236, on Saturday, February 17 at 11:00 AM. For more information phone (517) 373-2406 or email SenJIrwin@senate.michigan.gov
Opportunities from Michigan Dems
Voter Protection.
You can begin now to help MDP with their Voter Protection efforts. The February primary will be relatively low turnout – a relaxed setting for learning the ropes in voter protection. Learn more about these important volunteer roles.
National Convention Delegate.
Have you ever dreamed of being an official delegate at a the Democratic National Convention? You have a chance to attend this year in Chicago, August 19-23. Application forms are available now (deadline for submission April 11). Learn everything you need to know about the process for getting one of these coveted positions, and find the nearest training at Delegate Selection Training.
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WCDP Mission and Values
The WCDP’s mission is to grow a broad representative base of committed voters, volunteers, and leaders who work together across Washtenaw County to elect Democrats who champion policies that reflect our values. We commit to living these values in our work together and to being a resource for Democratic allies.
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