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Comments from the Chair

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Well, it is one down and eleven to go in 2021 and what a ride it has been so far! Can you believe that we witnessed a President of the United States pressure the Georgia Secretary of State to overturn a certified
election, and a few days later we got to watch that same guy incite a violent, deadly insurrection by his cult of followers? In spite of all this our fragile democracy prevailed and we experienced the return of dignity and grace to the executive branch at the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. They have wasted no time
getting to work for the greater good of our nation and, right here in Manistee County, the same can be said for your local Democratic Party!

Manistee County Democrats are writing letters to the editor of our local newspaper calling for an end to the BIG LIE and thanking our dedicated election poll workers, canvassers, and clerks who performed admirably in the face of a dangerous pandemic and an avalanche of absentee ballots to give us a fair election. Please consider volunteering to help us with future letters to the editor calling for economic and social justice.

Manistee County Democrats are collaborating with other county parties in this part of the state to hold our elected representatives in Washington and Lansing accountable for their support of the BIG LIE. Messrs. Bergman, Vanderwall, and O’Malley, we will not forget your poor judgement at the ballot box in 2022!

Monthly Meeting

​The Manistee County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, March 18, 2021  at 7:00 pm by ZOOM. Program will Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Just click this link at the appropriate time:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86839512940?pwd=VWdDMEs0aW1PTmptUjJLVlQ4d2ErQT09

New Officers for Local Executive Board

At the county Democratic party convention on Saturday, a new slate of county officers and executive ommittee was chosen. Lets welcome them and work support our democratic values.
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 John Helge, Chair
 johnmhelge@gmail.com
 616-915-2403  
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Carissa Nunamaker Smith, Vice Chair
mom2ree@gmail.com
231-655-3426
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Rebecca Amidon, Secretary
rebeccalamidon@gmail.com
765-702-9003
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Judy Cunningham, Treasurer (Incumbent)
jpc4466@gmail.com
231-794-0005
Mandatory Members of the Manistee County Committee
 
  1. Dana Ferguson
  2. Beth McGill-Rizer
  3. MaryLynn Wrzesinski
  4. Ken Falk
  5. Allan O’Shea
  6. Gene Lagerquist
  7. Rolf Wucherer
  8. Karen Goodman
  9. Margaret Batzer
 
 
Slate of Remaining Members of the Manistee County Committee
 
  1. Gary Madden                          10.  Al Frye
  2. Laurel Mason                          11.  Jeanne Butterfield
  3. Peggy Raddatz                         12.  Rick Schrock
  4. David Berns                             13.  Steve Rogers
  5. Shirley Madden                       14.  Lynda Beaton
  6. Lee Trucks                                15.  Jim Goodwin
  7. Susan Mencarelli                     16.  Ellen Somsel
  8. John Mencarelli                       17.  Joel Raddatz
  9. Eric Lampinen                         18.  Judy Cunningham
2021
It’s going to be a
​great year!!
​Manistee County Democrats are increasing visibility in our community by volunteering to help those in need at the Feeding America Food Truck at the Manistee Armory. Please volunteer to join us as we continue to work to support projects that benefit the greater good of all residents in our county.

Manistee County Democrats are listening to the voters and soliciting their top three issues to ensure we focus our energy and resources on what they identify as the critical few. Please use this link to give us your input. https://lg5zqm0gtej.typeform.com/to/oaifLst5. Share it with anyone who lives and votes in Manistee
County.

Manistee County Democrats are providing added value to our members through our monthly information meetings held via ZOOM at 7PM on the third Thursday of every month. Our meeting on  February 18 will  feature a presentation from a public health professional on her work in the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us for these meetings and increase your level of knowledge about issues that are important and meaningful. Just click on this link to the Manistee County Democratic Party website to get the ZOOM meeting link.
https://www.manisteecountydemocrats.us/

Manistee County Democrats are thankful that we can gather to discuss, debate, serve, and support each other. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have an idea to make us better and stronger as we continue on our journey to achieving true liberty and justice for all!

How to Run for Local Office Guide

​So, you’re considering a run for local office? That’s so exciting. Local officials have the power to transform their communities for the better. In this guide, we’ll go over the basics that you need to know in order to field a successful campaign. When you’re ready to dive deeper on a topic, we’ve linked to resources that can give you a more robust understanding. We’ve also created a Campaign HQ page that has upto-date resources. We’re here for you. Let’s get started!