Betsy Coffia
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Monthly MeetingDate: January 20 Time: 7:00 PM Place: West Shore Community College Facility, 400 River Street, Manistee and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82788228351?pwd=MlhmQ1M2NHJEakd2ZWl6bWFJNXdaQT09 Program: Defend Democracy Activist, Betsy Coffia |
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Manistee County League of Women Voters January 25, 2022, 7:00 PM via ZOOM Featuring: Jill Nowak, Manistee County Clerk Michelle Graves, Manistee News Advocate Managing Editor Sandra Nelson, Manistee League of Women Voters Board Pamela Tompke, Past President Manistee County Clerks Association ZOOM Info: Meeting ID: 879 6074 4116 Passcode: 252465 |
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Comments from the Chair
2021 was certainly a challenge, but we must admit we are currently in a much better position than we were at this time last year. We had just witnessed the deadly and violent invasion of the US Capitol by a mob aiming to overthrow our democracy cheered on by the lame duck who lost the election by over 7 million votes and a cabal of Republican sycophants who have refused to even consider doing their job of legislating in both Washington DC and Lansing! Yes, we are in a better place now, but 2022 will continue to test our resolve to maintain our rights and continue to forge a better life for all Americans. 2022 is shaping up to be another year when we will all need to mobilize for what is true, fair, and just. We cannot just sit back and let others do it for us! In 2022 we need YOU to get engaged and help as much as possible. Your Manistee County Democratic Party has been working hard to change the narrative of what it means to be a Democrat in Manistee County. We have been and will continue to be active and visible trying to deliver a clear message that we believe in government at all levels that functions effectively for all people. • I hope you are proud to see fellow Democrats helping at the monthly Feeding America Trucks and other sources of aid in the County for food insecure people. • We have volunteers who proudly wear their blue caps while delivering Meals on Wheels, helping at vaccination clinics, manning information tables at the County Fair, weeding Blossom Boulevard, picking up trash from our roadways or upgrading the Riverwalk. (Continued next column) |
Officers for Local Executive BoardAt 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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It’s going to be a great year!! (Comments from the Chair continued) • Manistee County Democrats are busy writing letters to the editors of local newspapers holding our elected officials accountable and clarifying our positions on local, regional, and national policy issues. • Your local Democratic Party is also aiding those who wish to complete their high school education or improve their job skills at West Shore Community College. • The Manistee County Democratic Party collaborates with other county parties in NW Michigan as well as the Rural Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party to align and refine our messages. You have a very active Party that is dedicated to mobilizing to get out the vote for issues and candidates that align with your expectations. In 2022 we will need to be even more active to insure we can support candidates up and down the ballot. We will be recruiting and supporting viable candidates for local offices. We will be working hard to support our outstanding triumvirate of incumbent state-wide leaders in the races for Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State. Yes, money will be involved, but we know you will step up and contribute like you did last year when we saw a record amount of donations! Please visit bit.ly/donatemcdp to donate for 2022! John Helge is a veteran U.S. Army officer and has recently retired after a 40-year career leading technical sales teams focused on the challenges of industrial water and energy sustainability. He is currently serving as chairperson of the Manistee County Democratic Party. He can be contacted at johnmhelge@gmail.com. |
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