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Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 10:00 AM
1201 Lakeshore Drive, Manistee, MI 
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​Monthly Meeting

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​Date: June 19, 2025
6:00 PM

Finch Park, Arcadia

Strawberry Shortcake, Ice Cream, Democrats
Possibly Jocelyn Benson

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John Helge's May 2025 Letter To The Editor
The chaos, corruption, and cruelty of the executive branch of the US government has
been breathtaking in its ineptitude during the first 100 days of the MAGA administration.
The “dear leader” blithely continues his golf pursuits racking up $30+ million in travel
and security costs so far. His family has benefited amassing an estimated $2 billion in
US dollars selling and trading shady crypto currency. Many of the worthless “$Trump”
meme coins were bought by foreign agencies in a brazen attempt to gain access to the
oval office. Inspite of the DOGE chainsaw the federal government under Trump spent
more taxpayer dollars in his first 100 days than any other administration. His cabinet
and advisors, dominated by twenty-three Fox News alums, are better at praising their
cult leader than they are at managing their assigned government functions.
His Homeland Security chief has bankrupted her organization spending tax dollars on
multimillion dollar TV ads starring her complete with perfect hair and makeup playing
dress up in a uniform she has not qualified to wear or posing in front of jailed migrants
unconstitutionally sent to a foreign prison. During these 100 days she has deported
fewer undocumented migrants than the Biden administration. Her masked ICE storm

​On deck....
troopers are now snatching US citizens and properly documented foreign visitors off the
streets to meet their quotas.
The Defense Department spends more taxpayer dollars than any federal agency and its
bumbling tattooed leader also insists that his hair and makeup are TV ready. He refuses
to follow basic security protocols putting US troops in danger while blaming everyone
else for the Pentagon chaos caused by his lack of management skills.
Because federal programs are being defunded and experienced bureaucrats are being
fired, our federal government will eventually experience the curated failures designed to
align with Project 2025. Our social, economic, and environmental safety nets will
disappear, and we will be abandoned to carry on regardless. Elected representatives
like John Moolenaar are simply too afraid of MAGA to act. We WILL fix this in
November of 2026 when we elect a courageous representative of the people.

We Believe

  • All people are created equal, that this is America's Fundamental ideal.
  • That America is a democracy by and for the people: ruled by the constitution and ins interpretations, protected by the Bill of Rights, and inspired by the Declaration of Independence.
  • These founding documents demand Freedom, Justice, and Opportunity for all Americans, in full and equal measure - regardless of who you are, what you believe or where you live.
  • That the Duty of government is to strive endlessly to make the ideals of Freedom, Justice and Opportunity a reality for all.
  • That the Purpose of government is to protect our nation, defend our democracy, and to endlessly promote the welfare of each and every one of us.
  • That fighting for these ideals is our purpose as a political party.


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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! ​

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