UPCOMING EVENTS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
DATE & TIME | EVENT & LOCATION |
|---|---|
November 18 @ 4 PM | Rush Hour Resistance visibility event by Lake Superior Region Indivisible in the Marquette area. |
November 19 @ 7 PM | What is a Democratic Precinct Chair? - Virtual Training by the NDTC |
November 22 @ 10 AM | Hunger Doesn’t Take a Holiday Food Drive by Keweenaw Indivisible |
December 2 @ 1 PM | So You Want to Run for Office? Virtual Training by the NDTC |
December 3 @ 6 PM | |
December 4 @ 6 PM | Writer-Activists Monthly Letter-to-the-Editor Workshop by Voters Not Politicians |
Events featured in our newsletter can also be found on the Events Calendar on the main page of our website. (Click our logo at the top of this newsletter to be taken to our website.)
CANDIDATES FOR THE US HOUSE IN HOUGHTON LAST WEEK
Two of the 2026 Democratic primary candidates for the US House District 1 seat stopped by Houghton this past week for Meet & Greets with local Dems and friends.
Callie Barr stopped by on Sunday the 2nd. She used the acronym LIFE to discuss her priorities. L for local housing (an urgent need throughout the district); I for income (living wages for workers); F for food (its unacceptable that in the wealthiest country on earth the federal government is not guaranteeing food access to the poor and the elderly); and E for essential healthcare (the problems with healthcare are by policy and by design and we need better policy).
You can learn more about and support the candidacy of Callie Barr by visiting her website here.
Kyle Blomquist stopped by this past Saturday. He emphasized working people, and focusing not on left versus right, but on all of us versus the top 1%. He does not propose to be a politician who intends to do the least harm, but one who strives to do the most good. Our basic needs are human rights - this is not radical, it’s necessary.
You can learn more about and support the candidacy of Kyle Blomquist by visiting his website here.
FOOD AID DONATION
DONATION DECIDED AT LAST WEEK’S MEETING
At our monthly meeting last Wednesday there was a lengthy discussion about what we, as a local Democratic County party, could do to help fill the need brought about by the insanity of the Trump administration’s decision to withhold SNAP benefits as a bargaining chip in the government shutdown.
There was much discussion weighing the appropriateness of using the funds we have raised as a party for this need. In the end, a vote was taken among the members present, and the proposal to donate $750 for food aid to St. Vincent de Paul was unanimously passed.
It is a testament to the good in our community - to you our members and supporters - that this was a unanimous vote. We are cognizant of the fact that, as a political party, those who donate funds to us have another need in mind - supporting candidates. That’s why it is so heartening to know that soon after word of this unanimous decision went out generous donors quietly contributed monies specifically to help back this donation and allow us as a party to stay funded for our primary mission. Thank you to everyone for your generosity, and for helping us to help others.
HCDP Vice-Chair Lois Gemignani delivers a $750 donation from the HCDP to St Vincent de Paul.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO HELP AT THE DEC. 3 MEETING
The need for us to all do more was part of that discussion at our meeting last week. We’ve been inspired by other county parties who “adopt” charities in their communities on a regular basis, and we’d like to try to do something similar here in Houghton County.
So, for next month’s Potluck and Monthly Meeting, we are inviting all who attend to please bring a contribution for the Copper Country Angel Mission in Calumet. This can be in the form of food donations or a check payable to CC Angel Mission. The CC Angel Mission has a Free Store and a Food Pantry. It also provides assistance with rent, utility shut-offs, transportation to medical appointments, and other needs. It can benefit from both food donations and monetary ones to help it keep the lights on.
Find out more about the Copper Country Angel Mission on their website.
HOLIDAY CHEER AT THE DECEMBER MEETING
Join us for our Holiday Potluck Party and December monthly meeting at 6 PM Wednesday December 3rd, at the Super 8 in Houghton.
It’s a Potluck Holiday Party - starting at 6 PM. Bring a festive dish to share if you can, or just bring your festive spirit and enjoy some quality time with your fellow Dems before we settle down to business at 7.
You are invited to please bring a contribution - monetary or food - for the Copper Country Angel Mission in Calumet.
Remote attendance is available by Zoom. Click here at 7 PM Wednesday to attend by Zoom.
Membership in the Houghton County Democratic Party is encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings. We welcome all Houghton County residents who support progressive Democratic government to attend our meetings and events and also to become involved.
TWO TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE NDTC
Join the National Democratic Training Committee for two online training opportunities aimed at people interested in running for office.
On Wednesday, November 19th from 1-2 PM the NDTCholds a free virtual live training on What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?. Join us to learn the following:
Describe the structure and purpose of local Democratic Parties
Review common positions people hold in local Democratic Parties
Identify key responsibilities of Democratic precinct chairs
Introduce tactics used by local leaders to grow and engage Democratic Party membership
This training is right for you if you aren't currently involved with your local Democratic party but are exploring ways to get involved in Democratic power-building in your community.
THIS IS AN ONLINE TRAINING SESSION. For more information and to enroll CLICK HERE.
On Tuesday, December 2nd from 1-2 PM the NDTC holds a free virtual live training on So You Want to Run for Office. Join us to learn the following:
Understand the steps necessary to run for office
Explain best practices for choosing which office to run for
Identify what support you'll need from your team
Prepare for sharing your decision to run with friends and family
This training is right for you if you're considering a run for elected office but haven't yet made the commitment to run or filed your candidacy.
THIS IS AN ONLINE TRAINING SESSION. For more information and to enroll CLICK HERE.
MARQUETTE COUNTY RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE
The group Lake Superior Region Indivisible (https://lsrindivisible.org/) is continuing their “visibility events”, which they call “Rush Hour Resistance”.
These events take place across three locations: in Marquette at the Iron Ore Heritage Trail Overpass; in Negaunee at Miner's Park; and in Ishpeming on the US41/Lakeshore Drive Roundabout.
If you’re willing to travel, or know someone in the greater Marquette area who’d like to participate, you can get more information and RSVP by clicking the button below.
WHEN: Tuesday November 18th, 4 PM
WHERE: Across three different locations in Marquette, Negaunee and Ishpeming
KEWEENAW INDIVISIBLE FOOD DRIVE
There’s another opportunity to show your holiday spirit and your solidarity with those in need this fall. Join with Keweenaw Indivisible to help fight hunger in our community by bringing non-perishable food items to their volunteers in the store entrance at Tadych's Marketplace on Sharon Avenue in Houghton on Saturday November 22nd.
Governmental & Community Meetings
TUE NOV 11
At 11:11 AM today a Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Houghton High School gym, and the public is invited to attend. The ceremony, hosted by ROTC students, is anticipated to last about an hour. The band will play and the choir will sing. Veterans will be recognized with a flag presentation as they are asked to stand during their armed services branch’s song (Army, Navy etc). There will also be a guest speaker, speeches and a POW/MIA Missing Man Table.
This month's regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners is tonight at 6 PM in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Find more information on the Board's webpage (look for the Microsoft Teams virtual meeting info in the Agenda).
WED NOV 12
The Houghton City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Meeting Agenda is typically posted to the Searchable Document Center of the Council's website prior to the meeting.
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