Highway Cleanup May 20, Next Action Meetup May 21

FIRST HIGHWAY CLEANUP OF 2025 ON TUESDAY MAY 20

COME JOIN US FOR THE FIRST HIGHWAY CLEAN UP OF 2025!

The Houghton County Dems will be out on the road again for our first highway clean up of this summer. We’ll be cleaning our stretch of highway as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program — M-26 from just past Goat Hill Rd heading out of Ripley, and on through to Dollar Bay.

Join us Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30pm. (Rain Date is the following Tuesday, May 27th). Parking is available at the Adopt-A-Highway sign just past Goat Hill Rd. We provide gloves, safety vests and bags. 

IT’S STILL EARLY IN THE SEASON BUT ITS ALWAYS ADVISABLE TO BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES.

NEXT ACTION MEETUP MAY 21ST

THE APRIL ACTION MEET UP WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, MAY 21ST AT THE 5TH & ELM.

COME JOIN US! 5TH AND ELM CAN HAVE PIZZA PIPING HOT WHEN YOU ARRIVE - CALL (906) 483-2294 IN ADVANCE TO ORDER, THE EARLIER THE BETTER!

WHEN: 6 PM Wednesday, May 21st.

WHERE: 5th & Elm at the Orpheum Theater, 426 Quincy Street in Hancock (Google Map).

CHANGE IN TREASURER

MARGARET STEPS DOWN, NANCY STEPS UP

At the May monthly meeting last week the Houghton County Dems accepted the resignation of outgoing Treasurer Margaret Landsparger. We’d like to thank Margaret for her skilled and reliable service as Treasurer since September 2023.

We are pleased to announce that Nancy Verive was elected at the same meeting by vote of the membership to take her place. We’re grateful to Nancy for accepting this role and for her willingness to apply her time and efforts to keep Party activities running strong.

05/17: BARAGA COUNTY MIX & MINGLE

BARAGA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Calling all Baraga County readers, folks with family and friends in Baraga, and anyone else interested - the Baraga County Dems are hosting a “Mix & Mingle” on Saturday, May 17th at 5 PM at the Baraga Lakeside Inn, 900 US 41-South in Baraga.

It’s a great way to leave the chaos behind and join up for a bit of fun with like minded folks. A pizza buffet will be provided, with cash bar available.

05/18: KEWEENAW AGAINST THE OLIGARCHY MONTHLY MEETING

KEWEENAW AGAINST THE OLIGARCHY (KATO)

KATO, a project of Michigan United Action, has their monthly meeting starting at 7 PM on Sunday, May 18th. For more information and to RSVP to attend visit the event page here: https://www.mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign/event/766266/

05/27: HOW TO RUN FOR LOCAL OFFICE

HOUGHTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

One of the best actions you can take to help preserve and defend our constitution and our democracy is to run for office.

Considering a run for a local school board, township council or other local seat? Be sure to attend the HCDP Recruitment Committee’s session on How to Run for Local Office.

The session will be held at the 5th & Elm, 426 Quincy Street in Hancock on May 27th, starting at 6 PM. Pizza and drinks will be available.

RESOURCES FOR THOSE THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICE

THINKING OF RUNNING FOR OFFICE?

Considering a run for a local school board, township council or other local seat? Attend the HCDP Recruitment Committee’s session on How to Run for Local Office (see item above).

IN ADDITION, WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU:

The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) exists to empower Democratic candidates, campaign staffers, and local leaders with free, accessible tools, expert training, and online resources to secure victories anytime, anywhere. The NDTC offers knowledge, skills, and training through live and online-on-demand trainings, nationwide to Democrats. And they do it for free, as part of their mission to build the next generation of Democratic leaders.

Learn more about the NDTC and the courses they offer at http://traindemocrats.org

Run For Something (RFS) helps young people run for office and advance progressive values. Whether you’re just starting to explore a run or already planning your campaign, you’re part of something big: a movement of everyday people stepping up to lead their communities. RFS can help you learn how to run, volunteer, donate, or shop for candidates and causes.

Learn more about the RFS and how they can help you at https://runforsomething.net/

Emerge is the nation’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. They are the only political organization that focuses on effective state and national programming that gives women the tools they need to run and win, as well as building an inclusive sisterhood of alums and a network of alumnae, staff, boards, and volunteers who are on-the-ground 365 days a year to support women through their candidacies at every level and once they are elected.

Emerge offers several candidatge training programs including their Signature Program, Gavel In, Boot Camps, Step Forwards, and Seated Together.

Emerge has state-level affiliates, including here in Michigan. Learn more about Emerge and what they can offer by visiting the Michigan affiliate at https://mi.emergeamerica.org/

SAVE THE DATES!

HOUGHTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS — SUMMER EVENTS

• June 7:  Keweenaw PrideFest Tabling (Calumet Colosseum)

• June 13:  March in Bridgefest Parade (Hancock/Houghton)

• June 13-14:  Bridgefest Tabling (Houghton)

• July 4:  March in South Range 4th of July Parade

• July 12:  March in Strawberry Festival Parade (Chassell)

• August 16:  Pastyfest Tabling (Calumet)

• August 21-24:  Houghton County Fair Tabling (Hancock)

• August 31:  (Tentative) HCDP Community Picnic 

More information will follow about marching, and opportunities to staff the HCDP Information Table at some of these summer events!

MDP Legacy Dinner

The Michigan Democratic Party will hold the Legacy Dinner, the party’s annual Ball and fundraiser, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on Saturday, June 7th.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Party Chair Curtis Hertel, and many elected leaders from across the state will be in attendance. The night’s special guest is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

Tickets, starting at $250 for Bronze seating, are available via ActBlue.

Governmental & Community Meetings

TUE MAY 13

This month's regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners is this afternoon at 4 PM in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Find more information on the Board's webpage (find the Microsoft Teams virtual meeting info in the Agenda).

The Calumet Village Council meets in a Working Session tonight at 6 PM in the Village Council Chambers. Further information may be found on the Village website.

WED MAY 14

The Houghton City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Meeting Agenda can be found in the Searchable Document Center of the Council's website.

This newsletter is paid for with regulated funds by the Houghton County Democratic Party, and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

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