Last Call!!! Spring Fling This Saturday!

Spring Fling May 3rd

MAY 3RD IS THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!

Will you be joining us at the Bonfire? We’d love to see you there. Tickets are available through ActBlue - click the button below to be taken to the ActBlue Spring Fling page. 

Tickets are $55 per person or $45 for students and seniors. There will be dinner, an awards ceremony, speeches and of course the silent auction.

THIS YEAR’S SILENT AUCTION PROMISES TO BE A GREAT ONE!

We have almost 60 fantastic Silent Auction donors this year! We’ve got local gift cards, themed baskets, unique services, and many beautiful handmade works of art. Your generous bids will help to make this fundraiser a huge success! Be sure to bring your preferred method of payment (cash or check) and get ready to place those winning bids!

THE SPRING FLING IS A GREAT WAY TO MEET UP AND CONVERSE WITH YOUR FELLOW DEMOCRATS AND PROGRESSIVE VOTERS WHILE LISTENING TO THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO REPRESENT YOU.

HEADS UP: AVOID this “Voting Rights” Petition!

Earlier this month the Michigan Board of State Canvassers gave their approval for the wording of a ballot proposal to amend the state constitution that would negatively impact how residents in Michigan vote.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS LIKE A STATE OF MICHIGAN VERSION OF THE PREPOSTEROUS FEDERAL SAVE ACT PASSED BY THE US HOUSE ON APRIL 10TH.

The proposal would require proof of citizenship before registering to vote. If passed, this amendment would add more red tape to our elections and upend our hard-won secure voter registration laws. Having to obtain the Proof of Citizenship documents the proposal would require will place unwarranted obstacles in front of Michigan voters.

The group fronting this ballot proposal is going by the Orwellian name “Committee to Protect Voters Rights”.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THIS PETITION. DO NOT SIGN IT! WARN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TOO!!

And while you’re at it, please contact Senators Slotkin and Peters and thank them for their stated commitments to oppose the Federal SAVE Act in the Senate.

Contact information for Senator Slotkin here.

Contact information for Senator Peters here.

POTLUCK AND MONTHLY MEETING WEDNESDAY MAY 7TH

Join us for our monthly meeting at 7 PM next Wednesday May 7 at the Super 8 in Houghton.  

• Potluck starts at 6 PM. Bring a dish to share if you can, or just stop in and enjoy some quality time with your fellow Dems before we settle down to business at 7. 

• 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.

MAY DAY MARCH SCHEDULED

KEWEENAW SOCIALISTS

The Keweenaw Socialists have announced a Rally & March in celebration of International Workers Day, and in protest of actions by Trump and ICE. The rally will begin at 6 PM on Thursday, May 1st in Bridgeview Park in Houghton, with a Bridge March following at 7 PM.

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.

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

THUR MAY 01

The South Range Village Council meets Thursday at 6 PM in the South Range Community Building. For more information contact the Village at [email protected] or (906) 482-8833

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

Contact us by email at [email protected] or by text or voicemail at 906-523-1233