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February 6 PG Dems Meeting

06 Thursday Feb 2020

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So many Dem events coming up:

A number of upcoming events will be discussed at the meeting tonight at 6 pm at the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive in the County Government Complex.

So here is a peeksie:

Citizen Participation Initiative of the Prince George Democratic Committee, Brainstorming Session on February 12, 4:30 – 6 pm at Luca Italian Restaurant, 6411 Courthouse Road. Discussion will be around hosting “listening session” during the coming year where citizens may voice their concerns.

Citizen Participation Initiative

Quarter 1 meeting of the Central Committee at the Downtown Marriott on February 15 at 11 a.m. The Central Committee is the governing body of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

Blue Commonweatlth, February 15, 6 pm at Main Street Station on Broad Street in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond. This is the Annual Fundraising Gala for the Democratic Party of Virginia. Tickets $150 (Discounts available to Central Committee Members.) Tickets available at bluecommonwealthgala.com.

Virginia Democratic Primary on March 3rd. Voters vote at their regular voting places between 6 am and 7 pm. Ballots can be cast now by absentee ballot. This writer voted earlier today. Here is the Virginia Sample Ballot. Please note that at least three of the names on the list have withdrawn from the race — Booker, Castro, and Williamson. At the moment the writer is not sure about Patrick, Bennet, and Gabbard.

Virginia Presidential Primary Sample BallotDownload

March Regular Prince George Democrats Meeting, March 5 at 6 pm. Same location as above.

James E. Hill Hero Among Us Award Banquet, March 28 from 2-4 pm, at Providence Baptist Church, 15901 Providence Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Tickets $25 per person in advance. Sponsors invited to support the event. Tickets for members to sell and flyers will be distributed at the meeting tonight (February 6.)

See everyone tonight. Wear your galoshes.

Prince George Dems meet on June 7th

06 Wednesday Jun 2018

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Celebrating Medicaid Expansion:

It required tireless work of a bipartisan nature, but Medicaid was expanded in Virginia as a result of the last special session of the General Assembly.

This is a victory for all who labored for it, especially for Democrats, who for years and years, have kept the idea front and center.

We’ll discuss Medicaid Expansion, the upcoming primaries in Virginia, our outreach to young democrats, the upcoming Blue Commonwealth Gala,  and other matters at our meeting on June 7th.

Please come and bring a friend or neighbor.  Light refreshments will be available.

We meet the first Thursday of each month at the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive, Prince George Government Complex in the first floor meeting room.

 

Blue Commonwealth Gala – June 16

11 Friday May 2018

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Blue Commonwealth Gala 2018

Here are the particulars:

Chairwoman Susan Swecker and the Democratic Party of Virginia cordially invite you to join us for our signature Blue Commonwealth Gala!

We are incredibly excited to host special guest and keynote speaker, United States Senator Cory Booker. Senator Booker will be joined by our fabulous slate of current and former statewide elected officials including Ralph Northam, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Terry McAuliffe, Justin Fairfax, Mark Herring, and many other Democratic elected officials and party leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Blue Commonwealth Gala
Saturday, June 16th
7:00pm
Historic Main St. Station — 1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219

You can RSVP here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2018bcg?refcode=20180501

For questions regarding table sponsorships and VIP opportunities, please contact DPVA Finance Director Danny Carrroll at 804-895-7576. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a contribution to support our event’s goal and help continue our momentum into this year’s November elections.

Thanks for all you do and I look forward to seeing you in Richmond!

JJ Dinner renamed!

05 Monday Mar 2018

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Blue Commonwealth Gala!

Democrats, mark June 16, 2018, on your calendars.  June 16th is the date of the next Central Committee Meeting and the Blue Commonwealth Gala that evening. The Democratic Party of Virginia decided to rename what had long been known as the J-J (Jefferson-Jackson) Dinner to be more forward, rather than backward-looking.  Both having been slave owners, did not help the case for keeping the J-J name.    More details will be shared when available.

This change was announced at the Quarter 1 Central Committee Meeting on March 3rd. in Richmond.  Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner spoke as did the Attorney General Mark Herring.  All three updated the body on their legislative or legal efforts to address gun violence, national security, reproductive rights, human rights vis a vis immigration and DACA issues, and efforts to hold the administration accountable at both the federal and state levels.

Above Senator Mark Warner, with his hand on the shoulder of the State Party Chair, Susan Swecker, has just urged her to run for President of the United States in 2020.  Attorney Mark Herring above right and Senator Tim Kaine lower left.

The 4th Congressional District Committee met prior to the Central Committee Meeting.  Petitions for Congressman Donald McEachin were notarized by members Lori Johnson Krenik and George Morrison and collected. Two replacement members of the 4th were elected … Willene Johnson of Dinwiddie and Jaime Areizaga-Soto of Richmond.  Delegate Lashrecse Aird is the Chair of the 4th CD Committee. Seated with Delegate Aird is Willene Johnson.  Tyrone Williams (L) and Tavarris Spinks, Chair of the Virginia Young Democrats, are members of the 4th CD.

Willene Johnson (L) and Delegate Aird
Tyrone Williams (L) and Tavarris Spinks (Young Democrats Chair)

Think about attending the next CD/Central Committee meetings.