We have a new Chair!
Congratulations to the new Chair of the Rutland County Democrats, Mary Mellow!
Congratulations to the new Chair of the Rutland County Democrats, Mary Mellow!
Ever wondered about the relationship between the Vermont Democratic Party, legislators and voters? We made a short video about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcFgqgp61o0&rel=0 Let us know what you think!
Rutland County comes in 5th on completing the census! Have friends & family taken the census yet? We’re lagging far behind other counties in the state. And 45 other states (including Washington DC) have a higher rate of completing the census than Vermont.This will hurt Vermont and Rutland County!Take the census & send the link to your friends & family: https://2020census.gov/en.html?emci=08e03b8e-39de-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&emdi=fe130e10-95e0-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&ceid=4077357…
Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps, will bring thousands of Americans to detention camps across the country, into the streets and into their own front yards, to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. More information can be found at http://www.lightsforliberty.org. By choosing to attend this Event, you are committing to…
Our legislators need to hear from us to move forward with important legislation! If you’ve already reached out, call and/or email again. Ask friends and family to reach out. We can do this! Talking points for current legislation: Paid Family Medical Leave https://rutland-democrats.org/paid-family-medical-leave/ Raising the Minimum Wage https://rutland-democrats.org/s-23-increase-the-minimum-wage/ Investing in Childcare https://rutland-democrats.org/h-531-invest-in-childcare/ Expanding Broadband https://rutland-democrats.org/h-513-broadband-expansion-bill/…
Get your town Select Board to pass a resolution condemning racism Bob Harnish recently succeeded in having Pittsford pass a resolution condemning racism and welcoming all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age or disability and will protect those classes to the fullest extent of the law. Read…
With 3 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 3 – Make sure everyone knows that early voting has started; encourage friends and family to vote and to vote early. Put out a lawn sign, write a letter to the editor, and brag to your friends and families…