The Charlottesville Democratic Committee
All Democratic voters are invited to can attend our important meeting in January (location details to come). The entire Volunteer Appreciation and Biennial Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 10, from 5:00-7:30pm.
There will be a dinner and appreciation event for volunteers from 5-6:30pm, followed by the Caucus and First Members Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm.
Please come out and show your support and interest in Charlottesville Democrats!
Come chat with Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Katrina Callsen on Saturday, Dec. 6, for “Cookies and Conversation” from 10am to noon in the Swanson Room of the downtown Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Bring your questions – and cookies for a holiday exchange (don’t forget an empty container!) – and to enjoy a relaxed conversation with your representatives!
If you missed our food and toiletries drive last month, feel free to bring donations on Saturday; Katrina and Creigh will take anything collected to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
The public is invited to gather in urgent interdependence on the 4th of July at 1pm, at the University of Virginia Rotunda Jefferson statue (University Avenue side) for a peaceful rally demonstrating our collective dismay at the forced resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan.
His ousting was an attempted hostile takeover of the University by the federal government that flies in the face of historically struggled-for ideals, values, and civil rights that began 250 years ago.
A range of University and community stakeholders will speak briefly. The rally’s second part will feature an open mic for public expression (2-minute limit per person). The rally was organized by UPRISE! Creative Collective C’ville and co-sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Del. Katrina Callsen is hosting her Spring Reception on Thurs., May 29 at Kardinal Hall, from 5:30-7:30pm. Celebrate Katrina’s legislative victories and talk with her. Please RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/
Indivisible Charlottesville is hosting a Summer Activist series. On Thursday, May 29, 6-8pm, learn about the group’s fight against fascism at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church,1901 Thomson Rd: www.
Vote for our Democratic candidates early, until June 14, at the Registrar’s Office, 120 7th Street NE, City Hall Annex, Room 142.
On Memorial Day, remember those who gave their lives to protect our democracy. Stay informed, and speak out against unconstitutional actions. Call your representatives (below).
Ranked-choice voting will be used for the first time in Charlottesville for its City Council primary race only. In alphabetical order, the candidates are: Jen Fleisher, Brian Pinkston, and Juandiego Wade. Voters will pick two candidates from these three. This means rather than voting for a candidate by filling in circles, you will be able to rank candidates as your first, second, and third choices when you vote. The one in third place will lose the race. For more details on ranked-choice voting, read this article and/or watch this video and/or check out Ranked Choice Virginia’s community education events.
The League of Women Voters is conducting a May 7 online information session at 1:30pm; register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
The Abi
gail Spanberger for Governor Campaign will be canvassing the next two weeks and then some. If you’d like to knock doors to talk to LeanDemocrats and Strong Democrats who don’t always turn out to vote, see below. Canvassers will meet up at Belmont Park every Saturday at 10am and 1pm, and every Sunday at 1pm.
Here are the links to sign up:
CAMPAIGN NEWS: Sierra Thomas has just arrived in Virginia as campaign’s regional organizer for the 5th and 6th districts. Jimmy Flood (jimmy@abigailspanberger.com) is the 5th District organizer we’re in touch with for now; soon six organizers for the 5th District will be helping throughout the election cycle.
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