Meetings
July “Democracy on Tap” – Talk to former US Attorney Tim Heaphy (7/14)
Cville Dem Attend State Convention
On June 22, a full quorum of Charlottesville delegates went to Richmond to vote on resolutions and vote for national electors and state delegates to the Democratic National Convention that will begin in Chicago on Aug. 19.
It was a rousing day full of democratic visions and determination to elect Democrats straight down the line in November. VA05 candidate Gloria Witt and many others attended. A humorous and vibrant State Speaker of the House Don Scott chaired the day’s proceedings.
Kickoff for Cville Dems GOTV Thursdays Postponed until July 11
We’ll postpone our kickoff of Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays at Ix Park until Thursday, July 11, 5-7pm.
Because the Coordinated Campaign will be having their Office Opening and Debate Watch Party on Thursday, June 27, 7:30 to 11:00 pm (see above), and because the following Thursday is the Fourth of July, we decided to postpone.
Hopefully, we will be meeting every Thursday thereafter through Thursday, Oct. 31. On July 11, we will be all set to go with canvassing, phone banks, text banks, and postcard writing. Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos on July 11. Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a blanket or chair to sit on the grass.
Postcard writing is an expensive undertaking! If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please do so by going to our Act Blue Page and clicking on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Next Dems Meeting is Monday 6/24, 6:30pm, featuring a Speaker from Sin Barreras
On Monday, June 24, we’ll have our next Full Committee meeting at 6:30pm at one of the shelters in Forest Hills Park.
In addition to talking about our activities for the upcoming election, we’ll have representatives from Sin Barreras, an advocacy organization which works with the Latino Community. AND we will serve Mexican popsicles from La Flor Michoacana, which is a good reason to come in itself!
This is an open meeting so please invite friends.
Video from the May 5 Fifth District Candidates Forum
Chuck Moran recorded the Cville Dems/Albemarle Dems co-sponsored May 5 “Democracy on Tap” Candidates Forum that featured all three 5th District candidates and was kind enough to share these four videos:
Hear where each candidate stands on key issues and how they answer hard questions from the large audience at Kardinal Hall!
