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The Strafford Town Democratic Committee is your local resource for helping elect Democrats in New Hampshire. We meet at 7 PM on first Tuesdays.
Please note! There will not be a regular December meeting. Strafford Democrats will be joining the Barrington Dems for a holiday potluck gathering at the Scruton Pond Community House (Lois Lane off Scruton Pond Rd) on December 8 at 3 PM. Email [email protected] to let us know you are coming and what dish you can bring. In the new year, we will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Watch your email for a Zoom link, or contact us at [email protected] and we'll send one. |
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Chairman's Corner
Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats in Strafford. Independents who lean our way are welcome, too.
Congratulations to candidates Heath Howard and Cassie Levesque, who were re-elected to the NH House. All of our candidates did an outstanding job. We plan to stick together and keep working to protect voting rights and so much more in the days and months ahead. Your Democratic Committee will be here for you as a gathering place, a community that cares about truth and justice, a source for information and action. We have to hang on until the end of this decade (when redistricting occurs), so now is the perfect time to set your New Year's Resolution to get more active in your local Democratic Committee. The difference between our team and the Republicans is clear. Democrats stand strong for women's rights, the environment, and a public education system that serves all children. For building a strong economy that benefits all Americans. For working to provide access to affordable housing, decent health care, and jobs that pay a living wage. For respecting and cherishing the diversity of our fellow Americans. And, above all, for expecting our government officials to support, not undermine, the institutions of democratic governance. Committee T-shirts are available for $15; email requests to [email protected]. Wear blue, vote blue! |
Candidates BreakfastIt was great to see everyone and hear from our hard-working House Candidates at this enjoyable event in October. Thanks to Kathy and John McGoldrick for hosting. It sure was fun!
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Local Democrats Rock!
Adam Mulholland, Rep. Cassie Levesque, Rep. Heath Howard, Kim McGlinchey
Thank you, dedicated House candidates! Congratulations to our two current Democratic Representatives who were re-elected in District 4, which includes Strafford and Barrington: Heath Howard and Cassandra Levesque have made their mark as effective Democratic voices in Concord. We are glad you will be there to represent us!
In his first run for office, Air Force veteran Adam Mulholland of Barrington ran a strong campaign for the third House seat in District 4. And education administrator Kim McGlinchey of Strafford made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. These two excellent Democratic candidates did not prevail this time around, but we are so proud of the work they did and the principles they stand for.
In his first run for office, Air Force veteran Adam Mulholland of Barrington ran a strong campaign for the third House seat in District 4. And education administrator Kim McGlinchey of Strafford made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. These two excellent Democratic candidates did not prevail this time around, but we are so proud of the work they did and the principles they stand for.
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Blueberry Festival & Raffle Thanks
The highlight of the summer was our big community event, the Strafford Blueberry Festival, with music, blueberry treats, local artisans, and a lively bake-off. It was a great chance to meet our Democratic candidates and raise resources to boost Democrats in the tough races this fall. A big thanks to all who entered, cooked for the bake sale, picked blueberries, and helped out in a thousand ways to make this event our most successful ever. We also appreciate support from throughout the county for our summer raffle. Together, festival and raffle raised critical funds for our candidates this fall. Thank you so much! |
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Listen and Learn
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Learn how to use the General Court website to register support of or opposition to bills in the Legislature:
To watch this presentation, select the following link and enter the passcode ChWq1H+V from the Zoom screen. Watch Brian Beihl of Open Democracy Action explain how to register your views on State Legislation. |
Watch Andru Volinsky talk about school funding & property tax here. Volinsky was the lead attorney in the landmark Claremont school funding case. Citizens of towns like Strafford need to understand how the current school funding system imposes inequities on students, property taxpayers, and the economies of local communities.
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Olivia Zink, Executive Director of Open Democracy, introduced our committee to this grassroots organization working in New Hampshire to create an open, accountable, and trusted democratic government free from the corrupting influence of big-money politics. Watch Olivia's presentation on Youtube.
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