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The Strafford Town Democratic Committee is your local resource for helping elect Democrats in New Hampshire. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM via Zoom only; for a link, email strafforddems@gmail.com. Next meeting: October 3.
Please join fellow Democrats for the Strafford County Democrats annual picnic on Sunday, September 17 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Miller Farm, 51 Miller Rd, New Durham, NH. This year there will be no political speeches -- just a meal and great conversations among friends. Bring a side or dessert to share. No tickets; donations will be accepted. Diapers are being collected for a cause. All New Hampshire Democrats are welcome, but please RSVP by September 15 to straffordcountydemocrats@gmail.com. |
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Chairman's Corner
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Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats in Strafford. Our monthly meetings are a great way to get involved.
September brings a great chance to meet Democrats from throughout Strafford County at the County Democrats picnic on September 17 (details above). At our September meeting, we heard from Adam Mulholland, who is a Democrat stepping up to run for State Representative in the two-town district that includes Strafford and Barrington. We elect three reps for that district, and one for a larger district that includes several other towns. Adam introduced himself, mentioning that he is retired from the US Air Force and supports progressive policies such as prioritizing people over corporations, educating our youth, making sure people are appropriately housed, ensuring choice for women, and promoting green energy. Official sign-up for candidates occurs next June. Current Representative Heath Howard gave the committee an update on legislative issues. We are humbly grateful for the wonderful response to our summer raffle, our most successful ever. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and donated prizes, helping us build resources to boost our Democratic candidates in the tough races ahead. For a list of winners, visit our News Archive. We also appreciate everyone who donated goods to the Barrington Democrats summer yard sale. We work closely with the Barrington committee because our towns share two House legislative districts. We enjoyed a relaxing back yard BBQ in July. Thanks to Dennis and Jane Vachon for hosting. Watch for another social event in December. On September 19, 2023, there will be a Special Election for a House seat in Northwood/Nottingham (Rockingham District 1). Hal Rafter is the Democrat. For info on how to help, go to: https://linktr.ee/RAFTERFORSTATEREP So much is at stake as we continue to educate voters and protect democracy. Please stay in touch and get involved. Committee T-shirts are available for $15; email requests to strafforddems@gmail.com. Wear blue, vote blue! |
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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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