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Happy Juneteeth from Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D-157)
Happy Juneteeth! For this holiday I'm excited to highlight the work of one of my favorite fellow representatives, Joanna McClinton, the leader of our Democratic Caucus. Representative McClinton is a fierce fighter for public schools, women's right to choice, our small...
2021 CCDC Annual Golf Outing at Downingtown Country Club, Tuesday, June 15
CCDC Annual Golf Outing at Downingtown Country Club, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 RSVP: https://chestercounty.ngpvanhost.com/form/-1411087941064520960 Event Schedule: 11:30 am Registration Opens 12:00 pm BBQ Lunch 1:00 pm Shotgun...
CHARLOTTE VALYO ELECTED COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIR AS CANDIDATES & VOLUNTEERS CAMPAIGN TO WIN IN NOVEMBER
press release from CCDC With Dick Bingham’s Announced Retirement, County Leaders Elect A New Executive Board To Continue His Momentum For Fair, Open Elections With Integrity West Chester, PA (June 9, 2021) – With an impressive slate of candidates certified to run on...
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan to stick with representing Chesco in Congress
Statement from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA 6), 6/8/21 (and Yes to 2 Democrats in the US Senate soon!): I have always challenged myself to try to find my “highest best use” in service. I came to Washington to serve my community, Commonwealth and country at what I...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Build Black Wealth and Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap
June 01, 2021 • Statements and Releases One hundred years ago, the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as “Black Wall Street,” was ruthlessly attacked by a violent white supremacist mob. An estimated 300 Black Americans were killed and...
Memorial Day Veteran Flag Placement Event
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (info from Chester County; see map below; download press release here; download program here) The Recorder of Deeds and Veteran Affairs departments, along with the Chester County Commissioners, have organized a flag placement event for the...
ROVITO, VERWEY & DEBAPTISTE JOIN MAISANO, REIF, VAN DE KROL & GARCIA-JACKSON ON NOVEMBER BALLOT AS COUNTY DEMOCRATS AWAIT PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
97,886 Ballots Were Cast In Municipal Primary, with 29,134 Mail In Ballots Received Via Drop Box Or Postal Service West Chester, PA (May 20, 2021) – With the abundance of drop box locations and ease of mail in ballots, Chester County Democrats made their voices heard...
Happy Mother’s Day – what a difference a year makes!
from Rep. Kristine Howard (D-167): Happy Mother's Day! Last year I sent a Mother's Day email.It started with this paragraph: "We won’t be going out for brunch, or having visits from our grown children, or seeing grandchildren, other than via a screen. (Yay for that...
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING
Dear Chester County Democrat, What a difference 100 days have made in all of our lives! You already know that elections have consequences. I need you to spread the message that this year’s Primary followed by the General Election is equally critical to our lives in...
NOTICE: The Chester County Democratic Committee has formally posted on the ‘Indeed’ Job Search site for an Executive Director. All those qualified and interested in the position must apply through Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-director-752795ba8d5575e...
Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress
See the full text of President Biden's address to Congress, April 28, 2021, at the White House. Photo from whitehouse.gov. Watch the full address at C-Span. Of special note: Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President.... No President has ever said those words, and it’s about...
4 Ballot Questions May 18: Vote No/No/Yes/Yes
Thanks to Kennett Area Dems for the above. Read more here, including why the first 2 questions attempt to set aside the usual process of checks and balances and the dire practical and financial consequences that could follow if they are passed. Note that the 4th...
PA House Dems introduce a range of measures to defend voting rights and other fundamentals of democracy
From the PA House Democratic Policy Committee: DEFENDING DEMOCRACY The November 2020 election was the most secure in history, with record turnout across Pennsylvania. Before Election Day, county officials asked the legislature to make some small changes that would...
Statement by President Biden on the Attack on the Right to Vote in Georgia
March 26, 2021 • Speeches and Remarks [n.b. keep your eye on Harrisburg as well!] More Americans voted in the 2020 elections than any election in our nation’s history. In Georgia we saw this most historic demonstration of the power of the vote twice – in November and...
Controller’s Office wins Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Congratulations to Chester County Controller Margaret Reif and her hard-working office for being recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada with a prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial...
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