Author: Liz VanBemmel

45th District Democrats meeting

2017 45th District Reorg – What to Expect and How to Help

A reorganization meeting runs a bit differently than a typical general meeting of the membership. Additionally, there are specific times when voting is restricted to specific groups. Because of this, you will see some differences in how people are signed in, credentialed, and where they sit. Here are some of the differences you can expect to see: Sign In and Credentials Everyone attending the meeting is required to sign in. There will be three categories with specific credentials and, if appropriate, ballot packets. Elected PCOs (Precinct Committee Officers) 45th LD members in good standing Current members who paid dues for...

45th District Democrats: News & Blog

A Resolution Regarding the Standing Rock Sioux and the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)

Whereas Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) is constructing DAPL, a 1,172-mile pipeline to transport up to 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day from the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota to a river port in Illinois; and Whereas there have been more than 2,000 “significant accidents” with oil pipelines in the United States since 1995; and Whereas ETP originally considered a pipeline route crossing the Missouri River north of Bismarck, ND, a city with predominantly white, middle class residents. To avoid the potential threat to Bismarck’s water, the pipeline was planned to be rerouted under Lake Oahe, a half mile...

45th District Democrats: News & Blog

Post-Election Message from Our Chair

Discouraged that we lost the Presidency and failed to regain the Senate? Worried that Trump will get to pack the court and send us to a 20-year minority? Come get involved with the local Democrats! We are organized, informed, and have a plan for working each election to maximize the votes our district. We elect good candidates and support good policies. For specific ways to get involved, visit our Facebook page, our website, and come join us for our general meetings the first Wednesday of the month. You will find progressive and mainstream Democrats working to raise the minimum wage; obtain...