WELCOME to the website of the Charlevoix County Democratic Party. We’re here to help you stay informed, take action, contribute, participate in the political process, and make your voice heard.
Upcoming Events
Two great events – won’t you join us?
Campaign Kickoff — Jocelyn Benson, voter rights advocate, will be our featured speaker at the Argonne Supper Club in Charlevoix. Tuesday, May 29, at 5:30. Send us an email to let us know you’re coming: democrats.charlevoix@gmail.com.
Morning After with Senator Carl Levin — join us at the Flap Jack in Charlevoix May 30, at 7:45. Again, help us plan by sending an email if you plan to come: democrats.charlevoix@gmail.com.
Oppose the MI Land Cap Bill
The Michigan Land Cap Bill would limit additional purchases of land for public use to 0.03% of the lands already publicly owned, opening up lands used for recreational purposes to private development, and undermining the intent of the Natural Resources Trust Fund. Write a letter — it’s easy HERE.
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Want to know about national campaign events going on in Michigan, and in Charlevoix County? You can sign up for SMS (text) alerts. Text MI to 62262. You’ll get a text back asking you to text your ZIP code. You can find out about events in your area, volunteer, or schedule an event yourself (a house party for friends to talk about various issues?) at the national campaign website HERE.
Candidate Profile
Latest in the Candidates tab — Nancy Ferguson, candidate for County Commissioner, representing the 5th District. Find out more about Nancy — and the cowgirl’s creed — by clicking her name above, or clicking our CANDIDATES tab at the top of the page.
Thank You, Mr. President
We don’t think there’s anything we need to say about this except “Thank you, Mr. President, for taking a step toward marriage equality for all of our citizens.”
Something new: a printable set of wallet cards you’re allowed to print, laminate, and distribute as you wish. They list President Obama’s top 50 accomplishments during his first term as President. Click Obamas Top 50. Pick yours up at any Charlevoix County Dems meeting.
A friend sent this — it uses photographs to tell the story of President Obama — his character and his accomplishments. Take a look by clicking Thank you Mr. President Download it, print it, email it to your friends.
Fact Check: The Affordable Care Act
The team working on fact-checking the Affordable Care Act has produced a great 1-page summary of benefits already available as a result of the legislation. Read it by clicking HERE.
Here’s the ACA in just a little over 3 minutes:
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Help Wanted
Would you like to get involved, but are hesitant because you don’t know how you can contribute or whom to call? We will be listing opportunities in this section. If you are interested in any of these unpaid opportunities, send us an email: democrats.charlevoix@gmail.com. Tell us why you’re the right person for the job.
Congratulations on your clear and informative design and a description of our upcoming activities!
Bill Lovett
The “Pellet Plant” in Boyne City is a great asset to our community with green energy loans from the government. They employ many. Most persons now complaining live on a hill overlooking an industrial park. Many of those citizens have been anti-governmen, pro-business(at any expense) persons who want to do away with services for their fellow disadvantaged citizens. It is surprising that these persons suddenly want government intervention for the problem of building (over) an industrial area. They now look for an over-reaching government… Ironic.
It looks like the business fulfilled all of its government obligations with permits etc. I think the government worked well with the business and should be commended. They created good jobs. The business is working to help.
Please be careful of what you post… Many of these complainers are not true political allies in any sense of the word.
We Charlevoix Democrats should get more serious.
Aaron, we are confused. What have we posted on the wood pellet plant? We agree that the plant is an asset to the community, and also understand that some residents have legitimate concerns, permits or not. Boyne City has created a committee to examine the issues. We think that’s great, and are confident the company will, if there are issues, address them. That is good citizenship in action.