DEMOCRATIC PARTY
OF POLK COUNTY WISCONSIN
“Leadership to the Future”
The Polk County Democratic Party is an inclusive, membership-based organization promoting Democratic and progressive principles. We recruit, support and elect candidates who share those principles. We act as a resource to educate all citizens on the important issues of the day.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WORK OF POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
New officers for 2019.
At our January meeting we elected officers for the new year. Kim Butler, chair; Margaret Engebretson, vice-chair; Pam Girtz, secretary; Carolyn Saunders, membership secretary; Kathryn Kienholz, treasurer. Please welcome them! They have all stepped up to donate their...
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Weekly news from the DPW chair.
Wisconsin begins a new chapter. What a great day for Wisconsin. No amount of rain or clouds could dampen our spirits as Wisconsin inaugurated five constitutional officers -- all Democrats, all determined to do right by the people of Wisconsin. Our new leaders each...
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We are all invited to Tony’s 2019 inauguration!
Follow these links to find out more about how to attend. Here are a couple of hotels in downtown Madison that have room blocks for the event. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club -- rates vary from $109 - $169/night *** Unionized employees represented by...
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Come gather in the warmth of fellow Democrats! Arrive at 5:30 to share a meal, regular meeting at 6:30.
Since our usual meeting date of the second Thursday of the month is Valentine’s Day, the February meeting is the FIRST Thursday of the month.
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Shaking my head.
Republican Lawmaker Floats Bill to Expand Trump’s Tariff Powers
nytimes.com
Representative Sean P. Duffy’s proposal, which has alarmed business groups and which is unlikely to pass Congress, would also give the president sweeping powers to make trade deals.She’s going to do some good things with this office.I am excited to announce, I've been elected Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The BCPL oversees the state's common school fund- worth over $1.2 billion- and manages the State Trust Fund Loan Program.
This program helps communities across Wisconsin, and I’m excited to explore ways we can further help local governments through lending opportunities for renewable energy and addressing climate change!
Read more here: goo.gl/Snq2Gp
Democrats do not want open borders. We want immigration reform. Building a wall is a colossal waste of money. Most illegal drugs come in through legal checkpoints, or they work around existing walls with drone deliveries and tunnels.
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