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February 23, 2020
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Notes from the Chair:
A simple message - time to get out and vote, time to get active
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I don’t know how you feel, but I sure hate to watch fellow Democrats beating up each other. Makes it hard for me to watch the Presidential debates. I have already decided who I will vote for in November –
all the Democrats
. Over the next eight months we must all come together to support a progressive agenda and the candidates that will stop the outrageous attacks on the values of our nation. To get Democrats elected in Texas and turning Texas Blue will require a lot of money and a lot of work by all of us. Sitting on the sidelines is not an option. So join the Kendall County Democratic Party and the Boerne Area Democrats and volunteer to do mailings, block walk, phone bank and text your fellow Democrats to get out and vote. Help a Democratic candidate that you admire by donating your time and money.
Here are the turnout results of the Primary so far:
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Not very good to say the least. We have one more week of early voting and then election day on March 3.
Please don’t hold back, get to the polls and make your voice heard.
Recent news that the Russians are at it again, trying to frustrate our election process in support of Trump. To be clear, the concern is not a direct threat to our voting systems here in Texas. I have confidence in our ability to accurately reflect the will of the voter. But the Russians will attempt to influence people with misinformation across all spectrums of media. People like Shawn Hannity and Rush Limbaugh will feed on the deceit and spread the lies in support of Trump. How maddening to watch despicable Trump lash out at anyone who dares confront his misguided beliefs with the truth. The cure of course is to elect a Democratic President next fall.
How about you, what are you doing to make 2020 a real year of change?
The KCDP
Get Out and Vote Postcard
distribution is complete and I am getting calls and emails with questions about where and when to vote and about mail-in ballots. I love to respond and help folks get their vote cast. After early voting ends, we intend to do a phonebank and textbank to reach out to Democrats who haven’t voted to get them to the polls on election day, March 3.
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Remember, it is time to make our presence know so when you go vote, in the Primary don’t hesitate to politely announce:
“I’m a Democrat and I want to vote in the Democratic Primary”
Kevin Henning
Kendall County Democratic Party Chair
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It’s time to vote for the Texas primary elections — our chance to make our voices heard in the
process to select our nominees
for the critical 2020 elections. Make your preparations now, so you’ll be ready to go when it’s time to head to the polls.
Last Day to vote in Primary is March 3!
Prepare your choices
Spend a little time researching the candidates so you can vote with confidence. You can use the
Vote411 Personalized Ballot
to enter your address, see all the races on your ballot, and review profiles of candidates in the races, including their answers to questions posed by the League of Women Voters.
As you decide on your selections, remember to make notes on a paper you can carry into the voting booth with you, as you cannot refer to your mobile device while casting your vote. If you use the
Vote411 Personalized Ballot
,
you can send the results to yourself and print them, or you can print and complete a sample ballot to take with you when you vote.
Make your plan
You are eligible to vote by mail in Texas if you are:
- 65 years of age or older, or
- Disabled, or
- Out of the county on Election Day and during all of the early voting days.
Early voting application has expired but you can still submit application for November Election. A
ll applications sent by mail must be received by no later than the 11th day before election day. If the 11th day is a weekend or holiday the deadline is the first preceding business day.
Reminder that all mail in ballots must be received by the elections office by March 3. So allow sufficient time for delivery.
Kendall County Early Voting Clerk
P.O. Box 2384
Boerne, Texas 78006
As soon as you receive your ballot, follow the instructions to complete it and return it, so you can be sure it will be counted.
For those voting in person, early voting will take place at the Kendall County Courthouse Annex,
221 Fawn Valley Drive
in Boerne, at the following dates and times:
- Mon Feb 24: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Tue Feb 25: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Wed Feb 26: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Thu Feb 27: 7:00am – 7:00pm
- Feb Feb 28: 7:00am – 7:00pm
On Election Day, Tuesday March 3
Kendall County voters can cast their votes at any of the following locations from 7:00am – 7:00pm:
- City Hall (City of Boerne): 447 N. Main Street #100, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Morningside Ministries: 1150 Grand Blvd, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department: 1 Old Curry Creek Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Burdick Community Center: 119 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Kendall County Fairgrounds: 1307 River Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Kendalia Community Center: 2610 FM 473, Kendalia, Texas 78006
- Boerne Bible Church: 1026 E. Blanco, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Sisterdale Community Center: 2 Sisterdale-Lindendale Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Comfort Baptist Church: 100 Amber Drive, Comfort, Texas 78013
- Waring Fire House: 11 Waring Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
- Nineteen:Ten Church: 130 FM 1376, Boerne, Texas 78006
Whichever of the above options you choose, be sure to make a plan for when and where you plan to vote, and how you will get to your polling location – then put it o
n
your calendar.
Bring your crew
Once you’ve got your plan in place, extend your plan to include your family, friends and neighbors. Make sure they each know where and when to vote, and that they have a way to get there. Make it a voting outing together!
Cast your vote
When it’s time to go vote, make sure to take along one of the various
acceptable forms of photo ID
.
Curbside voting is available at all polling locations for voters who have difficulty walking or standing for long periods.
Also, consider adding the
Election Protection Hotline
number, 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to your contacts on your phone so you can call them if you have any questions or problems casting your vote, or observe any problems at the polls.
And finally, don’t forget to pick up your “I Voted” sticker — and wear it proudly!
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ELIZABETH WARREN TOWN HALL
WITH JULIÁN CASTRO
Elizabeth Warren is coming back to Texas! She will be hosting an event in San Antonio with Secretary Julian Castro on
Thursday, February 27
as we build our movement for 2020. We'd love to see you there!
Elizabeth and Sec. Castro know that to create real change – to rebuild the middle class and save our democracy – we need to dream big and fight hard. That's why they're in this fight: to have a real conversation about how to level the playing field for working families, and who is best to lead that fight.
Doors open at 4:30 PM and the event will begin at 6:30 PM
. This event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring your friends and family along too. Tickets aren’t required, but an
RSVP
is strongly encouraged
. Admission will be first come, first served.
The location of this event is ADA-compliant. Reply to your registration email to confirm any of your accessibility needs or request more information.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, March 3
Election night watch party at the KCDP offic
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If you are not too tired after a long days work stop by for a beverage and snack, plus catch up on any results that are in.
Office: 518 East Blanco St. Ste 103 Boerne, Texas - enter back door of Mary’s Taco Phone – 830 331 0672
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GED Instructors sought by the Kendall County Jail (2-20-20)
The Kendall County Sheriffs Department seeks a male (to instruct male prisoners). We have a female already volunteeered to instruct female prisoners. These folks will provide GED instruction to groups of prisoners.
Frequency – Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. 1 hour for men and 1 hour for women.
Multiple instructors are also possible to handle specific subject matter.
Class size – 10 maximum.
Experience – no formal teaching experience required but it is of course would be a plus. Teaching Materials/Curriculum provided by Families and Literacy Inc. of Kerrville. Copies can be made at the jail.
Contacts: Kendall County Jail – Sgt. James Barter (830) 249-9721
F and L – Anita Rios (830) - 896 -8787
Instructors will complete a data form, media release and are subject to a background check. If you are interested please email
Kevin Henning
. We can then arrange a meeting with the contacts who will be able to share details.
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Calling All Artists!
Exhibit in our Office Art Gallery!
The KCDP/BAD office has an Art Gallery, featuring work by local Democratic artists. We’ll choose a new artist to feature each month. All proceeds from the sale of your art will benefit KCDP.
Alia & Polly Chryssolor are our featured artists this month.
A set of four paintings were sold almost immediately but we have 2 pieces left. Visit our office to view the paintings and their gallery tags describing each piece and “suggested donation.”
Artists are responsible for bringing in their artworks, hanging them (using the picture rail and hanging hardware), placing the pricing tags, and removing their work when their month is complete. KCDP office staff will handle the sale of any works.
If you’d like to see a full set of guidelines, email
Laura Bray
Any questions? Want to sign up for a month?Contact Laura Bray,
laurabray61@gmail.com
210-884-6843.
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Office Open Three Days a Week
Wednesdays
9-11 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Fridays
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Stop by to pick up signs for
Wendy Davis , Rebecca Martinez, Jennie Lou Leeder and Elizabeth Warren.
Check out our KCDP Art Gallery, or take or leave a book from the Progressive Little Library.
I
f you’d like to volunteer to staff a shift,
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"Digital Office Hours"
W
e will continue to hold “Digital Office Hours” every
Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m.
at the new office. Stop by with your questions on any of the tools. Bring your laptop/device, or use Laura's or Becky’s laptop.
Digital Office Hours: Now Featuring Short Training Videos
Our Wednesday “Digital Office Hours” have hosted a steady stream of visitors. Laura will feature one or two training videos from the Texas Democratic Party training website on our big screen TV.
RSVP
or just pop by!
We are happy to schedule some other time to work with you, if Wednesday mornings aren’t convenient; just let us know.
We hope you’ll take advantage of our “office hours,” and please feel free to share with your key volunteers. We look forward to seeing you!
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Donations made via Act Blue
go directly to Kendall County Democratic Party, except for a 3.95% credit card processing fee. The money we raise supports the Democratic Operations for Kendall County. We need funds to operate an Office, Train volunteers, “Get out the vote” efforts; Mailings, Posters, Advertising, etc.
Donate Online!
We encourage you to donate to the Party online with the secure online donation site ActBlue accessible from our
home page
.
We understand that some folks just don’t like online donations: “Prefer to donate via check or money order? Send it to PO Box 2321, Boerne TX 78006-6321.”
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Kendall County Democratic Store
Show your pride for the Kendall County, Texas Democratic Party! Apparel comes in a variety of colors and styles.
Check out the selections; KCDP logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, totes and more available
Purchase Here
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There are more of us than you think!
We continue to search for local Democrats.
If
you run into any “like minded people,” send their name and email address to
Laura Bray
s
o we can add them to our mailing list and into VAN as a “strong/lean Democrat.”
We need to continue building our numbers for 2020 and beyond!
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Feel free to forward to a friend!
Office
518 East Blanco, Boerne
( same building as Mary’s Tacos,
enter through rear entrance)
Hours: Weds, Fri, and Sat
from 1:30-4:30.p.m.
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830-388-0109 bstrain947@aol.com
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