March 2, 2022

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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson St. #195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
In this issue:
Democratic Party Convention 2022         
Beto Wins Dem. Primary
Joe's Corner
2022 Go Texan Parade
ABC13 Spotlight
Thank You, Ernie Halsell!
Judge Ketanjie Brown Jackson
February Final Friday Recap
Upcoming Events
Run for Precinct Chair - Vacant Precinct Chairs
Shop the Blue Store (New Items)


This newsletter is published on or about the 1st and the 15th of every month. Email content for consideration to communications@mcdptx.org
no later than 3 days before publication.
Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters Hours
Hours of operation: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Due to the continuing spread of COVID, our policy now is for staff and visitors to comply with social distancing guidelines. The best way to reach someone at the MCDP headquarters is to call or leave a message at 936-703-5841 or send an email to mcdpoffice@gmail.com. For urgent matters, please text 404-431-6551 or email chair@mcdptx.org outside of office hours.
Democratic Party Convention 2022
Do You Have Issues???

Are you worried about the price of health care? Voter suppression? Social Justice? Global Warming? Are you concerned that our Congressional Representatives are not responding to an item that concerns your family or do you think the Democratic Party is not on the right track? Don’t just fret or be frustrated! Let your voice be heard and bring your issues forward to be discussed at our County Convention by submitting a Resolution for consideration. 

The Resolutions that are submitted at our level and are approved by the delegates at the County/Senate District Conventions make their way to the State Party level where they are combined with other Resolutions about the same issues from across the State. And once the Resolutions are passed at the State Convention level they gradually make their way into the Party Platform where they become part of our Party’s guiding principles.

Perhaps some of these issues are your issues?
Forms will be available at the Convention for your use in drafting a resolution but the best way to submit your Resolution is to submit it online here: txdem.co/Convention-Resolution.

Here’s a look at some sample resolutions:

If you would like to serve on the Resolutions Committee at our County Convention, please contact Margie Kremer at mckremer2@gmail.com or call or text at 281-795-1023
2022 County/Senate District (SD) Convention 
Frequently Asked Questions
Take part in the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention!

Our 2022 Texas Democratic Convention is just around the corner, and we need you to sign up today if you want to be a delegate.

You can take the first step to become a state delegate on Saturday, March 19th at your local County/Senate District Convention.
This is a great opportunity to get more involved in Democratic politics. You’ll be able to advocate for the issues that you care about and connect with fellow Democrats in your community.

In 2020, we had the most successful virtual state convention in the country -- raising well over $1 million and setting the tone for the Democratic National Convention.

I hope that you’ll join us, and I’m looking forward to seeing you this summer.

Adelante,

Gilberto Hinojosa
Chair, Texas Democratic Party
The Texas Democratic Party Congratulates Beto O'Rourke...

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We're In Joe's Corner!

The President has many success stories in his first term and we want to tell everyone about them!

THE ECONOMY IS GOOD

In the article entitled “The Economy is Good, Actually”, published in The Atlantic on February 7, 2022, author Zachary D. Carter outlines many reasons why our current economy is actually very strong in spite of media reports and common sentiment to the contrary. 


In brief, he says we are living through the best labor market in 50 years. The US economy created 467,000 jobs in January, more than triple the 125,000 that economists had anticipated; workers are leaving their jobs for greener pastures at record levels; organized labor is enjoying a resurgence of worker power unseen in a generation; pay for low-wage workers is up even after adjusting for inflation; unemployment is at 4%; and manufacturing jobs have nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels amid a burst of on-shoring activity across different industries. 

Consider reading this article to become more knowledgeable in your efforts to tell the story of the Biden-Harris Administration’s success!

Submitted by Michael Stacy & Charlotte Harris
2022 Go Texan Parade
The day dawned bright and beautiful in Conroe, Texas, and a large welcoming crowd cheered us on as we celebrated Go Texan Day on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Thirty folks, two vehicles, our float, and seven candidates paraded with us, including, Kristin Johnson, Misty Bishop, Michelle Palmer, April Prim, Laura Jones, Bob Mabry, and Robin Fulford. The parade is always a great outreach opportunity, and we are proud to have squeaked in a second-place win in the political party category once again!
Montgomery County Democrats In the Spotlight!
On Friday, January 28, 2022, Courtney Carpenter of ABC Channel 13 News came by Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters to talk to Amy Hamrick Lewis, County Chair, about the effects of Redistricting on Montgomery County. She also found two dozen volunteers in the office working on various projects such as phone banking, recruiting election judges, sending out CEC notices, planning for block walking, and otherwise working to Get Out the Vote in the upcoming Primary election.

Later, Spectrum News, a TV Channel in Austin, Texas, dropped by to talk to the volunteers about the Trump Rally that was being held the same day.

The Montgomery County Democratic Party Says
Thank You For Your Service, Ernie Halsell!

Clearly we can’t say it often enough or loudly enough, but we sincerely thank long-time Precinct 18 Chair Ernie Halsell for his service to our Country, our State, our County, and his Magnolia neighbors. 

And here he stands again in 2022, serving at the polls. He has 14 service bars for the years he has already served as an election worker and he recalls serving as a Judge before the County even dreamed of an awards program for poll workers. 

Ernie has lived in his precinct for the last 30 years and in Texas for 76 years! His knowledge of local politics and Magnolia history is invaluable. We are truly inspired by Ernie Halsell and grateful for his many contributions over the years!

In addition to Ernie as a long-term volunteer for the MCDP, there are many who step up each voting cycle to volunteer as Democrat judges, co-judges, clerks and other positions. For this voting cycle there are 109 co-judges and over 200 other volunteers, including clerks and alternate judges, working at the polls for early voting and on election day, March 1st. Our sincere thanks and admiration go to each and every one of these wonderful people! 
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
First Black Female Supreme Court Justice Nominee



President Biden has achieved another first in his administration. His empowerment of strong women leaders continues with the pick of the Supreme Court Justice nominee.
 
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has all of the legal qualifications for a Supreme Court Justice having served for years in various positions of leadership in the legal field in Washington DC. Her qualifications include:
Born in Washington DC and raised in Miami, Florida.
Attended Harvard University and Law School serving as Editor of the Harvard Law Review. 

Member of Harvard Board of Overseers. Three clerkships with one for US Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer. 
Vice-Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission.
District Judge for United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
A judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Extensive experience representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
Submitted by Michael Stacy
View February 25th Final Friday Program about Black History 
 
Charlene Glover, a Montgomery County Democrat, a member of our Social Justice Committee, senior pastor of the Trumpet of God Ministries in Montgomery, Texas, and a longtime activist, spoke by Zoom at MCDP’s Final Friday.  You may view this presentation at https://fb.watch/bqCmHJqTGZ/. It is well worth a listen!!

HELP WANTED: Newsletter Editor Volunteer, MCDPTX Communications Committee

We are looking for a talented, computer-savvy volunteer to join our Communications Team to edit and publish our bi-monthly newsletter. Please contact us ASAP to apply. Email Chris Powell, Communication Committee Chair at chrismpowell@chrismpowell.com


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Event Calendar - For more details, click on the image and follow link to the MCDPTX.org website; click on the date to view event.
Other Groups & Community Events:

Wednesday, March 9
6:30 – 8pm CST
Preregistration Required
Location: Virtual event
Join from anywhere
Hosted in Spring, TX 77380
About this event
Thank you for your continued advocacy and support to our Democratic values. There are many ways — big and small — that you can support your community and our local Democratic Club. Come to the virtual meeting via Zoom on , to be announced.
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Film & Podcast Club –
 
join on Zoom

 
Wednesday, March 23
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
This is a big election year and we need to be active right now!
Please come for dinner and talk and information on what
you can do.
4526 Research Forest Drive · The Woodlands, TX
How to find us:
If the weather is good, we’ll be outdoors. If not, we’ll be in the section
straight back from the entrance. Please wear a mask when inside.
Hosted by Karen Cavanagh.
 

Call the Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters office at 936-703-5841 or email mcdpoffice@gmail.com for more information about becoming a precinct chair or volunteer opportunities!
Check your voter registration record to find your precinct at Montgomeryvotes.org.

Vacant precincts:
5, 8, 19,22, 23, 51,60, 72,102,110 (Commissioner Precinct 1)
11,28,30,34,65,66,74,81,91,104,106,107,108,10 (Commissioner Precinct 2)
3,46,58,59,70,80,87,101,103 (Commissioner Precinct 3)
2,7,14,16,17,25,36,37,41,42,52,53,54,55,94,111 (Commissioner Precinct 4)


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