April 15, 2022
Autism & Stress Awareness Month!
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In this issue:
State Convention
Upcoming Elections!
Final Friday Speaker
Autism Awareness
SPCJ Ketanji Brown Jackson Acceptance Speech
Biden's Corner
Shop the Blue Store (New Items)
Upcoming Events
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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.
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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.
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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson St. #195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
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Two Upcoming Elections in May!! |
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CITY AND LOCAL ELECTION – MAY 7, 2022
JOINT EARLY VOTING – April 25 – 30 and May 2 -3
As many of you may know, there were a lot of issues in the March primary election with people going to the wrong voting precinct. With all the redistricting, it’s important to verify that you know where to vote for this election. There are two State propositions related to property taxes that pay for schools and other local elections. Here is some information that might be helpful.
A great resource for unbiased information about what is on your ballot, go to The League of Women Voters Voters’ Guide at Vote411.org.
Here are two videos that provide detailed info and the pros and cons of the two-State Propositions
Remember that you may EARLY vote at any voting location in Montgomery County but on election day you must vote in your precinct.
PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION – MAY 24, 2022
EARLY VOTING – May 16 - 20
And don’t forget the primary runoff election is on May 24, 2022. Early voting for that election is May 16 – 20. You may get the same information about the Primary Runoff election as listed above.
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JAY STITTLEBURG TO SPEAK ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
THIS FINAL FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
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The Montgomery County Democratic Party is pleased to announce that Jay Stittleburg, a member of the Montgomery County Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force, has agreed to be our speaker at this month’s Final Friday Event to help us acknowledge that April is stress awareness month.
Jay is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and an Iraq War Veteran, serving as a submarine warfare officer on the first sub to launch Tomahawk missiles in support of the 2003 ground invasion of Iraq. Jay graduated from Old Dominion University with a master’s degree in Engineering Management and has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in the oil and gas industry for the past 15 years. Jay is passionate about educating on Mental Health and suicide prevention and ending the stigma. He is an active member of the Montgomery County Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force and is the veteran and LGBTQ outreach lead for the Adult and Pediatric Suicide Prevention Work Groups.
Montgomery County already has one of the highest rates of suicide in Texas and the Stress Management Society has found that 65% of people in the County have felt more stressed since the COVID-19 restrictions began in March 2020. Someone close to you probably needs Jay’s information this Final Friday.
Remember you must register in advance to attend a virtual Final Friday program. The link is highlighted in blue below. You may also watch on Facebook Live, or RSVP at 936-703-5841 to watch in person from Montgomery County Headquarters if you have limited internet access or prefer to attend in person.
Topic: MCDP Final Friday Speaker Series – Stress Awareness Month
Time: Friday, April 29, 2022 , at 6:30 p.m.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month! |
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Autism diagnoses are growing, both for children and adults. Last December, the CDC announced that one in 44 children are diagnosed with Autism. Over 7 million people in the United States are on the Autism spectrum. Furthermore, Autism affects people from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic standings. The increased Autism prevalence rate stresses the urgent need for equitable access to diagnostic evaluations, and early interventions that have a significant impact on lifelong outcomes. Read their stories on social media through the #CelebrateDifferences hashtag.
Submitted by Caroline Stansky
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Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!
Click below to watch her acceptance speech!
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Since it’s tax time we thought we would share some economic trends of different administrations through these visuals. It’s hard for the numbers to lie!
Please stay informed and share the truth with others.
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How to Get Ready for the State Convention |
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Our State Convention — the largest gathering of Democrats in Texas during the midterm election cycle — is from July 14th to July 16th, 2022, in Dallas, Texas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Attending a Convention either as a Delegate or a Visitor is an educational experience that should not be missed. If you haven’t already registered to be a Delegate and you want to be a Delegate, you should first email us at convention@mcdptx.org by April 15 to let us know you are interested. You should also fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYUUDtTB47WUQENUEgb87e-p9MPlLDJKycMMZLszzgs4ciqQ/viewform
There is no charge for attending the convention either as a delegate or a visitor. Visitors are welcome to attend all meetings and events but cannot vote. Delegates and visitors are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and food costs. The Party will soon provide information on how to book lodging in one of their hotel blocks. Please check back later for negotiated rates at nearby hotels.
And, if you have never been a Delegate to the State Convention before, a handy guide has been prepared for you by the Texas Democratic Party. To access this information go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLn2eZCJhxjhllqBP3CcTN9Iny3rFXw37ssPwh1GGvg/edit Among other topics, the Delegate’s Guide includes a Convention Schedule Overview, information on Accessibility, a Special Interest Caucus Schedule, and even a Glossary of Terms.
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CONTRIBUTE TO OUR YOUNG DEMOCRATS
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The Montgomery County Democratic Party has set up a fund to send several Young Democrats to the State Convention in Dallas on July 14 – 16. If you were able to attend our local County Convention you saw some helping with the sound system, running the Powerpoint presentation, working at the Blue Texas Store and the Silent Auction, staffing the food booth, and cleaning up. They are an amazingly talented and energetic group that is reorganizing and building in numbers.
If you would like to help send Montgomery County Young Democrats to the 2022 Convention in State Convention in Dallas, you may do so by donating directly to that fund here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/youngdemsconvention, The money will be strictly earmarked for gas, lodging, and food. We must raise at least $500 to send one young person. With carpooling and shared lodging, $1000 will easily send three.
Please help if you can! The Future is Now.
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW SHIRTS AND MERCH!! |
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Texas has new political maps. See which districts your home is in.
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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.
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Other Groups & Community Events: |
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TUESDAY, APR 19 - CONROE ISD BOARD MEETING, 6:00pm, 3205 W. Davis St. 77304 and livestream
TUESDAY, APR 26 - MOCO COMMISSIONERS COURT, 9:30am, 501 N. Thompson St. 77301
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Paid for by the Montgomery County Texas Democratic Party, www.mcdptx.org. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. |
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