I will I will be at the Mercer Library on Tuesday Feb. 27 from. 4 - 7 collection signatures from Mercer County Democrats for Chris Rieger for Congress. I attended several meetings where Chris gave a short speech and he has always answere questions and spoke about issues with intelligence and facts the show he has researched legislation and know what he is speaking about. He is running against Republican Mike Kelly a staunch supporter of 45.
Please come out and sign for Chris. We need 1000 signatures. Chris is a champion for working people. Chris will also be at the Grove City Outlets at the food court on
Sunday March 4 from 11 am till 2pm. You can meet Chris and see why we need to Help Chris Take Back Washington , working for a living wage, Medicare for all. Let’s get together and help Chris defeat Mike Kelly and Trumps Republican Agenda.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Petition Signing Begins Feb.13
Tomorrow starts a week of petition signing stations to ensure our Democratic Candidates Get on the ballot.
Please join us at one of these stations to place your signature on a petition to support Democrat candidates !
Tuesday February 12th Mercer Area Library 4-7
Wednesday February 14th Panara Bread Hermitage Pa 4-7
Thursday February 15th Sharon Area Library 4-7
Thursday February 15th Farrell Area Library 4-7
Thursday February 15th Greenville Area Library 4-7
Friday February 16th Grove City Outlet Mall near coffee stand 4-7
It is vital to our state that we re-elect Governor Wolf and Senator Casey !
Hope to see you at one of these stations please spread the word
Please join us at one of these stations to place your signature on a petition to support Democrat candidates !
Tuesday February 12th Mercer Area Library 4-7
Wednesday February 14th Panara Bread Hermitage Pa 4-7
Thursday February 15th Sharon Area Library 4-7
Thursday February 15th Farrell Area Library 4-7
Thursday February 15th Greenville Area Library 4-7
Friday February 16th Grove City Outlet Mall near coffee stand 4-7
It is vital to our state that we re-elect Governor Wolf and Senator Casey !
Hope to see you at one of these stations please spread the word
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
DWMC meeting Feb.10, 2018
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
"Now I've been free, I know what a dreadful condition slavery is. I have seen hundreds of escaped slaves, but I never saw one who was willing to go back and be a slave."
Harriet Tubman
Follow our Facebook Page for Upcoming Events.
- DWMC Monthly Meeting with presentation by AWARE on Sex Trafficking.
Where: Cravings; 76 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA.
What: Our regular monthly meeting and a presentation by Lizette Olsen, Director of AWARE about the sex trafficking epidemic in Mercer County.
Petitions will be available for people interested in becoming a precinct person. We will have people on hand to help you with the process. If you have question regarding becoming a precinct person contact Judy Hines 724-866-2220.
With Gratitude for All You Do,
Judy Hines
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Two Events Mercer County January 2018
In light of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling regarding the current congressional districts, all will want to attend these events!
- Mercer County Chapter of the League of Women Voters Legislative Interviews
Where: Community Library of the Shenango Valley; 11 N Sharpsville Ave, Sharon, PA.
What: Topics will include voting modernization, redistricting reform, criminal justice reform, and environmental protection. In addition, questions will be accepted from the audience.
Legislators expected to be in attendance are Representative Mark Longietti (7th District), Representative Tedd Nesbit (8th District) and Representative Parke Wentling (17th District).
Legislators expected to be in attendance are Representative Mark Longietti (7th District), Representative Tedd Nesbit (8th District) and Representative Parke Wentling (17th District).
- 3rd District United 3rd District Congressional Candidates Forum
Where: My Brother’s Place backroom; 2058 Leesburg Grove City Rd, Mercer, PA.
What: Democratic candidates for the third congressional district will field questions from future constituents at a forum on Sunday, Jan. 28. To date, three Democratic candidates have declared their interest in running for the seat currently held by Republican Mike Kelly, a strong contrast to 2016, when Kelly ran unopposed. View the Facebook Event page for more information. For those unable to attend, the event will be live streamed via the Facebook Event page.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
- DWMC Monthly Meeting with Don Goldstein of Fair Districts PA
Where: Cravings; 76 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA.
What: Monthly meeting and a special presentation by Don Goldstein of Fair Districts PA about gerrymandering. All are welcome to join us at the Women’s March afterwards.
- Indivisible Mercer County Women’s March 2018
Where: Columbia Theater Park in Sharon, PA
What: A rally will begin at noon in downtown Sharon, followed by a march through the city, past Rep. Mike Kelly’s office. Giselle Barreto Fetterman and Sharon Councilwoman Courtney Anderson Saylor will be speakers. A collection of funds and menstrual products will be collected for Do Good. Period. for women in need. View the Facebook Event for more information.
- Women’s March on Washington – Pittsburgh
Where: City County Building, Pittsburgh PA.
What: We will gather at 11:30 a.m. at the City-County Building for poster making and more, then march to Market Square at noon. At Market Square we will continue our online training “Power to the Polls” with information about the voting process, our voting districts and to hear speakers from around the region. Our goal is to begin to train people to register themselves and others and to stand up for the vote! Visit the Facebook Event page for more information.
- City Club of the Mahoning Valley’s Reflections On The 2017 Women’s March & Next Steps for Equality
Where: Suzie’s Dog & Drafts; 32 & 34 N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH.
What: Let's reflect and examine the current state of women in the United States and imagine what the future might look like. Panelists:
- Dr. Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, Associate Professor, YSU Politics and International Relations
- Patricia Kelvin, professor, editor for Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine (and former Jeopardy! contestant)
The event is free and open to the public. Convene for hot dogs and beer at 6:30 p.m. Forum begins at 7 p.m.
- Dr. Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, Associate Professor, YSU Politics and International Relations
- Patricia Kelvin, professor, editor for Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine (and former Jeopardy! contestant)
The event is free and open to the public. Convene for hot dogs and beer at 6:30 p.m. Forum begins at 7 p.m.
- Mercer County Chapter of the League of Women Voters Legislative Interviews
Where: Community Library of the Shenango Valley; 11 N Sharpsville Ave, Sharon, PA.
- 3rd District United 3rd District Congressional Candidates Forum
Where: My Brother’s Place backroom; 2058 Leesburg Grove City Rd, Mercer, PA.
What: Democratic candidates for the third congressional district will field questions from future constituents at a forum on Sunday, Jan. 28. To date, three Democratic candidates have declared their interest in running for the seat currently held by Republican Mike Kelly, a strong contrast to 2016, when Kelly ran unopposed. View the Facebook Event page for more information.
DWMC January 2018 events
Winter is upon us but soon the primary petition season will be here and we need your support to get signatures for candidates.
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better" Maya Angelou
An important part of our election and political system are Precinct Chairs. They are the voices of our candidates, the ones that GOTV at the local neighborhood level, the ones that can hold County Party officials accountable. They will be an important part of our March to the Polls in 2018. Being a Precinct Chair is something that any of us can do. Mark your calendar. Attend our Precinct Information Meeting this Thursday the 18th at Cravings in Sharon at 6 PM.
Upcoming Events
• 3rd District United with Craig Grella
When: Tuesday January 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Where: Treesdale Community Center; 1 Treesdale Commons, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
What: Craig Grella, Digital Operations Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, will discuss how to get our many small groups organized for effective, cohesive campaigns. Teleconference details to follow once we know who is interested in participating this way. Contact Maureen Owens Byko at mowensbyko@gmail.com.
• DWMC Precinct Information Meeting
When: Thursday, January 18th from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Where: Cravings; 76 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA.
What: All current precinct people and those interested in becoming precinct people are welcome to attend.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Jan. 13 Meeting Canceled
DWMC January meeting is Canceled due to inclement weather.
The Fair Districts presentation will be rescheduled. Stay safe out there if you must travel.
The Fair Districts presentation will be rescheduled. Stay safe out there if you must travel.
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