Executive Central Committee Meeting, November 17, 2022

Minutes of the Delaware County Democratic Party Executive Committe Regular Meeting November 17, 2022 The meeting was convened by Chair Peg Watkins at 7:02 p.m. There were 54 participants, constituting a quorum. Chair Watkins greeted the Executive Committee and asked Tamie Wilson to lead the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Watkins asked […]

Executive Central Committee Meeting, October 20, 2022

Minutes of the Delaware County Democratic Party Executive Committee Regular Meeting October 20, 2022 The meeting was convened by Chair Peg Watkins at 7:06 p.m.  It was confirmed that a quorum was established and the meeting could commence. Chair Watkins greeted the Executive Committee and asked Tony Yankus to lead the group in reciting the […]

Former GOP US House member endorses Tim Ryan

Former GOP U.S. Rep. David Hobson and John M. Bridgeland, a former chief of staff to Republican Rob Portman, have endorsed Tim Ryan. Read their reasoning in this op-ed on cleveland.com.

Executive Central Committee Meeting, September 29, 2022

Minutes of the Delaware County Democratic Party Executive Committee Special Meeting September 29, 2022 The meeting was convened by Chair Peg Watkins at 7:07 p.m. There were 55 participants, constituting a quorum. Chair Watkins greeted the Executive Committee and explained the rules for conducting the meeting via Zoom. Parliamentarian Liz Osorio explained Roberts’ Rules of […]

Executive Central Committee Meeting, August 18, 2022

Meeting Minutes The meeting was opened by Chair Peg Watkins, at 7:09 pm. Attendance count verified a quorum. Peg invited Mike Kabler to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Old Business Secretary’s report – Minutes from both June and July were asked for comments or changes. Julymeeting attendance didn’t have a quorum so approval […]

Special Election Highlights the Power of Reproductive Rights

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, New York’s 19th Congressional District held a special election to pick a replacement for Antonio Delgado, who gave up his seat to become Lieutenant Governor. Pat Ryan, a Democrat who emphasized reproductive rights in his campaign, beat Marc Molinaro, a Republican who opposes a federal law protecting abortion rights. Molinaro […]

Voters decide to keep abortion legal in Kansas

Voters in Kansas rejected a proposed state constitutional amendment that would have said there was no right to an abortion in the state. The proposed amendment was rejected, 59% – 41%. Article from NPR  

We Won’t Go Back

Several hundred people marched from Boardman Arts Park to Delaware City Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022, to hold a “We Won’t Go Back” rally after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling ended nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortions. Peg Watkins, chair of the Delaware County Democratic Party, said she and others held […]