Fired Up and Ready to Go!
Much to do in September
Fall is fast approaching and WDC is fired up and ready to go!
Please see below for two key WDC events in September and a special opportunity to welcome visiting patriots to Montgomery County who are honoring the anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution by putting their feet where their democratic values are.
On Thursday evening, September 11, WDC is addressing the critical issue of “Resilient Communities: Navigating the New Emergency Preparedness Landscape.” Federal cuts and lack of leadership are endangering lives and communities. This state of affairs makes it essential to understand what’s available at our state and local level. As individuals and community members, we need to be prepared to manage breakdowns in the emergency preparedness systems and the protections upon which we rely. See below for the event flier and registration link to this important program.
On Thursday, September 18, one day after Constitution Day, several Montgomery County organizations and faith-based groups will welcome the “We Are America March” walkers, en route from Independence Hall in Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on their 14-day, 160-mile march for democracy. You can be part of the welcome activities in Silver Spring on September 18. Learn more and register to participate here.
On Sunday afternoon, September 21, WDC will hold its “Fall Membership Kickoff.”This will be a critical convening where WDC members will hear from Brooke Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland, David Moon, Majority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates, and Kate Stewart, President of the Montgomery County Council. Our speakers will address the continuing federal impacts on the state and county and how elected officials are responding to protect Marylanders and residents of Montgomery County. Their remarks and insights will help inform WDC’s calls to action and advocacy this year. See below for the event flier and registration link to our Kickoff.
Lastly, as a reading recommendation, I want to highlight a brilliant Democratic activist, Jess Piper, who writes my favorite Substack, “The View from Rural Missouri.” You can find her at: https://jesspiper.substack.com. Jess is a former English teacher, calls herself a Dirt Road Democrat and is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri, a grass roots organization that is building up the Democratic party in rural communities. She’s a firecracker. We need more firecrackers.
