Please consider becoming a poll worker. More Democrats are needed for this important work. Having members of both parties is required. Do your part for democracy and for the integrity of elections. In order to become a poll worker you must be registered to vote in your county and attend a training. If you are able to work during the June 7^th primary, please contact the Sierra County Clerk at 575-894-2840. Deadline for training is May 18^th.

Democratic Party of Sierra County Meeting 5/18/22

405 Main St. T or C at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda

Pledge of Allegiance
New Mexico State Pledge: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures.

Introductions/new members

Guest Speaker: Michael Lanford, candidate for Sierra County Sheriff

Approval of April Minutes – Sid
Treasurers Report – Sid

Report on recent activities: Fiesta, Maggie Toulouse Oliver meet and greet, demonstration for women’s right to choose – Liz and Suzanne

Get out the vote effort – Suzanne

Plans for 2022 – Barbara and Suzanne

Future of the Party – Barbara and Suzanne

Member input

Motion to adjourn

Reminders of Weekend Events

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver will be in T or C Saturday May 14^th for a meet and greet at Ingo’s Art Café, 422 N. Broadway, T or C. She’s doing a great job protecting voting rights, and we need to reelect her. Please come! Email friendsofmaggie@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday, May 15: rally for women’s rights. In response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v Wade, rallies and marches are being organized across the country this weekend. In solidarity with our fellow citizens who strongly believe that women’s rights are human rights, a rally is being held in T or C on Sunday, May 15th, at 12:00 noon at the Triangle Park where Date and Main streets meet. Please bring signs, plenty of water, and a chair if you might need one. And please pass this along to friends and neighbors!