Ann Arbor Dems - Ann Arbor City Democratic Party

City Council Candidate Forum Sat. June 8 at 9:30am

Posted on: June 6th, 2013 by admin No Comments

Join us at the Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 North Main Street, 9:30 AM to 12 Noon to hear from candidates for city council and learn how to become more engaged in the Party. Confirmed participants include:

Sabra Briere – Ward 1
Kirk Westphal – Ward 2
Stephen Kunselman – Ward 3
Julie Grand – Ward 3
Marcia Higgins – Ward 4
Jack Eaton – Ward 4
Moderated by Mike Henry & Kyle Hunter

* The Party will serve a light breakfast (coffee, tea, juice, fruit).
* Muffins sponsored by local favorite Big City Small World Bakery.
* Sponsor a meeting or make a $3 grassroots donation online RIGHT NOW.

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Summer Kick-Off Mixer

Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by Dmitry Kalinchenko No Comments

Summer is now really here in full swing, so join us for the Ann Arbor Democratic Party Summer Kick-Off Mixer at the Raven’s Club!

We have arranged to have the patio at Ravens Club (207 South Main Street) reserved for us. The Party will purchased a few appetizers to get us started so get there early! Our friends at Raven’s club will also provide discounted drink and appetizer specials!

So bring friends and neighbors by to check us out for the first time and get to know fellow Democrats better, discuss issues and have a little fun in the sun in the process. This mixer is FREE & open to the public.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/541006902607158/?ref=22

Also, please make sure to sign up for our brand new meetup group. It offers a lot of great functionality to help us manage our community better! Please also stop by there (http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Democratic-Party/) and RSVP to the event cross-posted there. (You might also find lots of other great group you’d enjoy!)

Note: If you’d like to sponsor a mixer or would like to make a $3 grassroots donation, you can do it online TODAY at this link: http://annarbordems.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc7cf851e261671731c849efe&id=c52965c37f&e=8f325a6ada.

Summer Kick-Off Mixer

You Are Invited!

Posted on: May 10th, 2013 by admin No Comments

State Representative Jeff Irwin

invites you to a reception

Monday, May 20^th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wolverine State Brewing Company

2019 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

$50 per ticket

Please join our Hosts: Sen. Rebekah Warren, Mayor John Hieftje and Kathryn Goodson, Lisa and Stephen Ranzini,

Matt and Rene Greff, Leah and Robert Gunn, Janine and Steve Easter, Do Garcia and Bob Gillett,

Bob and Pam Guenzel, Jennifer and Noah Hall, David Nacht, Emma and Stephanie White

Make checks payable to Jeff Irwin for State Representative.

No corporate checks, please.

RSVP: sarah.schillio@gmail.com or 517-944-1560

Paid for by Jeff Irwin for State Representative, 2542 Bellwood Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.VoteIrwin.com

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Recruiting Women & Minority Candidates for Elected Office: AA Dems Meeting May 11

Posted on: May 4th, 2013 by admin No Comments

Join us at the Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 North Main Street, 9:30 AM to 12 Noon to learn about an important current issue — Recruiting Diverse Candidates for Elected Office, and learn how to become more engaged in the Party. So far confirmed speakers include:

Michigan State Representative Gretchen Driskell
Honorable Alma Wheeler Smith
Kristy Pagan (Nat’l Foundation for Women Legislators, EMILY’s List, Deb Markowitz for Governor) — Ms. Pagan is also rumored to be a candidate for elected office
Yodit Mesfin Johnson (Director of Business Development at NEW Center) — Ms. Mesfin Johnson has earned a reputation as a very dynamic speaker in the nonprofit, business, & political communities
Paul Stevenson (Attorney and Administrative Chair for the Justice Caucus)

The Party will also serve a light breakfast (coffee, tea, juice, bagels, fruit, etc.).
* Sponsor a meeting or make a $3 grassroots donation online RIGHT NOW.

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Annual AA Dems Chili Cook-Off at the Water Hill Music Festival, May 5 3:00-8:00pm

Posted on: April 10th, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

Please join us for the Annual Chili, Cornbread, & Cole Slaw Cook-Off taking place at the same time as the Water Hill Music Festival

Sunday, May 5, 2013
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hunt Park
Spring Street and Sunset Road
Ann Arbor

Purchase your tickets online at ActBlue or consider becoming a sponsor. Tickets are $10 in advance. $10 for students & seniors. $15 at the door.

Admission includes all you can eat chili, cornbread, cole slaw, delicious salad, beverages, voting privileges, 300 to 400 friends, & amazing live music.

For more info, to volunteer, or to enter contact Hedieh “Heddy” Briggs 734-904-4264.

To sponsor contact Chairman Mike Henry, mikesoffice@gmail.com, 313-559-5558.

Both the Water Hill Music Festival and Ann Arbor Dems Chili Cook-Off were founded in 2011. Now into the 3rd year for both events — the City of Ann Arbor enjoys a wonderful start to spring with good chili and good music for all. Please join us!

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Ann Arbor Dems Media Advisory 03.20.2013 – Gun Control Mixer

Posted on: March 21st, 2013 by mhenry No Comments

Here’s the PDF Ann Arbor Dems Media Advisory 03.20.2013 – Gun Control Mixer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

News from the Ann Arbor Democratic Party

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Contact: Mike Henry, Chairman, mikesoffice@gmail.com , 313-559-5558 or

Eric Keller, Vice Chair for Organization, erickeller.mi@gmail.com , 734-686-7385

* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * *

Ann Arbor to Hear Highlights on National Gun Control Debate
Ann Arbor democrats will preview gun control debate over food and drinks at Sava’s Restaurant

ANN ARBOR – On Tuesday, March 26th members and friends of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party host a gun control mixer – to keep the conversation about stopping gun violence moving forward at Sava’s Restaurant. The fact that this is a complex problem cannot be an excuse for inaction. The mixer is being held to support a local Ann Arbor business. It is also appropriately themed given the heated debate nationally and will give way to spirited dialog on ways that we can prevent acts of violence in our community and country.

WHO: Members and friends of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party, elected officials, interested citizens.

WHAT: A Gun Control Mixer – a regularly scheduled monthly mixer, with a timely theme, in a casual environment, to support a local Ann Arbor business. The Party will purchase a few selections from the menu for guests to share. Guests will also be able to take advantage of special happy hour prices on beverages while getting to know other Democrats. Ann Arbor Democratic Party monthly mixers are always free of charge. Your contribution in any amount is greatly appreciated. Contributions help the Party cover costs for meetings, advertising, supplies, and special events.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

WHERE: Sava’s Restaurant, 216 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (located between Liberty and Washington) 734-623-2233.

Ann Arbor Democratic Party meetings and mixers regularly attract our Congressman, the Mayor, numerous City Council Members, Washtenaw County Commissioners, the Sheriff, members of the State House and Senate, and other government leaders who wish to connect with engaged citizens.

For a complete calendar of Ann Arbor Democratic Party meetings and events visit www.annarbordems.org/calendar-2013/.

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Finding Your Political Voice Series: Public Education What Changed? And What’s Happening?

Posted on: March 2nd, 2013 by Dmitry Kalinchenko No Comments

Thurs. March 7^th 7pm @ Arrowwood Community Center*

School boards and teachers under attack. Education funding disappearing. Student enrollment falling and achievement failing. Is public education being primed for privatization?

Join us and be a part of the discussion.

Speakers includes State Reps. David Rutledge and Adam Zemke, A2 School Board Trustee Simone Lightfoot, Roland Zullo research scientist and privatization expert from UM Institute for Research on Labor.

Address: 2566 Arrowwood Trail, Ann Arbor MI (off of Pontiac Trail)

FYPV is a non-partisan program developed by the Ward One Democratic Party and Arrowwood Hills Coop to educate the community about issues impacting our community. For more info Call 734-998-0273

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What’s Next?

Posted on: March 2nd, 2013 by Dmitry Kalinchenko No Comments

As the Right to Work legislation becomes law in Michigan, the Western Washtenaw Democrats present a forum of esteemed speakers to discuss the consequences, reactions, and what concerned citizens of Michigan can do to overturn the law.

JOIN US: Thursday, March 7, 2013 @ 7:00p.m.

IBEW Hall
7920 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI

Located between Ann Arbor and Chelsea.
Exit I-94 at Baker Rd. (Exit 167)

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

State Senator Gretchen Whitmer

Karla Swift | President, Michigan AFL-CIO

David Hecker | President, Michigan American Federation of Teachers

Moderated by: Ron Motsinger | IBEW Assistant Business Mgr.

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Inside Job film screening – Sun Feb 17th at 5pm – Mich Theater – sponsored by University Bank

Posted on: February 17th, 2013 by mhenry No Comments

Thanks to University Bank Ann Arbor Dems may receive free advance tickets, but pre-registration is required. To register, email your name and address to ranzini@university-bank.com. Tickets $10 adults, $8 students at the Michigan Theater box office one half-hour before the show.

Inside Job film screening sponsored by University Bank

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Forward On Climate Rally in DC Sun., 2/17

Posted on: February 10th, 2013 by admin No Comments

The Sierra Club and 350.org are sponsoring the largest climate change rally in history in Washington, DC. A bus is available from Ann Arbor to and from the rally for $100.

When: February 17, 2013, Noon – 4:00 p.m. (please arrive by 11:30 a.m.)
Where: The National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Gather at the northeast corner of the Washington Monument
(Closest Metro subway stations: Federal Triangle and Smithsonian)

The goal of the rally is to move President Obama to take immediate action on climate. One of the most important decisions he can make is to reject the toxic Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Another is to tell the EPA to set carbon standards for power plants. This rally will show the president how large the climate movement has grown, and how urgent this issue truly is.

President Obama must move America forward on climate in 2013 with decisive action to reduce dangerous carbon pollution. His legacy as the 44th President of the United States of America rests on his leadership in the face of an unstable and uncertain climate future. Only the President of the United States has the power to lead an effort on the scale and with the urgency needed to phase out fossil fuels and fire up both energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy sources.

For more information, see http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageServer?pagename=forwardonclimate_faq.

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