Organizing for Democratic Values in 2025 and beyond
The Ann Arbor Democratic Party is dedicated to promoting Democratic values in the greater Ann Arbor area. We engage residents of the Ann Arbor area on issues that matter to our city, mobilize voters to elect Democratic candidates, discuss ballot issues, and work with our colleagues at the local, county, state, and national levels to advance a progressive and inclusive Democratic agenda.
Debbie Dingell Is in the House this Saturday Dec 14th!
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Michigan’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives will provide insights into where we are now and what can be done.
The University of Michigan takes center stage at our December meeting! Learn what their changes to their DEI policies will mean in the coming months and what the Central Student Government has been working on.
Margaret Peterman will share what the University of Michigan Central Student Government has been working on over the last several months. Examples are celebrating the largest voter turnout on campus this past November, share ongoing initiatives and a resolution that commend the football team. She is an LSA sophomore, the Resolutions Chair of the Central Student Government, and Michigan Daily contributor. Fourteen new representatives were appointed at the Dec 1, 2024, meeting of CSG. Tyler Hart the Assembly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator outlined his plans as the newly elected DEI coordinator for more inclusivity in CSG and beyond.
William Hampton President of the Ann Arbor Branch NAACP since 2005 will follow with a discussion about the University of Michigan’s decision to no longer solicit diversity statements as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure.
The decision by Provost Laurie McCauley followed an Oct. 31 recommendation by an eight-member faculty working group to end the use of the statements, which have been criticized for their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought on campus. More at this link. Mr. Hampton will provide an update as what this means to the University community and what to expect next.
At our November meeting (four days after the election) we debriefed and shared our thoughts and fears for the coming years.
Our turnout was on the smaller side but that led to a productive conversation. During our meeting we started a list of strategies to employ moving forward. For our December meeting we plan to expand on this work to develop objectives to meet the strategies.
Meeting Information
Meeting location: Washtenaw County Administration Building - 200 N Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. (On the corner of N. Main St. and E. Ann St. in the basement.)
Time: Saturday December 194h from 9:30 to Noon
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Feeling blue…Come to our Saturday meeting Nov 9th and join others who feel the same
We've invited our local elected officials to share their take on what happened and how we can move forward together. Knowing we are not alone helps to sooth* the soul.
Share your thoughts
Take time to hear others thoughts
Help build a plan for how to move forward
Or just to get through the day
We're here to listen
Coffee, tea and snacks provided.
*Sooth - noun - An old fashioned work that means “truth”, “reality”, or “fact”.
Meeting information:
Saturday November 9, 2024 from 9:30 am to 12 pm
9:30 am - Meet and greet
10 am - Elected Thoughts and community conversation
Noon - Adjourn
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A2 Proposals A-D Discussion Sat Oct 19th
Don't forget the back of the ballot!
Ann Arbor voters will asked to vote on four proposals this Nov 5th.
All proposals will amend the City Charter. Each proposal with title is listed below.
Proposal A: Creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility
Proposal B: Authoring a Tax for Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements:
Proposal C: Non-partisan Elections
Proposal D:Fair Elections Fund
Our speakers will share their reasons for supporting or for not supporting these proposals.
John Godfrey, lead organizer and spokesperson for Coalition for Ann Arbor’s Future sponsors of Proposal C and D
Travis Radina, Ann Arbor Mayor Pro-tem and Ward 3 City Council
Christopher Taylor, Ann Arbor Mayor
If you have questions, we have answers! Come learn about each proposal and ask your questions at this forum.
Meeting location: Washtenaw County Administration Building - 200 N Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. (On the corner of N. Main St. and E. Ann St. in the basement.)
Time: Saturday October 19th from 9:30 to Noon
Snacks Provided!
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Annual 2024 Labor Day Picnic was a success!
In Honor of Walter Jackson, Grill Master for past Labor Day Events
We hosted elected officials, candidates running for office, and Dem supporters at Burns Park on Sunday September 1st!**
Much gratitude to our Sponsors and volunteers! Your support makes our work possible including this successful gathering!
Advocate, $500
Michigan Laborers’ Political League
Felicia Brabec, State Rep 33rd District
Supporter, $250
Carrie Rheingans, State Rep 47th District
Friend, $100
Lisa Disch, City Council 1st Ward
Travis Radina, City Council 3rd Ward
Jen Eyer, City Council 4th Ward
Sue Shink, State Rep District 14
Jason Morgan, State Rep District 23
Andy LaBarre, County Commissioner District 7
Alyshia Dyer, Candidate County Sheriff
Tamara Garwood, Candidate 15th District Court
Latetia Lamelle Sharp, Candidate County Treasurer
Leslie Wilkins, Candidate for Board of Education
Lauretta Flowers and Doug Scott, Community Supporters
Our volunteers are invaluable to our work. Special thanks to Chris Watson (City Council Ward 2), DJ Just-B, Cris and Norm Howe, JD Daniels, Mary Hall-Thiam and Ingrid Ault.
Same place, next year! Mark your calendar for Sunday August 31, 2025 in the southeast corner of
Burns Park at 1300 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor 48104 for our 2025 event.
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April 13, 2024 Come learn from the Ann Arbor School Board!
Members of the board will be present to ask your questions about the $25 million deficit and activities related to recent changes in leadership.
The meeting will be held in a larger location at 220 N Main St, Ann Arbor in the Washtenaw County Commissioner meeting location at 10 am.
Please come prepared to learn, ask questions, and meet your local elected officials!
If you missed our meeting, here is the link to watch now!
Join our Executive Board! Election of Officers is happening at our annual meeting on Saturday March 9, 2024 @ 10 am.
Join us at Washtenaw County Clerk/Deeds at 200 N Main St in downtown Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor City Council and Mayoral Candidate Forums from 2022!
Forums for 2024 are being organized now!
Our monthly meetings are on the second Saturday each month from 10 am to noon (social half hour at 9:30 am). Join us at 200 N Main St in downtown A2!
(No meetings in July or August.) Please sign up below for meeting announcements and updates about opportunities to get involved. We look forward to seeing you!