“The State of Michigan occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Anishinabek – Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwe (Chippewa), and Bodewadmi (Potawatomi). The Michigan Democratic Party recognizes historic Indigenous communities in Michigan and those forcibly removed from their homelands. We further recognize the ongoing relationship of dependence upon, and respect for, all living beings of earth, sky, and water. In offering this land acknowledgment, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences.”
Speakers:
Roll call of officers:
(Peggy) Roll Call of District Committee Members:
(Peggy) Roll call of Counties:
Determination of quorum:
Approval of agenda:
Approval of minutes:
Officer’s reports:
Chairperson Mary Minnick Vice Chairperson John Helge Treasurer Dallas Dean Secretary Peggy Raddatz
Committee Reports:
● Rules and Bylaws Committee: 1). Dallas Dean (Chair) 2). Mark Everhart - Lake County D.P. 3). John Helge - Manistee County D.P. 4). Mary Minnick - Lake County D.P.
● Finance and Fundraising Committee: 1). Dallas Dean (Chair) 2). Ken Mahoney - Muskegon C.D.P. 3). Jessica Iliff – Osceola C.D.P.
● Candidate Recruitment and Support (for candidate) Committee: 1). Ed Miller (Chair) 2). Christina Bush - Barry County D.P. 3). Christie Freestone - Gratiot County D.P. 4). Julie Alexander - Mecosta County D.P.
● Political and 2nd CD Party Organizing Committee: 1). Cathy Willermet (Chair) 2). Karen Turnbull - Mecosta County D.P.
● Communications Committee:
1). Mary Minnick (Chair) 2). Sally Wagoner - Newaygo C.D.P.
● Policy and Resolution Committee:
1). John Helge (Chair) 2). Michael Lynch - Gratiot C.D.P.
● Audit Committee:
1). Robin (Alexson) Aslakson (Chair) 2). Mark Everhart - Lake C.D.P.
Unfinished Business:
New Business: 1). Congratulations to this year's 2nd CD's Legacy winners: Christina Rose Bush (Barry County Democratic Party) and Jim Cunningham (Oceana County Democratic Party).
2). Congratulations to this year's 2nd CD's National Delegates: Dallas Dean, John Helge, Courtney Phillips and Susan Frahm
County Reports:
**Due to the number of counties in the 2nd CD, County Reports will be included with the meeting minutes from today. If you haven’t already submitted them, please do so as soon as possible. I add them to our website under the "County Parties" tab.