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830-620-5739 The Comal County Democratic Party (CCDP) consists of Comal County residents who vote for democrats, and is led by the elected leadership 1592 W. San Antonio St., New and all of the precinct chairs and heads of functional groups who Braunfels, TX 78130 volunteer their time to represent the Democratic Party in Comal email: County. The CCDP solely relies on contributions to continue our work. [email protected] Associated with, but independent from the CCDP are two dues collecting associations, the Democrats of Comal County (DoCC) and the Democratic Women of Comal County (DWCC).
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WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN TEXAS?
TONE-DEAF, WEAK REPRESENTATION... Texas' State Republican Rep. Kyle Biedermann les for secession from the United States, nearly at the same time that our Republican Governor called President Joe Biden for federal emergency assistance and funding due to a week long winter freeze.
Meanwhile, millions of Texans are without power and water for days as Republican Senator, 'Cancun' Ted Cruz, skips the country for a sunny vacation in Mexico; leaving behind not only his constituents, but his dog, Snow ake to deal with life threatening conditions.
In addition to these current of ce-holding Texas Republican s, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, someone who may be partly responsible for Texas' inadequate decades-long energy mismanagement system, proclaimed: “Texans would be without electricity for longer than three days to keep the federal government out of their business”
Texas was "seconds and minutes" away from catastrophic months long blackouts, of cials say CLICK TO READ MORE. This is more than an ERCOT fail, this is weak leadership, decades of bad governance and pandering to big money corporations and special interests.
WHAT IS ERCOT and WHY SHOULD I CARE However, this non pro t chose to 'go cheap' ABOUT IT? for decades due to no regulatory oversight which led to the catastrophic weather circumstances experienced by millions of Texans for days.
According to reports, tax lings from 2018 showed multiple board members, ve of whom DO NOT LIVE IN TEXAS*, with ve to six- gure salaries despite working anywhere from ve to 15 hours per week. The ling shows that Board President Bill Magness was given $883,000 that year. What is ERCOT (not for pro t) CEO Bill Magness' salary?
*UPDATE: several members have resigned in the ERCOT (Energy Reliability Council of Texas), is wake of this catastrophe. a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonpro t corporation and manages the ow of electric Meanwhile, Democrats pulled together to power to more than 26 million Texas fundraise and to provide much needed customers — representing about 90% of our emergency assistance, contacting the state’s electric load. Such "non-pro ts" are elderly and vulnerable as well as connecting supposed to operate to further the common Texans with resources. The result of these good and general welfare of the people of the efforts are as follow. community.
We just hit $5 million raised for Texans across the state. Thank you ALL for your collective action when people need it most. Charity can’t replace policy, but solidarity is how we’ll face climate change and build a better world. Thank you. - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez CLICK HERE TO DONATE
BIG THANKS to the volunteers who made over 784,000 phone calls to senior citizens in Texas today. You helped to connect them with water, food, transportation, and shelter. And you made sure that they knew we were thinking about them and that they matter to us. - Beto O'Rourke
In the last couple days, you've helped us raise $364,482 for @FeedingTexas. That's amazing! - Julian Castro CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
"If it is safe to do so, start
cleaning up now," FEMA said
in a news release. "Take
photos to document
damage and begin cleanup
and repairs to prevent DO YOU NEED HELP BECAUSE OF THE further damage. Remember WINTER DISASTER? to keep receipts from all
purchases related to the
cleanup and repair." GET HELP NOW!
Comal County is a disaster designated county. That means, if you have sustained damages because of the severe winter storm, you can apply for FEMA FEMA says to have the assistance NOW for any number of recovery claims, following information including damage to homes, cars, help with business readily available assistance, childcare, and funeral expenses, among A current phone number where other important things. When you apply for you can be contacted assistance, one member of the household must be a US citizen. Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small you are now staying Business Administration are available to businesses, Your Social Security number, if homeowners and renters. Call the SBA at 1-800-659- available 2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or click on the SBA link below A general list of damage and losses
Not necessary to be insured, A FEMA SBA A but if you are, have the insurance policy number, or the agent and company name
CALL TO ACTION
Get Motivated...Be Involved...Do Something
By Carey
Medicaid Expansion Comal County CCDP is Recruiting! Party Advocacy Day Homeless Coalition Chair; Elections Secretary
Cover Texas Now! The Comal County Interested in doing says: "Texans can't Democratic Party more for recover when raised $2000.00 for democrats? Texans aren't the Comal County Volunteer with the covered. Homeless Coalition COMAL COUNTY to ensure that " Join us VIRTUALLY DEMOCRATIC everyone who on Friday, March 5th PARTY as an needs it has shelter. for #MedEx4TX Executive Board Many thanks to Advocacy Day - a Member! those who day of action calling contributed! CONTACT: Diana on our #TXlege Sharp leaders to Please join us in our #ExpandMedicaid continuing Include: now! sponsorship to 1. Name and protect the Contact Information CLICK HERE to vulnerable, 2. Years in Comal signup. unhoused County population. CLICK 3. Background, such HERE to donate as: Education your time and Career/Employment resources to the 4. Tell us something Cold Weather about yourself and Shelter. why you want to step up and help the Democratic Party in Comal County.
CANDIDATES SET FOR MAY 1ST LOCAL ELECTIONS IN NEW BRAUNFELS
Last day to register to vote and make changes to your voter registration information (change of address, name, etc.) is Thursday, April 1. Early voting begins Monday, April 19 and ends Tuesday, April 27. Election Day is May 1st.
GET READY TO VOTE! NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL AND NBISD/CISD SCHOOL BOARD RACES NEED YOUR VOTE. MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE; AND VOTE! WILL YOU VOTE BY MAIL? CLICK HERE to print, complete and mail a vote by mail (VBM) application. VBM applications are due at the Comal County Elections Of ce by April 20, 2021. Your VBM Ballot will be mailed to you. Your VBM Ballot must be received at Comal County Elections Of ce by May, 1, 2021, 7PM.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? KNOW YOUR COUNCIL AND/OR SCHOOL DISTRICT. Check the Maps below to see if you live in a New Braunfels City Council District, and/or a Single Member District for NBISD or CISD School Board.
Downloadable Maps:
NB City Council - May 1, 2021
NBISD - May 1, 2021
CISD - May 1, 2021
IMPORTANT! CHARTER AMENDMENTS The New Braunfels City Council is asking residents to consider 18 proposed changes to the Charter. They are lettered A through R, and voters can vote on each item individually. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE>>>
WHO'S RUNNING? HERE ARE THE CANDIDATES
For more information about the candidates, please contact the candidate campaigns directly (some links included below), or email or call us at 830-620-5739 and we’ll be glad to help!
NB City Council NBISD CISD District 3: District 3: John District 1: incumbent incumbent Harry Porter; incumbent Tim Hennessee; Bowers; Kevin Eric Bergquist Jerry Saucedo; Robles Brittany Soto District 5: Betty District 4: Joy Nivens; Brian District 2: Courtney Harvey; Lawrence Grenier; Stephen Biasatti; Incumbent, Spradley Minus David Drastata
District 5: uncontested for incumbent Michelle Ann Ross, the current board secretary
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP LOCAL CANDIDATES!
Successful candidates have an army of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers help candidates by canvassing voters (block walking), phone banking, distributing yard signs, texting voters, sending mailers, and driving voters to a voting center during early voting (April 19-27) or election day, May 1. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to helping in as many ways as possible in these very important local elections. Please contact Kim Farlow at [email protected] if you will commit to volunteering with local candidates.
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SAVE THE DATE
Meet JOE JAWORSKI running to unseat Indicted AG KEN PAXTON
MARCH 15, 2021 @ 6:30PM
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE about Joe Jaworski for Texas
Please use one of the links below to join the VIRTUAL meeting on March 15th at 6:30PM: "No one–absolutely no one–is above the law” YouTube Live Streaming CLICK HERE (watch These are the words of Joe’s grandfather, Leon and submit questions or comments through a Jaworski. Nearly ve decades ago he took over chat) as Watergate special prosecutor after the shocking Saturday Night Massacre. ZOOM Meeting CLICK HERE (real time interaction)
VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR TRAINING at COMAL COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE during month of March, 2021
Get Trained NOW to be a Volunteer Deputy Registrar. SIGN UP to attend a required training class. Classes for March 2021 will be held on March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 at 10 a.m. at the Comal County Elections Of ce, 396 N. Seguin, New Braunfels. DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING THE CLASSES WILL BE LIMITED TO TEN (10) PER SESSION.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP/Register in advance in order to attend a class. Fill out and submit your RSVP online or call 830-221-1352. You will receive a con rmation email after applying online. Absolutely no walk-ins are allowed. The schedule for April 2021 will be announced at a later date.
Click HERE for DoCC Of cers Click HERE for DoCC Key Members To join the DoCC, click HERE DoCC online store is OPEN! UPCOMING DOCC EVENTS
DOCC Meeting, March 9, 2021 @ 6:00pm:
Happenings at the Texas Capitol
Please use one of the links below to join the meeting:
CLICK HERE for YouTube Live Streaming (watch and submit questions or comments through a chat)
CLICK HERE to Pre-Register for ZOOM Meeting (real-time interaction) - Pre-registration is required. After you registering, you will receive a con rmation email with information about how to join meeting.
Please EMAIL Kim Farlow with your questions.
JOIN DoCC - BE ONE OF THE 221 in 2021!
January 1, 2021 began a new Democrats of Comal County membership year. Our goal is to reach 221 members in 2021. Joining is quick and easy using DoCC’s ActBlue Account by clicking on THIS LINK
Key membership encouraged!
CLICK HERE for the list of members who have graciously joined as a DoCC Key Member in 2021
THANK YOU!
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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF COMAL COUNTY
Visit the DWCC Facebook Page and Website Calendar for Events...and more!
DWCC Website DWCC Website calendar DWCC Facebook EMAIL
DWCC EVENTS
DWCC Meeting, March 16, 2021 @ 6:30pm
DWCC meetings will be virtual via Zoom until it is safe to gather again. We plan to meet (virtually) on the third Tuesday evening of every month. EMAIL US for more information.
DWCC has a new mailing address - Democratic Women of Comal County, P.O. Box 312332, New Braunfels, TX 78131 DWCC wants you - As a member or as a frequent guest!
Join the DWCC! Join or renew your DWCC membership on our website (Click on “membership” to complete the membership application online). Dues can be paid online through PayPal or by mailing a check for $25 to DWCC, P.O. Box 312332, New Braunfels, TX 78131.
Membership Sponsor Program - If you or someone you know wants to join DWCC but cannot afford the membership fee, you are eligible for this program. Email the Membership Committee; we're here to help!
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VOICES HEARD: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
HOLD TRUMP ACCOUNTABLE EXCISE THIS MALIGNANCY
Former president Trump incited a riot and The sacking of the US Capitol on Jan. 6 was is responsible for the lives of ve people, the most disturbing act of domestic destruction of property and causing the terrorism I have ever witnessed ... Senator congress of the United States to fear for (John) Cornyn must excise this malignancy their lives. CLICK HERE TO READ from the body politic. CLICK HERE TO MORE>>> READ MORE>>>
NOTICE: *OFFICE RE-OPENING!* The Comal County Democrat of ce will re-open Tuesday, March 2, 2021 with of ce hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-6pm, and Saturday, 9am-2pm. Safety protocols and precautions will be in HELP US CONTINUE OUR effect, such as required mask- WORK IN COMAL COUNTY BY wearing and temperature checks. SCANNING the QR Code with Thank you for your continued YOUR PHONE CAMERA AND patience and support. DONATING TO: CCDP, DoCC, & DWCC