GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEMOCRATS! AUGUST 27, 2020 YOUTH FEATURE – DORIAN PALMER BURKE COUNTY
A DEMOCRATIC PICTURE FOR THE AGES! One of America’s newest citizens, Jin, is being held by his new grandfather, DNC Delegate Dwight Willis of Brunswick County, as they watch 12th Congressional District Chair Cozzie Watkins announce North Carolina’s presidential votes as part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention! State Party Chair Wayne Goodwin and State First Vice Chair Bobbie Richardson proudly joined Cozzie in this historic picture. Jin just became an American citizen on June 26th when he was adopted by Dwight’s son and daughter-in-law.
STEPHANIE WHITLEY FEATURED IN AD WITH GOVERNOR COOPER! Stephanie Whitley joined Governor Roy Cooper in a new TV commercial which was released statewide on August 26th. Stephanie is the daughter of NCDP Secretary Melvin Williams. This is a paid political ad which supports Governor Cooper’s campaign to get all North Carolinians to wear masks. You can view this 30-second commercial by clicking this link:
https://youtu.be/PfO0-tdarQ0
Update: New Hanover County Chair Richard Poole, along with data volunteer Jim Fleagle, led a team who texted an additional 20,000 voters. As of August 25th, 15,021 New Hanover residents had applied for Absentee Ballots!
ORDER MASKS THOUGH JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUNDRAISING PROJECT! They don’t slow down! The Democrats of Jackson County are manufacturing and selling top-quality masks as a 2020 fundraising project. It is better to buy from Democrats than from anyone else! Go to their web site and place your order now: https://jacksondems.com/store/ The “website diva” modeling their masks in the picture above is Diane Jettinghoff, who set up the County Party’s store and, as an accomplished seamstress, is supervising the manufacturing.
Jackson County Democrats are taking this time to clean up and spruce up their Headquarters building in Sylva, their county seat. Roy Osborne and Myrtle Schrader have supervised deep cleaning inside and out. The county party has put new signs at their Headquarters. These are hard to miss for anyone driving through Sylva! A special salute goes to County Party Communications Director, Jane Koening.
DR. GRACE GALLOWAY HEADS AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION! Dr. Grace Galloway led a happy Heritage Month Celebration for the NCDP Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus! As we all know, when Gracie decides to do something, nothing can slow her down! This year’s event showcased presentations by the following leaders from top left: JOHN SANTOS, DNC AAPI COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR BEL LEONG-HONG, CHAIR OF THE DNC’S AAPI CAUCUS NCDP CHAIR WAYNE GOODWIN GRACIE GALLOWAY, CHAIR, AAPI-NCDP GOLD STAR FATHER KHZIR KHAN, BIDEN SURROGATE SENATOR JAY CHAUDHURI CONGRESSWOMAN GRACE MENG, VICE CHAIR OF THE DNC CONGRESSMAN DR. AMI BERA, BIDEN SURROGATE Also Attending Were NC SENATOR MUJTABA MOHAMMED STATE REPRESENTATIVE NASIF MAJEED
WESTERN DEMOCRATIC WOMEN WELCOME JUDICIAL CANDIDATES! TriCounty Democratic Women Club report that in this unusual election season, it is hard for them to meet and talk with our statewide Democratic candidates. Their club is made up of women in Cherokee, Swain, and Graham counties. Gayle Warren says: “Thank goodness for computers, Zoom meetings, and our hard-working DW President, Susan Landis. Due to them we had a meaningful meeting.” On July 21st, TriCounty Democratic Women hosted a Town Hall Zoom meeting with our three candidates for seats on the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley is shown in the large picture on the left above. Judge Lucy Inman is in the top small picture on the right. Justice Mark Davis was in the Zoom event also. The other DW members in the pictures on the right are Nancy Helms, Judith Wikstrom, Gayle Warren, Evelyn Nastos, and Leila Tvedt. Western North Carolina Democrats on marching toward victories in November!
TRICOUNTY DW MAKE THEMSELVES VISIBLE! This same TriCounty DW Club has adopted picking up trash on a two-mile stretch of highway as a civic beautification project. Their territory is on Highway 19 Business from near the Murphy Post Office to Natural Springs Drive. The sign proclaiming their name “TRI-COUNTY WOMEN’S DEMOCRATIC CLUB” draws lots of attention from drivers - every day. The three members in the picture on the left recently picked up trash on the entire two-mile stretch. From the left they are Linda Shaw, Nancy Woodard, and Beverly Chasten. Congratulations, Tri-County Democratic Women!
RENEE PRICE SALUTED AS “COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR! At the August 12th meeting, the Board of Directors of NC Association of County Commissioners honored Orange County’s Renee Price by naming her the state’s “2020 COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR!”
KENNIS & BRENDA WITH THE STARS! Longtime Democratic leaders, Kennis and Brenda Wilkins of Greenville, recently met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Congressman G. K. Butterfield.
LET’S ELECT JUDGE REUBEN YOUNG! Judge Reuben Young and his wife, Pam, are showing respect and concern for every person with whom they interact by wearing patriotic masks. They deeply care about all North Carolinians! Judge Young was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the NC Court of Appeals on April 15, 2019. We need to get him elected to a full eight-year term in the November General Election! As the public safety and the corrections sections of our state government have undergone reorganization several times, Judge Young has held the following positions: - Interim Chief Deputy Secretary of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice - Secretary of the former Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, 2009 – 2011 - First Secretary of the newly consolidated Department of Public Safety, 2012 - Special Superior Court Judge for the 10th Judicial District of North Carolina
Judge Young earned his undergraduate degree at Howard University and earned his law degree at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Please learn more about this outstanding Democratic candidate at his website: www.KeepJudgeYoung.com
YOUTH FEATURE – DORIAN PALMER - BURKE COUNTY! Dorian Palmer’s campaign for a seat on the Burke County Commission has energized lots of Burke County citizens. Dorian’s wife, Harmony, joined him for the happy picture above.
After graduating from Freedom High School in Morgantown, Dorian decided to pursue his passion for political activities in partnership with the Burke County Democratic Party. Currently Dorian proudly serves as the Western Regional Director of the Young Democrats of North Carolina. He also spends his time serving as Board Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina, fulfilling his aspirations to serve the young communities. Dorian also serves on the Burke County Planning Board, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for Burke County and he is a Commissioner on the Cable Television Board for the City of Morganton.
Dorian with a group of outstanding Democratic leaders including 10th Congressional District Chair Doug Auer, 10th Congressional District candidate David Wilson Brown (in center,) State YD President Devonte Wilson (in red) and State YD Secretary Shannon Auer. Dorian is a Certified Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church and serves on the Board of Laity for the Catawba Valley District of the United Methodist Church. From 2014 through 2019 he was honored to have the opportunity to serve as a Director on the Board of the Burke County United Way.
During his free time Dorian enjoys visiting North Carolina’s diverse range of craft breweries. He is also serving as a foster parent to a 7-month-old. Dorian is a Correctional Officer for the State of North Carolina.
GOALS!
Short term: Dorian’s short term goals include running a successful campaign to flip a seat on the longtime Republican-held Burke County Board of Commissioners.
Long term: Dorian would like to start a family with his wife, Harmony, and continue to serve on the Board of Commissioners. He also hopes to continue his career with the State of North Carolina. Dorian is excited to spend many years serving as a voice for change for those who have felt they have been left out by local officials for far too long.
Burke County Democratic Party Chair Pam Genant says: “Dorian Palmer is an energetic young Democrat who wants to see positive change in Burke County. His campaign is running on hard work and dedication, the same hard work and dedication he puts into everything he does. His work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, dedication as a husband and foster father, and his involvement with organizations around the county and state show his commitment to the people of this community and how much Dorian wants to see all of Burke County working side by side, so we all move forward together.”
Burke County Democratic leader Bill Satterwhite writes: “Dorian has impressed me as a young, family man who has a service attitude. He is active in his church and has a lay preacher’s certification. He always finds ways to help others…he has a positive and encouraging vision. I think he will be an energetic force in our Party in the near future. Dorian’s core issue is to bring communities together. He is working in Burke County to encourage all communities and towns to work closer together to move our county forward, together. He has been a driving force to organize and activate Young Democrats in Western North Carolina. He has worked hard for Democratic ideals!”
GRAY STYERS FOR NC COURT OF APPEALS! Democrats all across the state were excited when they learned that one of our state’s most successful and respected attorneys, Gray Styers of Raleigh, had filed to run for the NC Court of Appeals! When asked why he was running for the Court of Appeals, Gray replied: “I am running because after a successful career in private law practice, I want to now give back to my fellow North Carolinians and serve you on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. From my parents – a public school teacher and a librarian assistant – and many other role models, I learned the importance of public service and giving back to the community. I love my home state and its people. I have striven – through both my legal work and my volunteer service – and to contribute to the economic opportunities, the quality of life, and the freedoms that we enjoy. These values guide my decision to rung for the Court of Appeals. Through the many cases I have handled, as an adjunct law professor, and as a leader in the profession, I have studied and observed the work of judges in deciding hard cases, carefully crafting legal opinions, and shaping the jurisprudence of our state. I understand the importance of the work of our courts and worry about declining public confidence in the impartiality and independence of our judges.” EVERYONE IS INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAY STYERS, ONE OF NORTH CAROLINA’S MOST OUTSTANDING ATTORNEYS AT: www.StyersForJudge.com
HELP DAVID & SALLY PARKER CELEBRATE THEIR 39TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! The perfect and most thoughtful gift is a donation to David’s 2020 campaign. Click here to send your donation: https://voteparker.us10.list- manage.com/track/click?u=107e4a569e7e86754e5d0affb&id=7cdd6e7017&e=15c 4ccc119
DEB BUTLER! State Representative Deb Butler represents New Hanover and Brunswick counties in the legislature. However, since she became nationally famous for her “I will not yield” stance, she is being endorsed by many different state and national organizations!
ALAMANCE COUNTY’S RICKY HURTADO FEATURED ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO!
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WAYNE GOODWIN! Madison Goodwin and Jackson Goodwin are giving 100% support to the campaign of their Dad, NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin, for his third term as NC Insurance Commissioner. As everyone knows, their parents were careful to name both children for Democratic Presidents.
Wayne modelling his NC-manufactured campaign face masks.
This picture was taken in Wayne’s office at the NCDP HQ on the date of our Democratic State Convention. Be sure to note that this is a joint picture with President Obama and a JFK bust.
Sporting his COVID beard, Wayne is shown chastising Donald Trump’s failed pandemic response and Trump’s dangerous hypocrisy regarding science and medical facts during a recent well-attended virtual press conference.
PRECINCT 206 DEVELOPS GREAT DOORKNOCKERS FOR 2020!
Democrats of the Davidson Precinct 206 In Mecklenburg County have designed, printed, and distributed some highly informative doorknockers.
You can see the printed material at: https://precinct206dems.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/precinct-206-voter- pamphlet.pdf
For more information contact: President Greg Snyder at
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THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NORTH CAROLINA HAVE RECENTLY NAMED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AS “YOUNG DEMOCRAT OF THE MONTH” IN THEIR PARTS OF THE STATE!
LEE COUNTY DEMOCRATS RALLY TO SAVE THE POST OFFICE! On Saturday, August 22nd Lee County Democrats held a socially distanced rally in Sanford to save the US Postal Service. They joined with the NAACP and MoveOn.org to let postal officials know that Americans treasure the Post Office and all its valuable services. County Party Chair John Kirkman is shown on the right side of the picture above as he speaks. Behind him is Maxene Mortensen who was the lead organizer of the rally.
Congressional candidate Patricia Timmons-Goodson came to the rally and gave her full support to the drive to save the Post Office.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS!
Your Democratic Friend,
Melvin Williams, State Secretary
North Carolina Democratic Party