Also yesterday, Women Progressive Activists gathered at the home of District 7 County Commissioner Kristin Judge. This was our annual summer meeting with potluck sides. State and County candidates were among the attendees who each got a chance to talk about elections, prison, economic and education issues among the areas in which we are active locally.
One important thing we can all do for Michigan is vote to nominate the two Democratic State Supreme Court candidates in the non-partisan section of the Novemeber ballot.
There will be more information on that after the primary, so I hope voters will first do something for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw--vote for me so I can be on the November ballot, too!
Local resident Daisy Wu opened her house and social network for a Sunday afternoon reception to greet State Senate candidate Pam Byrnes yesterday. A new friend among the group had asked me to attend because she want me to get elected to the District 11 County Commissioner seat.
What a wonderfully group! Their academic and business accomplishments are impressive. They are contributing in so many ways to making our communities successful. And they will vote!
So, I am grateful to have been asked to describe District 11 and remind them that my name will be way down the District 11 ballot, the first in the list of democratic candidates in the county commissioner category!
This morning I biked along the Packard edge of District 11,
to join the Bike to Work Day rally at Ann Arbor Farmers Market. It wasn't raining when I got up, but five minutes after my two wheels hit the road, the light rain refreshed just like a cup of coffee. There was real coffee, fruit salad and delicious breakfast bagels and cakes for a pretty good turnout of riders and exhibitors, considering the damp.
Mayor Hieftje made a short official welcome with his summary of bicycle amenities to come. Prizes were awarded. I won the prize for having the oldest bike there. My bike won the comment, "That's an original paint job!" I gave myself the prize for being the only candidate [other than the Mayor] to show up.
It was great to talk with other riders and folks like the WBWC. As things wound down, 6 other riders and I joined Tom on his "Conference Bike" to move it down the street to its garage. No special riding skills were needed, but pedaling face-to-face in a circle takes getting used to!
I was already used to the light rain, so I took a long route home for lunch, through neighborhoods of District 11. Thankfully, all of my biking concluded before this evening's thunderstorms.
Last Saturday, a good group of active Democrats got together in a neighborhood back yard. This was a Ward 3 Democratic Party meeting and naturally there was an overlap with the local "Organizing for America" agenda. Fueled by great potluck food, we talked about opportunities to prepare the ground for November elections. Of course, several of us were there because we are running for various offices in the August 3 primary! The award goes to lil Syl for being the youngest and most active (and most adorable) Democrat there.
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