A Note from the Chair:

October 2012

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the new Genesee County Democratic Committee website! Here in Genesee County, NY, voters have made it clear they are ready for a choice in their local politics. For too long our local governments have been ruled by one party, with little chance for other views. We are here to fight for that choice by competing in races across the county. We support candidates who share our commitment and the values of the Democratic Party, which include integrity, compassion, and fairness. To achieve these goals we need you to join us. Whether you want to help out by donating, running for local office, or through outreach, party building, or work on elections, we want you! Please contact us for more information.

This website is a work-in-progress, and through it we endeavor to offer resources regarding the local Democratic Party. Currently, we offer our contact information if you wish to get involved, links to support President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Kathy Hocul in their re-election efforts, the ability to donate to the Committee, and information about local Democratic candidates.

Eventually, we will have individual pages for the Democratic Committees in each town in Genesee County, links to information resources, and election and voter registration information. Remember that all Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend meetings!

Also, feel free to join us on Facebook and Twitter (via Judith Hunter) for discussion and more information!

Warm regards,

Lorie Longhany
Chairman Genesee County Democratic Committee

News and Events:

October - November 2012

Get Involved in Genesee County, NY!

1. Support Laura Russell-Ricci

     for City of Batavia Councilman at Large!

Support Democratic candidate for City of Batavia Councilman at Large Laura Russell-Ricci! Laura is a lifelong Batavian, family woman and mother of three, proud U.S. Army Veteran, recipient of a master's degree, and licensed social worker employed in the mental health field. She brings with her a fresh perspective -- we encourage you to learn more about her the following ways:

• Read Laura's Pamphlet!


• Connect with Laura on Facebook!


• E-mail Laura: laura4batavia@gmail.com

2. Show Your Support with a Lawn Sign

Show support in your neighborhood with lawn signs supporting Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, State Senate candidate (61st District) Justin Rooney, and City of Batavia Councilman at Large candidate Laura Russell-Ricci!

Contact us to get a free sign delivered!

3. Plan the Final Push to Get Out the Vote!

Monday, October 29th, 2012
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meet at Larry's Steak House
Batavia, NY

We are getting together at Larry's Steakhouse in Batavia on Monday, October 29th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We will discuss what has to be done, what is left to do, and how we can maximize our efforts to elect Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, State Senate candidate Justin Rooney, and City of Batavia Councilman at Large candidate Laura Russell-Ricci. We hope to see you there!

4. Help Get Out the Vote

Now until Election Day, November 6, 2012

Can you spare some time to help our candidates get across the finish line? We need volunteers for the following activities through election day:

• Saturday November 3rd and Sunday November 4th, we are planning a literature drop completed city wide in Batavia. We need to cover as much of the city as possible. We also need cars for rides to the polls for Democrats.


• Saturday Nov. 3rd, 9 am - 1 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Saturday Nov. 3rd, 1 pm - 5 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Sunday Nov 4th, Noon - 4 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Monday Nov. 5th, 9 am - 1 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Monday Nov. 5th, 1 pm - 5 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Election Day, Nov. 6th, 9 am - 1 pm: door-to-door or phones


• Election Day, Nov. 6th, 1 pm - 5 pm: door-to-door or phones
  

5. Visit Congresswoman Hochul's Headquarters

Through Election Day, November 6th, 2012
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Daily
43 West Main St.
LeRoy, NY

Come visit the Campaign Office at 43 Main St. in LeRoy, NY. The Office is open from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and open extended hours (until 7:30 p.m.) on Thursday for our phone bank. Stop in and visit, pick up President Obama buttons and signs, and volunteer to sit for a shift! Help spread the word regarding Democratic candidates, including Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, to get voters to the polls!

Contact us to volunteer!

Creative Commons photograph Courtesy of Daniel Case

6. Help Get Out the Vote: Volunteer to Phone Bank

Thursday, November 1
5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
43 West Main St.
LeRoy, NY

Help spread the word regarding Democratic candidates, including Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, to get voters to the polls! Our phone bank operates out of Congresswoman Hochul's campaign office at 43 Main St. in LeRoy from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Help raise the local consciousness for our candidates! Coffee and snacks provided by the Committee.

Contact us to volunteer!

Creative Commons photograph Courtesy of Daniel Case