As we journey into the winter season in Jackson County, we wish you and your family a peaceful winter filled with the light of love and laughter. Jackson County is home to diverse communities and people who celebrate different holiday traditions. Although the days are getting darker until the Winter Solstice, please know we see your light and appreciate all your contributions to make Jackson County a better place. Let's work together to bring more light into the upcoming New Year.
When day comes we step out of the shade,
aflame and unafraid,
the new dawn blooms as we free it.
For there is always light,
if only we're brave enough to see it.
If only we're brave enough to be it.
~ Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laurete
We need all hands on deck for the upcoming Midterm elections and now is the time for our local party to build up our funds so we can WIN more BLUE seats at every level of government. Please consider making a donation to your Jackson County Democratic party before the end of the year. All of our funds are spent right here in Jackson County to support voter outreach efforts through our top Neighborhood Leader Program, to recruit, train and support Democratic and progressive candidates and to reach out to new voters from our diverse communities throughout our county. If you donate before the end of 2021, your donation may help you earn an Income Tax credit towards your Oregon Income Tax. A huge thanks to all of you who have donated over the course of this past challenging year. If your situation allows, please consider making an additional donation so your local party can start 2022 on strong footing and ready to WIN in 2022. Thank you!
Click here to donate: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jackson-county-democratic-party--or--1
You can also mail a check to:
Jackson County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 4474
Medford, OR 97501-0175
Be sure to include your name, address and employer or if you are retired for campaign finance reporting requirements.
Our first ever Virtual Book Club is starting in January!
Winning in rural areas like Jackson County will be key in next year's Midterm elections as we continue to BUILD BACK BETTER and elect Democratic leaders at the federal, state and local levels. But, how do we craft a message that resonates with rural Oregon voters and how do we elect more Democrats to truly represent our interests on the county commission, in the Oregon legislature and in the US Congress? This winter we'll be laying the groundwork for success in the Midterms with two important events.
Jackson County Democrats are excited to host Jane Kleeb, Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and founder of grassroots group Bold Nebraska. Kleeb will be the keynote speaker for the Jackson County Democrats upcoming Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner on Saturday February 12, 2022.
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown wrote that Kleeb, in her book Harvest the Vote, sounds the alarm for national Democrats to wake up to rural issues. Kleeb writes about her work, which parallels our Jackson County Democrats issues, including how we need to listen to rural people—their ideas and needs—and so have Democrats win again in rural America. She shows how the vast spaces of rural America can be used for clean energy projects. She looks to the joining of farmers, climate activists and tribal leaders for common ground as they all work against corporate overreach, just as they did when they fought against the Keystone XL Pipeline.
In preparation for Kleeb’s visit, the Jackson County Democrats will host two Virtual Book Club events to discuss her book, Harvest the Vote. The Book Club dates are Thursday, January 6th, 2022 and Thursday, January 20th, 2022, both from 6:30-8:00pm. We have a few of her autographed Harvest the Vote books available for $25. You can arrange to get a copy (in Ashland) from Patt Herdklotz, by calling Patt at 541-261-2964. Make arrangements to get your copy so you can read it over the holidays and plan to join us virtually over ZOOM for a fruitful discussion in January!
Register in advance for the Harvest the Vote Book Club! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc-yvrTouEtfRTWQFrB8vvbMTUnwZRSJD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Save the date for the Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner for Saturday February 12, 2022. More information and this fundraising event is coming soon.
The City of Ashland has openings on the Housing and Human Services Commission, the Wildfire Safety Commission, the Climate Policy Commission and more! More information on the City of Ashland Commission Vacancies.
The City of Medford has openings on the Commission on Access, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Housing Advisory Commission, the Planning Commission, the Police Advisory Committee and more! More information on the City of Medford Committee and Commission Vacancies!
Medford residents are invited to attend a virtual community forum hosted by the City of Medford at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to learn about current issues related to rent burden, fair housing, landlord and tenant relationships, as well as rental assistance opportunities.
The presentation team will include representatives from the City of Medford, Center for Nonprofit Legal Services, and ACCESS. Information will be shared on current housing statistics, tenant protections, and community resources. Feedback from this community discussion will be used to help guide City housing initiatives to address housing challenges, especially those related to rent burden.
Thirty percent of Medford’s renter households are paying more than 50 percent of their income to cover the cost of rent. These households are considered severely rent burdened. Paying too much for housing often prevents households from paying for other necessary expenses, including medical care, food, utilities, education, transportation, child care and more. During this event, community members are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and provide input on potential solutions to ease rent burden.
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dAwA0_sPTZiDlXapqnJjew
Even though the fire relief center in Phoenix is now closed, Rogue Climate and Rogue Action Center staff and volunteers are still supporting our neighbors who survived the Almeda Fire! The Fire Relief Center is hosting pop-up mobile supply handouts in the Talent Town Hall parking lot for fire survivors.
Find free non perishable food and assorted hygiene and cleaning supplies at Talent Town Hall (206 E. Main St., Talent) on Saturday December 18th and Saturday January 22nd from 12:00-3:00 pm.
Covid precautions are in place. Masks are required and bring a bag or box for the items you wish to take. There will be a limited variety of non-perishables and toiletries to choose from. No registration needed.
Organizing works! Thank you to everyone who came together to say "NO" to the LNG Jordan Cove Project. Pembina has pulled the project! Your voices mattered! As Democrats, we support the needs of the people of our communities over corporate interests and profits. Now that this ill-fated fossil fuel pipeline project is finally terminated, let's work together to bring truly clean energy jobs to Southern Oregon.
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All Democratic Party Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) in Jackson County belong to the Central Committee, which is the governing body of the Democratic Party of Jackson County. As a PCP, you have a voice and vote in the local party when we make decisions that affect your community.
As a PCP, you are the party’s grassroots, representing your neighbors. For every 500 registered voters in a precinct, there can be one precinct person of each gender (male, female, non-binary).
What are the prerequisites for becoming a PCP?
Your primary residence must be within Jackson County.
You must be registered as a Democrat at your Jackson County address. If you are unsure about your voter status or are not currently registered as a Democrat, look up your voter status and/or re-register as a democrat.
How do I become a PCP?
To be appointed as a PCP, please complete our Precinct Committee Person Application. Once you application is submitted, you must attend one of our monthly Central Committee meetings in order to be appointed.
To be elected as a PCP, you need to run for election during the May Primary Election that is held during even-numbered years. The next chance to be an elected PCP will be in May 2022.
What can I do once I'm a PCP?
For more information, email us or call our office at 541-858-1050 mail@JCDemocrats.org.
Did you know we started a new and Group this year? If you haven't checked it out please follow the links and click that like/join button. We share party events and community events of interest as well! We look forward to hearing from you!
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Jackson County Democrats
PO BOX 4474
Medford, OR 97501
United States
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