The Jackson County Platform Convention is on November 6th at 12:30pm via Zoom and anyone who is a registered Democrat and a resident of Jackson County is welcome to participate! In addition to signing up to help draft any changes to the Jackson County Platform, any registered Democrat may sign up to be a delegate and participate in the drafting of the Democratic Party of Oregon's platform. The state convention is scheduled for December 10th-12th in Happy Valley, Oregon. You can read more about what happens at the State Convention and more here: https://dpo.org/2021-platform-convention/
Jackson County has been allotted 45 delegates and 23 alternates to the state Platform Convention. These delegates and a delegation chair will be elected at our own convention November 6th.
Every election is important and your vote matters! Drop your ballot off by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 2nd! Scroll down to find the ballot dropbox nearest you!
All Jackson County Voters have a decision to make in this election.*
That decision is whether to change how we select our County Assessor, a position that affects all property owners (and renters, indirectly). Recent problems in the Assessorâs office led to Ballot Measure 15-201.
After much debate, the Jackson County Democratic Party Central Committee has voted to take a neutral position on this ballot measure. Their were strong opinions on both sides of this issue amoung the membership.
*Shady Cove voters also have a special election for city council.
A message from your Jackson County Democratic Party Vice Chair, Isabella Tibbetts:
"Today (October 11th) we want to acknowledge the many recognized and un-recognized tribes of Oregon, the original caretakers of the land on which we reside. We need to recognize that our current political system has not made room for indigenous voices at the table. It is up to us now and for future generations to change that. Acknowledge the indigenous land you are on, acknowledge the hardships indigenous people have and currently are faced with and acknowledge that we all need to come together as a party to ensure ALL voices are heard."
To learn what native land you reside on go to: https://native-land.ca/
For a guide on how to honor Indigenous Peoples Day, go to: https://illuminatives.org/indigenouspeoplesday/
BASE (Black Alliance & Social Empowerment) is a volunteer community organization dedicated to an inclusive thriving Southern Oregon. We provide a shareable and supportive space for Black people to connect, collaborate, celebrate, develop, share ideas, and achievements.
This Halloween it's ALL treats no tricks! BASE has got you covered this year for Halloween fun all in the spirit of "Building Community". Join BASE as they rock the Rogue Valley Mall Parking lot on Sunday, October 31st from 11:00AM - 5:00PM for a BASE-style Halloween Jamboree.
There will be food vendors, music by DJ Blahq Sage, games, and most importantly a place for the community to show off those costumes you've been working on! There will be raffles and chances to win prizes all day, including lots of gift cards to use at a variety of different stores in the mall.
FOOD DRIVE: BASE will also be holding a food drive for ACCESS Southern Oregon for the upcoming holiday season. Be sure to bring and donate non-perishable food items and receive a free raffle ticket for possible winnings!
Do you want to make a difference for workers in your community? Do you want to bring a pro-worker perspective to local government? Are you thinking about becoming a public servant?
Join the Oregon AFL-CIO and the Oregon Labor Candidate School to learn more about opportunities in one of the best places to start: by serving on a citizens' board, commission, or committee! There are countless opportunities and vacancies to serve on government boards, and having pro-worker people serve in these capacities helps working families immensely at the local level.
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!
Over the last year and a half, we have seen many of our older neighbors struggling during the pandemic. From poor access to services, to the impacts of months-long isolation, gaps in support have become obvious. These struggles go beyond the pandemicâthey are a real problem for older adults who want to age in place in small communities like ours in Oregon. The good news is that we can start planning today for a better tomorrow for all generations.
AARP Oregon is partnering with AGE + on this project and many organizations and agencies in our valley are helping to promote it, including RVCOG SDS, OLLI, Ashland Senior Center, R3V, United Way Jackson County and LInC.
Join the conversation on November 9th from 6:00-8:00 pm for a virtual community conversation about aging in the Jackson County/Medford area. Register online at: www.ageplus.org/register or by phone (503) 408-4752.
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Are you concerned about how climate change is affecting your region? What is the best method to communicate so your community will listen? Please add your voice to the discussion about the priorities, obstacles and opportunities around climate change.
The Democratic Party of Oregon Environmental Caucus and your County Democratic Parties invite you to an interactive session on Thursday, November 8th starting at 6:00 pm on Zoom. Please register here: https://bit.ly/SouthwesternLS
The DPO Environmental Caucus will use the ideas from the session to guide the Caucus' decisions about future state-level climate policy, inform the State Democratic Party on its platform and planks, and share findings about Oregonian's top environmental issues across all groups and regions. We expect these sessions to help pull people together on top priorities across organizations, too.
Register here: https://bit.ly/SouthwesternLS
Canât make it and even if you can, please complete this brief survey so we can still hear your opinions!
The FUNdraising Committee of the Jackson County Democrats is starting a new tradition in 2022: the Jackson County Democrats Book Club! In preparation for the Roosevelt Kennedy dinner, the group will be reading the groundbreaking book of our keynote speaker, Jane Kleeb's "Harvest the Vote"!
Jane Kleeb is the chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and the founder of the grassroots group Bold Nebraska. Her book, Harvest the Vote, shows the importance of rural voters to the Democratic Party by focusing on issues like climate change, healthcare, and grassroots powered activism. Jane and an alliance of farmers, ranchers, Tribal Nations and environmentalists stopped the Keystone XL pipeline, transforming the climate movement, and she is now working to bridge the urban and rural divide within the Democratic Party.
Rural people have solutions to big problems facing our country. Yet the Democratic Party largely ignores rural voters, making assumptions about their values and issue stances. The Democrats have lost an entire generation of rural voters. From organizing against the KXL pipeline to varied other progressive activist experiences in rural America, Jane Kleeb has the credentials and the credibility to help readers understand rural communities, and to help those rural communities express themselves. Too many national, influential Democrats have simply lost touch with too many rural voters as the partyâs base has moved to cities. Kleeb delivers specific and inspiring ways the party can re-connect with rural voters to make our party and our country stronger.
To learn more about Jane Kleeb and "Harvest the Vote", visit the her website: https://www.harvestthevotebook.com/aboutthebook
For more information about the Jackson County Democrats Book Club, email secretary@jcdemocrats.org.
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 partyâs 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.
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