Passing of former Chair Arnie Harper

Past Lenawee County Democratic Party Chair Arnie Harper has sadly passed away. Services were at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian. Thank you, Arnie, for all your hard work protecting and defending our democracy and on behalf of working class people.

Obituary: https://www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Arnold-Harper/

LENAWEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONDEMNS ADRIAN COLLEGE 2024 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER CHOICE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2024 

William Swift, President

Lenawee Democratic Party (LenDems), 

lenaweedemocraticparty@gmail.com

LENAWEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONDEMNS ADRIAN COLLEGE 2024 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER CHOICE

Adrian, MI, March 15, 2024 - The Lenawee Democratic Party finds much to be disgusted with in the choice of Riley Gaines as Adrian College's commencement speaker. This person has helped to denigrate and condemn a whole subsection of the population who are trying to find their way in the world by being their true selves.  Her words and actions have been instrumental in the bullying and hate-mongering of a vulnerable segment of the population.  To have her give the commencement address where a number of those people she despises will doubtless be in attendance shows that President Docking is more concerned with his base of supporters than the students he has been chosen to lead. 

President Docking had the option of showing real leadership and finding a speaker who could address the students and provide a true uplifting message instead of a message of hate and disgust.  Instead he has decided to appease his supporters while ignoring the needs of the students.  Maybe the board of Adrian College should look again at the type of leadership President Docking is providing.  After all, shouldn't the students come first instead of the donors?

The Lenawee Democratic Party does not condone President Docking's actions and will take a stand against hate for any group, whenever and wherever it arises, forever.

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Monthly Share the Warmth Dinner: January 2024

 Always our pleasure to help out our neighbors at Share the Warmth of Lenawee by serving up some awesome pulled pork sandwiches and all the sides.

We do it on the 1st Thursday of the month if you would like to help out our community. Kudos to John Dahlgren, Mary Ost-Ulanowicz, MJ Davison, Bill Swift, Bob Behnke, Lorra Arriaga, Scotty Marvin and Stevie Paula for making it happen again tonight. Dems doing dem stuff for all the folks -.it's what we do.

Candidate Recruitment

Lenawee County Democrats, 

We need a strong turnout from Democrats across the board this year. The key for a resurgence of Democratic influence here in Lenawee County will be organizing and identifying candidates for office. 

We need people like YOU to:

• attend county, township, city, and village government meetings.
• hold your local elected officials accountable.
• run for office.

We need ordinary, everyday people like you to fulfill the citizen oversight and engagement role that our democratic republic requires to function well in service to We the People. 

If you are or know of someone who may be willing to answer the call to service please let me know. We are beginning the process of actively recruiting and meeting with potential candidates 

Bill Swift Chair - Lenawee Democratic Party

Monthly Share the Warmth Dinner: Dec 7, 2023

It is an honor and a privilege to be able to help our neighbors at Share the Warmth of Lenawee and we enjoy doing it. 

We dished up a nice ham and potato dinner tonight. We even had a chutney (whatever that is). If you would like to help us, we serve a dinner every first Thursday of the month. Special thanks to Stevie Paula, Bill Swift, Leslie Carpenter, Juanita Kelley, Pat Ulanowicz, and Lora Arriaga for all the help with the yummy food.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season.

Lenawee County Democratic Party Elects New County Board at Executive Committee Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

Bill Swift

(313) 349-3898

lenaweedemocraticparty@gmail.com

Lenawee County Democratic Party Elects New County Board at Executive Committee Meeting

TECUMSEH, DECEMBER 11, 2022 -- On Thursday, December 8th, the Lenawee County Democratic Party held its Executive Committee meeting and elected its new County Board. The Board is made up of four leadership positions, each serving a two-year term.

Bill Swift was elected as the new Chair of the Lenawee County Democratic Party. Juanita Kelley was elected as the Vice-chair, Scott Smith was elected as the Treasurer, and Andrew Winckles was elected as the Secretary.

The new County Board will take office immediately and will serve until the next election in 2024.

"We are excited to have such a dedicated and experienced group of individuals elected to the leadership of the Lenawee County Democratic Party," said Chair, Bill Swift. "I have no doubt that they will do an excellent job representing our party and advancing our values in the community."

The Lenawee County Democratic Party is committed to promoting progressive values and supporting Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national levels. The new County Board will play a crucial role in these efforts.

"I am honored to have been chosen to serve as the Chair of the Lenawee County Democratic Party," said Bill Swift. "I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the rest of the party to make a positive impact in our community."

The Lenawee County Democratic Party welcomes all individuals who share its values to get involved and support its mission. For more information about the party and its activities, please visit its website at http://lenaweedems.org/.

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Lenawee County- US and State Legislative offices

U.S Congress District #5 - Bart Goldberg 

State Senate District #15 - Jeff Irwin
State Senate District #16 - Katybeth Davis
State House District #31 - Reggie Miller
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County Commission District #1 - Bill Swift
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