March 8, 2023
In this Issue: Meet the Candidates at Lake County Democratic Central Committee Meeting ● Democratic Officials Host Gun Violence Town Hall ● March 11—Closing the Deal with Voters: Home-Stretch Messaging ● Candidate Forum Held in Vernon Hills ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
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Meet the Candidates at Lake County Democratic Central Committee Meeting
Don’t miss this Lake County Democrats meeting tomorrow night (Thursday, 7pm). Get to know Democrats running in the April 4th election and hear what’s going on with Lake County Democrats.
We’ll be in the Foss Park District Community Center, a recently remodeled facility at 1730 Lewis Ave., next door to City Hall and the Police Department. The gathering starts at 7pm, and snacks will be available.
We’ll be hearing from local candidates who are, in many cases, battling MAGA Republicans for the future of our local governments, including libraries and schools. Local candidates are welcome to introduce themselves and Precinct Committeepersons are encouraged to invite candidates to the event. This is an important meeting, and we hope you’ll join us. Democrats are welcome. Please RSVP to info@lakedems.org and put “Meeting” in the subject line. Include your name and contact information.
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Democratic Officials Host Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall
Gun violence prevention was the focus of a joint town hall Monday night hosted by State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart (at the podium, above), Lake County Board Member Paul Frank, and Lake County Board Member Paras Parekh. The event drew a large crowd at the Highland Park Library.
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March 11—Closing the Deal with Voters: Home-Stretch Messaging
Join Lake Dems for a message and media coaching session, “Closing the Deal with Voters: Home-Stretch Messaging,” to help close the deal with voters in any election.
Led by nationally recognized campaign consultant Terrie Pickerill, the training will be on Saturday, March 11th, from 10 to 11am, via Zoom. (Read more about Terrie and her company here.)
Candidates, Precinct Committeepersons, and campaign volunteers are welcome at this free event. Open to Democrats. Register here..
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Candidate Forum Held in Vernon Hills
Libertyville Dems hosted a candidate forum on March 1 featuring candidates for Mundelein, Libertyville, and Vernon Hills trustees; the Cook Memorial Library Board; and the College of Lake County. Cathleen Dorhn, left, moderated the forum in Vernon Hills.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers.
Melanie Francisco is a great addition to our communications team. She helps produce this weekly newsletter and keeps our online events list constantly updated so it can be a crucial resource for candidates, officeholders, and volunteers. A wide-ranging volunteer, Melanie is also a Trustee for the Round Lake Area Public Library District and an Election Judge. We appreciate this Round Lake resident’s many contributions.
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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Lake County to Eliminate One Million Single-Use Plastics from Its Operations
Former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks: Dominion lawsuit will be ‘the end of Fox News’ (Lake Dems was honored to have Jill Wine-Banks as our keynote speaker for our Presidents’ Day fundraiser.)
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Upcoming Events
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Tour Informational Meetings. 5:30pm, Waukegan and online via Zoom. More.
Indivisible Western Lake County and Lake Villa Township Democrats (IWLC, LVT) March Meeting. 7-8:30pm, Lindenhurst. More.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Mediterranean Cooking Class with State Senator Julie Morrison. 11am-1pm, Bannockburn. More.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Moraine Township Democrats Spring Membership Reception. 2-4pm, Highland Park. More.
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Antioch & Grant Township Democrats Monthly Membership Meeting. 6:30-8pm, Lake Villa. More.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
Holly Kim Pi Day Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party. 6pm, Third Lake. More.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Harm Reduction – the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Substance Use Disorder. Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart presentation. 1:30-4pm, Round Lake. More.
Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Tour Informational Meetings. 5:30pm, Waukegan and online via Zoom. More.
For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events.
Click here to submit your event for consideration.
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How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?
Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now, (individual: $35/couples $60 – though more is always appreciated), or send a check payable to Lake County Democrats to P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org.
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