Wednesday, November 1, 2023
In this Issue: Lake Dems Petition Event: Lawyer Look-Over, Petition Turn-In, and Notary Party! ● November is Native American Heritage Month ● Lake County Democrats Attend Events Last Week ● It’s Not Too Late – Get Your Lake Dems Hat! ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
Lake Dems Petition Event: Lawyer Look-Over, Petition Turn-In, and Notary Party!
This Sunday, November 5, from 2-4pm, completed petitions or statements of candidacy, including petitions for Precinct Committeeperson, will be looked over by attorneys trained in election law, notarized, and turned in to the candidates or the Clerk’s office (for Precinct Committeeperson petitions). All in one place and free of charge! Petitions for Democratic candidates, including for President Biden, will be available. For questions, email info@lakedems.org.
And since we’re meeting at a great Mexican restaurant, feel free to get some food and chat a bit with other Democrats who have been through the petition process. Sometimes it’s just nice to share experiences and words of encouragement. We’ve been there before and we’re all in it together.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is observed in November to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and of their descendants. Click here to read more.
Lake County Democrats Attend Events Last Week
Live4Lali Masquerade Ball Fundraiser
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| Top photo: Lake County’s own State Representative Joyce Mason (far left) and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart (far right) received Leadership Awards at the gala. In other photos: Lake County Democrats are joined by Live4Lali Founder Chelsea Laliberte Barnes at the event. | |
Lake Villa Township Dems Petition Drive
Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up, including those not pictured! Lake Villa Dems, in partnership with Indivisible Western Lake County Community, got roughly 1,000 petition signatures for candidates!
Petitions Notarized at Mary Edly-Allen’s Office
State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representative Joyce Mason collect signed and notarized petitions at an event in Grayslake.
Democratic Party of Illinois Gala
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| Pictured above: Governor JB Pritzker with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock; Democratic Party County Chairs from around the state, and Lake County Democratic leaders at the Democratic Party of Illinois Gala. | |
It’s Not Too Late – Get Your Lake Dems Hat!
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Running errands, registering voters, or signing petitions? You need a Lake Dems hat and you can get one for $20 (close to our cost). Proceeds help Lake Dems elect more Democrats. Additional donations are always welcome.
You can pick up your hats or we’ll mail them for $5. Order your Lake Dems hat today: lakedems.org/hats |
Volunteer Spotlight
Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers. Click here if you’re interested in helping.
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This week we recognize Laura O’Kane, a valuable member of our team who lends her command of the English language and exceptional proofreading skills to the Communications Committee and newsletter team. We are so appreciative of her support. |
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
What the Pending UAW-Big 3 Deals Mean for Workers, Biden and the Economy
Obama Team Reuniting in Chicago to Mark 15th Anniversary of Historic Presidential Win
Upcoming Events
FRIDAY, NOV. 3
Sam Cunningham Mayoral Campaign Launch Party. 5:30-9pm, Waukegan. More.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Brushwood Center Presents Soundscapes: Visualizing the Healing Sounds of Nature. 10am-3pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday; Sunday 1-3pm, Riverwoods. More.
Lake Dems Petition Event: Lawyer Look-Over, Petition Turn-In, and Notary Party! 2-4pm, Gurnee. More.
For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events.
Click here to submit your event for consideration.
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..
