Elgin Politics

Due to the ‘Stay at Home’ order that is in effect in Illinois, we will hold our monthly meeting virtually. We thank everyone for your flexibility as we continue to find ways to adapt to the current situation.

It is important for the Elgin Township Democrats to stay connected during this strange time.

We will be holding a Zoom meeting this Tuesday at 7pm. All Elected and Appointed Precinct Committee People are encouraged to attend. (an invitation has been emailed to you.)

If there are other people who would like to attend the meeting, we can share this invitation. The current online meetings are limited to 100 people, so PCs will be given preference on attending. Please contact Carl Strathmann or Mike Rende if you would like to get access to the meeting.

If you’d like to see the agenda, it can be downloaded here.

We look forward to ‘seeing’ you on Tuesday!

A RECAP ON WOMEN WINNING AND RUNNING SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS IN 2018 AND PREPARING FOR 2020.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019
8:30 AM REGISTRATION
9:00 AM PROGRAM
11:45 AM NETWORKING & TRAINING SIGN-UP

IBEW LOCAL 134
2722 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE
CHICAGO, IL

FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL WOMEN, RSVP MANDATORY
https://2018MIDTERMSRECAP.EVENTBRITE.COM

Women played a key role as organizers and candidates in 2018. What lessons did we learn? How can we be more effective in 2020?

Join us to hear firsthand from the women who engineered victories in 2018 and the campaign experts who executed the winning strategies. Join this powerful force in Illinois politics, learn the lessons of the last election, meet others who share our goals, and sign up for in-depth trainings to prepare to win in 2020.

Sponsored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy, and the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association.

Paid for by Friends of Dick Durbin, Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association, and Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy

Download the pdf flyer

Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin Ramirez has been named as a 2017 Edgar Fellows.

From the announcement:

For the sixth consecutive summer, a group of 40 emerging leaders from across Illinois has been selected as Edgar Fellows and will gather in Champaign from Aug. 6-10. The Edgar Fellows Program is an initiative designed to inspire respectful and collaborative leadership to address the state’s major challenges.

The men and women selected this year were chosen from a field of more than 140 nominees and reflect the state’s rich political, racial, ethnic and geographic diversity. They include elected and appointed officials from all levels of government, leaders of non-profit organizations, and individuals who are making their mark in the business world.

Read the full announcement here: https://igpa.uillinois.edu/announcement/Edgar-Fellows-2017

Join Us!

Saturday, May 13, 2017
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia

Increased Enforcement and Community-based Solutions

President Trump made immigration a central feature of his campaign and has taken swift action uprooting families and leaving many living with fear and uncertainty about their futures.

What are the myths and realities about illegal immigration? What are its causes? What is it like to be an undocumented person living in the US? What new policies are in effect? Who is being affected? How do immigrants affect the American workforce? What can native born people do to help protect our neighbors in these uncertain times?

Join Northern Illinois Jobs With Justice for analysis and discussion about many facets of immigration in the Trump era. We will be hosting a panel including Shirley Sadjadi, Immigration attorney, Tim Bell of the Chicago Workers Collaborative, Ada Fuentes-Zullo of Jobs with Justice, and front line community activists from Immigrant Solidarity DuPage.