February Greetings, All
With 2020's election cycle finally over, and the 2021 state legislative session now in full swing, the following is a quick read to help everyone stay connected and engaged with our local Democratic Party organization.
Stay safe out there—and get vaccinated asap!
Jeremy Fryberger
Chair, Blaine County Democrats
blainecountydems@gmail.com
208.720.6863
Closing Comments on 2020
Foremost, Blaine County Democrats thanks all of our voters and volunteers for helping to re-elect state reps. Muffy Davis and Sally Toone, state senator Michelle Stennett, and county commissioner Jacob Greenberg! These victories wouldn't have happened without Blaine County's strong grassroots effort.
In addition, we are ever grateful for critical help from rookie MVP field organizer Whitney Johnson, veteran public policy guru Kathryn Goldman/ Wood River Consulting, and digital wizard Chad Gammel/ Idaho NextGen Consulting. These three have a standing invitation to join any Blaine County Dems campaign.
Finally (regarding 2020, that is), I'd like to close the books on our recent election season by noting just how remarkable it was; remarkable because of the challenges to campaigning, getting out the vote (gotv) and voting during a pandemic; remarkable due to an extraordinarily ugly/Trumpy national political landscape; and remarkable because of incredibly high turnout. We're likely all hoping for a very different, less exhausting cycle leading up to 2022.
Looking Ahead to 2021 & Beyond
Odd-number years are almost always politically quieter than even years. Nevertheless, our local municipalities and various other taxing districts will hold (non-partisan) elections, mostly in November. We'll keep you informed as these events draw nearer.
In addition, odd-number years—also called "off" years—are when we must focus on building out our team. As such, we're always looking to register new voters, add volunteers, and fill vacant precinct captain positions. For instance, if you live in Sun Valley/Elkhorn, South Woodside, Poverty Flats, Gannett/Picabo, or Carey, contact me about joining our team as a precinct captain. (The salary may not be great, but working to save the world is definitely noble.) Also contact me if you'd simply like to volunteer—regardless of where you live. (We need lots of help with a food preparation event Feb. 22-23, and 25-26.)
Lastly, encourage every likely Democrat whom you know to join this mailing list; they can sign up at blainecountydems@gmail.com.
