We had more than 50 people come out to the Hailey Town Center on Friday, Dec 29 to help send-off Sen. Ron Taylor and Rep. Ned Burns to the Idaho Statehouse. We listened to a presentation from Ron and Ned as they gear up for the 2024 session, and got a sneak peek of what is in store for their District 26 constituents. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments were provided and the silent auction with items donated by local businesses was a great success. Thank you Legislative District 26 Chair Karen Bliss for making this a fun and informative evening.
December Update
Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is a great time to start thinking about our upcoming elections.
Blaine county votes for Democrats at a rate of over 70%. That is the highest rate in the state. Our county is a dot of blue in a very red landscape. Our voters are the key to the election of our incumbents, Ron Taylor and Ned Burns. We are compiling lists of people who want to help during the election year. Help us maximize our influence by donating, by volunteering to knock on doors, write letters to the editor, make phone calls, and reach out to others to help.
Blaine County Democrats are fundraising in order to hire organizers for the upcoming election year. Already this month, we held a successful joint fundraising event with the state party. You can participate with a monthly donation of $5, $10, or more. Please click on the link below to make a one time donation or to set up a recurring donation.
November was a big month for Blaine County Democrats in action.
School board elections-our local party members were core volunteers in the election of Nora Roebuck and Lara Stone. We knocked on doors, wrote postcards, dropped literature, and rejoiced at their solid victories.
Signature gathering for Open Primary initiative-many of us participated in a door knock for Reclaim Idaho. There was also an event held on election day. outside the polling places gathering signatures. Blaine county is over half way there in collecting the 1600 signatures needed in this district! Contact Becky Klassen to help or to sign, her contact information is 208-309-0366.
Be safe this holiday season!
Deborah Silver, Blaine County Democrats Chair
BCD Sponsors The 12th Annual Empty Bowls Event
Blaine County Dems are proud to be a bronze sponsor of the 12th annual Empty Bowls event hosted by the Blaine County Charitable Fund. This annual gathering is a favorite for more than 400 friends and family in the Wood River Valley.
For just $25 participants receive a handmade bowl by Boulder Mountain Clayworks filled with a delicious warm meal donated by dozens of local restaurants and chefs on Sunday, January 21st from 11:30am - 2pm at The Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum, 100 Saddle Road. This year event proceeds benefit the host which is dedicated to assisting with basic needs of the local workforce struggling in our valley.
BCD Officers and Precinct Captains will be on hand to volunteer at the event so we look forward to seeing you there. If you wish to volunteer sign up at www.empty-bowls.org or contact Mary Fauth at 208-244-5305 ext. 700.
2024 Legislative Send-Off
Start the year off strong and join Legislative District 26 Democrats on Friday, December 29th, as we send-off Senator Ron Taylor and Representative Ned Burns to the Idaho Statehouse. Enjoy good bites and good company as the Blaine, Lincoln and Jerome County Chairs host the 6:00PM event at the Hailey Town Center West located at 116 S River Street.
Listen to a presentation from Ron and Ned as they gear up for the 2024 session and get a sneak peak of what it will hold in store for their District 26 constituents.
Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided and be sure to participate in a silent auction with items donated by local businesses.
Happy Holidays,
Karen Bliss, Legislative District 26 Chair
ld26democrats@gmail.com
New Precinct Captains
We're happy to announce two new precinct captains.
Linda McMahon – 12 Poverty Flats
Melissa Graves Brown – 9 SW Hailey
Are You Registered to Vote?
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