Author: Cumberland County Democrats

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 5th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

You can register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuqsqD0jGdDEnboVCR29fW9mjB2eXWJR 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda

1. Welcome

2. Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z.
3. Approval of the December Minutes – Secretary Angel B. 
4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.

5. Welcome to the New MDP Chair – Bev Uhlenhake

6. Guest Speaker – TBD
7. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Robert D.
8. Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
9. Municipal Committee Check Ins & Review of the 2022 Election
10. Election of MDP Representative & New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)
11. New Business

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, December 18th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom). Register using the registration link below.  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpceisqTgqGtxaRR77EVJXf9K0iyBSIDyL   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Agenda1. Welcome2. Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. 3. Approval of the October Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. 5. Guest Speaker – TBA 6. Municipal Committee Check Ins 7. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Robert D.  8. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. 9. Election of CCDC Officers 10. Vote to Endorse the Registrar of Probate 11. Election of New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) 12. New Business Do you want to run for the CCDC Executive Committee?Want to represent Cumberland County Dems on our Executive Committee? It is that time again when we elect new CCDC Officers. If you happen to be interested, let us know at cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com (and send us a short bio) and we will send out information ahead of our next meeting.  Are you interested in being the Cumberland County Registrar of Probate?The Cumberland County Registrar of Probate recently resigned and the County Committee has the role of recommending a replacement to finish the term to Governor Mills. If you happen to be interested, let us know at cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com (and send us a short letter of interest and resume). The CCDC will need to interview interested candidates before the next General Meeting on December 18th.

Do you have an interest in being Cumberland County’s Registrar of Probate? The Cumberland County Democratic Committee needs to recommend one or more candidates to our Governor, for the Registrar of Probate position, to finish out the current term of office.

The Probate Court assists in the legal and social welfare needs of a great many of the families in Cumberland County, and processes approximately 25% of the total probate filings within the State of Maine.  The Probate Court determines the legitimacy of Last Wills and Testaments, the distribution of estates; and processes name changes, minor and adult adoptions, minor and adult guardianships, and minor and adult conservatorships.

The Probate Judge and Register of Probate are officials of the court, elected to serve a four-year term.  The Probate Judge performs the judicial business of the court and the Register of Probate is responsible for the administrative work of the registry.  The Register has quasi-judicial powers and is authorized to conduct Informal Probate proceedings. The Registrar works out of the County Courthouse, at 142 Federal St. in Portland, ME 04101.

If you are interested, would like to learn more, or have questions, please reach out to our Committee at cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com.

Monday, November 7 at 5pm, Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.

It’s time to get out the vote! Join Governor Mills and the Maine Dems in Lewiston for a rally the night before Election Day.

We’ll hear about the stakes of this election and why it’s so important to make sure our families, friends, and neighbors get out and VOTE!

https://www.mobilize.us/mainedems/event/539569

Election Day is just two days away and with so much at stake, we need to make sure every single Mainer has an opportunity to cast their ballot this year.

I always remind folks to make a plan to vote. Make sure you figure out ahead of time where your polling location is and what time you plan on dropping by. And encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Where’s my polling place? With redistricting, some polling locations have changed this year. Be sure to double check so you know where to go on Election Day. Find your polling location at: www.voteinmaine.com/lookup

When should I vote? Polls close on Election Day at 8pm, so plan to arrive before then. So long as you’re at your polling place by 8pm, even if you’re waiting in line, you can still vote! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It’s always good to plan ahead just the same. Will you be voting before work? After you pick up the kids from school? On your lunch break? Make a plan and stick to it!

If you have any questions about voting this year, visit www.voteinmaine.com, give us a call at our voter hotline (833-336-8683), or email us at voting@mainedems.org.

Make your voice heard this year!

Troy

—
Troy Jackson
Maine Senate President

Did you know you can return your absentee ballot at a secure ballot dropbox? Fill out your absentee ballot today and return it to the drop location in your city or town!

Check to see if there’s a dropbox in your community at:

voteinmaine.com/dropbox

The Portland GOTV staging location is OPEN

The Portland GOTV staging location is OPEN and needs YOU!

We’re fired up to re-elect Janet Mills, Chellie Pingree, and maintain our Democratic majorities in the State House and we need your help to get out the vote all over Portland.

Shifts today at 12, 3, and 5 pm. Sunday and Monday at 9am, 12pm, and 2pm. Tuesday 8am, 12pm, and 4pm.

Register via the link below and bring two friends!

https://www.mobilize.us/mainedems

MONDAY: A Celebration of BIPOC Political Leadership & Civil Engagement MONDAY: PDCC’s Ballot Question Forum

The election is quickly approaching and the Cumberland County Democratic Committee is working hard to get out the vote!

Please consider visiting us this coming Monday, October 24th, at USM’s Abromson Center in Portland (aka Hannaford Hall). The Cumberland County Democrats, along with other groups, will be having a reception with food, drinks, and a chance to mix and mingle with some of our awesome candidates as we head into the final weeks of the election. You can find us there from 5:30 – 9:30 PM on the second floor (the balcony).

We will be handing out amazing CCDC T-shirts that say, “We Won’t Go Back!” as well as our awesome reusable tote bags. Come get some great campaign swag and say hello to the County Committee! You can also feel free to leave your campaign information with us for our table as well. 

Also, if you are a Portland resident, the Portland City Dems are providing a panel discussion on Portland’s proposed Charter Amendments and Referendum in the auditorium at 7:30.  

A REMINDER too, that this Sunday, October 23rd, is our CCDC General Meeting. Shenna Bellows will join us!!! Along with Aubrey Powers from MDP, and Garrett Martin, from the Maine Center for Economic Policy! We hope to see you there. 

You can register using the registration link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodOmvrj4sGdVxYVOa–oY5ffaxcIJ2N6U

And, keep up the hard work!

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

You can register using the registration link below.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodOmvrj4sGdVxYVOa–oY5ffaxcIJ2N6U

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Approval of Chair’s Agenda & Chair’s Report – Chair Joe Z.
3. Approval of the August Minutes – Secretary Angel B.
4. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.
5. Featured Speaker: Aubrey Powers
6. Upcoming Events & Important Dates – Marc M. from MDP
7. Municipal Committee Report
8. Check-In with the Coordinated Campaign Field Organizer – Noah L.
9. Chair Reports
   • Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Robert D.
   • Program Committee Chair – Jay
10. Cumberland County Registrar of Probate
11. Election of a State Committee Member
12. Election of New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)
13. New Business