Douglas County Democratic Party

Education Funding? Taxes? Redistricting? Arts Funding?

kgrotewiel — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:45:51 +0000

Come hear a top-notch review of what the Kansas Legislature has, or hasn’t, done this year. Senators Marci Francisco and Tom Holland and Representatives Paul Davis, Barbara Ballard and Ann Mah will share their insights.

When: Saturday, May 12th, 10 a.m. (coffee at 9:30)

Where: Lawrence Public Library, 7th and Vermont

Sponsor: Douglas County Democratic Committee

kgrotewiel — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:46:47 +0000

Greetings!

Please join us at this year’s Chocolate Extravaganza April 18th. Once again, it is living up to its name!

Advance tickets are $50 per person. Click here to buy them now, or send your check to the address above.

Join your host and Honorary Chair Bud Stallworth, live music with Walter White & KC Chiefs All Stars, surprise celebrities, and elected officials.

Sincerely,

Ed Quick

Chair, Douglas County Democratic Party

Buy your Chocolate Extravaganza tickets now!

Kansans Unite Against Kobach

abbie — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:15:43 +0000

If you are interested in keeping tabs on Kobach’s agenda, attend the KU sponsored Kansas Economic Policy Conference on Immigration and the Kansas Economy on October 13, 2011 at the Kansas Union from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Kobach is billed to speak in a “conversation” with attorney, Alberto Cardenas, during the noon hour luncheon. Go to: http://ipsr.ku.edu/conferenc/kepc11 for more information.

August Monthly Meeting

abbie — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:34:17 +0000

Will Governor Brownback and the Kansas Legislature reduce support for public schools again next year?

Will property owners be asked to pay more to support our schools?

Will attempts be made to provide public funds for vouchers to be used at private schools?

Three special guests will address these questions at a forum sponsored by the Douglas County Democratic Committee:

Mark Desetti, Director of Legislative Affairs, KNEA
Cathy Cook, Kansas Families for Education, and
Vanessa Sanburn, Vice President, Lawrence Board of Education

Public Education Forum

Saturday, August 27th, 10 a.m. (coffee at 9:30)

Lawrence Public Library, 7th and Vermont

Bring your friends interested in the future education of our children!

The Painted Donkey Auction

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:38:34 +0000

July Monthly Meeting

abbie — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:02:19 +0000

WHEN: Saturday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. (coffee at 9:30)

WHERE: Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont

SPONSOR: Douglas County Democratic Party

If you care about what is happening to elderly Kansans, people with disabilities, those in need of mental health services, and people on Medicaid, come hear Dr. Robert Harder’s take on what Governor Brownback and the Republican Legislature are doing at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

Severe cutbacks in many services have been announced, many professional managers in SRS have been fired, and the governor has appointed many out-of-staters with political and idealogical agendas to major administrative positions.

Dr. Robert Harder, the first and longest serving director of the SRS, will share his insights into the radical and extreme changes at SRS and how the many Kansans served by it will be affected.

June 18th Coffee

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:45:32 +0000

WHEN:Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. (coffee at 9:30)
WHERE: Lawrence Public Library, 7th and Vermont
SPONSOR: Douglas County Democratic Committee

Clean air and water are the goals established by Congress beginning with the Clean Air Act of 1970 and the Clean Water Act of 1972. Since then administrations have varied in their commitments to these goals. President Obama has made a renewed commitment to them.

Karl Brooks, Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency in Kansas City, will speak to us about where we are on the road to a clean environment. He will explain the practical, everyday challenges faced by officials responsible for implementing environmental laws and will answer questions about his work.

Before his appointment, Brooks was Associate Professor of History and Environmental Studies at K.U., where he received his Ph.D. in 2000. He received the B.A. from Yale in 1978, the M.Sc. from the London School of Economics in 1980 and the J.D. from Harvard in 1883.

2011 Chocolate Extravaganza

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:31:17 +0000

The 2011 Chocolate Extravaganza is coming up! Check back for more details or check out the Douglas County Democrats on Facebook.

You may buy tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/page/chocolateextravaganza.

Here are the details:

Chocolate Extravaganza

Thursday, April 14^th

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Pachamama’s Alton Ballroom

800 New Hampshire St.

Lawrence, KS 66046

The New Douglas County Democrats Website

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:30:21 +0000

We have transitioned to a new website and are building up some resources for our operations.

We will be opening up the site to comments and feedback just as soon as we get settled; during this time though we ask for you patience.

Thanks!