Nether Providence Democrats

10/19/2024

There are Harris signs available at Kris Laubscher's house. PM her for address if you don't have it

11/03/2023

11/03/2023

The Nether Providence Democratic Committee has not taken a position on Judicial Retention aside from the recommendation to vote yes for State Superior Court Judge Jack Panella. However, the County Democratic Party Leader's Council recommended a No for the other judges up for retention. Party Chair Colleen Guiney shared the reasons behind that recommendation in her newsletter that went out last night. It is reproduced here. The background is helpful if you are still making up your mind.

From the Chair: Please Vote No on Common Pleas Retention

The Delaware County Democrats have recommended a No vote on the question of retaining our Common Pleas judges. This recommendation is not a criticism of the legal acumen or decisions of individual judges, but a response to the outdated administration of the courts. We believe that the administrative and operational reforms our courts need won’t happen without changing who serves as judges. Collectively, the judges control who works for the courts, when matters are heard and by whom and how the County has to expend resources to suit the personal convenience of the judges. The fact is the current administration wastes taxpayers dollars and provides an uneven playing field for County residents who come into contact with our Courts.

In Delaware County courts, victims of domestic violence are forced to wait for hearings in the same room as their alleged abusers. Detainees are shuffled back and forth to the courthouse - without appearing before a judge - because judges won’t take time to inform the prison and the sheriff about who is needed. This wastes staff time and taxpayer money. Unlike every other courthouse in Southeast PA, courtrooms are not wired for electronic communications, and still rely on paper, including carbon copies. Cases are delayed because individual pieces of paper are missing!

Our courts have doled out patronage even when it runs contrary to state law. Pennsylvania requires counties the size of Delco to appoint a juvenile detention oversight board made up of specified elected officials and members of the public. Delaware County ignored the state law for decades and left oversight of the detention center and the hiring of staff to the Court of Common Pleas. That did not change until allegations of abuse of residents by staff led to the closure of the facility.

Hopefully, this decision to recommend a “no” vote will either result in some new voices on the court, or some openness to reform - and help create the timely resolution of systemic problems with the administration of Justice in Delaware County.

Remember to vote both sides of your ballot. We recommend Yes on Jack Panella, No on other retentions. Other recommendations are listed below. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you.

In partnership-
Colleen Guiney (she/her)
Chair
Delaware County Democratic Committee

For more information on what judicial retention is, see https://delcodems.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bd8605e0eae53f543aecb145&id=2bef5af8a3&e=0dcb6b86b2

05/05/2023

We need help this weekend delivering and addressing and stuffing newsletters. If you have some free time this weekend to help out, please email Kathy Adamson at [email protected]

01/08/2023

https://www.wssd.org/mlk

2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'

The district will hold its community-wide celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates and honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, equality, and selflessness. The event will include community service, educational activities, and performances. The day will take place from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is a family-friendly event.

10/08/2022

Hey all,
As goes Nether Providence so goes our state, As goes Nether Providence so goes Leanne Krueger's election campaign. More than ever we need her in Harrisburg, protecting our values and representing our community.

We are in the heart of our Get Out The Vote efforts here in Nether Providence. Leanne and her team need our help. Please join us in kicking off her GOTV efforts here in Nether Providence. with a GOTV kickoff event hosted by our neighbors the Ditomassos. Come enjoy the company of your fellow Dems, food, drink, music, and handing out turfs to organize our further GOTV efforts.
Friday, Oct 14, 5-8p.
RSVP at the link below for the address and further information.

Join us for a night of food, friends, and organizing to help get Democrats elected up and down the ballot in Delco!

06/08/2022

This is a reminder that the Nether Providence Democratic Committee will be having its regular monthly meeting is tonight at 7 pm. We will be on zoom.

Email Christine Reuther at careuther at gmail.com for the link.

The agenda is pretty straight forward:

1. Approve the minutes from the April Meeting (to be sent out shortly)
2. Treasurer's Report
3. Event Committee Update
Summer Picnic
4. Chair's Report
Election recap
County and Local Committee Reorganization Meeting Reminders and final expressions of interest
Fundraising Letter - Who it goes to and how do we send it?
5. DEI Training Update
6. New Business
7. Old Business

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05/06/2022

For those of you alarmed about the leaked draft opinion in the Supreme Court case regarding access to abortion, you can join others to make your voice heard. See the flyer below for details on a rally Friday, May 6 at the Philly Convention Center, Broad Street Atrium.

04/27/2022

A good reminder! Make sure your friends and family in PA know!

Are you ready to vote?

✅ Check your status at vote.pa.gov/status.
✅ Register or update your registration by May 2 at vote.pa.gov/register.

04/12/2022

NETHER DEMS COMMITTEE MEETING
Wed, April 13, 2022, 7pm
WE ARE BACK IN PERSON
With a Zoom Option
Meeting open to all registered Democrats and friends

Location: Nether Providence Township Building, 214 Sykes Lane, Wallingford, PA
2nd Floor, Commissioner's Meeting Room (please note that there are stairs with a chair lift that is awkward to use)

Private message for zoom link.

Agenda:

1. Treasurer's Report

2. Events Committee Updates

3. Chair's Report - County Reorganization, Nether Committee Reorganization, Sample Ballots, State Committee

4. Endorsement Question: Do we want to endorse the proposed slate consisting of the following people (first 6 already endorsed by the County)?
Jennifer Toof, Upper Darby
Lisa Goldstein, Radnor
Amanda Hammock, Morton
Vince Rongione, Upper Darby
Malcolm J. Yates, Marcus Hook
Rob Yannuzzi, Eddystone
Bonnee Breese Bentum, Upper Darby
Sharon J. Booker, Sharon Hill
Gwendolyn McCullough, Haverford
Brett W. Burman, Edgmont
Emilio Buitrago, Springfield
Michael Diaz, Ridley
Shy’Quan Davis, Chester

5. DEI Training for Delco Dems - Report by Vice Chair Jamal Johnson

6. Election Updates
Get out the vote initiative update
internal staffing for Democrats
External Staffing
Newsletter should cover?
Material Pick Up

7. Items for the Good of the Order

8. Motion to Adjourn

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