July 30, 2025
Sue Blalock
Greetings Chatham Dems,
Yet another busy week ahead and we have three important volunteer opportunities to highlight. (We'll do our best not to let it grow much longer.)
First, yesterday was not a good day for Democrats in Raleigh. Republicans in the General Assembly overrode eight Stein vetoes and still have their hopes set on overriding six more. They cannot succeed if all of our elected Democratic representatives in the NC House hold firm and support the Governor's Veto.
The North Carolina Democratic Party is calling on all Democratic legislators to vote to sustain the Governor's veto. You can help by emailing or calling Democratic members of NC House asking them to live up to the values of The People they were elected to represent.
Second, the NC Board of Elections (BoE) has identified 103,270 voters whose voter registration records lack either their driver's license number or social security number. Beginning in August, the BoE will mail notices to these voters informing them that they must update their registration or they will be required to vote a provisional ballot the next time they vote. (Provisional ballots are more likely than regular ballots to be rejected.)
The North Carolina Democratic Party is planning to reach out to these voters to help them make the required updates. Attend a virtual meeting on July 30th at 6:00 pm to learn how you can help.
Third, we are already working to win elections in 2026 and we need your help to take back the courts. Join us for a door-to-door canvass in North Williams precinct on Saturday, August 2nd. Canvassing is the most effective way to educate and energize voters. Click here to learn more.
But wait, there is more.
Just feel like talking? Stop by the Pittsboro Community Engagement Center on Saturday, August 2nd, from noon to 2:00 pm for my monthly pop-in hours. No program....just cookies, iced tea, and conversation.
Last Call for the School Supply and Book Drive: This is our final call for donations for the school supply and book drive we are organizing to help Chatham kids. Click here for more information.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson keeps picking fights. Last week, the AG took on the US Department of Education to restore $165 million in federal funding for our schools. This week, he is suing FEMA for illegally cancelling over $200 million headed to North Carolina to better prepare us for future floods. Ya gotta love this guy. When we fight, we win.
Great new resource: Trump Tax. This new website breaks down the impact of the Trump tax agenda on every state. It shows how the budget bill that Trump pushed into law takes money out of working people’s pockets to give handouts to the rich. Lots of good information to amplify.
Wondering what else is going on? One of our super volunteers, Alan Buis, to the rescue! He has distilled the top local, state, and national/international stories of the week for you. Check them out in News You Can Use.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Keep scrolling.
Foward Together,
Sue Blalock
Chair, Chatham County Democratic Party
"For there is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman, 2020
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
We heard you! You want CCDP t-shirts and here they are!
Click on the image you like and see all the options available (shirt color, neck type, sleeve length). We aim to please.
Spotlight On Chatham: A Zoom Series
Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
New to Chatham County and want to know what public services are available? Been here for a while and want to understand more about who runs county government? Interested in public schools, water quality, broadband, public safety, elections, public health, agriculture, or taxes?
Community leaders on these and similar topics will discuss them in a series of Zoom talks sponsored by the Chatham County Democratic Party. All Chatham residents are welcome to join the Zooms and learn more about this exceptional county.
The next Zoom talk will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm. Our guest will be Tracy Burnett, Director, Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources.
Volunteer & Training Opportunities
Click on one of the images below to learn about the specific training opportunity:
CALLS TO ACTION
Speak Out Now: Join Peaceful Protests
at the Chatham Courthouse
SPEAK OUT NOW peaceful protests continue! We will gather on the first and third Saturdays of each month to protest the cruelty of the ice raids and all of the unconstitutional and corrupt practices of this administration.
Turn Local Action into National Impact
Indivisible is launching One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design.
Community Events
Technology Training for Older Adults
The Right Here, Right Now Project (RHRNP) is partnering with Senior Planet to help older adults use technology to learn new skills. These classes are intended for adults 60 and over. If we do not have a full class we will accept anyone under 60. Join us for FREE in-person lectures. Class sizes are kept low (10 people) to ensure appropriate support for each learner. To sign up for each class email us at: rhrnp41216@gmail.com
Where:
Community Engagement Center
235 Raleigh St.
Siler City, NC 27344
Time:
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Lectures:
July 31th - Telemedicine - eventbrite.com/e/1481842303219?aff=oddtdtcreator
We will announce more lectures and workshops in the coming weeks.
Join Congresswoman Valerie Foushee
