Grayson County Democratic Party
Feb. 22, 2018
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Welcome – Glenn
Previous minutes approved
Reviewed budget
Balance of $6000
Outstanding $5000 Challenge Check
Will need an office from August – October cost $900 – $1000
Jan – Action Committee
Meeting 2nd Wednesday of month 6pm at Grandy’s
Candidates need volunteers
Habitat for Humanities – looking for volunteers, tentative 3/31
Marches –
Women United 3/14
March for your Life 3/24 at 10am on the square
Fundraising / social event in April – goal to bring in general public not just Democrats
County Convention 3/24 at courthouse. Doors open at 8:45, please preregister. Try to be completed by 11am so we can join the March for your Life.
Democratic Women – Koffee Klatsch 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:30 – 10:30, come and go visits with Grayson County Democratic Women
- Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner in October
Candidates
Kevin Lopez – Texas Senate District 30
Work / Experience
City Council Bridgeport, Fire Fighter, Lineman in Fort Worth, Oil Fields
Wants to bring resources to the community for infrastructure, do more for education, no private school vouchers, protect teacher’s retirement, economic development
Valerie Hefner – Running for Texas State House district 62
Diverse district, Bathroom bill embarrassment, property taxes too high, pathway to citizenship, clean dream act, longtime supporter of gun safety
Obie Greenleaf – City Council of Denison
Half his life was spent in public service – Army, State Controllers Office, Denison City Council, NAACP Award – Living Legend
Proud of this area, wants to keep people informed
Pam McGraw – District Attorney
Proud Democrat, Change the culture at the Grayson County DA’s office from a win at all cost to one of justice for victims
Will focus on building a stronger/healthier community
Treating drug crimes as a public health issue
Clear focus on criminal activity
Will promote diversity in the office
Bring police and community together
Terry Templeton – Grayson County Commissioner Precinct 4
Focused on infrastructure plans to keep ahead of the growth of the area. Passionate about green and sustainable development.
Karen Spencer – County Clerk
Administrative Job – controls records, marriage and court
In charge of elections – fair and open process, machines in good working order, no fraud, paper ballots. Also wants to eliminate obstructions to voting.
Sylvia Mitchell – Justice of the Peace, prescient 2
First introduction to the justice system for many people, it’s the people’s court, handles traffic tickets, truancy, family issues. She wants to lift people up, prevent problems from escalating.
Introduction of new members