by DJ | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events
Dear Fellow Democrats, Today I’m feeling many emotions as we mourn the death of a gentle, giant warrior, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Although I’m very sad and my heart is heavy, I’m reminded that I am not powerless. I’m sharing with you a message from...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | Activities, Blog, Community Events
Come to a Yard Sale held at the Democratic Headquarters on September 12 from 8:30am to 12pm. All donations go to the Democratic Women of Jackson County. All types of items will be available for purchase (except clothing) and all safety precautions will be available....
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
A MESSAGE FROM MOE … The first two debates are in the books and we are already looking ahead to Wednesday, when the third debate will be held at Southwestern Community College in Sylva. I hope you share my view that this race is about who can best serve the needs of...
by DJ | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Legislative Watch, News
by DJ | Sep 6, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Plan to Vote Voting begins today, September 4th. The election is underway and starting today the first ballots are being mailed to those who have already submitted their ballot requests. In this election you have three distinct ways to vote. First, by Absentee ballot...
by DJ | Sep 2, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
Over the past three campaign cycles, students in Dr. Bucky Dann’s Social Problems class at Southwestern Community College have questioned candidates vying for varying levels of state and local office. At 7 p.m. on Sept. 9, Dr. Dann’s current students get to step on...
by DJ | Jul 27, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Blog, Community Events, Election Central, Legislative Watch
Join Indivisible CommonGround WNC and Swing Left Asheville to make calls on Wed. 7/29 at 6-9 pm for 6th Generation Jackson County rep, Joe Sam Queen (HD-119). Make sure he is re-elected and stop GOP Gerrymandering! Register at this link:...
by DJ | Jul 9, 2020 | Blog, Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorized
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, Community Events
The People of Sylva had their voices heard on Saturday, June 13th. Hundreds of citizens gathered in downtown Sylva to show their support for more regulation to prevent the abuse of power by law enforcement. They also called for more transparency of police departments....
by DJ | Jun 6, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates
by DJ | May 19, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin. Some 15,000 much-needed surgical masks are now available for health care providers across the 18 counties of Western North Carolina, thanks to big efforts by a small group centered at Western Carolina University. “This has...
by DJ | May 5, 2020 | Community Events, News
Visit “my2020census.gov” to Make NC Count Today The Census is your chance to make sure your community counts. Participating in the Census will help make sure your community gets: Fair representation in Congress Financial resources for health, schools,...
by DJ | Apr 21, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, Education, News
Written by Cory Vaillancourt, Smoky Mountain News Southwestern Community College Director of Career Services Michael Despeaux has been holding bricks-and-mortar job fairs for almost 20 years, but on Friday, April 24, he’ll hold his very first “virtual job fair” to...
by DJ | Apr 18, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates
Admin., Smoky Mountain News While Western Carolina University had to cancel the 18th annual Spring Literary Festival, WCU is happy to announce that listeners can soon find exclusive virtual content from some festival authors at www.litfestival.organd social media....
by DJ | Apr 10, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, News
Thanks to Gayle Barker Woody, Jackson County Commissioner I am sharing some notes to address questions I have received from citizens during this CORONA-VIRUS crisis. This is NOT a comprehensive report on our meeting. “What are you all doing to address the crisis?”...
by DJ | Feb 7, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Activities, Community Events, Dems in the Community, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
New Chairs Announced to District 11 A warm welcome to our new 2nd Vice Chair in charge of training, Kathie Kline. A lifelong Democrat, Kathie has been active in politics since 1983. Her experiences range from working on campaigns, precinct chair, campaign manager,...
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