Ledyard Democratic Town Committee Meetings are held each month on the second Monday of the month at 6 pm.
Currently, meetings are held virtually through the GoToMeeting web program. To get the link/call in information to join meetings, email ledyarddtc@gmail.com.
Currently, meetings are held virtually through the GoToMeeting web program. To get the link/call in information to join meetings, email ledyarddtc@gmail.com.
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What a fun and delicious event! THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday, despite the chilly weather!
Results of the highly anticipated COOKIE CONTEST - which was determined using RANKED CHOICE VOTING, of course!
🏆The top vote-getter was the 🎃 pumpkin raisin cookie by April Kneads Dough! With a close follow by the chocolate caramel sea salt cookie by Zest Coffee Bar.
Thank you to all our guests and speakers:
Congressman Joe Courtney
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
State Senator Cathy Osten
State Representative Kevin Ryan
State Senate (18th district) candidate Farouk Rajab
Preston Democratic Town Committee
Montville Democrats
Preston First Selectwoman Sandra Allyn-Gauthier
Preston Selectman Jerry Grabarek
Montville Town Councilor Tim May
Ledyard Town Councilor Mary McGrattan
Ledyard Town Councilor Naomi Rodriguez
Ledyard Town Councilor Bill Saums
Ledyard BOE Member Alex Rode
And many more!
Results of the highly anticipated COOKIE CONTEST - which was determined using RANKED CHOICE VOTING, of course!
🏆The top vote-getter was the 🎃 pumpkin raisin cookie by April Kneads Dough! With a close follow by the chocolate caramel sea salt cookie by Zest Coffee Bar.
Thank you to all our guests and speakers:
Congressman Joe Courtney
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
State Senator Cathy Osten
State Representative Kevin Ryan
State Senate (18th district) candidate Farouk Rajab
Preston Democratic Town Committee
Montville Democrats
Preston First Selectwoman Sandra Allyn-Gauthier
Preston Selectman Jerry Grabarek
Montville Town Councilor Tim May
Ledyard Town Councilor Mary McGrattan
Ledyard Town Councilor Naomi Rodriguez
Ledyard Town Councilor Bill Saums
Ledyard BOE Member Alex Rode
And many more!
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Upcoming Events:
Ledyard Democrats Monthly Meeting APRIL 11, 2022 6 – 7:30 PM Facebook Event Page Join us for our monthly meeting to plan exciting events that will help our community this year! Hear reports from elected officials, get involved, and have a say in our town. Find out what is happening locally, state, and nationally! If you would like to join, email ledyarddtc@gmail.com for log in information. Past Events: Meet the Candidates! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 AT 1 PM – 4 PM at Holdridge Pavilion, 740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2pFxOZyBJ Please join the Ledyard Democratic Town Committee for an afternoon of meeting the candidates for Ledyard Town Council and Board of Education plus good food and good company! Meet up at Holdridge Pavilion anytime between 1-4 pm. The DTC will provide a barbecue meal, snacks, and drinks. Drinks and snacks will be individually portioned, while the barbecue will be served by a volunteer. Guests are welcome to bring their own food if they are more comfortable eating their own food for safety/health reasons. Kids are very welcome! Family-friendly event. Learn all about the candidates at www.ledyarddtc.com/candidates! Donations to cover the cost of food and campaign related expenses are welcome, but not required. Donations can be made at www.bit.ly/LedyardDTCDonate. Confirmed attendees: Ledyard Town Council candidates Ledyard Board of Education candidates State Senator Cathy Osten State Representative Christine Conley Paid for by the Ledyard DTC and Joanne Kelley. Joanne Kelley, Treasurer. Monday August 16, 6 pm VIRTUAL Book club discussing The Three Mothers: how the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin shaped a nation, by Anna Malaika Tubbs For this meet up, we discussed the book The Three Mothers: how the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin shaped a nation, by Anna Malaika Tubbs. The book discussion was facilitated by Ledyard DTC member Nicole Cruz-Glacken. The Three Mothers can be found at Ledyard's Libraries or purchased at one of these bookstores: https://www.shopblackct.com/black-owned-bookstores.html or https://shoppeblack.us/2020/03/black-owned-online-bookstores1/ July 12: CT's Zoning Reform Bill: A Conversation with Sara Bronin of Desegregate CT Monday, July 12, 5:30-7 pm Please join the Ledyard Democratic Town Committee for a virtual conversation with Sara Bronin, founder of Desegregate CT. Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1yqc40gyL Legislators passed House Bill 6107, a bill that includes key zoning & housing reforms to increase affordability and equity in CT! The new law legalizes accessory dwelling units, caps excessive parking requirements, develops a model form-based code, defines character by physical standards, mandates training for land use commissioners, clarifies technical standards, defines "as-of-right," eliminates unreasonable application fees, and requires towns to affirmatively further fair housing and address housing disparities. Join us to learn about this bill, how it relates to our/your town, and what you can do to help! June 19: Ledyard Democrats' 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Please join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit the Ledyard Democrats’ 2021 Municipal Election Campaign and LEAF! Join us for a joint, in-person casual hike on Saturday June 19 at 10 am at Nathan Lester House. (Facebook event page: www.bit.ly/LedyardDemocrats5KJune19) OR run or walk a 5K anytime between June 12-20 on your own (Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1IAMwdKV2) How it Works: 1. Register for the event by donating $20 to the Ledyard DTC at http://bit.ly/LedyardDTCDonate. $10 will help fund the Ledyard Democrats’ campaign for this November’s Board of Education and Town Council election. The Ledyard DTC will donate $10 of your registration fee to Ledyard Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) --> As a thank you for your donation, you will receive a decorative magnet (see the #LedyardCentered design on right)! 2. Join us for a joint, in-person casual hike on Saturday June 19 at 10 am at Nathan Lester House OR Run or walk a 5K anytime between June 12-20 on your own! Why this week? We are celebrating/honoring many things: Month of June:
Ledyard Democrats Participate in Town-Wide Clean Up When: Saturday May 1, 10 am Where: Meet at the Nathan Lester House, 153 Vinegar Hill Rd, Gales Ferry, CT, parking lot at 10 AM; we will pick up litter and debris along Long Cove Road. The Ledyard Democratic Town Committee is doing our part to make our town beautiful! Join the Ledyard Democrats this Saturday, May 1, as we participate in the Ledyard Beautification Committee's Earth Day Clean up events! All are encouraged to participate. Ledyard Democrats will provide gloves and bring pickers and bags, courtesy of Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA). Masks are required and social distancing protocols will be followed. More information is available by contacting LedyardDTC@gmail.com, or visit Ledyard DTC at www.ledyarddtc.com or on social media @LedyardCTDems. Ledyard Democrats Open Mic Night! APRIL 10 6-8 PM: virtual event via GoToMeeting. It’s been a year since our lives changed due to COVID-19 - let’s de-stress and have fun! At this virtual fundraiser for the Ledyard Democrats to fund this year’s municipal campaign, each of us will have the opportunity to speak and make our voices heard. Come share your spoken word, poetry, or just speak from your heart. Guest speakers include: U.S. Representative Joe Courtney, State Senator Cathy Osten, State Representative Christine Conley, New London City Councilor Curtis Goodwin, City of Groton Mayoral candidate Aundre Bumgardner, and New London City Councilor Efrain Domínguez. This event will also feature a Silent Auction! Make a $10 donation (or more if you’re able to) at http://bit.ly/LedyardDTCDonate, and we will email you the link to join the event! Students are welcome to attend free - just email ledyarddtc@gmail.com to ask for the event link. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/LedyardOpenMicNight on Facebook or email ledyarddtc@gmail.com! |
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