Join your town Dem team!
Join your town Dem team!
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This September, we're mobilizing:
THIS SEPTEMBER
Overwhelmed by all the news? Instead, think local. This September, let's team up to make an impact here at home.
Overwhelmed by all the news? Instead, think local. This September, let's team up to make an impact here at home.
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed right now. But it is possible to regain your focus.
How? When you focus on meeting your town's needs, you're making the biggest impact you can have: Changing the lives of people who live right down the road in a very real way.
Your town Democratic team is one way to take action. These local groups are powered by people like you: We want to focus on making our hometown an even better place to live for you and your neighbors.
Will you join us?
What teams are:
What teams are:
We're small groups of families, friends, and neighbors in towns across Franklin County. We believe it's never been more critical to strengthen the civic and social roots of our communities. Why? It helps our hometowns become even more fair and supportive places for more of our neighbors. Fairness, dignity, and respect are the Democratic values that guide us.
What teams can do:
What teams can do:
🗽 Essential civic work
Every town relies on its team to fulfill essential civic work. Teams are responsible for. . .
Providing the governor with recommendations for town appointees.
Nominating public officials, such as town Justices of the Peace.
Representing your town in party presidential primaries and conventions.
Participating in state and local elections.
🏡 Offer direct local help
Teams lend a hand wherever they're needed. Things like:
Volunteering at the food shelf to feed hungry families.
Keeping common areas (e.g. parks, roads, cemeteries) trash-free.
Organizing a coat drive to keep neighbors warm in the winter.
🤝 Grow your community
Building relationships with others is important. Doing things like:
Throwing a neighborhood barbecue.
Hosting a forum to discuss an important local issue.
Showing local pride by marching in the town parade.
Expect to do 3-4 activities, spending 30-40 hours together per year.
Team leaders and supporters all help as best they can.
Work together with other town teams at the county level.
Can I join my town team?
Can I join my town team?
Yes — if you're a registered town voter and haven't joined another team (or "town committee") this year.
Why is this happening now?
Why is this happening now?
Each of the major political parties in Vermont form these teams in September every two years.
Get started:
Get started:
So you're interested in actively making an impact in your hometown? Great! Here are your next steps:
NEVER FORGET:
You have the power to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. By joining a town team, you’re making your hometown a more fair, supportive place. RSVP now →
You have the power to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. By joining a town team, you’re making your hometown a more fair, supportive place. RSVP now →
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