Join your town Dem team
Join your town Dem team
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THIS SEPTEMBER
Overwhelmed by the news? Think local. This September, team up to make a big impact right here at home.
Overwhelmed by the news? Think local. This September, team up to make a big impact right 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 your road in a very real way. Our local communities matter.
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 places to live for you and your neighbors. Will you join us?
What teams are:
What teams are:
We're groups of families, friends, and neighbors in towns across Franklin County. We believe it's critical to work together to strengthen the civic and social roots of our communities. We want to inspire our hometowns to be even more fair and supportive places for more neighbors. Fairness, dignity, and respect are the Democratic values that guide our work.
What teams do:
What teams do:
🗽 Do critical civic work
Every town relies on its team to do important 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 presidential primaries.
Participating in state and local elections.
🏡 Take care of your town
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.
🤝 Build 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.
Teams can expect to spend 30-40 hours together doing 3-4 activities per year.
Why now?
Why now?
Each of the major Parties in Vermont forms these teams every two years in September.
Get started:
Get started:
So you're interested in actively making an impact in your hometown? Great! Here are your next steps:
REMEMBER
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.
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.
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