Guest Blogger, Bobbie Walton, is a member of the Genesee County Democratic Party & the Democratic Women’s Caucus, political activist, & progressive. The Democratic Party exists to elect Democrats to office. You have heard this said so many times. Our party exists to elect candidates. We elect Democrats so Democratic values and policies will prevail in...
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Don’t Ever Forget
Chris Swanson is a career law enforcement professional spanning over 25 years. His current rank of Undersheriff for the Office of Sheriff in Genesee County has allowed him to witness some of the most difficult situations one can imagine. Chris is a two time author, with his first book becoming a best seller. Founder...
So many questions, and a little bit of hope…
So many questions, and a little bit of hope… As you may know, before becoming elected to the State House, I dedicated my life to public education. I worked in K-12, then as an administrator, and also I teach a few classes at the UM-Flint. I have negotiated contracts from both sides of the...
MDP 2019 Spring Convention Statewide Resolutions
The below is a PDF of the Michigan Democratic Party’s 2019 Spring Convention Statewide Resolutions. Please review! 2019 Spring Convention Resolutions ...
Assistance with Foreclosure & Delinquent Property Taxes
The Genesee County Treasurer’s office has entered its busy season. Why? Because we collect delinquent property taxes. We also help people who have been faced with a hardship and need some assistance by extending a potential foreclosure for a year. This year the Treasurer’s Office will foreclose on property in which the owner has...
How do you learn HOW to be a Representative?
State Representative Dr. Sheryl Y. Kennedy is the newly elected State Representative from Genesee County’s 48th District. Sheryl grew up and raised her family in the Davison/Richfield area of Genesee County. Previously, Rep. Kennedy was a public school teacher and administrator, and was actively involved as a volunteer for many elections on behalf of...
Money, Sex, Power.
Money, sex, power. I bet that caught your attention. And it should, since these are the three top reasons leaders, organizations, and governments crumble. Think back to a painful memory of the past, and ask yourself if someone in a position of influence forgot the power of these three traps, and it cost them...
Welcome to Our New Chair, Keith Flynn!
Say hello to our new county chair, Keith Flynn! Keith is a labor attorney representing workers and a proud resident of Genesee County. He is a life-long Democrat and served as Co-Chair of the GCDP Policy Committee from 2017-2018. Along with Keith, the following folks were elected as Officers for 2019-2020: 1st Vice-Chair: Ellen...
Call To The Genesee County Democratic Party Convention
In accordance with and under the rules of The Michigan Democratic Party, the Genesee County Democratic Party issues this call to a County Convention to be convened at 10 AM on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Convention shall be held at UAW Local 659 located at 4549 Van Slyke Road in Flint, Michigan....
GCDP Convention to Elect 48 Members of the Executive Board
The Genesee County Democratic Party will meet in Convention on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM at UAW Local 659 located at 4549 Van Slyke Road in Flint, Michigan. The purpose of the Convention will be to elect 48 members of the Genesee County Democratic Executive Board. As established by rules of the...