Past Event Recaps

Village Democrats Persevere

Village Democrats Persevere!

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Village Democrats Persevere – Neither cold nor Covid deters Village Independent Democrats from their appointed rounds petitioning for their endorsed candidates. In early spring intrepid members  – and endorsed candidates – donned masks, gloves, extra sanitizer, pens and clip boards for those all-important ballot petition signatures.   Carlina Rivera, who’s running for reelection to the City Council District 2, and Alvin Bragg, candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, are flanked by members of Village Democrats on the east side.   Candidate for City […]

VID Endorses Stringer

February 11 Meeting

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VID’s February 11 Meeting Focused on Endorsements February 11 Meeting Minutes Co-President Mar Fitzgerald opened the February 11 meeting by announcing there would be lots of endorsements today.  Co-President Cam Krause delivered the President’s Report, saying we had signed on to the Invest in Our New York Coalition, involved with taxation and advocating to invest in housing and public services.  He also announced that the two Co-Presidents will be sending regular emails–David Siffert and Livvie Mann will be in charge.  […]

Public Advocate and Manhattan DA Endorsements

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VID chooses Public Advocate and Manhattan DA Endorsements on Feb. 6th At the stroke of noon on Feb. 6th, VID, DID, Grand St. Dems, Coalition for District Alternatives, the United Democratic Organizations, New Downtown Democrats and the Village Reform Democratic Club hosted a well-attended Zoom forum for Public Advocate Candidates.  Those present:   Theo Chino , Anthony Herbert and Jumaane Williams. At a 3:30pm endorsement meeting, VID selected both their Public Advocate and Manhattan DA endorsements after an hour and a […]

Invest in Our New York

January 14th General Meeting

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The First Meeting of the Year Highlighted Ranked Choice Voting, NYC Candidate Endorsements and VID Elections Full Meeting Minutes Co-President Cam Krause opened the January 14th General Meeting with a vote on the agenda, which passed unanimously.  Co-President Mar Fitzgerald gave the President’s Report.  She announced it was the first meeting of 2021, also the first meeting under her and Cam’s leadership.  She said they were very honored to be serving as Co-Presidents, and that the Executive Committee had signed […]