ABOUT
Washington County Democrats are committed to electing quality people to office, at all levels of government, who understand this area’s unique challenges and opportunities.
COUNTY OFFICERS
Lisa Marin, Chair &. Outreach Subcommittee Co-Chair
Jonesport, ME
Betty Kelley, 1st Vice Chair
Jonesport, ME
Keith Newman, 2nd Vice Chair
Addison, ME
Martha Howell, Treasurer & Finance Sub-Committee Chair
Lubec, ME
Norma Vela, Secretary & Outreach Subcommittee Co-Chair
Cherryfield, ME
Jonathan Goble, DEI Sub-Committee Chair
Cherryfield, ME
MAINE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jonathan Goble, MDP Alternate Treasurer, DEIB Committee, Finance Committee & Executive Committee Member, Rules Committee At-Large CD2
Cherryfield, ME
Lisa Marin, MDP Member as County Chair, County Chair Caucus Member
Jonesport, ME
Keith Newman, MDP Member
Addison, ME
Martha Howell, MDP Member
Lubec, ME
Norma Vela, MDP Member, Grievance Committee Member
Cherryfield, ME
Denise Dalton-Rule, MDP Alternate Member for Chair
Lubec, ME
Betty Kelley, MDP Alternate Member
Jonesport, ME
Anne Perry, Rules Committee
Calais, ME
LIST OF ISSUES
Reproductive Rights
People have the right to bodily autonomy, and reproductive justice. These encompass the entire spectrum of reproductive care, including contraception and abortion. Due to recent decisions by the Supreme Court, we must assert that people's reproductive rights shall not be abridged and shall be preserved and protected according to long-standing law and the constitutional right to privacy.
Civil & Human Rights
We believe in a democratic government that cherishes our Constitution, especially its guarantees of free speech, free exercise of religion, separation of church and state, and freedom from all forms of discrimination. The inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all human beings are the foundations of freedom, justice and peace in the world. The strength of our democracy rests on the rights and responsibilities set forth in the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Democrats must continue their traditional leadership in championing the civil rights of all.
Education
Achieving adequate state funding for public education, including pre-kindergarten;
Economic Development
Encouraging economic development that does not compromise the natural resources that are vital to our local fisheries and farms;
Healthcare
Assuring access to affordable health insurance for all residents, including expanded MaineCare to assist those least able to afford coverage;
Environment
We must strive to be responsible stewards of the environment, our communities, and our planet. All people, including future generations, have the right to clean air, water, and a healthy natural environment.
Infrastructure
Guaranteeing state support for highways, ports, and other public infrastructure that is essential for a vibrant economy;
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