The Democratic Party has long been the party of the people - the big tent party - in which people of diverse interests and means are all welcome. I want to extend a warm welcome to all Democrats in Lincoln County and to all those considering whether to become a Democrat, to join us in making a difference for the common good.

I have never held public office, nor any position in a political party until now. I grew up in rural Maine in a family of meager means, working and raising a family right here in Somerville. I'm a people person, organized, fun-loving and family oriented, who believes we are responsible for the world we leave our children, and how we treat our neighbors. I accepted this position because it is time to unify and grow participation in Democratic ideals again, a time for us to renew our focus on who we are and what we believe is worth fighting for, together. I believe firmly that all people have ideas and skills to contribute to these causes, and I'm determined to find the way you can apply yours effectively. Come join us in making the Lincoln County Democratic Committee a fun, no-nonsense, committed, and active community of concerned citizens working together.

Hope in these times rests on our grass-roots efforts.
All of us must stand for our Democratic values and for the election of Democrats in Lincoln County so we can take those values to Augusta and Washington!

Our core beliefs are under attack.
From rolling back child health and labor protections, removing environmental protections and reversing human rights gains, to unfairly skewing the tax code to benefit the most wealthy, obstructing collective bargaining and reneging on teacher and state employee retirement benefits to which employees have contributed throughout their careers.

In keeping with Frances Perkins' ideals the Lincoln County Democrats remain steadfast in the struggle for social justice. Now is an especially important time to join us in that struggle.
It begins with activism. We have renewed our efforts to keep members informed on issues and to organize actions and activities so people can work together. Alongside activism is our elective voice. We have to fight hard to elect a legislature that reflects our values and values us. On the state level, we need to support our incumbent candidates Rep. Bruce MacDonald, Senator Seth Goodall, Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Blodgett, and Sheriff Todd Brackett. Funds are also needed to support new and veteran candidates to take back other state legislative seats in Lincoln County in 2012. And on the national level, we want to carry Lincoln County for our Democratic candidates.

We invite you to join our efforts.