Welcome to the March edition of West Windsor Democrats' digital newsletter. As we spring ahead, let us remind ourselves that even as the weather changes, we are not in "normal" times. This past February was the warmest February on record, women's rights are under siege, and polling suggests Biden has ground to make up in order to win in November.
Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work!
Please join us for the March meeting of the West Windsor Democrats
DATE: Tuesday, March 19th
TIME: 6:30pm – 8pm
PLACE: West Windsor Public Library (333 N Post Rd).
Doors open at 6pm.
A Zoom link is available to those who subscriber to the WW Dems email list. Subscribe here.
Agenda for Tuesday, March 19th
Welcome and introductions
Club Business Update
Legislative Update: Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson to discuss the "Right to Read" bill and other hot topics in the Legislature
Topic in Focus: Legislative Update with Ms. Tolani Taylor from Clean Water Action
Meeting schedule and topics for the first half of 2024
March 19th - Tentatively Held for Warehouse Legislation
April 30th – Panel discussion on Affordable Housing
May 21st - TBD
June 18th - Diversity and Pride Celebration
Andy Kim Wins Wins Mercer County Convention!
Congressman Andy Kim received 236 votes compared to First Lady Tammy Murphy's 108. This margin was big enough to give Mr. Kim the official Mercer County Democratic organizational line, which is considered a significant advantage on primary ballots.
Learn more: https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/andy-kim-wins-mercer-democratic-convention-outright-with-62/
Have you checked out Governor Phil Murphy's budget?
Murphy's budget offers property tax relief for seniors, additional resources to counter the opioid crisis, and a proposed dedicated funding source for NJ Transit. Check out a fuller summary, as prepared by the NJ League of Municipalities: NJ's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Summary
Councilman Dan Weiss announces a series of townhall meetings
Councilman Weiss announced the "Dialogues with Dan" program. The purpose of this program is to provide an open forum where residents can express their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions directly. The goal is to create a space where residents can engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively to address the needs and aspirations of our community. There are both online and in-person components of this initiative
Four dates have been scheduled for far:
Saturday March 16th from 11am to 1pm at Just Salad, 153 Nassau Park Blvd
Friday March 22nd from 10am to 12pm at the West Windsor Municipal Building, Room B
Friday April 5th from 11am to 1pm at the West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road
Saturday April 20th from 1pm to 3pm at the Grovers Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton Hightstown Road