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<h2>So, Chemung County Voters spoke at the last Chemung County Legislative Meeting on 3/10/25. What were the results?</h2>Over 70 concerned Chemung County residents packed the legislative chambers to voice concerns about the lack of access to their Republican congressman, Nick Langworthy, the proposed cuts in the 2025 GOP Budget to federal safety net programs like Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security and food benefits. They also spoke up about the closure of the Social Security office in Big Flats. More importantly, they wanted to know why Langworthy voted "Yes" to proposals that would hurt his own constituents and demanded an in-person Town Hall to answer their concerns. They asked the Legislature to make their concerns known to Langworthy, since he wasn't listening to the people who had voted him into office.In addition, the Chemung County Legislators were asked for a resolution opposing the Budget which allows for $880 billion in&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;cuts over the next ten years. Those cuts will affect Medicaid recipients in Chemung County, of which there are 29,532 people enrolled in Medicaid as their primary form of health insurance. That's one third of the population of the entire county!!!Quote from Legislator Morse, 1st District on the evening: "While many of the issues spoke of last night are out of our hands, I want to thank the community members who showed up and spoke their frustrations and who did acknowledge that they knew we held no control over Federal issues. They simply needed a place to air their frustrations and that is what I consider our main responsibility. We can be a conduit to other officials - we hold no more sway than other members of the community but we certainly have the more access to speak to those at other levels."Chairman Legislator Margeson, took note of the speakers and their concerns, and stated he would send a letter of correspondence to Congressmen Langworthy noting our feeling on the federal level actions.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/3b3c9047-d6c5-4009-92f2-2b98bd8c9a93/3b3c9047-d6c5-4009-92f2-2b98bd8c9a93.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C805%2C810&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">In attendance were:<ul><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/371/Mark-Margeson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mark Margeson</a> - Chairman</li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/377/L-Thomas-Sweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">L. Thomas Sweet</a> - Vice-Chairman</li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1012/Brent-Stermer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Brent Stermer</a> - Minority Leader</li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/360/Joseph-C-Brennan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Joseph C. Brennan</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/367/Martin-Chalk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Martin Chalk</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1009/Joseph-Donovan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Joseph Donovan</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/368/Scott-Drake" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Scott Drake</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/372/William-McCarthy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">William McCarthy</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1007/Lawana-Morse" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lawana Morse</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/374/Michael-Smith" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael S. Smith</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/376/Rodney-J-Strange" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Rodney J. Strange</a></li></ul>Not in attendance were:<ul><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/365/John-Burin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">John Burin</a>&nbsp; - Majority Leader</li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1010/James-Palmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">James Palmer</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1011/Steven-Pickering" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Steve Pickering</a></li><li><a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/1008/Michael-Saglibene" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Michael Saglibene</a></li></ul>Cong. Nick Langworthy "still" refuses to hold an in-person Town Hall meeting to address the concerns of his constituents regarding his "YES" vote on the budget proposal. In fact, Republican Congressmen have been advised to "skip" holding Town Halls all together, because of the public's outrage to all their "YES" votes. They cannot take money from the most vulnerable population among us, to fund billionaire tax breaks. They were elected to represent the voice of the people. It's our right to have our voices heard, and our positions known, if they will not represent us.We are in a constitutional crises! This is a time unlike any other in America's history! America needs for you to SHOW UP!Thank you Chemung County voters who showed up on March 10th! Your fighting for your community!Continue to call your Washington Representatives, daily! Use the<a href="https://5calls.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"> 5 Calls</a> app to help you make your calls. Make our voices heard!

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<h2>Organize and Take Action!</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/31e4ce0f-28a9-416c-9f1e-3fa047e0e498/31e4ce0f-28a9-416c-9f1e-3fa047e0e498.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Constitutional Crises!!! </h3>It's not too late to stop the coup d'é·tat of America! Elon Musk had 6 young computer geeks between the ages of 18 &amp; 24 install hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department and the General Services Administration (GSA). This is the largest data breach in US history. Elon Musk is not an elected official. The Dept of DOGE is NOT a government created agency approved by Congress. This is extremely problematic and not what anyone voted for. Tell your elected official that Musk, a billionaire who was not born in this county, should not have access to these records. <a href="https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials?fbclid=IwY2xjawINA95leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc2yFaERYkyQsseR22NgrmXcOtN3rJiSF2339fA_aiZsn0ZOmIoHszJNZQ_aem_z3KS6U35MZTrdvT9p12HKg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Find your elected officials</a> contact information here. Use the <a href="https://5calls.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">5 Calls.org</a> app to make 5 calls each day to our elected officials. Join the CCDC in our efforts to resist the destruction of our democracy!<img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/5203510f-5527-4016-ae9b-a3385e8c14f5/5203510f-5527-4016-ae9b-a3385e8c14f5.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C704%2C704&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><span class="image video image-left" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2CQDek7aNc?si=KIkBeL5yhNs_l_C6&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>" style="width: 40%;"><img imageurl="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/6e5d0f9c-fd43-40bb-8905-20e8436662a6/6e5d0f9c-fd43-40bb-8905-20e8436662a6.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1003%2C591&amp;w=1500" embedcode="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2CQDek7aNc?si=KIkBeL5yhNs_l_C6&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/6e5d0f9c-fd43-40bb-8905-20e8436662a6/6e5d0f9c-fd43-40bb-8905-20e8436662a6.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1003%2C591&amp;w=1500" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2CQDek7aNc?si=KIkBeL5yhNs_l_C6&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>"><span class="video-button-placeholder" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2CQDek7aNc?si=KIkBeL5yhNs_l_C6&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>">

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Thank you Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for this advice!With mass deportations starting across the county it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens to know their rights. You DO NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant.If they attempt to enter your home or workplace, ask to see a warrant.

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<h3>Qualities of a Candidate to consider...</h3>"It takes a "special kind" of person, dedicated and willing to serve the community to run for office. The courage it takes to step forward into public life should not be underestimated. The commitment needed to fundraise, run a campaign and stay in the public's eye is commendable and noteworthy. On behalf of the community, you have our esteemed gratitude!"~ Chairman Jamal A. Malik ('23)<ol><li>What are your unique leadership traits?</li><li>Can you describe three main campaign goals or ideas you feel define your campaign?&nbsp;</li><li>What do you offer constituents that’s different from your opponent or the person now in office?</li><li>Do you bring a new or innovative way to approach problems?</li><li>Do you feel you have the time, energy, discipline, and vision to win?</li><li>Who is your target voter?</li><li>Can you identify your campaign team, and plan for getting elected?</li><li>What is your fundraising strategy?</li><li>Do you have a vision for improving the quality of life in your community?</li><li>What do you see as the most significant issues?</li><li>Are you prepared for a background check?</li><li>Why should the voters choose you?</li></ol>If you can answer all of these questions with certainty, then reach out to our Candidate Vetting Committee. We're here to support and help get your started. Fill out our Candidate Interest form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8-M9S6Sh2imUu_587HOFZJZPDBHnezIAFXvcVNB-JaXa2nA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.We strive to establish a strong platform, which assists our committee to develop and align our values, beliefs and goals to the Democratic Party ideals. The Chemung County Democratic Committee will recruit and elect candidates who listen to, respond, and best serve our citizens and our community.Chemung County Board of Elections: <a href="https://www.chemungcountyny.gov/1028/Running-For-Office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Run for Office resources</a>

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Thank you Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for this advice! With mass deportations starting across the county it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens to know their rights. You DO NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or workplace, ask for a warrant.

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<h3>Running for office in the "new" era of an Oligarchy!</h3>Well...its 2025 and now, we're here! Maybe we're here because you didn't care to vote in the last election (and if you didn't vote, we'd really like to hear what were your reasons.) Maybe we're here because you did vote in the last election...for whomever you chose to vote for. It really doesn't matter, because either way...here we are. What do we mean by here? The 47th President of the United States has been inaugurated (again). A President who wants to buy Greenland, change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and wants to incorporate Canada &amp; Panama into the United States. (Mind you, none of these are even remotely local issues of concern!) So, as the title of a book by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once asked; "Where do we go from here - chaos or community?" If your choice is community...consider being of service to help make our local communities better. Consider running for office. Don't do it so you can be a political bigwig. Don't do it for the money, because full disclosure: local offices don't pay much. Do it to truly make a contribution that will make life better and improve local conditions. We'll be posting political offices in the towns and villages of Chemung County that will become open for election in 2025. We're also going to offer resources and training on how to run for office, taught by past candidates, those experienced in running campaigns, and members of the Chemung County Board of Elections. We're also improving on our listening skills by holding voter surveys, open seminars, and town halls giving those in our local communities a chance for input to voice their concerns. This is how we start to change things from the bottom up. By changing conditions where we live, that will affect you and your neighbors the most. This is how we navigate the next 2 &amp; 4 years, until we can get to the next Presidential election. Because right now, conditions indicate that we're getting ready to enter a rocky sea of chaos. Let's try to navigate it for the good of everyone.For more listings of resources, classes and training offered by the NDTC,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134533464200316" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a>check out our Facebook<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134533464200316" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Run for Office </a>page.

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<h2>March 2025 General Meeting</h2>We hold our meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2025, at 6 pm. We invite you to join us and strategize on forms of action that are important to issues in our community. None of us can fight this authoritarian government by ourselves, it will take all of us working together. We look forward to seeing you at our next general meeting.

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This Valentine's Day, the CCDC organized a "Love Your Neighbor" Clothing Drive. For a month we collected clothing, quilts, hats, gloves, shoes, toys, to help those who needed in our community. The drive ended with a hot chocolate (and pizza) movie screening and a lively discussion. Thank you Chemung County for your generous donations!

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<h2>Donate to the CCDC General Fund - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/chemungdems" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ActBlue</a></h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/8acc12d4-354d-4956-8689-1eead41da23a/8acc12d4-354d-4956-8689-1eead41da23a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1105%2C742&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">When you donate to the CCDC General Fund, you support CCDC endorsed candidates to run campaigns in Chemung County so that they can get elected to office. It could go towards yard signs, brochures, mail-outs...whatever's needed. Your generous donation helps us...help them get the job done!<h2>Donate to the CCDC HQ Fund - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/democratic-headquarters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ActBlue</a></h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/645b336b-9009-4ff1-9c10-497211b804c4/645b336b-9009-4ff1-9c10-497211b804c4.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C578%2C608&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">When you donate to the CCDC Headquarters Fund, you help us continue to have a place to gather for organizational meetings, featured speakers, community education, and Committee related events. We encourage you to visit our CCDC Headquarters at 110 N. Main St, in downtown Elmira...and get involved!

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Core Beliefs and Values

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<h2>The local community discusses Project 2025</h2>With the release of the Project 2025 Mandate, it's been determined that P25 is one of the biggest threats to our American democracy. We needed to scrutinize the over 900+ page document and examine exactly what was that threat. The Chemung County Democratic Committee (CCDC) engaged in 2 public local community discussions, where we openly discuss the agenda. The items below are what we uncovered, and as we endeavor to endure the next 4 years, we hope the information provided below helps you to discover for yourself the steps others will take to curtail our freedom, and destroy our democratic government.At the request of attendees to the community discussions, we've duplicated the PowerPoint presentations, where possible. Some presentations were given orally without visuals and were not recorded and could not be replicated here.

Federal Office

Chuck Schumer

U.S. SENATOR

Kirsten Gillibrand