**Statement from Chairwoman Catherine Lalonde** This week, I was contacted by the Butler Eagle for my reaction to a racist Facebook message posted by Butler County Republican Committee claiming that systemic racism and white privilege do not exist. If you have an Eagle subscription, you can read their story through the linked article. If you
This week, Representative Daryl Metcalfe filed five articles of impeachment to remove Governor Tom Wolf from office, citing his administration’s response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. A true servant of the people, Daryl insists impeachment is the only possible way to see justice done for the Commonwealth, given the governor’s actions have directly led to…let
By Kristy Gnibus, candidate for Congress, 16th District My life changed when I was twenty years old. While expecting my first daughter, Zoey, I was diagnosed with a cancerous ovarian tumor. Though I was fortunate enough to be covered by my mother’s insurance—provided by her job at the U.S. Postal Service—for the start of my
We, the Butler County Democratic Committee, stand in support of the black community in their condemnation of the systemic racism that has led to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmed Aubery, Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, and many others. The nationwide protests that followed George Floyd’s murder are an expression of frustration for a situation that
Is it too late to vote by mail? The short answer is yes, but… If you’ve applied for and received a ballot, it’s unlikely the USPS will be able to deliver on time if you haven’t mailed it yet. Your ballot must be at the Butler County Bureau of Elections by 8 p.m. June 2;
Statement from Butler County Democratic Committee Chairwoman in Response to the Partisan Lawsuit Against Governor Wolf Butler County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Catherine Lalondereleased the following statement: “We trust our elected officials to protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods – especially in the face of difficult and unforeseen challenges. Unfortunately, Butler County Republicans are
Democratic voters won’t have many choices to make on the 2020 primary ballot this year, but the Auditor General race makes up for that. Six candidates are competing for your vote in the June 2 primary. The Butler County Democratic Committee does not endorse candidates in primary elections, but it does help voters become informed.
Pennsylvania’s change to mail-in-voting-for-all could not have been better timed. It was approved late in 2019, simply to make voting more accessible for all PA residents. Now, in the midst of a deadly pandemic, a mail-in-ballot could be a literal lifesaver. The Butler County Democratic Committee strongly urges all voters to avoid the polls and
Kristy Gnibus, candidate for Congressional District 16, issued the following statement regarding Rep. Mike Kelly’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home orders: As a teacher and someone who sometimes works a second job in the hospitality industry, I appreciate just how difficult things are right now. The problems we all had before
Protective mask-making volunteers are needed in Butler County, and you can help even if you don’t sew. Volunteers are needed who can: Wash and iron fabric Trace a template onto fabric and then cut out the pieces Sew the mask pieces together Since early March, we’ve seen generous individuals giving their time during the Covid19
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