Greetings fellow Teton County Democrats!
This past month has been quite eventful! From trainings for vote builder to protests on the town square, all while making noise about our public lands, this has been a great month!!!
  
A quick recap of the events of this past month, with a few pictures.
We had an incredible turnout for our Honor Federal Workers/No Kings Rally on June 14th. On Saturday, June 14th, there was a MASSIVE protest against Donald Trump-The No Kings Rally, held nationwide, included Teton County and Jackson, bringing Americans from all walks of life together-Veterans (special forces!!) from Dubois, independent voters, those who are just upset at everything going on by a president who styles himself a King! This was a resounding success, followed by a great picnic at Miller Park. Not only was this event successful in the amount of people who showed up, it shows how strong of a community we are and how connected we are.
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Annual Picnic
On the same day, after a great protest that opened up everyone's appetite, we had a great picnic at Miller Park, with food, drinks and great conversation. We fundraised well, and will be having more events in the future. Thank you to all who came out, and especially to our Chair Annette, Vice Chair Orion, and Treasurer Maggie for helping make this event so successful.
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Public Lands
 
On Tuesday June 24th, there was a smaller but extremely vibrant protest to protect our public lands. Not only are these our cherished jewels, they are not a commodity to be sold willy nilly, as some seem to believe.
While not organized by us, the public lands issue is not a partisan one, but truly an American one. So many of us here in Teton County, Wyoming at large, and all other Western states, use these public lands for various types of recreation, relaxation, and even as a place of business-often year round. Leaving out his political affiliation, Utah Senator Mike Lee's attempt at selling America's public lands is not only insulting, it is cruel. Idaho Senators said no, Montana said no. Even more insulting is the contempt our own Wyoming Senators Barrasso and Lummis, along with Congresswoman Hageman, have shown for this issue by not standing up to protect our public lands. While Senator Lee has been dealt a setback and is rewriting his bill, our public lands are not safe. We will have more on this as it happens.
Update-as of Saturday June 28th, the Public Lands Bill has been rescinded by none other than Senator Mike Lee himself! While a victory, it is not the end of the battle. Stay alert for any attacks on our public lands!  
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Future Events
July 4th-parade. We will be marching, meeting at 930 am. Candy, donkeys, fun conversation and some flag waving! Come march with us! Let us know if you'd like to participate by replying to this email. 
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Training? Want to get more involved?
Our new secretary has undergone a quick training with the Wyoming Dems on Vote builder, getting ready for the upcoming election season! Want to get more involved? Contact us!
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Local events calendar
Every third Friday-Lunch at the Senior Center. Come volunteer with us! Contact our Chair, Annette Osnos, for more info.[email protected]
Outdoors volunteering-Grand Teton National Park hosts volunteer days in the park for various activities. Dates are as follows: July 10th, 17th, 24th. August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th. September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 27th,
Here is the website for more info.
https://www.nps.gov/grte/getinvolved/volunteers-in-parks-vip-program.htm
Reproductive freedom info:
There will be screening of the movie “Red White and Blue” at the Center for the Arts on July 22nd. Proceeds will benefit the Wyoming United Education Fund and the Purple Parlor Fund.
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In other news...
While this is not an election year, locally or nationally, there is a lot going on! If you would like to get more involved, either as a Precinct Committee Officer or in any other manner, give us a shout!
Local government: The Town Council has approved the Mogul Capital Sketch plan. Read the JHN&G article. The development plan discussion is the best time to make your voice heard, whether you are for or against this project. More info to follow!
START bus info: For those of us who use the bus on a daily, weekly, or even random basis, there is a lot going on. START will be doing some long awaited renovations to our bus stops.
If you feel that your bus stop is in need of some upgrading, give us a shout, or send an email to START here.
There is much more going on, let us know if you'd like to get involved or have questions.
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Join us for the 4th of July Parade!
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