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Biden Proposes $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

“It is not a plan that tinkers around the edges. It is a once-in-a-generation investment in America,” President Joe Biden said Wednesday as he announced details of his $2 trillion plan to tackle long-ignored infrastructure issues and reshape the American economy. According to the New York Times, Biden said his initiatives will lead to "the most resilient, innovative economy in the world."

White House officials said the proposal’s combination of spending and tax credits would translate into 20,000 miles of rebuilt roads, repairs to the 10 most economically important bridges in the country, the elimination of lead pipes from the nation’s water supplies and a long list of other projects intended to create millions of jobs in the short run and strengthen American competitiveness in the long run. They said the plan would also accelerate the fight against climate change by hastening the shift to new, cleaner energy sources, and would help promote racial equality in the economy. Biden suggested increasing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% and imposing higher taxes on multinational companies to generate revenue for his infrastructure ideas.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel (R, KY) quickly announced that Republicans are opposed to the infrastructure plan and to the entire Democratic agenda. "I'm going to fight them every step of the way," McConnell said.

For a clear breakdown of the infrastructure plan, see the USA Today article here.

NHCDP To Vote On County Party Officers on April 10th

NHCDP will vote for new officers at the County Convention in April. In addition, we will vote on a dozen SEC members. If you are interested in serving or know someone who may want to serve, please contact any of the existing officers. All New Hanover Democrats are welcome to attend the Convention, but only members of organized precincts who were named as delegates at their precinct organization meeting will be eligible to vote at the county convention.

The Officers of the New Hanover County Democratic Party have identified a slate of nominees willing and able to serve in 2021-2023. The slate is diverse and includes both experienced officers and newcomers. The candidates are:

Andre Brown - Chair
Victoria Garcia Velazco - First Vice Chair
Susanne Werner - Second Vice Chair
Bandorian Cromartie - Third Vice Chair
Brenda Fong - Treasurer
April Farr - Secretary

Nominations from the floor will also be welcome at the convention, and the votes of convention delegates will decide the election.

EVENTS

NHCDP Candidates Forum -- April 5th

When: Monday April 5th, 6 p.m.

Where: Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-iqqD8iHNUgyABLMb4SRIw7KR1slxk-

The New Hanover County Democratic Party is electing new officers and SEC members at our Convention on April 10th. All of the officer candidates have agreed to join us for an online meeting to get to know each other. Please join us for our Forum on Monday the 5th. All Democrats are invited.

The Officer candidates we are aware of now are:

Chair: Andre Brown

First Vice: Victoria Velazco

Second Vice: Susanne Werner

Third Vice: Dorian Cromartie

Treasurer: Brenda Fong

Secretary: April Farr

In addition, here are the candidates who have expressed interest in serving on the SEC:

Male SEC Candidates	Female Candidates
Vote for 5	Vote for 6
1. Herb Harton	Veronica McLaurin Brown
2. deAndre Corniffe	Elli Klein
3. Clayton Hamerski	Jill Hopman
4. George Vlasits	Carter Jewell
5. Tony Barney	Stephanie Fetzer
6. Dorian Cromartie	Sonya Bennetone Patrick
7. Richard Poole

Ex Officio SEC Member If Elected NHCDP Chair:
Andre Brown

We encourage Democrats who also want to attend the LINC Milestones Zoom Meeting that same evening to attend the NHCDP Candidates Forum from 6 to 7 and then switch to the Milestones Meeting.

New Hanover County Democratic Party Convention -- Next Saturday, April 10th

When: Saturday April 10, 10 a.m.

Where: Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfuyuqTMrHNBylNAOGNtBt3j3bDCsFoWG

Registration is required. Keynote speeches by Bobbie Richardson and Deb Butler. Election of NHCDP Officers and SEC members and consideration of Resolutions. Delegates to the convention will receive an email with links to the Googledocs ballot which we will use for contested election. Only delegates who register for the convention will be eligible to vote.

We recommend that you update the Zoom App on your computer before the NHCDP Convention on April 10th. To update your software click the blue Movie Camera icon>Click the Picture Icon in the Upper Right Corner>Check for Updates>Update. The latest version reportedly includes closed captioning, which should make it easier to follow the convention.

Upcoming Democratic Events To Note On Your Calendar

2021 Congressional District Convention Meeting – Saturday, May 22nd

2021 Summer SEC Meeting – Saturday, August 7th

Best,

Richard Poole, Chair

News Content by James Cummings

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Wilmington, NC 28412

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Wilmington, NC 28403

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