Johnson County Democratic Party

Meeting Minutes

February 3, 2026

Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 106

Call to Order: 6:02

Agenda:

Agenda approved.

The group introduced themselves to new faces.

Minutes:

January 6, 2026 minutes approves.

Treasury Report:

The current financial status was presented by the treasurer.

Miscellany:

• SCC meeting on March 14-  proxy volunteered on need-be basis
• Newsletter mail program- returned letters addressed with plan to get to subscribers. A new potential mail program was discussed.

Old Business:

• County convention- March 7 at 10am with doors opening at 9:30am. Motion made and passed to auction items at event for fundraiser.
• Ad for county convention discussed with motion made and passed to publish advertisement in local paper with minor edits to the draft.
• Committees- purposes discussed and explained (credentials, platform and resolutions)
• State convention- June 6- potential delegates and alternates discussed.

New Business:

• Community garden ideas thrown around briefly.
• Wyoming Democratic Party bylaws- discussion regarding the need to adjust and update on wyodems.org by June convention.

Other Business:

• Inspiring words given by chair regarding potential to shape perception of Democratic Party based on large misunderstandings of what people perceive it to be.

Announcements:

• Information about last minute protest that took place as well as community involvement.
• Information on silent vigils taking place in Sheridan for deaths related to ICE.

Upcoming Meetings:

• WDP Comms Call – TBA
• Freedom Readers Book Club – TBA
• County Party Round Table – Feb 24, 2026
• County Convention – Mar 7, 2026

Adjourn:

Meeting Adjourned at 6:59.

WDP sent out their quarterly newsletter. You can read it by clicking HERE.

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The Wyoming Democratic Legislative Caucus has launched an effort to raise money for the Food Bank of Wyoming!

Our friends and neighbors are hungry. The good news is, we can help! During the federal government shutdown, and heading into the holidays, our community food pantries are stretched thin. Let’s do our part in supporting hungry families by making a donation to the Wyoming Food Bank.

Starting November 1, 2025, $5M in SNAP funds will NOT be distributed to qualifying individuals. Families who typically use their EBT cards to purchase groceries are now turning to food banks for assistance.

You can read more and learn how to Donate as a Dem by visiting this Mobilize event:

https://www.mobilize.us/wyodems/event/865971

📣 Students For Science is a student-led initiative, founded in response to RFK, dedicated to upholding the integrity of science, empowering young people in science-related advocacy, and providing a youth perspective on science-centered issues.
From climate science to health science and everything in between, Students For Science is young people in fields ranging from biology to politics.
🌷 Students For Science is holding an info session this Thursday 10/30 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT at the following link: bit.ly/studentsforscizoom
🪧 Join to learn how you can help empower students to hold a test tube 🧪 in one hand and a microphone 🎤 in the other!!

The Wyoming State AFL-CIO is conducting a webinar on November 4th, 2025. From the flier, shared below in a PNG document:

Join us for a virtual conversation about what it looks like to run for office, how running for office can help you serve your community, and the next steps you can take toward a successful campaign.

No experience neccessary, just a commitment to your community.

• WHY YOUR VOICE MATTERS IN WYOMING POLITICS
• LEARN FROM FORMER CANDIDATES
• YOUR ROADMAP TO GETTING STARTED

In a time where education is heavily on everyone’s mind, join us for a night of community and fun at the Buffalo Theater for a full screen viewing of the film The Last Class!

“Step into the mind, heart, and classroom of a teacher who will change how you see the world, and yourself in it. Watch The Last Class film—and get the education you didn’t know you needed.”

All proceeds of this event directly benefit the William D. McIntyre Scholarship, annually awarded to at least two graduating Johnson County high school seniors by the Johnson County Democrats. This is a great opportunity to support your local students!

A suggested donation at the door is $10.

A social hour with complementary appetizers will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 and theater concessions will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00pm.

Where: Buffalo Theater, 235 South Main Street, Buffalo WY.
Tickets will be available in advance at Margos Pottery. (1 North Main Street, Buffalo WY.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

State Representatives Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza will seek public input tonight (Wednesday) at Kearney Hall. Yesterday Rep. Yin was able to join Floyd Whiting, host of KROE’s Public Pulse radio program, via telephone for a discussion. If you missed it, you can listen using the player below. If that player is not working in your web browser, you can find the episode (9-23-2025) on KROE’s website. The interview begins around the 31:30 mark.

https://stopnoem.com/ is asking us to call our Representative.

Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
202-225-2311
Local office numbers:
307-772-2595 – Cheyenne, WY
307-261-6595 – Casper, WY

5calls has this “issue” with some language.

Are you concerned about where things are heading? Here are some ways to get involved and make a positive difference in our community!

The JC Dems are becoming known for being Here for Good, but we need help on several community projects. If you are interested in getting involved in any of the projects listed below, please reply to this email with your name, project of interest and contact information (email and phone.) Thanks!

Mini Food Pantry –

• Volunteers to check and stock the mini food pantry located at the Cornerstone Pharmacy, once per week, for a month. Let us know which month of the year works best for you. (Training will be provided.)
• People to donate food items such as canned goods, peanut butter, Ramen Noodles, box mixes, cereal etc. Pick up of food donations is available.
• People to donate money to purchase food items for the Mini Pantry.

Home Delivered Meals –

• Volunteers to help deliver Home Delivered Meals to community members. (Delivery routes and hot meals are provided by the Senior Center, and training is provided to those interested.) The Senior Center will let us know slots that need to be filled.

Adopt-a-Highway –

• Volunteers to help pick up trash, once in the spring and once in the fall, along Highway 16 W. Those willing to volunteer will be contacted when each date is set.

We also need people willing to become Precinct Committeewomen and Committeemen. These are crucial, grassroots roles in our county and state party; a terrific way to get to know and lend support to fellow registered Democrats in your neighborhood.

Questions? Or ready to volunteer? Just send us a note with your name, area of interest, and contact information.

THANKS for helping the JC Dems be Here for Good!