Sumner County Democratic Party

Join the SCDP and Democrats from all over the state in welcoming President Bill Clinton! He is coming back next week to support Mike McWherter and other TN Democrats at the Downtown Hilton on September 9, starting at 5pm.

The event is FREE, but the McWherter campaign has asked the county parties to let them know you are coming, so please CLICK HERE NOW TO RSVP FOR THIS FREE EVENT!

We’re getting set up to get a lot done over the next 2 months, so if you have any of the following items you’d like to LEND or DONATE to the SCDP Office in Gallatin, we’d sure appreciate:

Desks

shelf units

book cases

office chairs

laptop computer

internet connectivity equipment

printer/copier

copy paper

area rugs

Mini Fridge

You can call me at 945-8802 to arrange for things to be dropped off or picked up, or to discuss other things you think would be handy!

Please come visit us this Saturday morning, Sept 4th at 8 am for a Coffee and Donuts tour of the office: 347-C East Broadway, Gallatin (diagonally across from Vic Jenkins Chevy)

~Maria Brewer

Chair, Sumner County Democratic Party

You’ve heard the news: we’ve got a door, a key, four walls and a roof.  Now all we need is you!  We’ll kick off with coffee and donuts on Saturday the 4th at 8am. Please come see the office and sign up to help work a shift or two! Meet at our new office at 347-C E. Broadway in Gallatin (diagonally across from Vic Jenkins Chevy).

We’ve got the lights on, you bring the excitement!

That’s right, we’ve got a door, a key, 4 walls and a roof thanks to the generous donation of Michelle, Clay, and Sarah Haynes of Haynes Realty. The Sumner County Democratic Party will turn on the lights this week at our new office at 347-C E. Broadway in Gallatin (diagonally across from Vic Jenkins Chevy), adding to the growing number of opportunities for Sumner County Democrats to kick-off the election season.

You can find out more about the office by attending tonight’s SCDP meeting at Larriviere’s On the Square at 6pm, calling Chair Maria Brewer at 945-8802, or emailing maria.brewer@sumnerdems.org.

And don’t miss our upcoming 3 Star Celebration on Aug 28th in Sycamore Springs. Advance tickets are 2 for 1 and with your help we’ll keep the lights on in Sumner County!

On Tuesday Aug 17th, the Sumner County Democratic Party released the following statement via website http://sumnerdems.org/news/in-memoriam-sheriff-bob-barker:

The Sumner County Democratic Party joins the rest of Sumner County in mourning the loss of a community leader and friend, Sheriff Bob Barker. Our prayers and condolences lie with Connie and all of Sheriff Barker’s family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time of loss. Sheriff Barker was a true public servant and leader. He protected and served all the citizens of Sumner County without regard for our differences, displaying respect and compassion for all those whose lives he touched. His skillful management of all the diverse tasks of his office marked him as a man of integrity and intelligence. He will be missed by our entire community.

After receiving continued reports of speculation during the initial hours after Sheriffs Barker’s death regarding the process of electing Sheriff Barker’s successor, the Sumner County Democratic Party adds this statement, reflecting our values and concerns for our community.

Out of an abundance of respect for Sheriff Barker’s memory and the feelings of his family, friends, and co-workers, the Sumner County Democratic Party declines to comment on the upcoming special election for Sheriff during this time of mourning. Acting Sheriff Sonny Weatherford continues the honor and tradition of Sheriff Barker’s fine legacy and Sumner Countians should feel safe and well protected. To discuss further or address questions as to the political ramifications of this sad loss only tarnishes the Sheriff’s memory and fine record as a leader and public servant. Our attention as a community should be focused on comforting the bereaved and reflecting on the exemplary record of leadership and compassion left behind by Sheriff Bob Barker, and as a responsible member of our community, the SCDP will do just that. There will be adequate time to appropriately address the steps to be taken to elect a successor. Now is not that time. Our prayers and condolences continue to pour forth for Connie, their children and family, friends, and co-workers. We can only hope that we will be joined by others in setting aside politics for this period, however short it must be.