Give to your local Democratic Party.

This is a letter I wrote to members of my local Democratic Party.

It’s not even an election year and we are bombarded with donation requests from political organizations and candidates. Our budgets are stressed by rising prices, inflation, and uncertainty over tariffs and cutting of government programs. That’s why a small monthly donation is a budget friendly way to support your local DFL Senate District 46 and help us win major elections coming next November.

The money Senate District 46 raises fund party outreach, inviting more people into the party, and expands our message. A message you help create through caucuses and resolutions. It is the basic building block of democratic government. It gives money to our local candidates and because SD 46 is a democratic stronghold, we support other politically challenged districts & candidates and support our congressional and statewide candidates. It is a good investment for defending democracy and fighting corruption in Minnesota. It truly is grass roots organizing.

Democrats in St. Louis Park, Edina, and Hopkins want to support Cheryl Youakim and her endless support for education, Larry Kraft who is defending our environment, and Ron Latz keeping our cities safe with common sense gun legislation. You can support all three of these hard working Democrats with one donation to Senate District 46.

I have been giving money to Senate District 46 every month for several years through ActBlue. It’s easy to do. I ask you to contribute to this worthwhile organization. Anything you can give $5, $10, $20 monthly strengthens local democratic institutions and candidates and provides a stable budget for community outreach.

If there was ever a time to support your party financially, now is the time. We see our democratic institutions crumbling under the Trump regime. Christian Nationalism taking hold in our society. Our reputation in the world is being damaged every day. Corruption and self-dealing are an integral part of GOP legislation. They are taking your tax dollars and the programs they fund, that are essential to millions of Americans to give away to the already powerful and wealthy. It is time for regular citizens like you to take a stand.

By donating to your local SD 46 you are supporting true grass roots organizing. Your neighbors and friends, people you see in the store are part of the organization. Please give a donation to Senate District 46. Small monthly donations are easy on the budget and provide stability to the Senate District.

FYI: The $75 or $150 Political Contribution Refund PCR refund may be ending on August 1 this year. There is legislation as part of budget cutting to eliminate this program.