On August 10, 2024, the Shiawassee County Democratic Party (SCDP) held its county convention, an important event in preparation for the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) State Convention that took place on August 24, 2024, in Lansing. The county convention, chaired by Stephen Schlaack, was conducted in-person in the SCDP office in Westtown Owosso and saw the participation of active SCDP members, all of whom are members of the MDP residing in Shiawassee County.
The purpose of this convention was twofold: to elect a female member to represent Shiawassee County on the MDP Resolutions Committee and to elect a male alternate to the Credentials Committee for the upcoming state convention. After thoughtful deliberation, the convention unanimously elected Emily Havelka to serve on the Resolutions Committee and Stephen Schlaack as the alternate for the Credentials Committee.
During the meeting, participants also engaged in a brief discussion about the gender balance requirements in party leadership roles. The possibility of proposing a resolution at next year's convention to review this requirement was raised.
Both Emily and Stephen were excited to take on these roles, with Emily going on to represent Shiawassee County on the Resolutions Committee on August 14. The Resolutions Committee played a critical role in shaping the agenda for the state convention by reviewing and forwarding key proposals. One of the resolutions, aimed at shutting down Line 5, was strongly supported, with nearly unanimous approval from the committee. Nineteen counties, including Shiawassee, supported this resolution.
We are proud of our local representatives and the collective work of our party members who continue to advocate for progressive values and stand strong on important issues like the decommissioning of Line 5. We thank everyone who participated in both the county and state conventions and look forward to furthering these efforts in the coming months.
To stay informed and involved, please consider joining us for future meetings and events, and support the Shiawassee County Democratic Party in any way you can. Together, we can continue making a positive impact in our county and beyond.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Schlaack
County Party Chair
Shiawassee County Democratic Party
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