The McNairy County Democratic Party will host a County Convention at noon on March 10 at the McNairy County Democratic Party Headquarters in Selmer to begin delegate elections for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Following the adjournment of the County Convention, the McNairy County Democratic Executive Committee will convene a meeting to nominate the Democratic nominees for County Mayor and Assessor of Property.

Registration for the County Convention will begin at 11:00 AM. The local convention will be open to any bona fide Democrat in McNairy County. Any Democrat wishing to become a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention must vote in the March 6 Democratic Primary and declare their candidacy by filling out a Statement of Candidacy and Pledge of Support Form available at www.TNDP.org. Completed forms must be returned by March 1.

On March 10, participants at the county convention will elect a group of county representatives to attend the Congressional District Convention to be held on March 24. Representatives elected from each county in the Congressional District, based on 2010 lines, will elect the Delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Locations for the March 24 Congressional District Conventions will be announced at the County Convention.

At approximately 12:30, the Convention will be adjourned and the County Caucus will convene for the purpose of nominating candidates to run as the Democratic Nominee for County Mayor and Assessor of Property.  Potential candidates will be given an opportunity to speak and then nominations will be accepted. Any candidates interested in being nominated are encouraged to contact County Chairman Jeff Lipford at 731-646-1158. The qualifying petitions for the County Mayor and Assessor of Property candidates will then be due to the Election Commission by noon on April 5.

Halsam’s “TEAM” Act Would Eliminate Veterans’ Preference for State Workers

Governor Bill Haslam’s stealthy effort to eliminate veterans’ preference for state hires looks poised to hit a very public stumbling block — Tennessee veterans.

Haslam’s TEAM Act would eliminate civil service rules, such as veterans’ preference, that protect taxpayers from political patronage, a corrupted [...]

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner stood up for Tennessee veterans and their families Tuesday defending the state’s “veterans’ preference” hiring policy.

Governor Bill Haslam and Republicans are proposing to eliminate preference given to military veterans and spouses of deceased and disabled veterans with a change to state personnel rules.

Haslam’s “TEAM Act,” sponsored [...]

Early voting for the March 6th Presidential Primary is underway in Tennessee, and you have one week — until February 28 — to cast your vote early.

If you miss early voting, Tennessee is among 10 states holding its Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” March 6th.

But why wait? Click here [...]

The February Democratic Party Dinner will be Friday, February 24th beginning at 6:00 PM at the Democratic Headquarters in Selmer. The dinner is being sponsored by the 3rd District Executive Committee Members. The menu will be grilled hamburger steaks and all the trimmings. Come out and enjoy a great meal and hear the latest in politics. Candidates will be invited to speak at this event. For more info, contact Paul Simpson or Pat Lewis.

View the Petition: http://tndp.org/blog/take-action/tell-governor-haslam-class-size-matters/

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party launched Wednesday an online petition drive opposing Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal to eliminate average class size requirements at public schools. Chairman Chip Forrester released this statement to accompany the petition:

“Parents and teachers know first hand what a difference small class sizes make [...]

There will be a Valentine’s Dinner with live music on Saturday, Feb. 11th from 5-7 PM at the Democratic Party Community Center in Selmer. The menu includes: Grilled Hamburger Steak, Baked Potato, Bread, Salad, Dessert, and Drinks. Tickets are $15 for singles or 2 for $25. Get your tickets from Albert Brown, Stephen Browder, Paul Simpson, John Lacefield, Wayne Elam, Ray Prather, Jay Poindexter, Jeff Lipford, Leanne Jones, or Pat Lewis. Come out for a great time!

Eliminating the Grocery Tax Should Come First

NASHVILLE – Chip Forrester, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, urged the General Assembly Thursday to give working and middle class families top priority on tax cuts and move all tax relief efforts toward eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

“Tennessee has one of the highest grocery taxes [...]

Recommit to Progress Tennesseans Have Fought For

Today we begin our celebration of Black History Month honoring the critical role African Americans have played in making our nation a more perfect union and our state a better place for all Tennesseans.

We recognize the vast accomplishments of African Americans throughout our nation’s and our state’s [...]