The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) has announced that it will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, via Zoom.

All Lincoln County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend LCDC meetings.

Pre-registration is required for non-voting members to receive Zoom log on and/or phone in details. Register at https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/meet before Noon the day of the meeting to ensure access. They will also do their best to accommodate last-minute registrations.

The agenda includes a Legislative Advocacy 101 presentation by Destie Hohman Sprague of Bath, executive director of the Maine Women’s Lobby, who will talk about how citizens can learn about bills under consideration by the Maine Legislature and how to participate in the legislative process. Bills sponsored by Lincoln County legislators will also be shared

"Our ability to play a role in making government work for all Mainers doesn't end at the ballot box," said Kelli Whitlock Burton, LCDC chair. "Maine's legislative process provides many opportunities for constituents to speak out on legislation that matters to them. Learning about those and the bills our legislators will consider is an important part of participating in the democratic process.”

Sprague joined Maine Women’s Lobby in 2020 after 11 years with the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault. While at MECASA, she served as associate director, supporting the agency’s work to identify and meet strategic goals to prevent and respond to sexual violence, exploitation, and trafficking; and to change systems and public policy to reflect a more just, equitable, and victim-centered Maine.

Voting members of the LCDC will automatically receive the log on information and reminders by email. Those interested in becoming a voting member must be a registered Democrat in Lincoln County and may make their interest known by indicating such on the meeting registration form, https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/meet, or by emailing info@lincolncountydemocrats.com.

Information about the committee, its meetings and other activities may be found at https://lincolncountydemocrats.com or https://www.facebook.com/lincolncountydems/. Kelli Whitlock Burton, LCDC chair, may also be contacted directly at chair@lincolncountydemocrats.com.