It is with deep sadness that the Lancaster County Democratic Committee shares word of the passing of Bill Saylor, a longtime supporter and friend. He passed away on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020. Bill first came onto the public scene as a reporter for WGAL-TV. During his career from 1961... read more →
Mar
22
Mar
22
Dear Lancaster County Democrats and Friends, We are sure you are all paying close attention to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This is expected to continue and we should all take precautions to prevent any further spread. Guidance from the CDC and PA Department of Health encourages: Cover... read more →
Mar
10
Jerry Policoff, a long time active Democrat and progressive leader died in a car crash Saturday, March 7. He was on his way to Philadelphia to speak at a progressive policy event. We will amend this post as we receive more information.
Mar
07
We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Randolph Carney, one of LCDC's long-time committee people, a loyal community servant, and a champion of quality public education. Below is a statement from Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau and School Board President Dr. Edith Gallagher regarding Carney. On Saturday, we learned... read more →
Oct
06
Dear Fellow Democrats, In the opening words of his 1776 pamphlet “American Crisis,” written on the eve of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine wrote “ these are the times that try men’s souls.” Such a time is with us again. Trump is now openly on record committing moral and legal... read more →
Sep
08
Our strike will begin in Binns Park this Friday at 3 pm. We will then march to our locally elected official's offices and issue a list of demands including the rejection of fossil fuel money and the adoption of the Green New Deal. High school and college students are welcome to speak.... read more →
Aug
09
Alexander Heffner, host of The Open Mind on PBS, will talk at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster (UUCL), 538 W. Chestnut Street, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. Heffner has covered American politics, civic life and Millennials since the 2008 presidential campaign. His work has been profiled in... read more →
Jun
22
The Department of Revenue on Thursday issued a warning to Pennsylvanians to be cautious of a scam targeting seniors and people with disabilities who receive rebates through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The department has received information this week that the scam consists of unsolicited telephone calls from a person... read more →
Jun
13
If you know of persons qualified to work at PennDOT as winter/snow/bad weather workers, here is a notice of how to apply NOW: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/2467652/penndot-winter-maintenance-program-2019-2020?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Regards from Mike Sturla Gregory Paulson Chief of Staff to Representative Mike Sturla 150-B East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602 717-295-3157
Jun
13
Dear Editor: “Trump NOT Exonerated by Mueller Report” should be an LNP headline. Many Lancastrians believe the lies by the President and his Attorney General that the report cleared the President of all crimes. Republican legislators, including Smucker, have parroted these messages and the President’s argument that Congress should end... read more →