Category Archives: Ethics

“I tell ICE come show me a warrant.” –Sheriff Ashley Paulk

It’s good to see a Democrat doing the right thing, like Sheriff Ashley Paulk:
“I tell ICE come show me a warrant.”

Show me a warrant

“Show me a warrant” —Sheriff Ashley Paulk at Lowndes County Commission Annual Planning Day 1, February 16, 2017 Photo and video by Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE) Sheriff Paulk said that at the Lowndes County Commission Annual Planning Day 1, February 16, 2017, and he explained why:   Continue reading →

We Want You! Candidate Recruitment & Volunteer Training Workshop @ LCDP 2016-02-01

Do you have good ideas and a passion for helping others? Do you know and volunteer training someone who would represent our community with integrity? Would you like to be part of a campaign team this season? Please come to the Lowndes County Democratic Party’s Candidate Recruitment & Volunteer Training Workshop at Mama June’s Restaurant (3286 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta). In addition to learning the responsibilities of open positions, past candidates will be on hand to help you plan a campaign.

When: 6PM Monday February 1st 2016

Where: Mama June’s restaurant, 3286 Inner Perimeter Road.
You do not need to purchase food to join in the discussion.

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If you’re not motivated enough, try reading about the Lowndes County Commission 4 to 1 vote Continue reading →

Animal Rights Forum: what about that tethering ordinance? 2015-12-07

Please join us for a public meeting about the issue of animal rights and animal welfare on Monday, December 7 at 6:00 pm. Facebook event.

Tethered dog Dr. Amanda Hall says:

“The manner in which we care for our pets is a measure of the quality of our community as a whole. A community that tolerates animal cruelty and neglect is one that tolerates low standards throughout the community.”

Our guest panel speakers will include:

  • Dr. Amanda Hall from Baytree Animal Hospital,
  • Dr. Tom Aiello from the VSU History Department,
  • Ashlie Prain from the VSU Anthropology Club,
  • and Michelle Williams from the Pixel Fund Rescue.

Lowndes County has been invited to send a speaker about the animal shelter, but has not yet responded.

The meeting will take place at Mama June’s restaurant at 3286 Inner Perimeter Road. You do not need to purchase food to join in the discussion.

You can become an LCDP member or renew today to help elect Democrats!

Dr. Amanada Hall proposing anti-tethering ordinance to Lowndes County Commission Back in January, Dr. Amanda Hall proposed an anti-tethering ordinance Continue reading →

Rosalynn Carter at the Lowndes County Courthouse 6PM Thursday Oct 9th 2014

To encourage voting, and to support Jason Carter for governor of Georgia, Rosalynn Carter will speak at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse at 6PM tomorrow, Thursday, 9 October 2014 (facebook event).

Mrs. Carter is the former First Lady and grandmother of Jason Carter. She is a founder of the Carter Center in Atlanta, where she chairs its Mental Health Task Force. She is also chair of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, and she is the author or co-author of several books. Plus she was involved in all of Jimmy Carter’s campaigns for governor of Georgia and for president of the United States.

Jason Carter debated his opponent for governor last night in Perry, Georgia. You can watch it online.

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Videos: Jason Carter headlining BBQ @ LCDP 2014-04-07 2014-07-01

Here are videos of Jason Carter and the other Democratic candidates who came to the Annual Lowndes County Democratic Party Barbecue July 1st 2014.

Valarie Wilson has a runoff Tuesday for Georgia School Superintendent (the other candidate was invited but did not attend). In November, Democrats can vote for Bikram Mohanty for Georgia State Senate District 8, Dexter Sharper for Georgia House District 177 (unopposed incumbent), Daniel Blackman for Public Service Commission, Robbin Shipp for Labor Commissioner, and of course Jason Carter for Governor.

Here are links to the videos, followed by a playlist. Continue reading →

Jason Carter at LCDP BBQ 1 July 2014

Come hear Jason Carter for Governor, Daniel Blackman for GA PSC, and Valerie Wilson for State School Superintendent at the Annual LCDP BBQ, July 1, 2014, Mathis Auditorium, Valdosta, GA.

We have invited all statewide candidates, and of course local runoff and general election candidates, to join us at the barbecue. Confirmed to attend so far: Continue reading →

Non binding Democratic Questions – May 20th 2014

Local government transparency, GMO labeling, education, ethics, Medicaid, and minimum wage: you can vote (nonbinding) on all these things May 20th 2014 in the Democratic primary.

Both statewide and Lowndes County nonbinding questions will be on the primary ballot May 20th, so remember to turn out and vote in the primary. Everyone in Lowndes County who takes a Democratic primary ballot can vote on these questions. That’s the same date as the special election for Lowndes County Commission District 5, so be sure to vote for that, too, either in your precinct on May 20th (you can find your polling place online through Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page) or at the Board of Elections in early voting April 28 – May 16.

State Wide:

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