Links – Solebury Democrats

Links

Some links that we find useful:

The Democratic National Committee
Pennsylvania Democrats
Bucks County Democrats
Bucks County Board of Elections

Solebury Township
Helen Tai.com
Noel Barrett, Solebury Supervisor
Kevin Morrissey, Solebury Supervisor

Robert McEwan for Solebury Supervisor

Mark Baum Baicker for Solebury Supervisor

Committee of 70
League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania
House Democratic Caucus

Bylaws of the Solebury Democrats

LEARNING PAGES – special thanks to Danielle for the contributing idea

“Three Branches of Government”

Our Local Democratic Elected Officials with Term End

County:

Diane Marseglia, Commissioner (2019)
Robin Robinson, Recorder of Deeds (2021)
Judi Reiss, Prothonatory (2021)
Neale Dougherty, Controller (2021)
Milt Warrell, Sheriff (2021)

Solebury Township:

Supervisors

Mark Baum Baicker (2019)
Noel Barrett (2021)
Kevin Morrissey (2021)
Robert McEwan (2023)
John Francis (appointed) (2019)

Auditor

Bill Birnes (2019)

New Hope Solebury Schoolboard Directors

Deirdre Alderfer (2021)
Andrew Ordover (2021)
Liz Sheehan (2021)
Dana Schwartz (2021)

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4 weeks ago

Solebury Democrats

3 months ago

We are so proud of our Helen Tai for her strength, her competence, her dedication to community, her leadership, integrity and her perserverence. She worked so hard for all of us in the 178th during her tenure as our state rep after the special election. We have all lost the most competent state rep we've had in a very long time, but we have all been enriched by her involvement in our community..
She has been and still is an insiration to us all.
While we are very sad she will no longer be our state rep, I am sure we have not seen the last of this remarkable woman;s involvement in our world. . Thank you, Helen. ... See MoreSee Less

Solebury Democrats shared Orange Wave for Gun Safety's post.

3 months ago

ORANGE WAVE - VOTE FOR GUN SAFETY SUPPORTS STEVE SANTARSIERO FOR THE PA SENATE, 10TH DISTRICT

Steve Santarsiero for PA Senate has been a longtime advocate for gun safety unlike his opponent, Marguerite Quinn, who has historically gifted the NRA with her favorable votes on pro-gun legislation. Please read for more details….

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Orange Wave volunteers attended the debate between candidates for the PA Senate, 10th District, Republican Marguerite Quinn and Democrat Steve Santarsiero which was held on November 1, at the Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. Here is a quick wrap-up on the issue of guns:

“The two went back to disagreeing on another sensitive issue: gun control. When asked if they would vote to prohibit school districts from arming teachers, Quinn said she wouldn’t vote to arm teachers but also said she believes rural districts with long police response times should be given the freedom to decide for themselves.

Santarsiero said he was for full prohibition, saying he believes more guns mean more danger and that the issue of response times should be addressed instead of moving to arm school staff.” www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20181102/quinn-santarsiero-square-off-in-debate

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Here is Marguerite Quinn’s record on guns according to Votesmart.org and the Firearms Owners Against Crimes (FOAC). The FOAC “vigorously oppose legislators who want to restrict the legitimate use of firearms, including personal and property protection as guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

❌ Pro-Gun Voting Percentage: 83% (according to FOAC)
❌ Anti-Gun Voting Percentage: 17% (according to FOAC)
❌ Oct. 5, 2010: Quinn voted in favor of HB 40 a.k.a Self Defense Law Amendments or Castle Doctrine which is Pennsylvania’s equivalent of “Stand Your Ground” as it applies to the use of force (including guns) to defend homes and vehicles.
❌ Nov. 15, 2010: Quinn voted in favor of HB 1926 Amending Self-Protection Law which was later vetoed by Gov. Rendell because it was contrary to his “anti-gun violence” agenda. In his veto letter, Gov. Rendell stated, “Throughout my administration, I have asked you to pass common‐sense bills that quell gun violence throughout our Commonwealth and save lives, and the Legislature has refused. In fact, in a show of real lack of courage, the Legislature resisted a chance to close the Florida concealed weapon permit loophole during its debate on this bill. I cannot sign my name to a bill that contradicts the very anti‐violence agenda I have worked so hard – along with many legislators – to achieve.” static.votesmart.org/static/vetotext/33049.pdf
❌ Oct. 6, 2014: Quinn voted in favor of HB 1243 which “Authorizes Civil Action Against Local Firearm Laws” CeasefirePA called HB 1243 The PA Legislature’s gift to the NRA. CeasefirePA writes, “Here’s what the bill does: It discourages Pennsylvania cities and municipalities from passing gun laws that are more restrictive than state-level gun laws, or from keeping such laws that are already on the books. Here’s how the bill does that: It lets people sue Pennsylvania cities and municipalities with those too-restrictive gun ordinances,” writes Joel Mathis. What’s worse is that it’ll all be on the taxpayers’ dime. www.ceasefirepa.org/general-interest/hb-1243-the-legislatures-gift-to-the-nra/
❌ April 26, 2017: Quinn voted in favor of HB 671 which “Authorizes Lawsuits Against Local Governments with Gun Ordinances.” CeasefirePA also refers to this bill as another gift to the gun lobby and burden on taxpayers. HB 671 is also known as the “Sue our Cities" bill, an NRA-backed bill, which challenges municipalities & local governments’ ability to pass local ordinances that regulate firearms on municipal property & in municipal buildings & expands the definition of who can sue the municipality to include those not affected by municipal law. www.ceasefirepa.org/dontsueus/

Steve Santarsiero has been a longtime advocate of gun safety. He was primary sponsor on the Background Check Bill when he was in the PA State House Steve believes “Government has no greater responsibility than ensuring the safety and security of its people. Tragically, our government has failed to live up to that sacred res ponsibility. Well, enough is enough.” Steve has prioritized 5 legislative initiatives:
✅ Universal Background Checks
✅ Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) also known as “Red Flag Laws” which would allow a judge to temporarily take away a person’s firearms while they are a danger to themselves or others.
✅ No Fly, No Buy
✅ Mandatory reporting of lost and stolen firearms
✅ Assault Weapons Ban

Orange Wave supports Steve Santarsiero for PA Senate, 10th District as we know that he will stand up to the gun lobby and fight for gun safety in Harrisburg.

#OrangeWaveinNovember #Everyvotecounts ... See MoreSee Less

Solebury Democrats shared Orange Wave for Gun Safety's post.

3 months ago

Bucks County, it’s time to elect a gun safety advocate to represent us in Congress. Scott Wallace will fight for us and has a long history of standing up for social justice reform. He is not beholden to the gun lobby. When he gets to Congress, Scott plans to push for the following gun safety measures:

- Ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, bump stocks and silencers.

- Pass Background Checks on EVERY gun purchase, closing the loopholes for gun shows, internet sales and private transfers.

- Reverse gun manufacturer immunity that was granted by Congress in 2005 at the urging of the NRA. Hold gun manufacturers to the same legal standard as every other industry whose products negligently cause death – from cigarettes to cars to oil wells.

Since we met him about a year ago Scott Wallace has shown up here in Bucks County time and time again….at gun violence prevention meetings, vigils and the student-led March for Our Lives in Doylestown which brought out 3,000 Bucks County residents.

His opponent?..... NOT SO MUCH.

😱 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) hasn’t shown up for anything. He never holds town halls and he has only attended one vigil in the wake of a mass shooting last week following the Tree of Life massacre. Prior to that, he hadn’t attended any gun violence prevention marches, meetings, events or vigils. Probably because he knows the truth of his record on Gun Violence Prevention…. He votes with his party about 84% of the time.

😢. Fitzpatrick has stated in a letter to his constituents that he supports concealed carry reciprocity, which weakens state laws by requiring them to accept the concealed carry standards of every other state -- even states like Arizona that have weak standards or no standards at all for who can carry loaded concealed weapons. This is like letting the most lenient mom on the street make the rules in your house!

😡. Fitzpatrick voted to block three bills to close gun safety loopholes -- loopholes that allow sales of firearms without a background check at gun shows, and in internet sales and classified ads. This is in spite of the fact that the vast majority of Americans including gun owners want background checks on ALL GUN SALES.

But even if Brian Fitzpatrick was trustworthy on this issue, he personally told some of us that no gun legislation will pass while the current leadership is in place in Congress. He admitted it. You see, the Majority Party gets to decide which bills go to the floor for a vote. He knows as well as we do that the current Congress, controlled by Republicans, is unwilling to do anything while the NRA and Gun Lobby are giving them lots of money to stay quiet.

Enough is enough. We must Flip the House and Vote Orange On November 6. We need your help. Tell your friends to vote, make phone calls, canvass and Vote Orange – for the safety of our kids and all of America. #Vote #OrangeWave ... See MoreSee Less

Solebury Democrats shared The New York Times's post.

3 months ago

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In our district, the Republican candidates for Congress, State Senate and State Rep have consistently told lies. Vote them out! Vote for Scott Wallace for Congress, Steve Santarsiero for PA Senate and Give 'em Helen Tai for State Rep! ... See MoreSee Less