Minutes NCDC Special Meeting for a Candidates’ Night - May 12, 2025
The regularly scheduled full Committee meeting was converted into a special meeting called Candidates Night. It was held at the Nelson Center in Lovingston, and was organized by our Candidate Coordinator Lynn Fontana, and put together by the Precinct Captains, with Lynn’s leadership.
The meeting was videotaped by Woody Greenberg and is available by clicking here.
Opening remarks made by Connie. Recognition of visiting dignitaries, Senator Creigh Deeds, and former Chair of the Amherst Democratic Committee and current candidate for House District 53, Sam Soghhor. (Connie forgot to acknowledge our Nelson County Sheriff, Mark Embrey who was in attendance.)
The moderator for the forum was Brad Johnson, who was introduced, and recognition of the Precinct Captains was requested, and applause for all was heard. Finger foods and beverages were provided in lieu of our typical potluck preceding the meeting. Brad began the forum, asking each candidate to introduce him/herself as they were called to the podium. Candidates drew numbers in advance to determine their speaking order. The candidates had each been given a list of ten questions some time ago and candidates answered or referred to this list individually as they saw fit.
Candidates for Attorney General:
· Jay Jones
· Shannon Taylor
Candidates for Lieutenant Governor:
· Alex Bastani
· Ghazala Hashmi
· Babur Lateef
· Victor Salgado
· Levar Stoney
Brad closed out the meeting and much applause was heard.
Next NCDC full Committee meeting scheduled now for June 2 and more info to come.
Submitted by Connie Brennan
May 15, 2025
NELSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes – February 3, 2025
Meeting at the Faber Fire Department Station 2 – Potluck 5:45
Called to order at 6:25PM by Connie Brennan. She thanked everyone for coming out tonight. We are here today to put our heads together on how to keep our Democracy.
Gary Jaketic spoke on the upcoming fundraiser event for Ukraine – He reported that in over 3 years they/we have raised over $30,000.00. The event will be May 9th, 2025, at the Heritage Center. There will be lots of food and entertainment.
Ernie Reed spoke briefly; He is the Supervisor for the Central District. He had a petition to sign for running again. He is the only Democratic Supervisor on the board. He stated that if anyone wants to know what the supervisor’s job is, he would be glad to sit down and talk to you.
Al Weed spoke briefly; He wanted to let people know that if they knew of anyone who is thinking about running for congress, that they have to start now. He said you should take the opportunity to write to our Senators (Kaine and Warner) about what is going on now and encouraged everyone one to do so.
Connie talked about “Do Something”. She will be working with the undocumented immigrants in Nelson County. She talked about Red Cards, and she encouraged us to pick up the literature on the table at the door.
Short Business meeting: First she asks for volunteers to be on the setup committee.
· Minutes – Brad Johnson moved, and it was seconded that the minutes be approved. Vote – All approved
· Budget 2025 – Anne Mische moved, and Bob Garrison seconded that the budget be approved. Vote – All approved.
· Candidates must submit paperwork March 17 through April 3rd to get on the ballot – Local seat are: 3 districts for Board of Supervisors Central, East and North and the same 3 districts for School Board. One of the school board members was there and talked about what they do. They have monthly meetings and around budget time they may have a few extra meetings.
· The primary will be on June 17
· Lynn Fontana talked about the campaign, and she reported on the survey results and plans moving forward. She had the precinct captains stand and introduce themselves.
· Mike Pruitt – Albemarle BOS. He wants to work with the neighboring counties
· Becky Evans – Volunteer Coordinator report – Canvasing, post card writing, Dem Fest (September 13th). They will be listing other volunteer opportunities in Nelson County and Albemarle County.
Listening Session explanation – Chris Garrison.