Democratic Municipal Officials Digest
Week of 8/17/2020

DMO Update

• Register for our week of events celebrating local Democrats during the Democratic National Convention!

• Today’s special guests include Whip Jim Clyburn, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, former Mayor John Norquist, Bruce Katz, Jarrett Walker, AFSCME’s Henry Garrido, the DMO Delegates, Adissu Demissie, Council Member Derek Green, and the Ironworkers’ Michelle Frisk!

• Looking for consultants or tools for your next campaign? The DMO Marketplace is now open for you to browse!

Quick Links

• What Happens to Viral Particles on the Subway?

• States Are Abusing Preemption Powers in the Midst of a Pandemic

• Nationwide Survey Finds One-Third of Renters Unable to Pay August Rent

Ideas for Cities

• How Minneapolis Pivoted Its Summer Youth Employment Program Online

• Are you a member of the Analyst Institute? Read the research on what does, and doesn’t work for modern campaigns.

• With downtowns staying abandoned, put tiny businesses back into residential neighborhoods

News for Democrats 

• Postal Crisis Ripples Across Nation as Election Looms

• Watch the Democratic National Convention – Be sure to use #NationalDMO and #DMO10 so we can amplify your message!

• Nate Silver Introduces The 2020 Election Forecast

Pic of the Week

This summer marks ten years of DMO as a staffed organization! Participate in one of our virtual events and join the Party!