The DMO Digest

Democratic Municipal Officials, The White House has declared June a COVID vaccination Month of Action, sprinting to get more Americans vaccinated in time for July 4th. Below you can find six actions DMOs can take today to increase vaccination rates in your community. You can also view the Biden Administration's Fact Sheet on the Month of Action, and use the resources in the Digital Toolkit for...

The Board of Directors of Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) has named Hollies Winston a Blue Star Candidate in his race for Mayor of Brooklyn Park, MN. Born and raised in Minnesota, Winston's campaign focuses on small business development, community safety, and engaging the full diversity of the Brooklyn Park community. Cities across America are recovering from...

The Executive Committee of Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) has endorsed Deborah Peoples in her race to represent Fort Worth, TX as mayor. Her opponent has been endorsed by both the outgoing Republican mayor, as well as Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This is an important election to flip Fort Worth blue after a decade of Republican control....

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 5/24/2021   DMO Update DMO is searching for a Director for Data and Digital Engagement. We encourage you to send this job posting out not only to your campaign data workers, but new graduates interested in political data work. US Treasury guidance for local spending of American Rescue Plan...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 5/17/2021 DMO Update DMO is searching for a Director for Data and Digital Engagement. We encourage you to send this job posting out not only to your campaign data workers, but new graduates interested in political data work. US Treasury guidance for local spending of American Rescue Plan funds...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 5/10/2021 DMO Update DMO is searching for a Director for Data and Digital Engagement. We encourage you to send this job posting out not only to your campaign data workers, but new graduates interested in political data work. US Treasury guidance for local spending of American Rescue Plan funds...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 5/3/2021 DMO Update DMO is searching for a Director for Data and Digital Engagement. We encourage you to send this job posting out not only to your campaign data workers, but new graduates interested in political data work. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 4/26/2021 DMO Update Join DMO this Monday for an update on where municipalities stand on vaccine distribution, with White House COVID-19 Intergovernmental Affairs Director Eduardo Cisneros. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents on how Democrats have helped them. DMO supports...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 4/19/2021 DMO Update Join Philadelphia Council Member Derek Green, Detroit Council Member Scott Benson, Columbia Council Member Tameika Isaac Devine, and HomeServe for a webinar on what cities can do about aging water infrastructure. Register with HomeServe for this webinar. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 4/12/2021 DMO Update DMO has renewed our support for the RECYCLE and RECOVER acts. You can call for greater funding and education around recycling by sending this sample letter to your federal representatives. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 4/5/2021   DMO Update Want to learn how you can use ARP funding to reopen schools? Join DMO and AFT President Randi Weingarten this Monday for a brief webinar. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents on how Democrats have...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 3/29/2021 DMO Update Need to speak with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs? Email Nils.Robbins@NationalDMO.org for a connection. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents on how Democrats have helped them. Have you contributed your annual $50 membership to...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 3/22/2021 DMO Update Need to speak with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs? Email Nils.Robbins@NationalDMO.org for a connection. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents on how Democrats have helped them. Hold an event this Thursday, March 25th as...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 3/15/2021   DMO Update Need to speak with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs? Email Nils.Robbins@NationalDMO.org for a connection. How DMOs can Celebrate the American Rescue Plan. Publish an op-ed in your local paper informing constituents on how Democrats have helped them. Missed the DMO National Briefing yesterday? Watch...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 3/8/2021 DMO Update Congratulations to Detroit Councilman Scott Benson, this spring's Susan Burgess President's Award recipient. Help the Biden Administration pass the American Rescue Plan to bring financial assistance to local government. View the Progressive Fact Sheet on the American Rescue Plan. DMO welcomes Columbia, South Carolina Council Member...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 3/1/2021   DMO Update One Week Left - Join DMO on March 8th at 6:30pm ET for our Spring "Oh So Blue" Celebration, featuring DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Help the Biden Administration pass the American Rescue Plan to bring financial assistance to local government. View the Progressive Fact Sheet on...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 2/22/2021 DMO Update Early registration now open - Join DMO on March 8th at 6:30pm ET for our Spring "Oh So Blue" Celebration, featuring DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Help the Biden Administration pass the American Rescue Plan to bring financial assistance to local government. Watch our Municipal Monday on...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 2/15/2021   DMO Update Early registration now open - Join DMO on March 8th at 6:30pm ET for our Spring "Oh So Blue" Celebration, featuring DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Help the Biden Administration pass the American Rescue Plan to bring financial assistance to local government. Do renters and leasers in...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 2/8/2021 DMO Update Early registration now open - Join DMO on March 8th at 6:30pm ET for our Spring "Oh So Blue" Celebration, featuring DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Help the Biden Administration pass the American Rescue Plan to bring financial assistance to local government. Do renters and leasers in...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 2/1/2021   DMO Update Mark Your Calendars - Join DMO on March 8th at 6:30pm ET for our Spring "Oh So Blue" Celebration, featuring DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Join DMO on February 8th for a Municipal Monday looking at how state preemption will impact cities in 2021. Register now to...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 1/25/2021   DMO Update Save the Date - Join DMO on February 8th for a Municipal Monday looking at how state preemption will impact cities in 2021. Register now to submit your question. Watch the first Municipal Monday of 2021 - Meeting the Biden-Harris IGA Team and Preparing for the Inauguration Have...

Democratic Municipal Officials Digest Week of 1/18/2021   DMO Update Watch the first Municipal Monday of 2021 - Meeting the Biden-Harris IGA Team and Preparing for the Inauguration DMO Statement on the Ongoing Threat of Political Violence DMO joins our partners in organized labor requesting state and local aid from Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer. Quick Links Biden Calls...