Democratic Municipal Officials Digest
Week of 11/15/2021

DMO Update

• Have you made your $50 annual membership contribution to DMO this year?

• DMO wishes Board Member and Blue Star Rising Tameika Isaac Devine the best of luck in tonight’s runoff election for Mayor of Columbia, SC. You can learn more and support her campaign at devineformayor.com.

• DMO Election Night Recap: November 2021

Quick Links

• Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology – This research shows that those in the middle of the political spectrum are the least likely to vote, and generally don’t follow politics.

• A City Leader’s Plea: We Can’t Stop Voter Suppression Alone

• Historic Firsts Highlight U.S. Mayoral Races

Ideas for Cities

• Three Ways To Support Vaccine Roll-Out for Children

• The 311 Lifeline: How Governments Enhanced Call Centers During the Pandemic

• L.A.’s New Reflective Streets Bounce Heat Back Into Space – Reflective material can reduce heat sinks and save lives, especially in disproportionately impacted Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.

News for Democrats

• The Federal Poverty Line Struggles To Capture the Economic Hardship That Half of Americans Face

• More Republican leaders try to ban books on race, LGBTQ issues

• Biden signs $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, unlocking funds for transportation, broadband, utilities

Pic of the Week

John Oliver covers how companies are engaging in modern day union busting. A great video to share with your constituents looking to organize their workplaces.