2025 KFDW July Newsletter

Capital Area Democratic Women (CADW)

In June Capital Area hosted our 2025 candidates: John Williams, ShaNoah Emory, Chris Tanner, Adam Angelini, Ty Dragoo, and Ashley Beason – School Board
City Council/Mayor – Ed Patton, Jolie Lippitt, Karen HIller, Will Naeger, Daisy Karimi, Sylvia Ortiz, Michelle Bradberry, and Michelle Hoferer.

At our July 9^th meeting, our special guest will be Cindy Holscher, who is running for Governor of Kansas in 2026.

We also broadcast OUR MEETINGS via Facebook live.

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CapAreaDemocraticWomen

Johnson County Democratic Women (JCDW)

Last Month JCDW held Candidate Conversations – A special thank you to our current and future candidates for coming to Candidate Conversations. It was fun, entertaining, and enlightening. Special thanks to our ‘judges’, Allison Hougland, Clair Reagan, and Mari-Lynn Poskin for loaning us their gumption. Looking forward to a SWEEP!

Next Month join us for our Social on the 1st Thursday at The Bar in Prairie Village from 6-8pm OR our 3rd Thursday meeting at Black Bear Diner in Olathe from 6-8pm In July we’re talking to Sherrif Roberson. He’s going to discuss local, regional, and ICE policing.

Reno County Democratic Women

Reno County Democratic Women installed their new 2025-2026 officers at the June 10^th noon meeting. Left to right is: Betty Taylor, Immediate Past President, Peggy Hughes, Incoming President, Tammy Smith, Vice President & Program Chair, Judy Langley, Treasurer & Cynthia Landon, Secretary

In July, Reno County will welcome JD Vann, City of Hutchinson’s Human Relations Officer. He’s been invited to share information and update us about his initiatives. As a relatively new
hire in this position we look forward to meeting him.

Saline County Democratic Women (SCDW)

Last Month SCDW held a TACO Fundraiser – A very special time was had by all with our TACO Fundraiser on No Kings day! We raised over $500 to support local democrats.

Next Month we’re talking about the importance of running for an office (School Board, Organizations) by being involved in community activities affecting all age ranges and how to be involved. The SCDW has monthly meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Martinell’s Restaurant 11-1pm. 

Sedgwick County Democratic Women (SCDW)

In June, Sedgwick County Democratic Women hosted an attorney who spoke about the legality of the new administration & also worked No Kings day with Indivisible.

In July, join us on July 4th at the Veterans Memorial Park for the Board Commemoration at 9AM. This is not a protest – we’ll pause our usual protest to attend a peaceful commemoration hosted by the veteran’s memorial park board. No trump signs, bullhorns, nor noisemakers, The ceremony include a Color Guard, Guest speakers and 3 Volley Salute with Taps.

And, we have at least 5 weekly rallies:  Saturday 10am at Broadway & Douglas, Monday, 10 am, for a Climate rally at Delano, Wednesday, 10am at Estes’ office & one at ICE office in Delano, and Friday at the crossover near Kellogg and Hillside. You can come to our July 10th meeting early (430 or so) and make your rally signs. We’ll meet at Service Employees International Union prior to our 6:30 meeting.

Wyandotte Progressives

WyCo progressives meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 6:30PM at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St, Kansas City, Kansas. Last month we

In July we’re Planning – we have lots of candidates for School Board, City Council, Mayors and others all vying for elected office – help us help the progressive candidates take America back for EVERYONE!! https://www.facebook.com/WyandotteProgressiveDemocraticWomen

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