The Cortlandt Democratic Committee has released the following:

February 8, 2012

Email: info@cortlandtdems.org

DUANE JACKSON AND RICHARD BECKER’S HOMETOWN OF CORTLANDT ENDORSES RICHARD BECKER FOR CONGRESS

After hosting a forum for all four declared candidates for New York’s 19th Congressional District, the Town of Cortlandt Democratic Committee enthusiastically endorses Richard Becker for Congress. 

As you probably know, we have several candidates in the Hudson Valley vying for the opportunity to challenge some of our Republican incumbents.  The Cortlandt Committee will be hearing from many of these candidates at the regularly scheduled February meeting.  It is important that everyone attends so we can make informed decisions when we decide who to support. 

Petition sheets for President Obama are in. Gathering signatures to ensure ballot access for our Democratic candidates is one of the committee's most important functions. If you are able to gather signatures for the President please contact info@cortlandtdems.org.  We'd also love to hear from you if you can't collect signatures but you haven't signed one yet.

The Cortlandt Democratic Committee will have its monthly meeting this Tuesday, January 3rd, at The Verplank Schoolhouse.  The meeting will begin at 7:30.  These meetings are an excellent opportunity to hear from local elected officials and other Democratic activists.  All are welcome to attend.

We hope that you will join your neighbors, friends, local party activists and elected officials for this fun event. The Winter Fundraiser will be held at 7pm on Monday, December 19th at Gaetano's Italian Grille at 2025 Albany Post Road in Cortlandt. The event offers great food and better company. Last year's winter fundraiser was a lot of fun, and we're hoping to top it this year. We have a lot to celebrate after the recent elections, and a lot to look forward to in 2012. The cost is $40 per guest.

Tonight's regularly scheduled Cortlandt Democrats meeting is cancelled.  We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming fundraiser, and at the next meeting in January.

By popular demand, we will again be holding our annual Spring Brunch at the Hollow Brook Golf Club.  As in years past, guests will be treated to live music, great cuisine, beautiful views of our wonderful town.  

Hollow Brook Golf Club

This year it is our privledge to honor Rachel Buckner, founder and president of the Gay Strait Alliance at Hendrick Hundson High School. Rachel has demonstrated excellence in leading both our schools and our community at large towards a more tolerant, respectful, and inclusive place.  In addition, Rachel excels both in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society, and on the field as team captain of multiple sports and having been named to several all-state teams in tennis and softball.  It is our honor to recognize Rachel's valuable contributions to our community and furthering what we consider to be democratic ideals.

Reserve you space today: http://www.cortlandtdems.org/spring2011

UPDATE:  The Feb. meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb 8th at 8pm.

Because of today's weather and the forecast of treacherous driving conditions this evening, tonight's Cortlandt Democratic Committee meeting will be postponed.

Check back at http://www.cortlandtdems.org for updates and rescheduling information.

Join us for our first Committee meeting of 2011 on Janurary 4th at 7:30pm.  

This year will bring us a number of local races, a chance to observe some newly elected state and federal representatives, and a wide range of issues that affect our local community.  Please join us as we wave good bye to the old year and get started right away on the new.

Find our more by clicking here.

Julianna's American BistroThe Cortlandt Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its annual Winter Fundraiser will this year be held at Julianna's American Bistro on December 8th at 6:30pm.

Please join us and local elected officials Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi, Town Councilmen Frank Farrell and Rich Becker, & County Legislator Bill Burton for an evening of conversation, policy & budget discussions, and wonderful cuisine.

Julianna's American Bistro is located at 276 Watch Hill Road in Cortlandt Manor.  Reserve you spot today by clicking here.