October 19 Updates

What a weekend! Hagerstown's No Kings: Power to the Polls brought a fantastic crowd to Public Square for music, art, inspiring speakers and plenty of community spirit. Meanwhile, Pens to Power has sailed past 5,000 election mailers.

With early voting just around the corner, we're sharing important ballot information, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Here's what's happening this week.

Upcoming:

Oct. 21: Election Protection training

Oct. 23: Rush Hour Resistance

Oct. 27: BOCC Data Center annexation hearing

Weekly: Food Donation Drop Off at Hub City Brewery

What a Day! No Kings Takes Over Public Square!

What an incredible turnout for Saturday's No Kings: Power to the Polls! Hagerstown Public Square came alive with music, chanting, sign waving, community art and inspiring speakers of all ages.

The ACLU and Donuts + Democracy connected with voters, shared information, handed out T-shirts and gave away eight dozen Krumpe's donuts!

The event focused on helping remove barriers to voting, sharing election information and bringing the community together. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated, volunteered, performed and helped make the day possible!

What's Next After No Kings?

Saturday's event was part of a nationwide mobilization that organizers say included more than 3,000 events across the country and beyond.

With the election approaching, No Kings is offering an online training focused on election protection and ways to stay engaged in the coming weeks.

Election Protection Training​
Wednesday, October 21 | 8–9 PM

October 27: Community Hearing on Proposed Data Center Annexation

Hagerstown City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, at 7 PM concerning an annexation petition — most likely for a Data Center — submitted by Diversified Capital LLC.

The hearing will give the company an opportunity to present information supporting its petition and potentially share its plans for the property. According to information shared with WCI, the mayor indicated that the company had not yet provided those plans to city officials or staff.

This is an important opportunity for the community to show up and make its concerns known. Residents have questions about the proposal and how the process has been handled, and those questions deserve clear answers.

Whatever your political affiliation or position on the proposal, this is an opportunity to come together as neighbors, hear what is presented and demonstrate the importance of transparency and public accountability. LET'S PACK CITY HALL!! Pack the meeting, pack the hallway, be outside...numbers matter, and we need to pull together as a community!

Tuesday, October 27 | 7 PM​
​Hagerstown City Hall

Don't Over-Vote!

The Washington County Board of Commissioners race has an important ballot detail this year: one candidate has withdrawn but will still appear on the ballot. And remember, voters may select up to five candidates in this race—not six or more.

Take a moment to review this helpful graphic before casting your ballot!

Pens to Power: We Did It—and Then Some!

We've blown past our goal of 5,000 election mailers! Today marks the final mailing day for our Washington County election mailers, and the Pens to Power team is thrilled with the response.

We'll tally the final numbers after today's mailing and share the grand total next week. In the meantime, a huge thank-you to everyone who wrote mailers, donated stamps and helped make this effort possible!

Help Replenish Our Stamp Supply

After a busy election season, our stamp supply could use some love! Your contributions will help Pens to Power continue sending letters and postcards to voters, elected officials and others.

You can donate through our ActBlue account or mail stamps directly to:

Washington County Indivisible​
PO Box 87
Clear Spring, MD 21722

Thank you to everyone who has contributed—and to those who can help us keep the letters coming!

Need a Ride to Vote? Or Can You Give One?

Washington County Indivisible is helping connect voters who need transportation to the polls with volunteers who can provide rides.

Whether you need a ride or can offer one, we'd love to hear from you! Complete the short form below, and someone from WCI will be in touch to help coordinate.

​Sign Up to Request or Provide a Ride​

Upcoming Election Volunteer Opportunities

Knock Doors with the Maryland Democrats

The Washington County Democrats are hosting a door-knocking event with Governor Wes Moore and local leaders. Volunteers will meet at Democratic headquarters before heading out to connect with neighbors.

Tuesday, October 27 | 2:30–4:30 PM​
Washington County Democrats HQ
90 W. Washington St., Hagerstown

​Event details and registration​

Volunteer as a Polling Place Greeter

The Washington County Teachers Association is coordinating volunteers to greet voters and distribute candidate literature at polling places during early voting and on Election Day.

Volunteers will be sharing information about candidates endorsed by both the Teachers Association and Washington County Indivisible in the Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners races.

Volunteer opportunities are available during early voting and on Election Day, November 3.

Sign-up information:

Early Voting: SignUpGenius link​
​Election Day: SignUpGenius link​

Help with Election Day Signs

Volunteers are needed to place campaign signs for local Democratic candidates at polling places on the evening before Election Day and retrieve them after voting concludes.

Sign placement: Monday, November 2, beginning at 5 PM
​Sign pickup: Tuesday, November 3, after 8 PM

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, October 23 at 4:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.

If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.

Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.

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