June 8 Updates

This week marks an important milestone as early voting begins and our first local voter outreach campaign comes to a successful close. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, thousands of Washington County voters received information to help them participate in the primary election. Read on for election updates, upcoming events, and opportunities to stay involved.

Upcoming:

June 9: Rally: The Sound of Silence

June 12: Rush Hour Resistance

June 25: Voices & Views Book Club

June 27: Resilient Resistance- Mental Health & Self-Care for Activists

One Year of Silence Is Enough

Washington County Indivisible and Hagerstown Rapid Response are teaming up to host the Sound of Silence Rally on June 9 at 9:00 AM outside the County Administration Building.

The rally marks one full year without public comment at Board of County Commissioners meetings and will be our largest demonstration yet opposing the BOCC's cooperation with DHS and ICE in their attempt to open the proposed detention warehouse in Williamsport.

People from across the region are traveling to stand in solidarity with our community. We hope you'll join us.

Learn more and RSVP: https://mobilize.us/s/tysrKs​

VOTING UPDATES

Ballot Update: Democratic County Commissioners

Three of the eight Democrats who filed to run for County Commissioner withdrew from the race after the official March 6 withdrawal deadline. As a result, their names will still appear on the primary ballot.

Democratic voters will still be asked to select up to five candidates from a list of eight names. The five remaining active candidates are:

• Jonathan Fish
• Les McIntosh, Sr.
• Teri Pailen
• Lara A. Shepherd
• Dave Williams

Please help spread the word so voters are aware which Democratic County Commissioner candidates remain active in the race.

If you'd like Voter Reminder Cards to share with friends and neighbors, visit:
​https://www.davewilliamsforcommissioner.com/contact​

WCI Voter Guide

We've assembled a page of voter information with valuable links on the Washington County Indivisible website.

Visit the WCI Voter Guide:
​https://www.wcindivisible.com/vote​

Help Reach Voters During Early Voting

The Democratic County Commissioner candidates are seeking volunteers to greet voters and distribute Voter Reminder Cards during early voting.

County Commissioner coverage is needed at:

• Boonsboro American Legion
• Clear Spring American Legion
• Washington County Free Library (Main Branch)
• Virginia Avenue Election Center

Early Voting: June 11–18, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM

Dave Williams is organizing this effort for all active County Commissioner candidates. Please include your phone number, preferred voting location, and the day(s) and time(s) you're available to help.

To volunteer, click below:

SIGN UP: Caring for Ourselves While We Fight for Change

Washington County Indivisible will host a special session on Saturday, June 27, from 1:30–4:00 PM focused on protecting and nurturing our mental health while staying engaged in the work of activism.

Join us in the meeting room at the Fletcher Library to hear from experts on managing stress, staying centered, and finding practical ways to care for ourselves amid a nonstop news cycle. We'll explore strategies for maintaining resilience, avoiding burnout, and sustaining our commitment to the causes we care about.

Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/90ePNO​

Our First Local Mail Campaign Is Complete! 🎉

Washington County, you showed up!

In just three weeks, our volunteers wrote and mailed 3,700 election guides to voters across the county. Together, we provided clear, easy-to-follow information about the primary election and helped encourage civic participation right here at home.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who wrote letters, donated supplies, contributed stamps, helped organize, or attended our writing events. This effort was truly a community accomplishment, and it wouldn't have happened without you.

We're incredibly proud of what we achieved together. Now, take a well-deserved break, rest those writing hands, and get ready — because we'll be back at it again, even bigger and better, for the general election!

Voices & Views Book Club

Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM​
​Hub City Brewery​
25 W. Church St., Hagerstown

Join us for a discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Haven't finished the book? No problem! Come to share your thoughts, listen to the conversation, meet new people, or simply enjoy an evening of thoughtful discussion.

Questions or RSVP: Delia.Zielinski@gmail.com​

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

This week marks our one-year anniversary messaging on the bridge over I-70. We are on our summer schedule of 4:30-6:00. Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, June 12 at 04:30 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 and the forecast for Friday does not look promising.

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.

For photos, videos, and more about Rush Hour Resistance, visit this link:

WCI is on Discord!

We're excited to announce that our organization is now on Discord, creating more avenues for communication and connection! For access, go to this link: