Upcoming Events - Look Forward to Seeing You!
We invite you to our next Hadley Township meeting April 3rd! We’ll be welcoming Representative Ian Mackey who will be discussing the proposal for the city-county merger.
What’s going on in Jeff City? Join us for a legislative update with State Senator Karla May (4th Dist), State Rep Jeff Hales (86) and State Rep Ray Reed (83).
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. Grab a beer and find out about key bills making their way through the MO legislature.
To win the future, we have to understand the past. Help us welcome Political Science Professor Ken Warren for an analysis of the 2025 election results and what they mean for Democratic strategy moving forward!
Plus, we’ll elect new Executive Committee positions. All dues-paying members eligible to run for a seat. Pay your $25 annual dues and throw your hat into the ring!
Events will begin around 7:10-ish. Grab a beer early and settle in.
We look forward to seeing you again!
We’re taking a break after the Election, but we’ll see you in December! Check here or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for more information.
Join us for an evening of phone banking and help make Elad Gross (D) Missouri's next Attorney General! Our state needs a person of integrity who will prosecute corruption, bust trusts, shutter puppy mills, and protect Missouri's air, land, and water!
Bring your laptop or IPad and a pair of headphones. Meet your Democratic neighbors and #Do something! to help turn MO blue.
Thursday, October 3rd - 7 PM - 8:30-ish, The Heights Recreation Center, 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Please RSVP to https://mobilize.us/s/j3CSqi
MO Secretary of State Candidate Barb Phifer (D) will explain how she’ll protect your vote AND your libraries. Also, hear from Hadley Dems who attended the DNC!
Join us for an Election Night Watch Party, co-sponsored by the St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee.
The party begins at 7 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/655432/
Join Hadley & Clatyon Township Dems for our annual summer meeting in the park! Meet Ray Hartmann, former publisher of the Riverfront Times, who’s running against Ann Wagner in Congressional District 2. Then get the low-down on the last legislative session in Jeff City from local legislators.
Enjoy snacks and beverages while you’re at it. We’ll meet at 7 PM, Thursday, June 6th at the pavilion in A.V Green Park in Richmond Heights.
Find out how Congressional Candidates for District 1 stand on the issues in advance of the August primary. Your chance to meet and greet Wesley Bell, Maria Chapelle Nadal and Ron Harshaw. All candidates have been invited.
This joint meeting of Hadley Township and Clayton Township Democrats will take place at the Richmond Heights Community Center.
Live in Hadley Township and want to be a delegate at the Missouri or National convention?
You must vote in the March 23 Presidential Primary.
You need to file a statement of Candidacy and Pledge of Support no later than April 11th. Form found on stldems.org
Next step?
Attend the Hadley Township Democratic Club delegate selection meeting.
Tuesday, April 16th 6:30 pm
Maplewood Public Library
7550 Lohmeyer Avenue
Maplewood, MO 63143
Meet Elad Gross, candidate for Missouri Attorney General. Join us at 7 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks, say hi to your Democrat neighbors, and grab a beer. Presentation begins around 7:10.
Join Hadley and U-City Democratic Townships for a joint meeting - 7 PM, Thursday, March 7th at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.
We’ll be hosting two State House candidates: Ray Reed (83rd) and Trina Nelson (86th), and we’ll be collecting signatures to get reproductive rights on the ballot.
See you there!
State Senator Tracy McCreery (14th) will join Hadley and Clayton Democratic Townships to discuss prospects for a realignment in the Missouri State Senate. Can Democrats flip key seats in the 2024 elections and align with moderate Republicans to pass common sense legislation, or will extremism prevail? What are Democrats working on this session?
Also on the agenda: Updates on the new presidential primary process!
Join us at 7 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood and grab a beer. The meeting starts shortly thereafter.
Missouri state legislators eliminated the state-run presidential primary earlier this year, placing the new processes in the hands of the parties. While Republicans will be holding CAUCASES, Democrats have been busy shaping a delegate selection process to be as inclusive and democratic as possible.
Join us at the December 7th Hadley Dems meeting to learn about how this new process works. Find out how Missouri Dems will be choosing their next presidential candidate!
WHERE: Schlafly Bottleworks - 7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood MO 63143
Meet Wesley Bell, candidate for House District #1, and Karla May, US Senate Candidate, at this joint meeting of Hadley and Clayton Democratic Townships.
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 7 PM, Monday, November 13th
Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood - 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143
Tori Schafer, Deputy Director of Policy and Campaigns for ACLU-MO, and Maggie Olivia of Abortion Action Missouri will join us to discuss the campaign to get reproductive rights on the ballot in 2024. Will abortion be on the ballot? Or will the MO AG continue to hold the initiative process hostage with strongarm tactics? What can we do to protect democracy and reproductive rights in this state?
After the speaker, local reps will update us on Jeff City goings-on. Grab a beer and network with fellow Democrats!
Join us for the first of a new season of Hadley Democratic Township meetings. It’s an opportunity to “Meet your Mayor,” with Maplewood Mayor Nikylan Knapper, Richmond Heights Mayor Jim Thomson and Shrewsbury Mayor Mike Travaglini. Local reps will keep us informed about what’s coming down the pipeline in Jeff City.
Grab a beer and mingle with fellow Democrats!
When: Thursday, September 7th at 7PM
Where: Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, MO 63143
Celebrate summer with Hadley Dems and get a wrap up of the last legislative session. We’ll gather in AB Green Park in Richmond Heights - 7875 Dale Ave. Meet local reps and enjoy beer and snacks on us! See you there!
For the first time ever, the St. Louis County Democrats are helmed by a full-time Executive Director - part of a long-term strategy to build strong regional networks throughout the state of Missouri. Join John Boesch, ED of the St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee, to learn how Democrats are working to create coalitions and GOTV in the County.
Grab a beer and some snacks at 7 PM. Presentation begins shortly thereafter.
Our April meeting features a guest speaker from PROMO who will discuss the anti-LGBTQ bills coming out of Jefferson City. What are the implications for Missourians and their families? Arrive at Schlafly Bottleworks at 7 PM to grab a beer and settle in. Speaker begins around 7:15 pm.
Join us for the Hadley Township Democrats March Meeting. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss issues facing the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District with three incoming School Board members: Katie Kaufmann, Christy Martinez & Josh Miller.
This is also a great opportunity to grab a snack and network with fellow Democrats!
Join us for our February meeting! We’ll elect officers to the Executive Board and honor Black History Month. Guest Speaker Sydni Jackson, a member of the Venable Park Coalition, will fill us in on how community members coalesced to uncover the hidden history of a Creve Coeur Park that was built on a racist land grab. The campaign to rededicate this park - and ongoing efforts to shape its future - speak to many current debates over how to recover and reclaim historic sites in the name of inclusivity.
Heather Fleming, founder of the Missouri Equity Education Partnership, will discuss the organization’s efforts to support anti-bias and anti-racist approaches to education. She’ll also update us on how the State of Missouri is working to restrict how race, gender and history are taught in classrooms - and how we can fight back!
Join us in the park to learn more about the candidates for St Louis County Executive and St Louis County Council District 1! This will be a joint meeting with Clayton Township and Jefferson Township.
Other elected officials will join us, TBA
Beer and snacks provided, see you there!
In the remaining days leading up to our election on August 4th, we are doing everything in our power to make sure residents of Missouri’s 1st district hear from Cori, what she stands for and have the opportunity to discuss pressing needs within their communities.
This is your opportunity to meet Cori, learn about the campaign, meet your neighbors and discuss the issues that are important to you. Join us and be a part of the conversation that will make Congress work for you.
Be sure to RSVP to receive Zoom Meeting details: https://www.mobilize.us/coribush/event/282504/
Presidential Primary Candidate Forum
Agenda:
•Club Updates
-Bylaw Update Vote*
-Hear from representatives from primary presidential candidate campaigns, ask questions, and find out how to get involved before the March 10th election!
-MoLeg Update
* In order to vote, you must a) live in Hadley Township b) and have paid your membership dues by Feb. 6th.
Let's discuss Education:
Will Suggs, Chair of the 6th Ward Democrats, will discuss K-12 Public School Funding
MO House Representative for District 85, Kevin Windham, will discuss Higher Education
A representative from Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will discuss unionization efforts in higher education by graduate student workers
We will also have legislative updates from our elected representatives and updates from the State Party.
This event is free and open to the public.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the Hadley Democrats will dedicate our October meeting to discussion of issues related to people living with disabilities in Missouri. Our featured speakers are Julie Salih of the Coalition For Truth in Independence and Rep. Sarah Unsicker (91st District, Missouri House of Representatives).
We will also have legislative updates from our elected representatives and updates from the State Party.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sarah Crosley will be speaking about her role on the St. Louis County Charter Commission and soliciting our feedback. Alderwoman Megan Green will be giving us a recap of the Summer 2019 DNC Meeting in August. We will also have our monthly updates from the Missouri Democratic Party and state legislators.
During our August meeting, we will be writing postcards for County Council District 2 candidate Kelli Dunaway. We will be offering a special prize to whoever successfully writes the largest amount of (legible) postcards.
Please join the Hadley Democrats for a discussion about policies related to environmentalism and climate change in Missouri. Our featured speakers will be Alderwoman Heather Navarro (D - Ward 28) and Executive Director of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, and Gretchen Waddell Barwick, Assistant Director of the Missouri Sierra Club.
