Welcome to the
DFL46 Action Brief

FROM THE CHAIR

The first anniversary of our organizing unit is a chance for community reflection and engagement.  Do you remember the excitement of redistricting, the energy of the 2022 convention and election campaign?  What memories do you have?

I remember being optimistic about the path ahead.  The auditorium was energized with positivity, delegates’ passion for DFL grassroots organizing, and gregarious political chatter.  We listened to political leaders & candidates, and elected delegates to the State Convention as well as officers & directors to lead our unit.  Allied organizations & candidates distributed literature, lawn signs, t-shirts, and stickers.  Tasty and filling  refreshments added to the festivity.

I also remember our first Central Committee (CC) meeting as a newly formed SD46 DFL political unit representing NW Edina, Hopkins, and St. Louis Park.  We gathered in community while sharing coffee and cookies.

During this time, my optimism has not waned.  But, I’ve learned that building anew requires daily nurturing.  To thrive as a political unit requires an engaged commitment to opening up our membership to under represented communities.  It requires constant fundraising to fulfill our mission to elect DFLers.  And it requires resolute & passionate activists.

I’m committed to expanding and improving our DFL community.  And I know you are too.  Together we will engage in the building activities needed to expand DFL values and programs.  While we are experiencing financial and activist stress now, I take solace that by working together we will expand DFL values to improve our communities for all.  In the words of the late great Senator Paul Wellstone, “We all do better when we all do better.”  

With much gratitude for our DFL community,

Dianne Blake 

Next CC Meeting is Thursday, May 18, 7PM SLP

May 
22.     Last day of legislative session (hopefully!)
27.     AAPI Month Festival, 2-5pm, Rosland Park, Edina
June
10      Golden Valley Pride Festival (partner with SD43)
15      Committees Meet, 7pm. St. Louis Park City Hall, (no CC mtg.)
17      Parktacular Grand Day Parade, noon-2pm, St. Louis Park
17.      Hopkins Pride Festival, 11am-7pm, Downtown Hopkins
18.     St. Louis Park Juneteenth, 1-4pm, SLP ROC
19.     Edina Juneteenth, 4-8pm, Edina Centennial Lakes
July
4        Edina 4th of July Parade (partner with CD3)
15.     Hopkins Raspberry Festival (partner with CD3)
20.     CC mtg or Committees Meet-up, SLP City Hall, 7pm
29.     SCC Mtg, virtual              
August
1-15.   Municipal & School Board races open 
2/3.     National Night Out/Night to Unite – neighborhood get-togethers
19      Picnic, Noon, Oak Hill Park- Main Shelter, St. Louis Park 

BE AN ACTIVIST

The most important job I ever had
was Precinct Captain
                 -Harry S. Truman

  Follow in Truman’s footsteps.  The precinct is where it all begins!

Precinct leaders are neighborhood leaders who serve as the public face for SD46 DFLers.  Precinct leaders help strategize how to reach voters; get them registered to vote; educate neighbors about issues and candidates, go door-to-door to get out the vote; arrange neighborhood social events to meet & greet candidates as well as listening sessions to learn about neighborhood concerns; and much more.

Click HERE to learn about our activist opportunities!