Grassroots numbers more than double in Sheridan, Natrona, and Laramie counties
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Feb 6, 2006
The grassroots meetings of January 23- 31 in Sheridan, Casper, and Cheyenne saw the participation numbers more than double since the first meeting in late 2005. Old party activists, new residents, young people; including high school, college age, and young professionals. Even registered Republicans turned out to listen to the Wyoming Democrats new grassroots strategy.
Representative Mary Gilmore spoke about the legislative session to her constituents in Casper, and Senators Mockler and Sessions, and Representatives Reese and Esquibel addressed the plenary in Cheyenne. These Wyoming legislators discussed the implications of saving more of the budget than constitutionally required. They also spoke about energy and education bills in depth.
The grassroots meeting further mobilized those present to write letters to the editor. Dozens of participants pledged at the meeting to write to the paper about issues they felt were important and pressing in the upcoming session, or on behalf of the democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress.