Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats "Our Mission"

“If that body of elected officials are ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. As members of Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats we will demand any fraud of the people be stopped.”

The Mt. Vernon Independent Democrats (MVID) will use innovative grassroots organizing strategies to help candidates break through the political glass ceiling. The MVID will target and mobilize support for all the races (including any important ballot measures) in one coordinated campaign. We also recruit and endorse strong community activist early in their political careers, recognizing that a candidate may have to run more than once to win.

The Mount Vernon Independent Democrats will be the voice for residents of Mt. Vernon in the politics of the Democratic Party. Born from the idea of the need of reform of the usual party boss rule for political gain without gain for the people in Mt. Vernon that includes all ethic groups and economic backgrounds.

As Independent Democrats we will continue to support progressive government and issues, help elect honest and intelligent public officials, and supports deserving and qualified judicial candidates. We serve as a direct conduit to local elected officials, organize forums to introduce prospective candidates to the voters, and then organize support behind our endorsed candidates.

With the MVID dedicated membership, and its network with other grassroots and community organizations, the MVID offers distinct benefits to both the candidates and the causes we support, as well as to the people who contribute to them. This is an organization "For the People and by the People."

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Thanks Al Sharpton for the HUD support but what about our Black men being killed by Police in Westchester???

Thanks Al Sharpton for the HUD support but what about our Black men being killed by Police in Westchester???
It has been reported today that Rev. Al Shaprton was in Westchester to protest  the lack of the Westchester County govermet in settling the HUD agreement.

As  Democrats, we do believe in dismantling the county's pattern of segregated housing in Westchester.

As Independent Democrats, we question the the motive and reason on why Rev. Al Shaprton will come to Westchester now?

It is well known in the grassroots circles within Westchester that Rev. Sharpton has been asked repeatedly to come to Westchester County by families of victims of police shootings to address the many unjust killings of Black men by the hands of law enforcement in Westchester.

To this date Rev. Shaprton and his National Action Network has yet to have one march, one rally or protest to demand "No Justice- No Peace" in support of the families of the victims.

For Rev. Sharpton to stand with many Democrats that are co-conspirators of failed police and use of force legislation is political hypocrisy at best.

If we are going to ask for Justice, fairness and morality. It is incumbent on us as leaders to have the courage to demand it at all levels and not pick and chose are battles for political reasons.

We hope the next time that Rev. Sharpton is asked to speak in Westchester he will address the need for accountability of our Justice System for the many victims and their families in Westchester County who are saying in their own way "No Justice No Peace". 
 
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