Grassroots North Shore 2019 Plan

 

VISION: TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, AND INFORM FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE AND SOLUTIONS

 

GOAL
(Priority)

STRATEGIES

PROGRAM/PROJECT
(examples)

1. Elect progressive candidates Participate actively in local, statewide, and where appropriate, national issues and elections, including the North Shore and city of Milwaukee.
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court race

  • Milwaukee and Ozaukee County Circuit Court races

  • Local school/municipal board races

  • Streamline Endorsement process

2. Expand Progressive Impact, Reach, and Strength in Wisconsin

Engage more current Grassroots North Shore supporters.

  • Volunteer Interest Program, Annual Meeting

  • Expand standing committee participation

Implement leadership/mentoring program.

  • Develop Co-Chair and standing committee leadership.

Expand membership, increasing demographic diversity, especially young adults, LGBTQ, and people of color.

  • Programming with focus on issues of diversity

  • Collaboration with partner organizations

Participate in coalitions with other progressive/grassroots groups to ensure an infrastructure is in place for the 2020 Elections.

  • Environment

  • Fair Maps, Fair Elections

  • Healthcare

  • Criminal Justice Reform

  • Gun Safety

3. Advocate for Political and Election Reform

Help shape local and statewide Democratic Party Leadership.

  • Finalize 2018 Election Debrief and meet with DPW leadership

Support/initiate efforts to guarantee Voter Rights and eliminate Voter Suppression.

  • Voter registration and education

  • Photo ID for voting

Analyze new campaign reform and election laws to identify opportunities for synergies with other organizations.

 

4. Educate and Inform

Provide education regarding current political context and issues, and guide members and supporters to resources.

  • Tie priority issues to Major Events and Office Programs

Assess and capitalize on member skills and abilities.

  • Implement skill-based volunteer recruitment

5. Maintain Organization

Develop GRNS Business Plan and continue organizational documentation activities.

  • Guide Fund-Raising

  • Revise Organizing Guidelines

  • Develop organizational procedures