Sublette County Democratic Party

Sublette County, Wyoming

Sublette County Democratic Party Convention 2026

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Convention Agenda, April 18, 2026

  1. Call to order – Chair Molly Mulcahy
  2. Pledge of Allegiance and opening remarks
  3. Credentials Committee report (all participants present are eligible)
  4. Adopt agenda
  5. Elect convention officers (Convention Chair, Secretary, Parliamentarian?)
    nominations from the floor.
  6. Elect delegates and alternates to the State Convention (nominations from the floor)
  7. Consider and adopt county platform and resolutions
    ● Debate on the platform will be limited to 45 minutes total
  8. Other business
    ● Treasurer’s Report
    ● Recap of the past two years since Convention 2024
    ● Fundraising
    ● Priorities for the party moving forward: action items – i.e. precinct candidate
    recruitment, discussion groups, strategic plans based on action items deriving
    from the adopted Platform, candidate recruitment for public offices, what else?
    ● 2 minute statements from the audience
    ● Resolution statement proposed, on the Sublette Pronghorn Migration Corridor
  9. Adjourn – 6:30 p.m.
    Voting methods:
    ● Voice vote, standing vote, roll call, or ballot, as appropriate.
    ● Use ballot voting when outcomes are close or contested.
    All county convention proceedings follow Robert’s Rules of Order Simplified (as currently revised), unless otherwise provided by party bylaws.

SCDP Convention 2026 4/18/26 3:45 pm

  • Meeting called to order by the Chair, Molly Mulcahy at 3:44 pm
  • The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken
  • The Credentials Committee Chair, Bettina Sparrowe, was called on to confirm that all participants are eligible registered members of the Democratic Party. She gave confirmation.
  • Dave Racich makes a motion to approve the agenda, Cyndi Van seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Molly Mulcahy asks for a nomination for the Convention Chair, Bettina Sparrowe nominates Bobbi Wade, Kent Van seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Molly Mulcahy asks for a nomination for the Convention Secretary, Bobbi Wade nominates Paige Phillips, Anthony Brown seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Molly Mulcahy asks for a nomination for the Parliamentarian, Trisha Scott nominates Cyndi Van. Cindy Van accepts. Trisha Scott makes a motion to nominate Cindy Van, Dave Racich seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Bobbi Wade, Convention Chair, asks for nominations for up to five delegates and two alternates to be sent to the Wyoming Democratic Convention. Bettina Sparrowe nominates Paige Phillips for delegate and Mary Lynn nominates Dave Racich for delegate.
  • Dave Racich makes a motion to close nominations for delegates, Bettina Sparrowe seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a motion to approve nominated delegates Paige Phillips and Dave Racich. Trisha Scott makes a motion for approval, Anthony Brown seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Work on the proposed platform began. Public comments are open.
  • Ken Reed supplied a request to add under Section 6, Subsection D “support of open press” after the established statement.
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a motion to approve the amendment of Section 6 Subsection A, Cheryl Hinman makes the motion, Trisha Scott seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Molly Mulcahy asks for clarification or further edits to Section 6 of the platform, regarding the SCDP building and maintaining a strong relationship with local media and commitment to public engagement.
    • Section 6 Subsection F was proposed: “Broaden all media presence locally.”
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a motion to adopt Section 6 Subsection F, Paige Phillips makes the motion, Anthony Brown seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Molly Mulcahy asks for clarification or further edits to Section 4 regarding the priority of getting more Democratic candidates in office in conjunction with “broadened participation.”
    • Section 4 Subsection C was proposed: “Broaden participation in political processes by increasing Democratic presence on local boards and elected positions.”
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a motion to adopt Section 4 Subsection C, Stanton Meat makes the motion, Anthony Brown seconds, unanimous, it passes.
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a motion to adopt the amended platform, Dave Racich makes the motion, Bettina Sparrowe seconds, unanimous, it passes.

Bobbi Wade Presents the Treasurer’s Report

  • Previous Checking Account Balance: $1531.39
  • Receipts: None
  • Expenditures:
    • Pinedale Roundup: $275.00 (1/15/2026, Hamilton ad) CORRECTED AMOUNT FROM PREVIOUS REPORT
    • Pinedale Roundup: $200.00  2/12/2026, (Non-Partisan event ad #1)
    • Pinedale Roundup: $200.00  2/19/2026, (Non-Partisan event ad #2)
    • TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $ 675.00
    •  Ending Checking  Balance  3.31.2026: $856.29
    • Paid Invoice: USPS, 4/9/2026: $ 274.50 (postage for Convention Postcard mailing)
    • Current Checking Balance, 4.18.2026: $581.79
    • Outstanding Invoices:
    • Pinedale Roundup, 4/09/2026: $150.00  #374219-PR  (Call to Convention Ad)
    • Pinedale Roundup, 4/16/2026: $150.00  #274568-PR  (Call to Convention Ad)
    • Office Outlet, 4/17/2026: $128.34 #0942298
    • Postcards & Mailing labels to all registered voters except R’s in Sublette County
    • Copies, name labels, supplies for Convention. (there will be another small bill for more copying)
    • TOTAL OUTSTANDING: ($428.34)
  • Cash Position as of 4.18.2026: $153.45
  • Cindy Van asks for a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Bettina Sparrowe makes the motion, Anthony Brown seconds, unanimous, it passes.

End Treasurer’s Report

  • Bobbi Wade asks for a resolution to present to the Wyoming Democratic Party Convention 2026. 
  • Mary Lynn Worl offered to create a resolution regarding the pronghorn migratory corridor. Bobbie Wade asks for a motion to hear Mary Lynn Worl’s resolution, Trisha Scott makes the motion, and Anthony Brown seconds:
    • “The SCDP supports the Sublette County Pronghorn Migration Corridor in its entirety.”
  • Bobbi Wade asks for a majority vote to adopt the resolution, unanimous, the resolution is adopted and charged to the nominated delegates to present at the Wyoming Democratic Convention 2026
  • Future Priorities: Fundraising, the creation of an ActBlue account, and future community summer events for the SCDP to participate in.
    • The SCDP now has its own PO Box. Volunteers were asked to step up and forward in order to relieve the Executive Committee in future events.
  • Molly Mulcahy opens the floor for public comments and statements. 10 attendees step forward and are recognized to address the Central Committee and other attending community members.
  • Bobbi Wade asks for final comments or new business. None step forward.
  • Bobbi Wade asks for the adjournment of the convention, Trisha Scott makes the motion, Bettina Sparrowe seconds, unanimous, it passes. – 5:45 pm 4/18/26

Respectfully Submitted,

Paige Phillips – Secretary

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