Vicki Baker (Contributors: Richard Kushmaul and Scott Baker) A simple question was posed: “What would Denton be like if everyone picked up at least one piece of litter?” The city challenged its residents to do just that as part of the “Great American Cleanup” campaign, the country’s largest community-based improvement program. Denton, one of more…
Vicki Baker We’re right in the middle of voting season for municipal, state, judiciary, and national elections. Voting is one of our most important rights, and in Texas, eligible electorates can vote by mail. Although it’s convenient and it’s safe, absentee voters must navigate an often-confusing patchwork of requirements. The RR Democratic Club invited speaker…
Vicki Baker There’s just something special about this time of year. The twinkling lights, the festive mood, and the neighborhood parties. There’s also a renewed energy and optimism about going into the new year. The RR Democratic Club’s annual holiday party was a time to recognize our achievements and define what it means for Democrats…
Vicki Baker Communities rely on police departments to “protect and serve” and, in turn, police rely on community support and cooperation, but the relationship is not always harmonious. Law enforcement officers are subject to the court of law, but also to the court of public opinion. In 2020, the death of George Floyd galvanized much…
Vicki Baker These days it’s hard to go two minutes without hearing news scrutinizing every facet of our federal government. With the overwhelming majority of media attention focused at the national level, local government is too often overlooked. Yet, in fact, the decisions, policies, and ordinances that matter most to the day-to-day affairs of our…
Vicki Baker America celebrated the 245th anniversary of its founding over the July 4th weekend. It was a time to show our patriotism and extol our freedoms. It was a time to come together after more than a year curtailed by coronavirus pandemic restrictions, greeting each other with hugs, handshakes, and high-fives, emphasizing the importance…
Vicki Baker The Robson Ranch Democratic Club (DCRR) shares a common political philosophy, but in May, they also shared good times and laughs at the club’s spring Margarita and Hamburger Social. Members gathered on the Wildhorse Grill’s patio for food, friends and fun. The social committee’s Margo Ways, Susan Engstrom, Phyllis Ayers, Jan Lands, Janie…
Vicki Baker Few things are as disappointing as reading a news story that reveals allegations of corruption and wrongdoing in city government. It takes only one scandal to give the public the impression that elected officials are not to be trusted. How can local officials build the community’s trust in city government? By cultivating a…
Vicki Baker The RR Democratic Club takes a keen interest in knowing what is happening in our local government. But it goes deeper than that. We are made up of citizens who live and work in Denton. This is home, and our members want to know who their elected officials are and where they stand…
Vicki Baker Did Robson Ranch Road look a bit cleaner over the past several months? The Democratic Club RR hit the road again in October for its quarterly Adopt-a-Road-Clean Up event. Prior to getting started, the county was asked to mow both sides of the road in advance making the clean-up a bit easier and…