Goochland Democratic Committee (GDC)
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NOTE: April GDC Meeting has been canceled, please read messages below about caucus and community closures
NOTE: April GDC Meeting has been canceled, please read messages below about caucus and community closures
- TASTE OF THE 7th - CANCELED FOR NOW DUE TO CORONA VIRUS...Will be rescheduled (click on page link for more info)
- Thursday, April 9th 6:30 pm- Goochland Administration Bldg., Room 270--MEETING CANCELED!!!
- Thursday, May 14th 6:30 pm- Goochland Administration Bldg., Room 270
- Thursday, June 18th 6:30 pm- Goochland Administration Bldg., Room 270
- See Abigail Spanberger Updates page for information on Small Business Loans
- See Abigail Spanberger Updates page for Veterans' resources
From GDC Chair Tina: Important Caucus Update
(Copied from email of March 24, 2020)
Dear Goochland Democrats:
As we head towards our presidential caucuses next month, I wanted to make sure you received the latest updates and guidelines from the Democratic Party of Virginia, Chairwoman Swecker, and Staff.
In light of the Governor's orders regarding social gatherings, the State Party is canceling all in-person caucuses. This decision applies to both Assembled and Unassembled Caucuses. DPVA Staff will be working with each local chair to administer an online unassembled caucus.
DPVA will be releasing a singular Call-to-Caucus that will apply to every locality in Virginia and supersede any Calls to Caucus that have already been released. Local committees should direct people to the DPVA Website vademocrats.org/delegateselection for information on the new process.
Within that call, we will have a singular pre-filing form that all individuals interested in being a State Delegate or Alternate will need to fill out in order to be on the ballot. If you have already filed to be a Delegate or Alternate, I'm asking you to do so with the proper form. If your filing isn't received by DPVA staff, you will not be considered to be on the ballot. FILINGS HAVE TO BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON APRIL 9TH TO BE ACCEPTED.
Additionally, ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAUCUS WILL NEED TO PRE-FILE AS WELL. That means that if you'd like to vote in the caucuses, you need to file with the State Party. This must be done in order to conduct the election virtually and is an important step to ensure that anybody who wants to participate in the caucuses has a chance to do so.
As with most caucuses, if there aren't more candidates than positions to fill, the caucus will be canceled.
DPVA Staff will be available through the Voter Protection Hotline to assist anyone who has difficulty with the online form. The number for the Hotline Number is 844-4VA-VOTE, or 804-482-8683.
We recognize that this is a challenging time for everyone, and we want to thank you all for your patience and support as we navigate these new waters.
Attached is the Statewide Call to Caucus with the links to the pre-filing forms mentioned above embedded in it.
Thank you!
Tina
Chair, GDC
(Copied from email of March 24, 2020)
Dear Goochland Democrats:
As we head towards our presidential caucuses next month, I wanted to make sure you received the latest updates and guidelines from the Democratic Party of Virginia, Chairwoman Swecker, and Staff.
In light of the Governor's orders regarding social gatherings, the State Party is canceling all in-person caucuses. This decision applies to both Assembled and Unassembled Caucuses. DPVA Staff will be working with each local chair to administer an online unassembled caucus.
DPVA will be releasing a singular Call-to-Caucus that will apply to every locality in Virginia and supersede any Calls to Caucus that have already been released. Local committees should direct people to the DPVA Website vademocrats.org/delegateselection for information on the new process.
Within that call, we will have a singular pre-filing form that all individuals interested in being a State Delegate or Alternate will need to fill out in order to be on the ballot. If you have already filed to be a Delegate or Alternate, I'm asking you to do so with the proper form. If your filing isn't received by DPVA staff, you will not be considered to be on the ballot. FILINGS HAVE TO BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON APRIL 9TH TO BE ACCEPTED.
Additionally, ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAUCUS WILL NEED TO PRE-FILE AS WELL. That means that if you'd like to vote in the caucuses, you need to file with the State Party. This must be done in order to conduct the election virtually and is an important step to ensure that anybody who wants to participate in the caucuses has a chance to do so.
As with most caucuses, if there aren't more candidates than positions to fill, the caucus will be canceled.
DPVA Staff will be available through the Voter Protection Hotline to assist anyone who has difficulty with the online form. The number for the Hotline Number is 844-4VA-VOTE, or 804-482-8683.
We recognize that this is a challenging time for everyone, and we want to thank you all for your patience and support as we navigate these new waters.
Attached is the Statewide Call to Caucus with the links to the pre-filing forms mentioned above embedded in it.
Thank you!
Tina
Chair, GDC
To Our Goochland Democratic Committee Community:
The Executive Committee is reaching out to pass along some information and to let you know we’re here for you during this Covid-19 crisis.
Our March and April meetings are canceled, as is the Taste of the 7th, which will be rescheduled. We will update you as we get instruction from the DPVA regarding delegate selection in April.
We have called those for whom we do not have an email address and hope to reach the rest of our community through this email. Please share this information with friends, family and neighbors.
This information is coming through multiple, trusted sources. If you find yourself alone or in need of food or medicine or just wanting to talk feel free to call Jenifer Strozier, Vice-Chair at 804-928-2883. I can’t promise that all of your problems will be solved but we will do our best to get your needs met.
Please see the following regarding Goochland County office closures and operations for March 20, 2020
Below is the Goochland County Operating Status for Friday, March 20th.
Goochland County government services: Beginning on Friday, March 20th all buildings will be CLOSED to the public until further notice.
Departments will still be staffed by employees who can assist citizens over the phone and via email. Citizens are encouraged to call ahead or visit www.goochlandva.us for the latest information before attempting to visit any county buildings in person. Citizens are further encouraged to call in advance and schedule telephone appointments with departments and agencies.
Convenience Centers
Convenience Centers will be open and operating as normal.
Courts
All courts will have reduced operations through April 6, except for emergencies, by order of the Supreme Court of Virginia. The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is currently staffed however, please contact them at (804)556-5353 before coming to determine if they are providing those services or if they may assist you by phone or mail.
Goochland Branch Library
All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library, including the Goochland Branch Library, will be closed to the public through Saturday, March 28. The library will provide curbside service from Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call the Goochland Branch at (804) 556-4774 for curbside service. They are not accepting returns until further notice. Fees and fines will be waived. They apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!
Goochland DMV Select
The Goochland DMV Select will be closed to the public starting through Tuesday, March 31st. The DMV Select will accept transactions to process via mail to P.O. Box 60 Goochland VA 23063
Goochland Health Department
The Goochland Health Department is currently staffed and will be contacting their clients regarding ongoing appointments and clinics. Please contact them at (804) 556-5843 before coming to their office.
Parks and Recreation
All Goochland County Parks and Recreation programs and indoor facilities use is canceled, all approved outdoor use of County owned athletic fields and picnic shelters, as well as all department-sponsored programs and activities, are canceled through Sunday, March 29.
County parks remain open to the public, but we encourage everyone to continue the practice of social distancing and avoidance of large gatherings and group activities
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Treasurer’s Office
The Treasurer’s Office is closed to the public; however, employees are available to assist citizens by phone (804) 556-5806, fax (804) 556-2105, and email at treasurer@goochlandva.us. Payments can be made online, by phone, by mail (USPS), or by using the drop-box.
Payment options:
Pay Online: Pay online through Officials Payments at www.officialpayments.com When prompted, enter the information requested and use Jurisdiction Code 1031.
(You may also use online banking with your bank to send in your payments).
Pay by Phone: Phone payments can be made through Official Payments at 1-888-2PAYTAX. Provide the information requested and use Jurisdiction Code 1031.
Pay by Mail: Make check or money order payable to: Goochland County Treasurer. Mail to County of Goochland Treasurer, P.O. Box 188, Goochland, VA 23063-0188. Postmarks will be used to determine the date of payment.
Drop Box: Payments may be dropped in the Drop Box located on the side of the Administration Building next to Sandy Hook Road.
Goochland County Public Schools – Closed through Sunday, April 12th
Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed for an additional two weeks, through Sunday, April 12. This closure includes their regularly scheduled spring break. In addition to the regular academic day, ALL practices, games, and events are canceled until further notice. Please note the following important information as they proceed with their extended closure:
All division facilities are closed. With the exception of designated personnel, no one should enter the school facilities or offices. They have taken steps to disinfect all facilities and will keep those facilities closed until further notice.
Learning resources continue to be available. Internet connectivity should not be required for students to access any of the instructional resources sent home last week. If families find that it is, students will not be responsible for its completion during the time that schools are closed.
The full GCPS announcement is at: http://goochlandschools.org/2020/03/18/gcps-closing-extended-through-april-12/
Goochland County Public Schools – Meal Program for All Students
Goochland County Public Schools is now supplying free meals to all students as follows:
Breakfast and lunch will be served at all school locations from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (pick up at the same time)
• Byrd Elementary Bus Loop at 2704 Hadensville-Fife Road
• Goochland Elementary Bus Loop at 3150 River Road West
• Randolph Elementary Bus Loop at 1552 Sheppard Town Road
• Secondary Complex Bus Loop at 3250-B River Road West
In addition, the Sunshine Food Bus began serving meals beginning today, Wednesday, March 18, at:
• Company 1 Firehouse at 180 River Road West from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
• Company 3 Firehouse at 52 Broad Street Road from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• County Line Church at 4070 County Line Road in Kent’s Store from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
• Company 6 Firehouse at 4810 Three Chopt Road from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. (just added)
Chickahominy Health District – Coronavirus Hotline
The Chickahominy Health District has launched a hotline to answer coronavirus (COVID-19) questions for residents of Goochland, Hanover, Charles City, and New Kent.
For the General Community call: 804-365-3340
For Health Care providers call: 804-365-3333
The phone lines are currently open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For medical assistance, please contact your primary care provider or urgent care facility.
Sources to Stay Up-to-Date
Goochland County on Friday declared a local state of emergency as a precautionary measure over the global outbreak of the coronavirus. For updates and more information, go to:
Goochland County (www.goochlandva.us)
Virginia Department of Health (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/)
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (https://www.vaemergency.gov/)
World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/)
Paul E. Drumwright | Administrative Services Manager
Goochland County | Administrator's Office
P.O. Box 10
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
Office: 804-556-5833
Fax: 804-556-4617
pdrumwright@goochlandva.us
The Goochland Democratic Committee wants to ensure that no one in our community feels alone. You may also reply to this email if you need anything.
Please take care. The first case of Covid-19 was diagnosed in the U.S.A. on January 20, as was the first case in South Korea. Strict social distancing and testing have halted the spread in South Korea. Please do all that you can to keep a distance of 6 feet between your home group and anyone outside of it, practice thorough hand washing and limit your exposure to people and businesses outside of your home.
Please take good care of yourselves. We will get through this by following the guidelines of our Governor and health experts, and by asking for help when we need it.
Best,
The Goochland Democratic Executive Committee--
GOOCHLAND DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
GDCVirginia@gmail.com ~ www.goochlanddemocrats.org
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