The Leelanau County Democratic Party is dedicated to the improvement of the human condition through our commitment to:

OPPORTUNITY

CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

Protection against invasion of civil liberties, private medical records and communications.

Strong Patient Bill of Rights that holds HMO’s and insurance companies accountable.

Equal pay for women and men performing comparable work.

Solid laws to safeguard a woman’s right to act on her choices.

Equal opportunity for all Americans and vigorous protection against discrimination.

The right to organize and bargain collectively.

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

Accessible, affordable, high quality comprehensive health care for every American.

Health care professionals who are well trained and well paid.

Secure, expanded Medicare, including a prescription drug benefit.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Quality child care and early education for our youngest children.

Educators who are well prepared and well paid.

Schools that are safe, well maintained and equipped.

Schools and colleges that prepare Americans to compete and lead in a global society.

COMMUNITY

HEALTHY and SECURE FAMILIES

A living wage and benefits for workers.

Security and portability for pensions and retirement plans.

The right of families to make personal decisions about reproductive choices.

A stable Social Security system free from privatization.

A strong economy.

Fair taxation – a system where all Americans pay their fair share.

Professional family services fully funded and available as needed.

HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT

Sustained commitment to the environment and vigorous enforcement of laws to protect our air, water, forests and public lands.

Increased investment in renewable energy, and in policies that promote energy independence, conservation and the reduction of global warming.

FAIR CLIMATE for SMALL BUSINESSES and FARMS

To enable small businesses to fairly compete in today’s economy.

To foster family farms and to maintain their way of life in perpetuity.

ACCOUNTABILITY

CAMPAIGN REFORM

Eliminate the dominance of corporations, lobbyists and special interest groups.

COURT SYSTEMS

Elected or appointed judges who respect the rule of law and the principles of the Constitution and who are not beholden to any political party.

Adequate funding for competent legal representation for people in need.

NATIONAL DEFENSE

Commitment to a strong national defense.

Equitable compensation and health care for active members of the military and for veterans.

FOREIGN POLICY

Commitment to the common good, development of all peoples and countries.

A balanced and fair vision of our proper role in the world community.

Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations and the United Nations Bill of Rights.

VALUE of the INDIVIDUAL

A government of, for, and by the people, shall provide for individuals when they cannot provide for themselves.

Unfettered access to the right to vote.