What is the Minnesota DFL Senior Caucus
Seniors are among those most adversely affected by the policies and acts of the recent administrations in Minnesota and Washington DC To address the needs of seniors, the Senior Caucus was formed in 2006 as an organization within the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
The Caucus works to involve seniors throughout Minnesota in the political process, to provide a vehicle for their active participation in the DFL party, and to promote programs and legislation that protect and enhance the lives of seniors. Our united efforts influence voters and policy makers. Our unified voice makes a difference in assuring that the needs of older Minnesotans are addressed in policies and law.
The goal of the Caucus is to impact public policy by bring focus and accountability to senior issues and by electing representatives who support:
* Affordable Healthcare
* Fair and Equitable Tax Policies
* Sound Transportation Systems
* Fair Prescription Drug Coverage
* Affordable Housing
* Safe and Livable Communities
To reach these goals the Caucus is educating the public on our issues and promoting legislation that addresses them.
Join us and find out how you can help get the word out.
Together we make a difference!
To join or receive more information, go to the JOIN PAGE, e-mail to dflseniors@gmail.com or write or telephone us at DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Ave – St. Paul, MN, 55107, 651-293-1200, 800-999-7457
MINNESOTA DFL SENIOR CAUCUS- A Short History
Beginnings:
1. IIn the spring of 2006, senior activists went toe the DFL party’s Chairs suggesting that the DFL party needed a senior caucus and requested the party’s help – issues like Medicare D, proposed privatization of Social Security, rising property taxes and the growing senior population made a distinct senior organization politically smart.
2. The Party provided names potential interested party members and a meeting place. Word went out – a group met and committed to formation of the Senior Caucus.
Building:
1. The founders held a series of organizational meetings mainly in the metropolitan area.
2. Created literature and other promotional materials.
3. Recruited at the DFL State Convention, State Senate and Congressional district meetings, Fairs, senior expos and other events.
4. Met with candidates to educate them on senior issues.
5. Throughout the campaign of 2006 we worked in support of candidates, canvassed, called, drop literature. Co-sponsored events for seniors in senior residences, libraries and elsewhere. Our most significant contributing was our innovation program called “Seniors talk to Seniors.”
Formal Organization:
1. In 2007 the Caucus’ charter was completed and approved.
2. In May 2007 elected our officers and board members.
3. Today, about 1000 seniors statewide are involved in the DFL Senior Caucus. We have Board members from all but one of our eight Congressional Districts.
