I am so honored to serve as president of WDC and incredibly proud of the remarkable work we've done together this past year, as well as the strong community we continue to build.
The Women's Democratic Club is a force for change. This year, WDC has made a real impact by advocating for issues that matter to women and families across Montgomery County and beyond. Our success would not have been possible without the dedication, energy, and passion each of you brings to this club. So, whether you organized events, wrote letters, hosted fundraisers, or just showed up to support one another, you made a difference. I want to take a moment to celebrate YOU—you are what makes this club so special.
Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue our advocacy with the same commitment, energy, and resolve. We will keep pushing for policies that lift all women and their families. We will fight for affordable housing, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. We will fight to uphold the values of equality, justice, and opportunity for all.
There is no question that there is deep concern about what the future holds. With a new president being sworn in on January 20, many of us are worried about how his policies and rhetoric will impact our families and communities. Trump is threatening to deport immigrants, close federal agencies and departments, reduce the federal workforce, and undermine LGBTQ+ rights. Whether or not he follows through with his threats, the uncertainty is unsettling. We must prepare for these challenges and stand ready to protect the values that define us.
We will also face ongoing threats to women’s rights at the national level. From reproductive health to fair wages, from healthcare access to workplace protections, we know the Trump administration will reverse our hard-won progress. This puts the rights, health, and well-being of women—including our daughters, mothers, and sisters—at risk.
But we are not powerless. We must stand united, and our collective action can shape the future. With your support and your engagement, the Women's Democratic Club will continue to fight for fairness, justice, and inclusivity — the values that have made our county strong. We will work together to protect at-risk communities. We will defend immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, fair wages, and oppose policies that harm our families and communities.
Democrats across the country are organizing, and we in Montgomery County will do the same. Together, we will protect the progress we’ve made and work for a fairer, more equitable future.
In closing, I want to say thank you—from the bottom of my heart—for your tireless work, your commitment to justice, and your unwavering belief in the power of women to lead change. The road ahead may be tough, but we will walk it together.