Former Congresswoman to speak at Democratic breakfast Saturday

Former Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, who represented the 2nd District, U.S. House, from 2007 through 2009, will be the guest speaker Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast.

The breakfast buffet will begin at 8:15 a.m. followed by the program at 9 a.m. at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Boyda currently is running for the U.S. Senate in Kansas.

Also speaking on Saturday will be Ben Meers, Kansas Democratic Party executive director.

The breakfast is open to Democrats. The cost of the breakfast will be $10, or $6 for students and those on limited incomes. It is not required to purchase a breakfast to attend the meeting.

Those who are planning on purchasing a breakfast are asked to make reservations by Friday, Aug. 16, to Scott Mackey at [email protected], but reservations are not required although they are encouraged.

On Aug. 16, there will be a sponsor that will pay the cost of students attending breakfast for the first time.