DPCCC membership approved the following resolution at the January 20, 2022 regular meeting.
WHEREAS local print and digital journalism is disappearing at a record rate, with subscriptions to local news decreasing steadily since the spread of the internet and corporations buying local news outlets and then cutting budgets and staff; and
WHEREAS trust in journalists is at an all-time low nationally, while many local reporters retain the goodwill and trust of their communities; and
WHEREAS local print and digital journalism are essential to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and to ensuring our democracy continues to survive;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County commends Rep. Mark DeSaulnier for authoring H.R. 6068, the Saving Local News Act, and encourages Congress to pass this legislation to help ensure that local digital and print news continues to operate in a robust manner for years to come; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County shall communicate this resolution to Contra Costa County Democrats, the California Democratic Party, and members of Congress representing any part of Contra Costa County.
Submitted by Craig Cheslog, Associate Member, District 5