DPCCC candidate forum for 2022 primary offices

DPCCC hosted a candidate forum at the top of our Membership meeting last Thursday (Feb 17) featuring the following candidates:

  • Statewide competitive races
    • CA Controller
      • Ron Galperin
      • Yvonne Yiu
      • Malia Cohen
    • Board of Equalization, District 2
      • Michela Alioto-Pier
      • Sally Lieber
    • CA Insurance Commissioner
      • Ricardo Lara
      • Marc Levine
  • Assembly District 11
    • Lori Wilson
  • US Senate
    • Alex Padilla (via designee Kristin Bertolina)

Here is the Zoom recording.

Save The Date – April 23 Fundraiser Event

The Democratic Party of Contra Costa County (DPCCC) is hosting an in-person and outdoor fundraising event on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at Pleasant Hill Park!

Please save the date and we’ll be providing more information soon on ticketing, food and drink, entertainment, speakers, sponsorships, and more!

You can also share like and share the event from Facebook here: LINK

We look forward to seeing you all again!

Fundraising Committee

fundraising@contracostadems.com

DPCCC new candidate training in November – Register by Nov 12

On November 13 and 20, DPCCC is offering trainings for Democrats aspiring to run for office or manage a campaign. All participants are asked to read and agree to support the California Democratic Party platform: https://cadem.org/our-platform/

Candidate Basics Training

Are you a community leader with strong democratic values? We want to help you run for office! Join the Democratic Party of Contra Costa Saturday, November 13 from 1:00- 2:30 pm PST for a free virtual introduction on how to prepare to run. Hear from elected officials about what it takes to win. Don’t miss out on this opportunity- Register today! When choosing applicants to join our program, we prioritize leaders who are women, people of color, and transgender and non-binary people. (The last day to register is Nov 12!)
Register via Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/425674/

Campaign Management 101

Are you ready to learn the skills needed to run a political campaign? Whether you’re wanting to support a democratic candidate or just learn how to become more involved in campaigns this training is for you. Join the Democratic Party of Contra Costa Saturday, November 20 from 1:00- 2:30 pm PST for a free virtual introduction to running a winning political campaign. Hear from local campaign managers who have done the work. Don’t miss out on this opportunity- Register today! When choosing applicants to join our program, we prioritize leaders who are women, people of color, and transgender and non-binary people. (The last day to register is Nov 19!)
Register via Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/425672/

Thank you to our BBQ sponsors

DPCCC’s first in-person event since the start of COVID-19 was a great success! Thanks to Sean Trambley, Recruitment Committee Chair Cody Keller, Fundraising Committee Chair Sue Hamill, Carlyn Obringer, Valerie Sloven, Cathy McRoberts, Robyn Kuslits, John Stevens and Dan Leahy for their work in putting this event on. Thanks to our featured speaker, Dan Pfeiffer of Pod Save America.

And thanks to our event sponsors!

Governor Level Sponsors:

  • Representative Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11)
  • Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15)
  • Contra Costa Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Contra Costa Building & Construction Trades Council
  • SEIU-UHW

Representative Level Sponsors:

  • Representative Jerry McNerney (CA-09)
  • Assemblymember Tim Grayson (AD-14)
  • Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton
  • SEIU Local 1021

Mayor Level Sponsors:

  • Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
  • Community College Trustee Rebecca Barrett
  • East Bay Regional Parks District Board Member Colin Coffey
  • Pleasant Hill Councilmember Ken Carlson
  • Cecilia Minalga, super activist 
  • Ben Therriault, candidate for Contra Costa Sheriff
  • Kathleen Van Winckel
  • Jonee Grassi

Club & Grassroots Sponsors:

  • El Cerrito Mayor Paul Fadelli
  • Concord Councilmember Carlyn Obringer
  • El Cerrito Councilmember Gabe Quinto
  • El Cerrito Councilmember Tessa Rudnick
  • Contra Costa Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey
  • Contra Costa Board of Education Trustee and Vice President Sarah Butler
  • Contra Costa Board of Education Trustee Anamarie Ávila Farías
  • Mt Diablo Unified School District Trustee and President Cherise Khaund
  • DPCCC Chair Katie Ricklefs
  • Lisa Tucker
  • John Hall
  • Deepa Sharma
  • Black Women Organized for Political Action
  • Contra Costa Young Democrats
  • Lamorinda Democratic Club
  • El Cerrito Democratic Club
  • Rossmoor Democratic Club
  • Diablo Valley Democratic Club

San Ramon canvass against the recall Sat, Aug 28, 9am

Help us Canvass San Ramon with Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Councilmember Sabina Zafar, San Ramon Valley Dems, TriValley Dems and the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County this Saturday!

Recall ballots are out, and this Saturday, August 28, at 9am, we’ll be gathering to drop literature at Democrats doors throughout San Ramon. This is an easy, unintimidating way to get involved and help support Democrats and Governor Newsom in the Recall. Stop Republicans from this power grab and support our efforts to  Get out the Vote!

Co-hosted by the San Ramon Valley Democratic Club, the Tri-Valley Democrats  and the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County. We will meet at Councilwoman Sabina Zafar’s house. Please meet at 9:00 AM sharp at 228 Aspenwood Court, San Ramon, CA 94582

Please sign up by sending your name, email and phone number to Kathleen Van Winckel at Smythkate0@gmail.com.