Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Meetings and Information
Monthly General Membership Meetings
The DPCCC holds its monthly General Membership Meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm via Zoom. This meeting is open to members of the public who are registered Democrats. All DPCCC Members will receive agendas several days before the meeting by email.
For more information send email to secretary@contracostadems.com Please visit our event calendar to confirm meeting dates and times. If you are a registered Democrat and want to join the DPCCC, click HERE.
Executive Committee Meetings
The DPCCC’s Executive Committee (or Leadership Team) generally holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month. The DPCCC Executive Committee Meeting is open to observers who are members of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County. All Leadership Team Members will receive agendas seven days before the meeting by email. For more information, please email secretary@contracostadems.com
DPCCC General Membership Meeting (Members)
Generally
3rd Thursday of the month at 7 PM
via ZOOM
The Democratic Party of CCC (DPCCC) is the voice of over 340,000 registered Democrats in Contra Costa County. We support issues that protect the safety net for working families, children, immigrants, our seniors, LGBTQ community and those that have been disenfranchised by institutional racism and discrimination. We speak out when we see injustice. We are dedicated volunteers working with our allies to elect Democrats, pass effective legislation and empower our democratic clubs and community to take action. Our job as Democrats requires a multi-faceted approach. At the national, state and local level, we must work to undo the damage caused by the former Trump Administration. Locally, we must Build our Party by registering voters, support grass-roots organizing efforts, empower our Democratic Clubs, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV).
Committee Meetings
With the exception of the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, or as otherwise designated in the Bylaws, all interested members are eligible to apply for membership in all committees. All Regular or Associate Members in good standing my be appointed by the committee chair to fully participate in the committee meetings, including the right to make motions and to vote.
For committee meeting dates, see our events page.
| OVERSIGHT | Meeting Loc & Time |
CHAIR/CO-CHAIR Members |
PURPOSE/CHARGE |
| Chair Katie Ricklefs |
1st Thurs. of month at 7 PM Zoom |
Katie Ricklefs Officers Susana Williams Joey Smith Floy Andrews Craig Cheslog María Alegría District Directors Michael Nye Katha Hawley Carolina Villaseca Ady Olvera Dan Reynolds |
The Executive Committee shall carry out and/or oversee all DPCCC executive and administrative duties. |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Rules Committee? |
Jeff Koertzen (Bylaws Subcommittee) Marisol Rubio (Policies and Procedures Subcommittee) |
Propose changes to by-laws and standing rules. | |
| 1st Vice-Chair Susana Williams |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Elections Committee? |
Cesar Zepeda, Chuck Carpenter, Rebecca Barrett and Thuy Dao Jensen, Co-Chairs |
Develop and conduct trainings workshops for Democrats interested in running for office; help in planning GOTV (Get out the Vote); plan and implement voter registration program and VBM (Vote by Mail). |
As Needed |
Tamela Hawley and Cameron Sasai, Co-Chairs |
A special committee to oversee the DPCCC candidate endorsement process. [Term: Approximately 9 months during election years.] | |
Generally via Zoom at 6:30 pm on 4th or 5th Monday of the month Interested in contacting or joining the Issues Committee? |
Susan Hildreth Irene Tate, Co-Chairs |
Review and recommend action on all propositions and resolutions on local, state and national issues brought before the DPCCC. If you would like to submit an issue to the Issues Committee, please see Documents and Forms. |
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| Cecilia Minalga |
The volunteer activism committee promotes and supports activities led by other clubs and groups to harness the power of Contra Costa activists to help Democrats win elections. We partner with the Bay Area Coalition, utilizing people-powered strategies to turn out the vote: phone banking, voter registration, and canvassing. Our target districts are the California Central Valley, Arizona, Nevada, and special elections. To support volunteers, we also provide speaker series, training sessions, and messaging library. | ||
| 2nd Vice-Chair Joey D. Smith |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Clubs Development Committee? |
Renee Zeimer |
Provide guidance for existing and new clubs; promote club activities; encourage club participation in DPCCC activities. |
Interested in contacting or joining the Training Committee? |
Cheryl Sudduth |
Educate each new DPCCC member on their duties and responsibilities. Plan and conduct DPCCC training workshops for members and officers. | |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Recruitment Committee? |
Justin Brown |
BBQ, Holiday Party | |
| Secretary Craig Cheslog |
Fourth Monday at 7:00 pm via Zoom Interested in contacting or joining the Infrastructure or Communications Committee? |
Jan Bell |
Manage social media, website and on-line presence as well as maintain membership email distribution. Review and manage DPCCC publications. |
| Controller Floy Andrews |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Finance Committee? |
Floy Andrews, Marshall Lewis and Jamin Pursell, co-chairs |
The finance committee shall provide financial oversight for the DPCCC. |
As Needed Interested in contacting or joining the Fundraising Committee? |
Rebecca Barrett |
Assist with all DPCCC fundraising; propose fundraising projects including the Annual Roosevelt Dinner |