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Resolution Committing to Free Fair Elections

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DPCCC membership approved the following resolution at the September 15, 2022 regular meeting.

WHEREAS the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County recognizes and supports the fundamental right of voters to decide the outcome of our elections and expects the subsequent peaceful transfer of power as not merely a venerable tradition but paramount to the survival of democracy and the Republic, and 

WHEREAS the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County places a high value on elections that are free and fair, accessible and safe, secure and transparent, and is proud of Contra Costa County’s long history of administering elections that are reliable and trustworthy, and

WHEREAS the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County is aware of advisories issued by the California Secretary of State indicating that rumors and misinformation concerning election procedures, whether intentional or otherwise, continue to cast doubt on the integrity of elections and, according to a major network news poll, “threats to democracy” has become voters’ top issue facing the country, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County will continue to support and defend elections that are safe, free and fair and will not tolerate attempts by any elected officials, candidates, special interest groups, or other actors who undermine the election process, threaten election workers or voters, or disregard the collective will of the voters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County solemnly commits to recognize the legitimacy of democratically elected officials of this jurisdiction, the State of California and the United States, regardless of personal preference, and will use its platform to fiercely defend the Constitution and our democracy from such unlawful threats to our freedoms and fundamental voting rights.

Submitted by Renee Zeimer, Elected Member, District 2

Approved by the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County, September 15, 2022

DPCCC candidate forum for 2022 primary offices

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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.

Resolution Calling On Democrats to Refrain from Making Early Endorsements of Non-Democratic Candidates

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DPCCC membership approved the following resolution at the November 18, 2021 regular meeting.

WHEREAS, The Democratic Party of Contra Costa County’s (DPCCC) volunteer members “work hard to champion progressive policies, elect strong Democrats, and build a cohesive community that works together to solve challenging problems”; and

WHEREAS, it undermines the ability of the Democratic Party to motivate our members and recruit Democrats to run for countywide offices, city councils, school boards, and other special district boards when Democrats and Democratic elected officials make early endorsements of non-Democrats in nonpartisan and partisan races; and

WHEREAS, in March 2021 the DPCCC adopted a resolution regarding the importance of Public Office Members to Support the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidates, and builds on the California Democratic Party’s By-Law in Article 2 Membership; Section 9b (Removal from Membership) which states that a DSCCC member “who publicly gives support to or avows a preference for a candidate registered other than Party Preference Democrat in the voter-nominated top-two open primary, or violates the Code of Conduct may be removed from membership”; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the DPCCC calls on Democrats to support fellow Democrats for election or appointment to partisan and nonpartisan offices and particularly to avoid making endorsements of non-Democrats prior to the filing deadline for any office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DPCCC’s Chair shall communicate this resolution to Contra Costa County Democrats and to previously endorsed Democratic elected officials with an explanation about how vital it is that we work in partnership to recruit, train, and help Democratic candidates during an election cycle where many of our local candidates could face coordinated regional and nationally funded efforts to defeat them. 

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Craig Cheslog, Associate Member, District 5