The Democratic Party of Contra Costa County (DPCCC) is the official organization for Democrats in Contra Costa with over 380,000 members. We are the local embodiment of “America’s Majority Party” for voters and candidates alike, and advance our goals through ongoing programs.
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Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Programs:
VOTER REGISTRATION.
Throughout the year, we proactively sign-up new Democrats to vote. As a result, Democrats are now twice the number of Republicans in Contra Costa County.
PRECINCT ORGANIZING.
Our all-volunteer Grassroots Organizing Team reaches out to voters where they live. We provide information on endorsed candidates and motivate our supporters to vote. Given that personal attention to voters substantially increases voter turnout.
CANDIDATE SUPPORT.
Correspondingly, we have a long-range plan to recruit, train, and support good Democratic candidates at all levels. Local candidates include offices like city councils, school boards, and special districts.
COMMUNICATIONS.
To build the Party and support Democratic campaigns, we proactively communicate our message to Democrats and the general public through the media. Simultaneously, we build relationships with community allies to promote our shared values and priorities.
FUNDRAISING & INFRASTRUCTURE.
Through our fundraising efforts, our local candidates in Contra Costa County have the resources they need to accomplish our mutual goals. These funds help our candidates build the infrastructure needed to benefit all Contra Costa Democrats.
Quick Facts about the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County
- First, the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County is the official governing body for the county.
- Second, the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County (DPCCC) consists of elected committee members from the five-county supervisor districts. Similarly, it includes representation from state and federal elected officials in the county.
- Third, any Democrat can join the Central Committee as a non-voting Associate Member, and can join and vote in our subcommittees (e.g. Endorsements or Issues), subject to approval by the relevant committee chair.
- Fourth, we interview and endorse Democratic candidates for local elected office in Contra Costa County each election year.
- The DPCCC’s endorsements for county and municipal races also become the official endorsements of the Democratic Party at large.
- Our subcommittees provide valuable services to local Democrats by organizing and registering voters. We communicate party values, recruit volunteers, raising crucial funds significantly to help Democratic Clubs charter and grow.
- Finally, the DPCCC embraces the platforms of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.
- In addition, we take positions on local issues by issuing resolutions in support of legislation, propositions and other community actions.
DPCCC District Directors: District 1 – Michael Nye; District 2 – Katha Hartley; District 3 – Carolina Villaseca; District 4 – Ady Olivera; District 5 – Dan Reynolds