Humboldt County Democrats reboot Communication and Education Committee

Newly elected Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC) member Michele Walford from the 1^st District chaired a recent Communication and Education Committee (CEC) meeting on Tuesday November 29^th at HCDCC Headquarters. It was more of reorganization or restructuring of a committee that is tasked with electronic media, member support and training, technology support, and community communication, such as website and facebook maintenance but tonight the focus was energizing new members and new volunteers. Over 20 people came to participate.

The CEC opened with a pledge of Allegiance to the flag. (There, we are not all communist, socialistic liberal left wing anti Americans!)

The first thing we discussed is “Who or what are we locally and State wise as Democrats?” There was some back and forth about how the Democratic National Committee screwed up the Primary election for Bernie Sanders but all agreed we need to heal and solve this issue in the future. So as local Democrats, “What are we?”

For the People

Believe in Science/Climate change

Open to all Color and Sexes

Non-Discriminating

Progressive

Working Class

So after identifying who we are, what can we do to help the local Democratic Party?

Support Young Democrats

Support Black Lives Matter

Support Community Building

Extend outreach to all

Connect with Minorities

Support likeminded local candidates

What can we do right now in the immediate?

Fill empty seats on HCDCC

Do Outreach on registered Democrats who haven’t ever voted

Register voters who haven’t ever participated door to door

Fill vacated offices or seats for Special Districts such as:

a.    School Districts

b.    Community Service Districts

c.    Fire Boards

d.    Other Special Districts

What message do we want our leaders to have?

Differentiate what Democrats are doing as opposed to Republicans

Be the Source of Truth with details

Know we are watching their votes

Know we have their backs on decisions when they do their job right

What can CEC do better?

Do weekly updates on causes

Better use of social media with HCDCC Facebook page

Next topic of issue for the 2017 CEC will be a resolution to “Abolish the Electoral College.”