California Democratic Party Region 6 Meeting

The California Democratic Party's Region 6 Meeting will be held on Monday, June 27, from 7-9 p.m. at the Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703.

The agenda will include a political update from California Democratic Party Executive Director Shawnda Westly, a call for testimony on the proposed delegate selection plan, discussion about making endorsements in the "top two" primary process, and other resolutions that may be considered at the July California Democratic Party Executive Board meeting.

Please contact Region 6 Director Royce Kelley if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at . . . → Read More: California Democratic Party Region 6 Meeting

Tell State Legislators to Dump Grover Norquist

California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton is encouraging all Californians to sign a petition to encourage our legislators to work for us and let Californians vote on extending current taxes in order to protect vital health and human services and education programs. As Burton writes:

Who does Norquist think he is to try and bind California Republicans to his agenda when they are elected independently by the people in districts up and down this state?

And, of course, who are these Republicans to succumb to the outrageous demands of someone like Norquist when Governor Jerry Brown needs everyone's help to restructure government and restore California?

To solve the complex problems facing California and get our state on track, at a time when Americans are paying the lowest amount . . . → Read More: Tell State Legislators to Dump Grover Norquist

Vote on Assembly District Delegates to the California Democratic Party

Democratic Party members in Contra Costa County will be seeking election as delegates to the 2011 and 2012 California Democratic Party Conventions during Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEM) on Saturday, January 8.

These ADEM elections are the vehicle by which the California Democratic Party proceeds with its reorganization, which occurs biennially to determine the members of the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC). These Delegates will meet for the first time at the California Democratic Party State Convention held April 29-May 1, 2011 in Sacramento.

Contra Costa Democrats who live in Assembly District 14 (Nancy Skinner), Assembly District 15 (Joan Buchanan), and Assembly District 11 (Susan Bonilla) will attend elections, along with Democrats in the other 77 State Assembly Districts. Each district will elect six men and . . . → Read More: Vote on Assembly District Delegates to the California Democratic Party

Become an Assembly District Delegate to the California Democratic Party State Central Committee

The deadline to apply to run for an Assembly District Delegate slot to the California Democratic Party's state central committee is Thursday, December 9. The elections for Assembly District Delegates will happen the weekend of January 8-9, 2011. 

Delegates serve through the 2012 general election and will have the opportunity to represent their Assembly District at the 2011 State Convention in Sacramento and the 2012 State Convention. 

For more information about how to apply on-line to run for a delegate position, please . . . → Read More: Become an Assembly District Delegate to the California Democratic Party State Central Committee

El Cerrito Democratic Club Hosts Calitics’ Brian Leubitz To Discuss “The Midyear Elections: What Happened and Why”

The November 23 meeting of the El Cerrito Democratic Club will welcome Brian Leubitz of the up-to-the-minute progressive blog Calitics! Mr. Leubitz will speak to our membership on "The Midyear Elections — What Happened and Why?"

A ranking expert on California state politics, he is Regional Director of CDP Region 4 (AD 12, 13, 19) and a regular attendee and speaker at Party conventions and executive board meetings. His presentation is bound to be thoroughly grounded, insightful, and packed with insider lore.

The meeting will be convened at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, in Fellowship Hall, El Cerrito United Methodist Church, 6830 Stockton Avenue (at Richmond Avenue), El Cerrito, CA 94530. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and light refreshments will be available, as well as pizza . . . → Read More: El Cerrito Democratic Club Hosts Calitics’ Brian Leubitz To Discuss “The Midyear Elections: What Happened and Why”

California Democratic Party Region 6 Precinct Walk & Regional Meeting

The California Democratic Party Region 6 pre-November Executive Board meeting will take place following a precinct walk on Saturday, October 16.

The VOTE 2010 precinct walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. The business meeting will follow afterwards at approximately 1:30 p.m. The CDP office is located in downtown Oakland. From 980/24, exit 17th/18th Street. Public parking is available nearby. The nearest BART is 19th Street.

Please RSVP for the Phone Bank/Precinct Walk to pomeara@cadem.org. Contact Region 6 Director Royce Kelley if you have any questions, comments, or concerns . . . → Read More: California Democratic Party Region 6 Precinct Walk & Regional Meeting

Upcoming Contra Costa Democratic Events

  • May 21, 2012
    • President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo Featured at Tri-Valley Democratic Club's May 21 Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin

  • May 22, 2012
    • El Cerrito Dem Club meeting on HS Ed programs

      Starts: 6:00 pm

      Location: El Cerrito High School library

  • May 23, 2012
    • Diablo Valley Democratic Club's May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek

  • May 24, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Review National and California Politics with Ben Tulchin

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room, Rossmoor

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's May 24 Meeting Features Former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna

      Starts: 6:15 pm

      Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville

  • June 14, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

  • June 21, 2012
    • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Meeting

      Starts: 7:30 pm

      Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA