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Placer County Democratic Party

OUR COMMITTEES

Our Standing Committees do the work of the Placer County Democratic Central Committee. They are comprised of members of our Central Committee as well as members of our community.

Many Hands Make Light Work

If you would like to join one of these committees and help contribute to the success of our Central Committee, please reach out to Chair Nick Bennett at chair.pcdp@gmail.com or see details below for joining specific committees.

Candidate Development Committee

Supports candidate recruitment, training, and recommendations for candidate endorsements.

Chair: Julann Brown

Fundraising Committee

Identifies and plans fundraising opportunities, coordinates with the controller on funding needs, sets an annual activity calendar, and evaluates past efforts to improve future fundraising.

Chair: Nick Bennett

Meets:

Communications Committee

Establishes and manages how the Central Committee communicates with its members, Democratic activists, and voters in Placer County.

Chair: Robert Gonzalez

Interested in joining? Complete an interest form HERE.

Community Engagement Committee

Organizes and promotes activities that inform and engage Placer County voters while advancing core Democratic values.

Chair: Barbara Smith

Meets: First Tuesday

Interests form HERE.

Governance Committee

Advises on Bylaws interpretation and revisions, and reviews and recommends decisions on club charter and re-certification applications.

Chair: Deana Rhoades

Public Events Committee

Works to register Democratic voters throughout Placer County and helps to staff events and festivals at different times of the year to interact with voters.

Chair: Joe Mlakar

Resolutions Committee

Reviews resolutions referred to the committee and makes recommendations on resolutions that the PCDCC should endorse.

Chair: vacant

Read more about the Resolutions committee

See Approved Resolutions

Legislative Committee

Tracks state legislation, analyzes bills, collaborates with allies, and may recommend that the PCDCC endorse or oppose specific legislation.

Chair: Terry Rodriquez