Welcome to the new year, and to a new era in America. Change is coming, and we helped bring it right here in Oregon's bluest county. Newsletter editor Mark Schwebke kicks off 2009 with a newsletter full of important info for all county Dems.

Election of Officers of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County

Election of Delegates and Alternates to the State Central Committee

Election of Delegates and Alternates to the Congressional District Committees

The Multnomah County Democratic Party Central Committee will hold our biennial Organizational Meeting at the January 8, 2009, Central Committee Meeting.  Any person who has been registered as a Democrat in Multnomah County for at least 180 days is eligible to stand for any of these positions.  Only those who were elected as Precinct Committee People (PCPs) in the May 2008 Primary Election may cast votes for the Officers; all Multnomah County PCPs (elected or appointed) may vote for SCC and CD delegates.

If you wish to run for any office, or if you would like to nominate an eligible and willing Democrat, please use this online webform.  Alternatively, you may submit your nomination by email or letter or at the Organization Meeting.  Please note: In order for a name to be on the printed ballot, that nomination must be declared 7 days before the Meeting, that is, 7:00 PM, January 1st.  Please review the Bylaws for complete information on the offices, duties and details of the election.

If you have any questions regarding the Election, please contact KC Hanson, Chair, or Susan Silodor, Vice-chair.

A list of nominees is available.

The December issue of the "Multnomah Democrat" is not our usual newsletter. County Chair KC Hanson writes from the heart about the loss of a dear friend, the ugly passage of anti-GLBT laws in 4 states, and how it all somehow intersects in our political lives. There is also plenty of the usual good stuff, info on PCP candidates and about upcoming events.

We're trying to reduce our printing and postage costs, so please let us know if you are receiving the postal delivery but don't need to (because you read it here). Send a note to communications@multdems.org and we'll take care of it.

Notes:

There's a resolution (Page 5) to be voted on at the Central Committee meeting this Thursday evening, December 11th.

There will be an Organization Meeting with Election of Officers on January 8th. See more info on page 6, with details to follow.

Download the newsletter here (pdf format).