Julio Castilleja was elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County at the Reorganization meeting on January 23rd. You may have read his “Why I Am a Democrat” feature in the Digest and blog last fall. Here is his greeting to all Democrats in Multnomah County: 

Political parties are formed on paper, and only come to life by the will of their members. It is our work that gives breath and strength to this body that we call the Democratic Party of Multnomah County. We must continue to build a party that truly reflects the communities that we serve. As your chair, it will be my duty to serve the interests of our members, to help lay out new paths for civic engagement and grassroots democracy to thrive in Multnomah County. I am excited to work with you to develop new systems to engage our community and our elected officials. To prepare the ground for the next generation of democrats. Most importantly, to create an atmosphere where people feel welcomed, wanted, and needed.

This issue of the Digest offers lots of news you can use. Most important: join us at the Central Committee virtual meeting on Thursday, February 11th. Members must RSVP for this Zoom meeting by completing the form at this link.

— Julio Castilleja
Chair, The Democratic Party of Multnomah County.
Please contact me at: chair@multdems.org