IMHO: Jackie Elward on having hard conversations for positive action

October 5, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in IMHO

My name is Jackie Elward. I was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am a mother raising our three children here in Sonoma County. Since my kids were young I have had to talk with them about what to do when dealing with the police. As a Black woman I am […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Cesar Ruiz and combatting misinformation in his role at Twitter

October 5, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in Spotlight

Volunteer Cesar Ruiz talks about his work fact-checking and verifying information with Twitter.

“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, September 2020

September 19, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Statements

We will do everything in our power to honor her wish.

SCDP Endorses Local Candidates for 2020 Election

September 19, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / News

At our September meeting, the Sonoma County Democratic Party voted to support the following candidates who sought our endorsement.

Get Ready to Vote By Mail

September 16, 2020 by Lindsey Dean in News

You’re 3 steps away from being all ready to vote by mail.

SCDP Recommendations on State Propositions and Local Measures

August 23, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / News / Press Releases

State Propositions on the November Ballot Prop 14 Borrowing for STEM Cell Research: SUPPORT Prop 15 Schools and Communities First: SUPPORT Prop 16 Repeals Proposition 209, ending the ban on affirmative action: SUPPORT Prop 17 Free the Vote, grants the right to vote to people on parole: SUPPORT Prop 18 Allows 17-year olds to vote, […]

Early City Council Endorsements include Jackie Elward; Ariel Kelley; Dennis Pocekay; Chris Rogers

August 16, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Endorsements / Issues / News / Press Releases

At our July meeting, the Sonoma County Democratic Party voted to support the following City Council candidates who sought our early endorsement and went through our rigorous interview process. Congratulations to all!

SCDP Condemns DA’s Requests of Nicole Jordan

August 13, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Press Releases / Resolutions

The Sonoma County Democratic Party condemns the SRPD for their inhumane actions and abuses against the very citizens they are to protect.

SCDP urges banning use of all kinetic impact projectiles, including rubber bullets in Sonoma County

August 2, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / Letters / News / Press Releases

We agree with Governor Newsom’s call for new statewide standards for use of force. KIPs cannot be safely used as a method of crowd control.

SCDP Supports Public Health Officials in Response to Pandemic

July 27, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / Letters / News

SCDP urges Board of Supervisors to support local public health officials in decisions that protect public health and safety to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Resolution passes unanimously on emergency paid sick leave for members of the community in Sonoma County

June 10, 2020 by Mary Pierce in Issues / News / Resolutions

Sonoma Democrats strongly supports the adoption of measures that would guarantee a minimum of 14 days of paid sick leave to all workers during the present emergency.

SCDP Statement on George Floyd Protests

June 7, 2020 by sonoma27_wp in Issues / News / Statements

The Sonoma County Democratic Party unequivocally supports the right to march and raise our voices in protest. Black lives matter, period. We stand with our Black brothers and sisters, to whom justice has too long been denied. We stand in solidarity with people of color throughout our communities.

SCDP Statement re: Sheriff’s Announcement

May 30, 2020 by sonoma27_wp in Issues / News / Statements

The Sonoma County Democratic Party is disappointed with the irresponsible, unilateral decision by the Sonoma County Sheriff not to enforce the county’s stay-at-home public health order in the midst of a pandemic.

Resolution to Protect Headwaters of Felta Creek from Logging

May 16, 2020 by sonoma27_wp in Issues / News / Resolutions

The Sonoma County Democratic Party opposes logging in the headwaters of Felta Creek.

Resolution in Support of Local Control over the Deployment of Wireless Communications Facilities

March 21, 2020 by sonoma27_wp in Issues / News / Resolutions

WHEREAS, in 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted regulations limiting the abilities of cities and states to regulate small cell sites (e.g., pole attachments) needed for the deployment of 5G, substantially curtailing local governments’ ability to regulate telecommunications infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the FCC regulations limit the type and amount of fees cities and states may charge, set […]