Platform
Building a Party that
Serves and Listens to You
It is time for the Democratic Party to reclaim the mantle of the party for working people. As a Party, we often cede young and working class voters to apathy and rural communities to the GOP, but if we want to win governing coalitions, we must go everywhere and listen to everyone. If we want to win and have a durable and engaged base, we need to ensure that we address the concerns and reflect the values of our voters -- not just in words, but in actions. We must:
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Strengthen our relationships with organized labor
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Volunteer regularly in our communities, providing food and aid to all those in need
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Having a consistent presence at the annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair and other community events
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Foster the growth of Democratic Clubs in High Schools and Community Colleges to inspire a new generation of party activists
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Revive our off-season listening tours
Advancing an Agenda that Improves People's Lives
The Party that makes people's lives better, wins elections. We need to advance a platform that lives up to the promise of freedom, justice, and prosperity for all. That means:
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Helping craft a agenda for the local party that reflects local issues and values
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Standing up to Trump and Trumpism across the nation
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Working alongside our partners in the labor movement and progressive groups to promote legislation that defends our social, civic, and economic rights.
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Partnering with organizations that defend the rights of our immigrant neighbors to provide "Know Your Rights" training and support legislation that protects ALL Marylanders.
Increasing Engagement
The most crucial component of building a durable and engaged base is finding ways for all of our members to get involved with their Party. As an At-Large Member of the MCDCC, I will:
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Expand our voter registration efforts for young people and new citizens
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Empower student members of the Central Committee through mentorship and consultation on essential Party decisions
Building a Pipeline to Progress
One of the most essential things that this Central Committee can do is create a pathway to power for those who have so often been denied true representation in Government. Together, we can build a pipeline for young, diverse, progressive Democrats to get engaged in party politics and eventually run for office. We can do this by:
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Strengthening Clubs that represent the core constituencies of the Democratic electorate
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Actively recruiting young and diverse precinct officials, a starting point for many who go on to be party leaders and elected officials
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Providing a platform for underserved and underrepresented communities to connect with their elected leaders and speak out on the issues impacting them
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Nominating progressive candidates who reflect their communities to vacancies in the Maryland General Assembly
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Reforming the appointment process for candidates to vacancies in the General Assembly
Electing Democrats
The core function of any party is to advance its agenda. In order to advance the Democratic Agenda, we must:
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Revive our off-season listening tours to every part of Montgomery County
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Ensure that we have volunteers at every polling place to offer insight into the Democratic positions on local issues
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Support Democrats running in crucial swing districts and swing states
Defending Democracy
Nothing matters if we don't fight to preserve the bedrock of American Democracy. As a local Party, we must:
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Expand our voter protection efforts in coordination with attorneys and the Maryland Democratic Party and the National Democratic Party.
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Ensure there are Democratic poll watchers at every voting site to watch the process and protect voters.
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Democratize the appointments process in Maryland to sure that voters are heard in state legislative races for who will represent them