The Archuleta County Democratic Party is seeking volunteers to fill several vacant positions on our Central Committee. Filling these positions is important as we head into the 2024 presidential election. In addition to electing a president, Congressioal District 03 will be contested. Adam Frisch and Dr. Debbie Burnett have announced plans to run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Silt. Volunteer for one of our open positions here. Questions? Contact
Officers for the 2023-2024 election cycle:
- Carl Young, Chair
- John Porco, First Vice Chair
- Dave Butcher, Treasurer
- Chair Emeritus, Becky Herman
- Sue Yalom, Vice Chair for Events
- Lou Dickson, Vice Chair for VAN
- Candace Jones, Vice-Chair for Candidates and Local Issues
- Chris Morley, Vice Chair of Public Relations & Marketing
- Shawna Seed, Vice Chair Volunteers & Community Outreach
Open positions:
- Secretary
- Vice Chair for Fundraising
- Vice Chair for Social Media
- Vice Chair Cultural & Demographic Outreach
- Vice Chair for Fundraising
- Vice Chair for Hispanic Initiative
- Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Outreach
Brief description of the open roles:
COUNTY SECRETARY – The Secretary (1) takes the minutes and timely prepares them for approval; (2) serves as the records-custodian for the party.
SOCIAL MEDIA - The Vice Chair of Social Media manages the county's Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. The vice chair will accuratly reflect ACDP and CDP's views and abide by the CDP's code of conduct.
CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC OUTREACH - Cultural & Demographic Outreach is a position that focuses on communities tied together by shared experiences of race, religion, gender, orientation, military service, age or workforce, or issue priorities.
FUNDRAISING - The vice chair of fundraising will assist the central committee in raising money for county party operations, initiatives, and candidate support.
HISPANIC INITIATIVE - This position will
- Provide training and information to increase Latino participation in the political process.Encourage and register Latinos to vote.
- Identify and encourage Latinos to seek public office and/or to serve on boards and commissions.
- Provide information specifically on issues that affect the Latino community.
- Provide a forum to increase visibility of Latino candidates.
LGBTQ+ OUTREACH - This position is dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Archuleta County residents and their families.
The Central Committee of the Archuleta County Democratic Party usually meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Check our calendar for the specific time and location of this month’s meeting. Everyone is welcome to join in these meetings.
- If you wish to make a presentation to the Archuleta County Democratic Party, please send a request to be included on the agenda (
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