On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

• Adopted Bylaws Committee changes proposed at the June SCCDCC meeting as amended
  • Bylaws changes
  • Clubs Act changes
  • Endorsement Act changes
• Filled the AD 26 vacancy
  • Martin Pine and Milad Klaas were nominated
  • Martin Pine was elected
• Endorsed “Yes on Save Our Public Hospitals”
  • Ballot Measure – Nov 4, 2025 Special Election
  • https://valleyhealthfoundation.org
  • michael.elliot@vhfca.org
• Voted to support Vote16 Palo Alto
  • a youth-led effort to reduce the voting age to 16 in Palo Alto for municipal elections
• Heard
  • Comments from Josh Newman, candidate for Superintendent of Public Education
    • The Sacralegis Podcast
    • Edumyseat Podcast, available next week
  • Reports on
    • Endorsement timeline and process regarding the Special Election for County Assessor
    • Ad Hoc Committee on Housing and Homelessness
  • General announcements
    • Democratic Victory Brunch
      • Sunday, September 14, 11am-2pm
      • sccdp.org/tickets
  • Officer and Director reports
    • Communications for Candidates Presentations
      • 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20 at 7 PM
      • SCCDP Headquarters
  • Club reports
    • Democrats for Palestinian Rights Bay Area
      • Statement SCCDP Meeting 07 Aug 2025
    • Afro Umoja Political Representation in Silicon Valley
      • https://www.sawubonasv.org
• Adjourned in Memory of Carol Miller

Are you running for a local office in 2026, or considering it? Do you expect to work on a local campaign? Are you just curious?

The Santa Clara County Democratic Party and these Clubs:

Avalanche Democratic Club
Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN)
Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Silicon Valley Democratic Club
South County Democratic Club

Invite you to attend a presentation on “Communications for Candidates”.

SCCDP Communications Director John Comiskey will cover the basics of formulating your message and getting it out to voters. The presentation will consist of basic communication skills for first time and novice candidates, campaign volunteers, and others. More experienced attendees are welcome. 

Better candidates will run better campaigns, resulting in better office holders being elected. 

The presentation will be given the third Thursday each month from September through November from 7 PM until 9 PM. Those dates are 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20. The presentation is the same each time. You do not need to attend more than once.

The presentation will be given in person at the SCCDP headquarters at 2901 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128.

If you would like to attend, please, register by selecting this button:

If you have questions, email communications@sccdp.org.

If you know of someone who is running for local office, please, feel free to forward this information to them.

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

We’re now less than 10 days away from a very special night! Please join us on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Koi Palace in Milpitas for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose.

👉 Click here to RSVP or get your tickets – EVENT LINK

As we finalize an exciting program of performances and honored guests, we’re thrilled to share a special announcement:

🔹 Featured Guest: Ismail “Izzy” Ramsey (Fmr U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California)

A longtime friend of Otto’s, Mr. Ramsey will join us for a powerful conversation on our government, our rights, and how we can protect our democracy during these critical times.

We still have some individual tickets and table sponsorships available, but space is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful evening among community leaders and friends.

To RSVP: Simply reply to this email, or visit the RSVP page here: [CLICK HERE]

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, share an unforgettable meal, and work together toward a brighter, stronger future. See you on July 27th!

Warmest regards,

Otto Lee
County Board President

vote@ottolee.org
OttoLee.org
Facebook/VoteOttoLee

2025 Summer Birthday Celebration RSVP [LINK]

Save the Date for our annual BBQ and Potluck at the Morgan Hill Community Park on Saturday September 6 from 12-4pm. Tickets on sale now at our website: https://www.scdcdem.club/.

Please let us know if you will bring a dish. #SouthCountyDem #Gilroy #SanMartin #MorganHill #SanJose

July 19, 2025 at Emma Prusch Farm Park.  ActBlue link for Sponsorships by July 9, 2025:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/alldemspicnic .

Sponsorship checks sent  to Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club, 2901 Moorpark Ave, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128, payable to Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club, must be postmarked before July 3, 2025.  Sponsors to ALL DEMS will cover membership through 2025.

Photo Credit: Jerry Wang

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

• Adopted a rule establishing the meeting as Youth Takeover 2025
• Turned the meeting over to the Youth Takeover 2025 Delegates
• Adopted via consent calendar the Youth Takeover 2025 resolutions
  • Resolution for Mental Wellness Centers in Santa Clara County Schools
  • Resolution Opposing Censorship in Education and Curriculum in the California School System
  • Resolution to Provide More Resources and Support for Students
  • Resolution to Expand Digital Infrastructure Equity and Post-Secondary Continuity for Incarcerated Youth
  • Resolution in Support of Countywide Student Town Halls for Inclusive Youth Engagement
  • Resolution on Medicaid
  • Resolution for Free Period Products
  • Resolution on Promoting Eating Disorder Resources for Youth in Schools
  • Resolution to Protect the Rights and Safety of Immigrants
  • Resolution for Widespread Translation Services
• Heard
  • General announcements
  • Announcement of AD 26 vacancy
    • to be filled at the August 7, 2025 meeting
• Deferred to August 7, 2025
  • Approval of minutes
  • Officer reports
  • Club reports