Clark County Democratic Party is not providing a bus to Carson City due to the NASCAR weekend the same weekend which has used up the demand of all Union bus transport companies in the region for this weekend along with passenger shuttle vans.

At this time we are only collecting information from those whom are willing to provide rides to the meeting.  Once we have offers those opportunities will be listed on the website along with a form for those interested to have their information forwarded to the host.

Until we have participants offering to drive we will not be collecting information from those who need a ride so that no one relies on a carpool to get them to Carson City if we do not have drivers willing to provide transportation.

Your carpool is confirmed when you have made connection directly with the person offering the ride and you have both confirmed back to Clark County Dems that the arrangement works for you both.

If you need a ride check back to this page as opportunities will be posted on a daily basis as volunteers step forward. Again, we will not be collecting names in general. Do not rely on the car pool system to your detriment if you are able to make other arrangements.

ONLY USE THE FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE OFFERING A RIDE 

The candidates for the positions are presented to you in the order in which they filed:

• John Allen for County Commission Representative – Filed 1/17/2012
• Richard Bullock for County Commission Representative – Filed 1/26/2012
• Scott Miller for Corresponding Secretary – Filed 1/26/2012

Mr. Miller has an additional page of his filing here.

Candidates will be formally nominated at the Clark County Democratic Party Elections Meeting on Wednesday, February 15th. All central committee members are encouraged to come out and hear from the candidates who could represent you on the executive board.

WHEN: February 15, 2012

WHERE: PLAN Office
708 S 6th Street in downtown Las Vegas

TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Self-nominations will not be permissible at this meeting but allowable on the day of elections.

A copy of the election rules may be downloaded here.

President Obama announced initiative making it easier for international visitors to come to the entertainment capitol of the world – Las Vegas!

The Clark County Democratic Party (CCDP) is now accepting nominations for Corresponding Secretary and Commission District Representative representing Clark County Commission District A. These vacancies are due to recent resignations by Justin McAffee who resigned to work on one of the congressional campaigns and Aaron Ford, who has announced his own candidacy for state Senate.

Both positions will serve on the CCDP Executive Board through July, 2013.

Candidates interested in the Commission District Representative position must live in the same district they would serve. The lines of Commission District A were redrawn in 2011 because of redistricting. Check the map to see if you reside in District A.

Per the CCDP Bylaws, the job description for each position is as follows:

Corresponding Secretary (Article IV, Section 10)

1. Be the chair of the Communications committee.
2. Draft correspondence and other notices to CCCC members at the direction of the Chair.
3. Draft correspondence on behalf of and at the direction of the Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board.
4. Have general supervision over all means and methods of conventional or electronic communications utilized by the CCPD. This duty shall be performed at the direction of the Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board.
5. Perform such other duties as the Bylaws, Chair, CCCC, or its Executive Board shall delegate.

Commission District Representative (Article VII, Section 4)
Serves as a member of the CCDP Political Organizing Committee to:

1. Develop and implement, with the approval of the Executive Board, all necessary CCDP programs to assist in the election of local, state and national Democratic candidates including, but not limited to, voter registration, voter persuasion, get out the vote, and to maintain the democratic organization in the county.
2. Provide general supervision and direction to the Precinct Captains, Temporary Precinct Captains, Precinct Representatives and At-Large Members as part of the implementation of approved political programs.
3. Provide annual budget recommendations to the Budget and Finance committee for political programs.
4. Provide political program expenditure recommendations to the Chair and Executive Board within the scope of the approved annual budget.
5. Perform such other duties as the Chair, the CCCC, or its Executive Board shall delegate.

The Election Rules have been significantly revised. Download the Elections Rules here.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to file a Declaration of Candidacy form. Doing so is the best way to let membership learn about you and the office you seek. Download the Declaration of Candidacy form here.

IMPORTANT DATES

• January 16-31: Nominations accepted.
• January 31: Formal nomination period closes.
• February 4: Candidacy documents, information about nomination meeting and other related election materials distributed to central committee members.
• February 15: Nomination Meeting, time and location TBA. Candidate forum will be added if there are enough candidates and/or interest.
• March 3: Election Meeting, time and location TBA.

Candidates or those with questions should contact Marla Turner, Elections Chair at marenrut@embarqmail.com or (702) 610-9043.

Hey, everyone, meet Mike Prior, one of our most motivated and consistent
Organizing for America volunteers! Mike is a constant presence in the Green Valley/Henderson/South East office, and you will always find him doing something helpful—making calls, greeting new volunteers, entering data, and lining up new people to volunteer for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Mike first started out in May, 2011 with OFA, making calls in the office, then decided he wanted to get more involved, and boy, did he ever! He has been working hard ever since, steadily building his own team, and has become a confirmed Neighborhood Team Leader in an amazingly short time!

Mike is a great example of how persistence and personal motivation can bring about wonderful results, even for people who have just joined with the campaign recently.

Mike is originally from Michigan, and before retirement, worked for many years on the Strip as a cook. He lives in southeast Las Vegas, but you can find him almost every day in the Green Valley OFA office, working hard to re-elect President Obama.

When you come in to volunteer, be sure to stop by and say hello to Mike Prior, our Clark County Democrat All-Star of the Week! You’ll be glad you did, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself signed up with Mike’s team before you walk out of the office! (:

A special thank you to Linda Cavazos for writing this great tribute to Mike! 

A wife, mother, grandmother, career woman, and one of the biggest Democratic volunteers in the valley make Linda Cavazos our Clark County Democrat All Star of the Week.

Linda can be found most evenings at the Green Valley OFA office phone banking for the President and his agenda. Recently, Linda brought her granddaughter to help phone for Obama – that is true family values! Linda also phones, canvases and fundraises for Democratic Congressional, state and local candidates.

A true grass roots volunteer, Linda never hesitates to step up and help. 

Although Linda has political enthusiasm, her real passion is family. Linda and her husband Bob love spending time with their children and grandchildren. I am sure that with Linda volunteering and enrolling others to join her for phone banks and canvases, Democrats will be successful in Nevada’s 2012 election.

Congratulations to Linda on being our All Star of the Week!

Thank you to our Chair Chris Miller for writing this story about Linda. 

As we enter the 2011 Holiday Season, I am reminded about the hope and promise of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men.

In this spirit, let’s celebrate the end of the war in Iraq and be thankful for returning troops spending time with their families this holiday season. But, in the spirit of goodwill, please remember the men and women of our Armed Services who are serving in Afghanistan and around
the globe, those who are living with injury and those brave American soldiers who are not coming home. The holidays are a good time to reach out to the family of a fallen soldier or to an injured vet to let them know that, as Nevadans, we remember and care.

I am amazed and thankful for the level of support the members and friends of the Clark County Democratic Party give to others. Everything from volunteering at food banks, feeding the homeless, staffing a water station at the Las Vegas marathon and supporting a toy drive for the youngest victims of HIV/Aids shows the world that DEMOCRATS CARE!

People like CCDP Board Member Nancy Kuhns who volunteers everywhere, Rebecca Ferriera with Safe Faith United trying to make
Nevada safer for victims of domestic violence and Loretta Harper who is one of our biggest OFA volunteers. Remember, a simple act of kindness can change the lives and families of so many. I look forward to continued community involvement.

I want to extend a special note of holiday greetings to our Clark County Club and Caucus Presidents and Chairs. These leaders go above and beyond to ensure grass roots Nevadans are engaged and involved year-round. These leaders and organizations are also to be commended for their volunteer work in the community.
Again, DEMOCRATS CARE!

As we look on the horizon towards 2012, we, as Democrats have a lot of work to do. I don’t know about you, but I am asking for a little help on my holiday wish list… re-electing President Obama, electing Shelly Berkley as Nevada’s first female Senator, electing 3 Democratic Congressional representatives and having continued majorities in the Nevada State Legislature. Hey, it never hurts to ask.

On a personal note, I want to recognize the men and women who serve with me on the Executive Board of the Clark County Democratic Party. The commitment to step-up and take a leadership role is a huge undertaking. I acknowledge your dedication with special holiday wishes to each of you. I cannot do this job without your support!!

In closing, I want to thank each and every one of you for giving me the opportunity to lead Clark County at this very important time. I value each and every one of you and appreciate all of the support you have given to me, the candidates and to the Clark County Democratic Party.

I am wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season!

Chris Miller
Chair, Clark County Democratic Party

Laura KM Martin, our Democrat of the week, is intelligent with a wicked sense of humor.  She is connected on many levels to current events and news, and is a huge resource of information for those that are connected to her on social media.  

Laura is a media expert having studied Media Relations at Colorado State University. She tirelessly provides several of Democratic organizations with her expertise in Twitter and Facebook.  Laura has become nationally known on Twitter and, along with her close friends, Laura is followed by several famous people.

Laura is a tireless Democrat. She serves and has served on several Democratic organizations Executive Boards, including Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Board, Asian-American Democratic Caucus, Stonewall Democrats of Southern Nevada, Nevada Stonewall Democratic Caucus, and the Clark County Democratic Black Caucus.  

Laura is always available to help Democratic candidate’s campaigns and to phone bank and canvas. A real grass roots activist, Laura is always up for a protest march.  She participates in support of her Union, SEIU, and works full-time for a non-profit where she serves progressive issues and the community while still finding time to volunteer in the community.

Thanks to Sandy Eddy for writing about Laura Martin.