Democrats in Sun City: Purpose of Democrats in Sun City

Purpose of Democrats in Sun City

Statement of Purpose
Democrats in Sun City

1. As a political community-based resident group, The Democrats in Sun City, study local, state, and national issues and make recommendations to members and/or other individuals in the community. On the basis of knowledge, verifiable information, and consensus, the organization seeks to influence decision making and the electoral process by educating the electorate and supporting qualified Democrats wishing to run for public office.

2. The Democrats in Sun City will sustain a strong and viable membership whose collective influence shall create a major political presence in various communities of the Coachella Valley.

3. The membership shall:

• Elect officers who will constitute the Executive Committee.
• Hold fundraising activities to support programs, study issues, educate the electorate, and support candidates.
• Play an influential role in electing Democratic candidates
• Maintain a credible resident group whose prestige and endorsements will be crucial to Democratic candidates seeking office.
• Recommend and support legislative issues
• Exercise influence wherever possible in the appointment or members to commissions and other bodies whose jurisdictions impinge on the lives of persons living in the Coachella Valley .
• Exercise influence on socio-political decisions made outside the Coachella Valley which affect the affairs of agencies and institutions in the Coachella Valley .
• Promote voter registration and turnout.

From the Bylaws. Adopted 12/17/2007