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Caucus and Full Committee Meeting on April 22

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Six cartoonish (faceless) people sitting around a meeting tableThere will be a brief full Cville Dems meeting followed by a Caucus in Charlottesville on Monday, April 22, Swanson Case Room, Central Library branch (explained below). Doors will open at 6 pm, followed by the meeting 6:30-6:50 pm. Registration for the Caucus will begin at 7pm, and the Caucus will begin at 7:30pm.

Read more information in the formal Call to Caucus, which is here on the Cville Dems website.

The Caucus is an event to elect Charlottesville delegates and alternates to attend both the Fifth Congressional District Democratic Convention (May 18 in Fluvanna County) and the DPVA State Convention (June 22 in Richmond). If you’d like to be elected as a Charlottesville delegate or alternate, you must pre-file (see article just below). We need to elect 14 delegates plus three alternates at the Caucus – yes, we need 17 people to volunteer for this important Democratic representation of Charlottesville at both the Fifth District convention and the DPVA State convention in Richmond. Delegates must attend both conventions. It is satisfying and enjoyable to be part of this political process, which goes all the way to determining the next President and Vice President.

How Can I Become a Charlottesville Delegate at the Caucus? April 15th Deadline!

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[4/15/2024— 5pm today is the deadline to apply to be a Delegate!]

Every Presidential election year, Democrats in each city and county must meet in a Caucus to elect Delegates to attend both the Congressional District Convention(s) and the State Convention and help elect Virginia’s delegation to the National Democratic Convention in August. The Charlottesville Democratic Committee (Cville Dems) calls and runs the Caucus, which is open to every Democrat registered to vote in the City of Charlottesville.

This year, Charlottesville Democrats need to elect 14 Delegates and 3 alternates to the 5th Congressional District Democratic Convention and to the DPVA State Convention.

Some frequently asked questions about this process are answered here… check it out!

We Need Office Space – Know of Any?

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Stylized cartoon drawing of a small office buildingThe Cville Dems are searching for a full-time office location for 2024-25. With the most important election of our lives this year, and an important governor’s race next year, Cville Dems are hoping for a space to serve as a gathering spot for phone banking, canvass launches, training, and much more.

If you know of an affordable location with parking, please contact Nancy and Josh at cvilledemschair@gmail.com.

News from the Executive Committee Meeting (1/22/24)

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Six cartoonish (faceless) people sitting around a meeting tableThe first Executive Committee meeting of the year was a success. Much to do in this coming year!

Young people 22 and under – 76% vote Democratic. This has sparked some new ideas from our members, ranging from election stickers on scooters to using voter registration proof for entry to events. Two events suggested for free admission with a voter registration card were a women’s basketball tournament at Tonsler Park and/or possibly a play entitled It Can’t Happen Here (yes, the decades old Sinclair Lewis political play, updated with today’s urgency) if it were to be produced here.

Here’s a talking point for those who may lean for Republican Bob Good: “Did you know that he hasn’t gotten a single bill out of committee? He’s not being effective at working for his constituents.”