Cville Dems

The Charlottesville Democratic Committee

Dems Meeting MONDAY, July 28, at 7 pm. Yes, 7pm.

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We are meeting this Monday, July 28th, from 7-8:30pm at the Jefferson-Madison Downtown Library (Swanson Room) for a Full Committee Meeting.
We have a FULL agenda (but will not go past 8:30pm). We have…
  • Professor Ian Mullins from UVA, coming to update us on what is happening behind the scenes in the assignment of a new interim president at UVA, and how he thinks we can help.
  • School Board Member Amanda Burns, coming to give us a ‘state of the schools’ as we head into a new school year that already has challenges (particularly financial).
  • Jimmy Flood from the Spanberger/Coordinated Campaign, to let us know what we can expect in the next weeks/months, and how we can help.
Beyond that we have brief updates from our committee leaders, an introduction of our newly elected candidate for City Council – Jen Fleisher, as well as an introduction of our Cville Dems campaign intern, Tyler Heron.
Again – 7pm…..7pm…..7pm on Monday evening, July 28,  at the Downtown Central Library (July 28th).
Please join us!
Josh and Nancy

Call to Action July 14, 2025

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Volunteering at Ix Park every Thursday evening, 5-7pm. Canvassing from there, as well as postcard writing and phoning for Dem candidates. We cannot emphasize enough how beneficial these person-to-person contacts are while canvassing–your friendly face is your most valuable tool for persuading others to vote!

More Canvassing for Abigail: Saturday, July 19, 10am–1pm, and 1–4pm, leaving from 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue. Sign up here.

Remembering John Lewis: “Good Trouble Lives On,” Thursday, July 17, Booker T. Washington Park, 4:45-5:45pm. Personal reflections, songs, and signs (hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville). Also check out: NAACP showing of John Lewis “Good Trouble” documentary at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6-8pm, or People’s Summer Activist Series, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6-8pm.

 

Paul Riley is Running for the Fifth District Next Year

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On Wednesday, July 2, longtime Crozet resident and retired U.S. Army officer Paul Riley formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Paul is a pro-business moderate, focusing on restoring economic security, and making government work for working Americans, not just the wealthiest. A Bronze Star Awardee, he aims to protect earned benefits and healthcare for all, and will help veterans receive the support they have earned.

Soon another candidate will be announced. Stay tuned!

 

Summer Bash will be August 23, 5-7pm

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Stylized graphic with Multicolored capital letters spelling out SUMMER + Brown capital letters spelling out BASH (both mounted on a wood plank backing) - The plank is set on top of a summer floral arrangement

Save this date — Saturday, August 23, 5-7pm, for our big night of the year, the Cville Dems Summer Bash. This year, tickets for the festive night with speakers and a fine meal from Pearl Island Catering in the (air conditioned!) Carver Rec Center will be $40 per person, and sponsorships are available at the levels of $125, $250, $500, $1,000, and $5,000.

Whether as a sponsor or as an individual, go to ActBlue now to get your tickets, and stay tuned for more information! This is our only fundraiser of the year, so we really appreciate all the support you can give us.

Meet our New Intern, Tyler Heron

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Portrait of Tyler Heron - summer and fall 2025 intern - wears a button down shirt and jack in an outdoor shot

Tyler is a rising junior at James Madison University studying English. He’s already helped us organize materials in our storage unit. He’s also worked with our communications group and will start up again in August (after completing another intervening internship in July!) to help our Dem candidates to victory in the fall.

A lifelong Charlottesville resident, he’s passionate about youth engagement in Democratic politics. His favorite novels include Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men and Pat Conroy’s My Losing Season. His favorite TV show is Arrested Development, and he loves lasagna (and hates Mondays).

Tyler has previously worked for the JMU English department with the Digital Yoknapatawpha Project and at the Federal Executive Institute. After graduating from JMU, he hopes to pursue a career in law or teaching. He’s very excited to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot, and looks forward to helping out in any way he can. Thank you, Tyler!!

Stay tuned, we may have another intern on board soon.