Democratic Events in Orange County

Register Democrats to Protect Katie Porter (CA-45) and Harley Rouda (CA-48)
December 17, 2019, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Euro Caffe, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Nobody is Above the Law – Impeachment Rally in Brea 
December 17, 2019, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, 391 S. State College Blvd, Brea 92821

Scott Rhinehart Social Justice December Event  
December 17, 2019, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Protect Our Gains for Levin (CA-49), Porter (CA-45), Rouda (CA-48)
December 18, 2019, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Starbucks, 28391 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Melissa Fox Open House and Debate Watch Party
December 19, 2019, 5:30 pm, 9930 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine 92618

Register Democrats to protect Katie Porter (CA-45)
December 21, 2019, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mother’s Market, 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

National Democratic Training Committee: Ready, Set, Run – 30 Day Challenge 
Throughout January 2020

Register Democrats to protect Katie Porter (CA-45)
January 4, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mother’s Market, 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

Register Democrats to Protect Katie Porter (CA-45) and Harley Rouda (CA-48)
January 7, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Euro Caffe, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Voter Registration Training Call with Field Team 6
January 8, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Register Democrats to Protect Katie Porter (CA-45) and Harley Rouda (CA-48)
January 14, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Euro Caffe, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2020 OC Women’s March
January 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Orange County, CA

Register Democrats to protect Katie Porter (CA-45)
January 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mother’s Market, 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

Getting Our Bands Back Together: Free Organizer Training for 2020
January 19, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Location to be announced. RSVP requested.

Club Meetings & Voter Registration

Visit our Calendar for regularly scheduled Democratic Club meetings, voter registration actions with Field Team 6, DPOC Central Committee meetings, and more. Note: Some clubs may not have meetings in December due to the holidays. There is no regular DPOC Central Committee meeting in December. Contact clubs directly for details.

 

News

 

Strike for Mental Health Care

Nearly 4,000 National Union of Healthcare Workers-represented psychologists, social workers, therapists, and addiction medicine specialists have decided to hold a strike this week to urge Kaiser to increase staffing to improve mental health care access for Kaiser’s 9 million California members.

In Orange County, strikes will occur at Kaiser facilities in Anaheim, with rallies at noon each dayClick here for details, including all strike times and locations.

 

Orange County Women’s March: How to Get Involved

The OC Women’s March, a nonpartisan community-organized action with more than 20,000 attendees each year, returns on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Here are some important links to help you or your organization get involved:

Sign Up To Volunteer – Route guides are always the most needed volunteer position, and it’s the best way to help and still march.
Register Your Organization
Register As An Individual
Downloadable Flyers in Multiple Languages (more coming soon)
Shareable Facebook Event

Street Team/Event Planning
There will be a limited number of spots available along the march route for groups who would like to express themselves through music, dance, art, poetry readings, or whatever creative ideas you come up with. If you would like to get involved with the Street Team or the Organizing Committee, please email OCWomensMarch@gmail.com.

 

Job Opportunities in Orange County

For political jobs and nonpartisan election job opportunities, visit our Careers page. Send opportunities to info@ocdemocrats.org.

 

Central Committee Elections

If you’ve been reading our newsletters or following us on social media, you probably know Democratic Party of Orange County Central Committee elections are underway. Central Committee members vote on endorsements, resolutions, bylaws, delegates, and more. They also help fundraise, support Democratic Clubs, and help recruit candidates for local office.

Wondering who’s running to represent you at DPOC? View candidate filings on the OC Registrar of Voters website (you can vote for up to 6 DPOC Central Committee members in your Assembly District):

Candidates in the 55th Assembly District
Candidates in the 65th Assembly District
Candidates in the 68th Assembly District
Candidates in the 69th Assembly District
Candidates in the 72nd Assembly District
Candidates in the 73rd Assembly District
Candidates in the 74th Assembly District
Unsure which Assembly District you’re in? Look up your district here.

 

Open Call for Parliamentarian

The Democratic Party of Orange County seeks a Parliamentarian. For more information, click here.