Committees
The PCDP has different committees to address specific concerns within the community and the PCDP organization. We encourage the public to reach out to the committee chairs to ask about information on how to join and when committee meetings are held.
Community Action Committee
Responsible for planning and executing community outreach events with volunteers from PCDP. For example, they help organize a diaper bank and volunteer road cleanup.
To learn more, contact
Dana Kormash
dkormash@live.com
520-300-0835
Bylaws Committee
Responsible for maintaining and updating bylaws through which PCDP operates as a chartered, political organization.
To learn more, contact
Gail Kamaras demsvote130@gmail.com
(520) 405-6973
Platform Committee
Responsible for creating, updating, and adding to the PCDP party platform which summarizes the values and goals of PCDP. To learn more, contact
Alison Jones
aj4az2@gmail.com
(520) 270-2825
Data Committee
Responsible for working with LDs in PCDP to collect and provide data regarding voter outreach and turnout.
To learn more contact
Bharathan (bear-uh-thon) Kalyanraman
secondvicechair@pimadems.org
(520) 323-7067
DEI Committee
Responsible for developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies within PCDP.
To learn more contact
Bharathan (bear-uh-thon) Kalyanraman
secondvicechair@pimadems.org
(520) 323-7067
Comms and Media Team
Responsible for PCDP’s online presence by scheduling, creating, and posting on social media and the PCDP website.
To learn more, please contact
Maria Parsons
corrsecretary@pimadems.org
(520) 591-4661
PC Education Committee
Responsible for creating and distributing materials that facilitate PC education and development.
To learn more, please contact either
Linda Horowitz at linda.horowitz.real@gmail.com
(520) 331-0592, or you can contact
Diane Nevill
nevillpeake@me.com
(602)617-8725
Redistricting Committee
Responsible for ensuring that Democrats’ voices are heard throughout the redistricting process, and to keep member of the public aware of what is happening in regards to the independent redistricting commission (IRC).
To learn more, please contact
Susan Bickel at
susanbickel7@gmail.com
(520)559-3904
Young Voters Engagement
Responsible for young voter outreach; bring younger Democrats into PCDP by addressing issues which specifically affect young people.
To learn more, please contact
James Cerasia at youngvoterspcdp@gmail.com
Development Committee
Responsible for creating and implementing PCDP’s budget and fundraising plan. Team members work to raise funds by retaining current donors and developing strategies to engage new donors.
To learn more, please contact
Judy Gillies
judyjgillies@gmail.com
(208)863-5557
Committee Updates
Executive Meeting Summary: March 7, 2022
The March Executive Committee meeting was held on March 7th, 2022. We went over several updates and passed a motion to draft a resolution. First, we discussed the ongoing process of selling the building where our headquarters are currently located. We have several...
PCDP Committee Meeting
Remember meeting in person? by Morgan Graham, PCDP Recording Secretary The Pima County Democratic Party held a County Committee Meeting on August 21, 2021. Due to increased COVID-19 cases the meeting was held virtually, yet again. Even though it was...
Mandatory minimum sentencing must end
When some dems broke ranks to vote for a recent child abuse bill, they forgot their commitment to criminal justice, our contributor argues By Alison Jones Special to the Arizona Daily StarMar 19, 2021 The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer: I...