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
We need your input
Nearly two years ago the Pima County Democratic Party (PCDP) adopted its first Platform. The document is a list of values that address inequities in our country, our county and our party. After identifying next steps for the Platform Committee, we felt a...
PCDP Adopts First Platform
By Richard Wiebe “The county party needs a platform,” Tucson attorney Bill Reisner told his friend, Phil Lopes. “Let’s make it happen.” The challenge was a perfect fit for Phil, a, longtime party activist and four-term state representative. From joining...
Mission Accomplished at PCDP’s County Meeting
PCDP Chair Alison Jones introduced the elected officials and PCDP officers in the room, and recognized the many volunteers committed to turning Arizona blue. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Cat Ripley, PCDP’s Executive Director, for her tireless work and incredible contributions to PCDP.