The Monterey County Democratic Central Committee is the elected body representing registered Democrats in Monterey County, and serves as the local presence of the California Democratic Party. Find more information about local and state Democrats through these links:
What We Stand For
Central Committee
Clubs
Region 9, Assembly Districts 27 & 28
State Party Structure (chart)
State Party Bylaws (PDF download)
We now have headquarters in Monterey and Salinas!
The Monterey HQ is open from noon to 6pm Monday-Friday. It's located at 60 Bonifacio Plaza, off Alvarado near the Britannia Arms pub. The phone number is (831) 333-0101. To volunteer, email Thom Diggins.
The Salinas HQ is undergoing a nearly-done renovation, compete with a high tech campaign center, and is at 931 E Market St. To volunteer, email Shawn Bagley.
A Pizza Paradise, Marina:Washington, DC, Dec 18, 2007 - Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) on Tuesday joined colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the Energy Independence and Security Act. The bill includes provisions that will increase vehicle fuel efficiency, increase the use of renewable energy sources and cut U.S. oil consumption by boosting biofuel use.
SACRAMENTO, Dec 17, 2007 – Assembly Budget Committee Chair John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) today released the following statement on the Assembly’s passage of AB 1x1:
“Today’s Assembly passage of health care reform is a major step forward for California.
From the Los Angeles Times, November 28, 2007
California's fiscal crisis is the result of a volatile revenue system, not out-of-control spending.
By John Laird
Next year's state budget, with no changes to current programs or revenues, will be $10 billion in the red, and similar shortfalls are projected for the following years.
