From the OC Politics Blog
Can you believe it? The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) is abandoning Santa Ana for a new office in Orange. They are hosting a Grand Opening at that new office on September 7, 2013, from 12 noon until 3 pm.
The DPOC was in Santa Ana for almost two decades. Ironically they will be paying less rent for their new digs, which are ” larger, brighter, newer, more visible location next month” according to their Facebook page. Continue reading
Assembly Speaker John Perez and Jeff LeTourneau
The race to see who will replace Frank Barbaro as the new Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) is down to two candidates – longtime activist Jeff LeTourneau and paid consultant Henry Vandermeir.
The DPOC is at a crossroads – Orange County is less red than ever. The Democrats picked up another legislative seat this November when Sharon Quirk-Silva won in the 65th Assembly District, with capable help from Vandermeir’s wife Lois, who is also a paid consultant.
There is nothing wrong with being a paid political consultant. I do some of that work too. But should paid consultants be heading up political party organizations? I don’t think so. Continue reading
This just in from the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC). They have finally hired a new Executive Director, Long Beach Council Member Gerrie Schipske. What this means for Henry Vandermeir, who filled in capably during the search for a new E.D., is anyone’s guess.
DPOC names Gerrie Schipske as new Executive Director
I am pleased to announce that Gerrie Schipske is the new Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County.
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-47th CD) says, “I join with Orange County Democrats in extending a warm welcome to the Honorable Gerrie Schipske and congratulate the Democratic Party of Orange County on its selection of Ms. Schipske to serve as the DPOC Executive Director. I look forward to working with her and the DPOC in helping to elect Democrats as we move forward to the November 2010 elections.” Continue reading
The Democratic Party of Orange County is offering a free candidate training workshop! If you are planning on running for local office or will be working on a campaign, we strongly encourage you to attend this all day training.
Learn what it takes to run a successful campaign from those who have done it!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Help keep this training program going by becoming a sponsor! Continue reading