The Licking County Democratic Party exists to promote good government throughout Licking County. The party is made up of two bodies, the Central Committee and the Executive Committee.
To 2024 Central Committee Elect Precinct Committee Members - TUES. APRIL 23 6:30 PM - the Licking Co. Democratic Central Committee and Executive Committee reorganization meeting will be located at the Licking Co. Administration Building, 20 S. 2nd St., Newark, OH 43055, Room D in the basement. Newly elected Central Committee members will be sworn in and new officers for each committee will be nominated and voted in. This meeting will be in person only.
The Central Committee governs the Democratic Party of Licking County and is comprised of one member from each voting precinct within the county. Central Committee members are responsible for maintaining good communication with voters in their precinct by organizing get out the vote efforts, identifying potential candidates for elected office in their precinct, and participating regularly in County Party activities. See the Central Committee List here.
The Central Committee meets VIRTUALLY every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm. (note: The meetings are for the members of the Central Committee. However, meetings are open to the public.
Officers
Marcia Phelps, Chair
Freddie Latella, 1st Vice Chair
A. Kaye Hartman, 2nd Vice Chair
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Mike Bond, Treasurer
The Executive Committee is elected by the Central Committee and is composed of at least 45 but no more than 61 members, at least 2/3 of which also sit on the Central Committee. The main purpose of the Executive Committee is to promote the interests and general welfare of the Democratic Party and make recommendations for appointment to the county Board of Elections. See the Executive Committee List here.
The Executive Committee meets VIRTUALLY every fourth Tuesday in January, April, July and October at 6:30pm (prior to the Central Committee meeting).
Officers
Marcia Phelps, Chair
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Michelle Newman, 2nd Vice Chair
Teneah Chambers, Secretary
Regina Martin, Treasurer
All meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about the party, our elected officials, and our candidates. Have questions about how to best participate? Contact us at lcdemocraticparty@gmail.com.