The Clearfield County Democratic Committee (CCDC) held its monthly meeting Feb. 8.
The CCDC had the opportunity to meet candidates that are preparing to run for 2021 municipal and state court offices. The CCDC encourages any Democrat interested in running for local office to contact them to obtain the 2021 Candidate Handbook. It is CCDC’s goal to provide you the information, training, materials, and assistance you need to be a strong candidate.
At the meeting, Zachary Bloom of Houtzdale announced his intent to run for Clearfield County Controller.
For Mr. Bloom and other candidates to get on the ballot for the May 18th primary election, they must gather the required number of signatures on a petition.
The CCDC is having a unique Drive-Thru Petition Signing Event on February 20th from 11 am through 4 pm in front of the CCDC Headquarters located at 106 North Second Street in Clearfield.
Petition signing is the first step to the election process, and it is the first opportunity to meet the candidates who wish to serve you.
Registered Democrats are encouraged to participate by driving through a line of petition-signing “stations” while remaining in their vehicles. At the start of the line, participants will receive a new and unused pen that they will use and then take home to ensure no cross-contamination while collecting signatures. Additionally, candidates and volunteers will be using disinfecting wipes and masks.
The CCDC asks driver’s who are interacting through their vehicle windows to also wear a mask. The line will begin on the northwest corner of North Second and E. Locust streets. Participants can look for directional signs, and candidates should dress warm. The CCDC will provide restrooms and refreshments to volunteers and candidates, with a very limited indoor capacity.
CCDC members also discussed municipal offices up for the election and they learned more about the endorsement process of judges in Pennsylvania’s Democratic State Committee.
The CCDC is seeking volunteers with computer and writing skills to join their Information Technology and Communications Team, and the CCDC announced the need to establish a Young Democrats of Clearfield County group. Young people from rural counties throughout central Pennsylvania are stepping up and making an impact in their communities with their voices and skills.
The CCDC wants to be able to provide an avenue for the youth in Clearfield county to advocate for progressive issues and unite with the next generation of progressive leaders. Any student, teacher or organization interested in establishing a Young Democrats of Clearfield County should contact the CCDC.
The Clearfield County Democratic Committee meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 pm. The group has been meeting virtually during the pandemic, and registered Democrats wanting to attend the meeting online, or receive email newsletters, should contact the Clearfield Democrats by email at clearfielddemocrats@gmail.com, or by phone at 814-205-3451.
