Placer County Democratic Party
OUR PLATFORM
Mission Statement
The Placer County Democratic Central Committee shall focus its efforts within the County of Placer; to advance the goals of the Democratic Party (hereinafter called the Party), through public policy and political issue analysis, education, fund-raising, recruitment, coordination with other Democratic groups, and other activities to benefit the Party.
The Party shall seek to publicize activities, and to build its membership from registered Democrats within the county. All factions of the Party shall reflect inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism, as exhibited by inclusive policies, diversified volunteer engagement, and public awareness of the culture commitments of this organization.
Current Issues Facing Our Community
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Fully fund the VA, expand job training, and partner with businesses to get veterans hired. No one who served our country should struggle to get care or housing in Placer County
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Bring broadband to rural communities. Expand job training and trade schools to prepare local workers for careers in energy, healthcare, and tech.
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Promote conservation without burdensome regulation. Invest in wildfire prevention and forest management to protect our communities and natural resources.
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Support a single-payer healthcare system so no Placer County family goes without care. Lower healthcare costs through competition and price transparency. Expand rural clinics and telehealth to give families better access.
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Every child deserves a strong public education that teaches real skills, real history, and real science, without political interference. Let parents guide values, but let teachers teach the truth. Let the children learn.
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Keep the government out of private family decisions. Support access to reproductive healthcare, including contraception and maternal care, so families can make informed choices based on their values.
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Our founders protected freedom of religion to prevent exactly this: one group forcing their beliefs on everyone else. That freedom is under attack in our schools today. Beware of religious extremists hiding behind Christianity to push a hateful, anti-democratic agenda in our public schools. We must protect our children and Constitution from it.
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As the Trump Administration pushes cruel, anti-immigrant policies, we must remember: welcoming those seeking a better life is not just compassionate—it’s fundamentally American.
The Placer County Democratic Party affirms and supports the platform of the California Democratic Party
Platform of the California Democratic Party
The California Democratic Party will fight to defend and promote the rights, opportunities, and safety of all Californians.
We envision:
A California that leads the world as a model of rural and economic prosperity rooted in economic justice;
An excellent public education system, from pre-K through college, to empower our youth to reach their full potential;
A universal, single-payer health care system;
A good union jobs;
Sustainably planned communities;
A strong democracy from the workplace to the federal government;
A secure and peaceful world.
Because climate change presents an existential threat to the future of humanity, we will fight to:
Protect our air, water, and natural resources through renewable energy;
Locate affordable housing near public transportation;
Develop innovative technology to reduce our carbon footprint.
We honor, celebrate, and work to support a diverse California, including immigrant communities, veterans, artists, children, and seniors.
We believe in equality, liberty, and justice for all:
The right of a woman to reproductive healthcare and the ability to choose her own future;
The right to fair treatment in the criminal justice system;
The right to equal access for those with disabilities;
The right to free speech;
The right to live without fear of hate crimes or gun violence.
This Platform defends and promotes these values that support all people’s hopes and dreams for a vibrant future, founded in an affirmative understanding of the intersectional nature of social and economic equity.
The above document is an abridged version adapted from the CADEM website. Please visit the CADEM website for the full platform.