Frequently Asked Questions
The Pierce County Democratic Central Committee (PCDCC) is a service organization chartered to serve you…progressive thinkers; members; Democrats; candidates; Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs); and local, regional, statewide, and federal office holders. If these questions and answers do not meet your issues, please Contact us with your concerns.
Q: Who is eligible for membership in the PCDCC?
A: Regular members include elected or appointed Pierce County Democratic Precinct Committee Officers; elected officers of the Central Committee; and Executive Board Members of the Central Committee. Associate members with privilege of voice but no vote include any Democrat elected by the voters of and serving in Pierce County and any member of the Democratic National Committee residing within Pierce County. Anyone can attend PCDCC meetings and will generally be given voice privileges.
Q: What is the requirement for and cost of annual dues?
A: Payment of annual dues in the amount of $35.00 (we promote a larger amount, Donate) is encouraged for all members. Payment of dues is not a requirement for granting rights and privileges to members of the Central Committee.
Q: Who is eligible to run for officer positions in the PCDCC?
A: Any voter registered in Pierce County is eligible to run for officer positions in the PCDCC.
Q: Do you have any paid positions?
A: All members and officers of the PCDCC are volunteers. We have a fulltime paid coordinator in our office. We have no openings for paid employees at this time.Contact us.
Q: Do you endorse and support candidates; and if so, how do I get an endorsement?
A: We endorse and support (see Services) progressive candidates for Pierce County offices, statewide offices, Pierce County US House of Representatives district races, Washington State US Senatorial races, and Presidential races. We contact registered candidates to fill in a form soliciting our endorsement and follow up with those whom we deem qualified. Please Contact us for further information.Candidate Endorsement Request Forms:
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