Standing Committees

Communications – Steve Perkins, Chair

• shall prepare  newsletter preparation and distribution, release to the news media promptly after each meeting of the County Committee a statement of actions taken, press and media relations, and promotion of special events.

Candidate Development & Speakers – Jerome Jackson, Chair

• shall seek out qualified people to run for public office on the Democratic ticket.  The subcommittee shall hold candidate seminars to discuss campaign techniques, work with candidates in the area of issue development, and line up speaking engagements that will make the candidates better known in their respective areas.

Party Organization & Development – Joey Hornbuckle, Chair

• shall be responsible for the development of an extensive and effective grassroots organization.

Special Events – Leona Perry, Chair

• shall organize and execute fund-raising events  and shall be in charge of arranging town hall meetings and other such issue-oriented events.

Policy & Legislative – Danny Ingram, Chair

• shall be responsible for recommending and developing the overall public policy.

Voter Registration – Rhonda Peek, Chair

• shall conduct voter registration drives and shall review precinct boundaries and make recommendations as needed to assure convenient and speedy voting.

Election Procedures - Steve Perkins, Chair

• shall report on all matters incidental to the holding of elections and shall work with the Democratic members of the Election Board to see that Democrats are represented in the conduct of elections at each precinct.

Budget & Finance – Melva Hicks, Chair

• shall assist and consult with the Chair in the preparation of an annual budget.

Audit – Vacant Chair

• is charged with the responsibility of inspecting the books and records of the DeKalb Democratic Party.

Affirmative Action – Emmanuel Morrell, Chair

• shall perform those functions determined by the County Committee and the bylaws of the Georgia Democratic Party.

Campaign Research –  Joey Hornbuckle, Chair

• shall analyze election returns, monitor opposition candidates, officeholders, and parties, compile a record of the performance of the officeholders.