Due to the appointment of Chip Shields to the Senate, the Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) of House District 43 have another opportunity to nominate candidates for appointment to the Legislature.

As announced last month, the deadline for new applications for PCP appointments at the October 8 meeting was September 27. (FAQ on PCP Appointments)  Our bylaws call for the names of applicants for appointment as PCP to be published on the website one week before the first meeting at which they may be appointed. That list is below in Read more.

If you previously applied to become a PCP but were unable to attend a meeting, you may still be appointed at a meeting that you attend. Please let our Vice Chair know your intentions by emailing vicechair@multdems.org.

FAQ RE: PCPS

Who has applied to be appointed as a PCP at the October 8, 2009 meeting?

District 42:

Logan Gilles

District 43:

Ronald L. Booker

Leah Dumas

Herman Goudy

Wilma J. Goudy

Eddie Lincoln

Paul van Orden

District 45:

Jay Jaacks

District 48:

Jeffery F. Rhodes

What is a PCP?

PCP stands for Precinct Committee Person. A PCP is a community organizer in his or her own neighborhood, especially during election season. This role is critical to winning both local and statewide elections. A PCP can be more effective by talking about politics with neighbors all year long.

A PCP is also a member of the Multnomah County Democratic Central Committee, the highest authority in the County Democratic Party. It conducts the business of the Party, decides on positions taken and elects representatives to the State Central Committee. When there is a Democratic vacancy in the Legislature, the members in that District meet in a Nominating Convention to nominate candidates for appointment to fill the unexpired term.

PCPs are elected in their precincts in the Primary Elections in even-numbered years. Between elections, PCPs may be appointed by the Central Committee to fill vacancies.

Can I still apply to become a PCP?

Yes, you can do that anytime. However, in accordance with our bylaws, applicants must be published at least 7 days prior to the Central Committee meeting at which their appointment will be considered, and they must be received in time to allow for publication. The next opportunity for appointment from new applications will be at our Oct. 8 Central Committee meeting, and that application deadline was Sept. 27. It is now too late for a new application to become a PCP prior to the HD 43 Nominating Convention.

What if I applied, but cannot make the October 8 meeting. Can I still be appointed?

ONLY if you have attended a Multnomah Dems’ Central Committee Meeting within the past 6 months and signed in as a guest. Otherwise you must be there at the meeting at which your application will be considered. If you are not there, your application will still be considered active, and you can be appointed at a later Central Committee meeting that you attend.

Who is my contact in the Party for questions?

Go to the Discussions board on our Facebook pages to ask your general questions. Specific questions may be emailed to vicechair@multdems.org

Note: It is critical that we have full contact information for you. Email is our primary way of supplying members with news and notifications, and phone is the backup. One simply can't participate fully without this connection.

I filed an application last month, but I missed the meeting. Will I get specific notice of the October 8 meeting and information regarding the Nominating Convention?

If you have completed all the contact information on your application, you will receive an email or phone call regarding the October 8 meeting. If you are then appointed at the October 8 meeting, you will receive your Nominating Convention notice at that time. (Current HD 43 PCPs will receive Convention notice through email or US Mail.)