The California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus (CDP API Caucus) is the officially chartered caucus of the California Democratic Party representing Democrats of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) origin in the State of California. It was formed to foster participation in the policy decisions and the outreach programs of the Party in the diverse API communities. The CDP API Caucus works under the general direction of the California Democratic Party. The CDP API Caucus supports all CDP endorsed candidates and ballot measures.
Committees
Members of the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander may request to be appointed to various Caucus committees to help in furthering the goals and activities of the CDP API Caucus.
Only those members who are up-to-date with their current membership dues are eligible for committee appointments. Click here to join the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus or to renew your annual Caucus membership dues.
Please see the committee descriptions below and sign up for the committees you are interested in serving on. We will notify you of your committee assignment.
Appointment Requests
Members of the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander may request to be appointed to various Caucus committees to help in furthering the goals and activities of the CDP API Caucus.
Only those members who are up-to-date with their current membership dues are eligible for committee appointments. Click here to join the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus or to renew your annual Caucus membership dues.
Please see the committee descriptions below and sign up for the committees you are interested in serving on. We will notify you of your committee assignment.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Committee Descriptions
Updated 4/2019
Communications – Assist in facilitating the outward communications of the California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus;
Diversity & Outreach – Work with community organizations to create community service opportunities for Caucus members; serve as liaison to Democratic Party organizations and allied organizations
Legislative Action – Work with legislators and legislative offices to conduct research, analyses, and deliberations on legislation to create a list of recommended priority legislation for Caucus consideration; advocate on behalf of Caucus-supported legislation and CDP-endorsed legislation
Rules – Serve as the authority on the bylaws and rules governing the Caucus; consider and present recommendations on bylaws amendments for consideration
The California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus (CDP API Caucus) is the officially chartered caucus of the California Democratic Party representing Democrats of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) origin in the State of California. It was formed to foster participation in the policy decisions and the outreach programs of the Party in the diverse API communities. The CDP API Caucus works under the general direction of the California Democratic Party. The CDP API Caucus supports all CDP endorsed candidates and ballot measures.
As the CDP API Caucus, we are a team of highly energized, experienced, and excited leaders here to support you and represent Democratic ideals, turn red counties and districts blue, as well as supporting, training, and recruiting Democrats within the Asian Pacific Islander community and those who wish to run for public office.
Our goals are:
Energizing & Engaging API Voters | Electing API Democrats | Strengthening & Mobilizing Our Communities
Activating Grassroots and Grasstops
Work and connect with API grassroots activists, elected officials, community leaders, and the Democratic Party leadership alike to maximize Caucus outreach efforts in local communities to recruit, motivate, and activate API candidates and activists – from County Central Committees to public offices
Training for Winning Campaigns
Host campaign and mobilization trainings to make sure that API activists and candidates have the tools and know-how to win campaigns; work with local activists and County Parties to encourage API candidates running for local offices to actively seek Party endorsement
Engaging and Energizing
Strive to reach and engage every potential API Democrat in all corners of the state – in suburbs, cities, and rural areas by grassroots outreach and media/social media outreach; increase Caucus media and communications presence via regular newsletters, website, and social media
Acting Together and Actualizing Goals
Work with Caucus membership, API elected officials, activists, and the Party leadership to further Democratic causes and fight for Democratic values; hold our Caucus and our Party accountable to make sure that the issues of the API community are addressed
Motivating, Mobilizing and Voting
Work with local Democratic clubs and activists to register and mobilize API Democratic voters at the ballot box; work with allied organizations to protect voting rights and promote ballot access to make sure that the voice of the diverse API community is heard
If you want to learn more about how to get involved and do your part in making a difference, please email us at: cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com.
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