Who are the Democrats of Rossmoor?
The Democrats of Rossmoor Club was established in 1966. Chartered by the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County, we are one of the largest Democratic clubs in California.
We come together as a group to maximize our political effectiveness in support of Democratic ideals. We are an activist, non-PAC organization committed to:
- Educating ourselves through guest-speaker programs, workshops, town halls, film and book clubs, and frequent communications.
- Mobilizing in support of local, state, and national Democratic candidates through get-out-the-vote activities, including voter registration, phone and text banking, letter- and postcard writing, and door-to-door canvassing. We also endorse and promote legislation.
- Supporting programs that further Democratic principles, including projects to support public education, voter registration, and political activism.
- Offering forums for members to study issues, share ideas, and gather for fun and fellowship
Our club thrives because members discover personal and social satisfaction working with other capable Democrats to support causes and candidates.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision:
We envision a Democratic President and Democratic Party majorities in the House and Senate, and the successful enactment of Democratic Party principles at every level of government.
Our Mission:
Education: To bring to light important political and societal issues, and to communicate and discuss a range of Democratic solutions.
Action: To channel our knowledge into political action. To be a significant force in winning votes for Democratic candidates and legislation, locally, statewide, and nationally, in support of our nation’s democratic principles.
Our Priorities
The Democrats of Rossmoor members met on April 10, 2025, in the annual priority setting session. The Board will consider all these priorities as we develop actions and programs for 2025.
Rankings of priorities by attendees at April 10th Session. Click on each priority to see recommended actions.
Ask the CA Attorney General, Robert Bonta, to create an online form, similar to the one created by the Attorney General of Arizona, for residents of CA to record any disruptions to their Social Security benefits. Read the AZ press release . The AG can use it as evidence in litigating against the Trump Administration. (So far, Democratic AGs have successfully litigated on a number of issues at the federal district court level).
Create a confidential system to enable Rossmoor residents to report their disruptions of Social Security benefits.
- Demonstrate
- Call congressmen and senators
- Focus on 2026 election
- Support free press
- Oppose defunding agencies
- Support CA legislation that streamlines new housing (of all types but especially affordable)
- Create a fair tax system – opposition to lowering the tax rate for the wealthiest
- Participate in DRAAT (Dems of Rossmoor Action Alert Response Team)
- Need to counter disinformation from Executive Orders, the Cabinet and Project 2025 due to DOJ and FBI, and their criminal behavior.
- Become aware where folks get their news
- Focus where we can have an impact: California and locally.
- Join groups taking action: Sustainable Rossmoor, Sustainable Contra Costa, 350 Bay Area Action, etc.
- California legislation has the power to lead the nation; join DOR Issues Committee to lobby for enviro and climate bills
- Work with and lobby our elected officials at all levels; attend meetings (+/- online), speak up at Town Halls, write and call them.
- Campaign for climate champions.
- Share truth and combat misinformation
- Contact your representatives about supporting humane immigration policy that respects human dignity
- Take part in protests, rallies, vigils, or actions in your community. Public witness in support of humane policies and opposing harmful ones has an impact.
- Call our Senators now to demand that they vote against the SAVE act- and focus on being sure that fewer than 7 Democrats allow the bill to come to the Senate floor. Use the 5Calls website/app – inform members who are unfamiliar with it.
- Contact the county clerk to find out about local procedures
- Volunteer to be poll workers or poll watchers
- Study California election laws and contact the County Clerk/Recorder office (https://www.contracostavote.gov/) to confirm what they do to ensure that votes are counted.
- Go to scrutineers.org for information on being trained as a poll observer (note: I just checked it out and it looks really good – I signed up to be a member – one-time fee of $1.99, or a monthly donation of $5, which I opted to start with).
- Volunteer to help cure ballots after an election
- We realize that the most effective thing to do is to push for a Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, but that is clearly a long-term effort that will not produce any benefit in the short term
- Continue to attend protests like Hands Off
- Join the national boycotts of companies that are supporting the present administration and it’s voter suppression policies
- Take part in protests, rallies, vigils, or actions in your community. Public witness in support of humane policies and opposing harmful ones has an impact.
- Support criminal justice and police reform bills, an example is abolishing the bail system.
- Educate and support programs for equity in healthcare and mental health
- Contact legislators and protest due process eliminations and other illegal constitutional
Because of concerns with international student visas, withholding of funding from Title 1 schools and disabled students, efforts to erase history, and students with gender concerns, have a speaker from California Board of Education.
- Support Ukraine to fight Russian aggression
- Support agreement in middle east where both Israel and Palestine exist
- Contact your representatives about supporting the global community and allies
- Take part in protests, rallies, vigils, or actions in your community.
2024 Priorities
2024 Priorities were focused on major issues that would influence voters in the 2024 election.
- Election Integrity and Voting Rights
- Reproductive Rights
- Climate Change
- Immigration
- Foreign Policy
- The Economy
- Social Safety Net
- Social Justice/Discrimination
- Crime/Gun Violence
Get to know our board of directors
We are an engaged group of dedicated Democrats who lead the work of our club. Check us out to see if you want to join the team.
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We offer a diverse range of programs featuring national and local experts, book and film groups focused on democratic issues.
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