Welcome to the Lancaster City Democratic Committee's Official Website!
John Graupera, Chair

Welcome to the Lancaster City Democratic Committee's Official Website! We hope that you will enjoy our site and that it encourages you to contribute to the committee's growth. Contact us if you wish to learn more about our organization.

We are a dynamic organization consisting of Democrats of all backgrounds and viewpoints looking to make a difference in Lancaster City. We are open, inclusive, accessible and principle-based. We are committed to following a lawful, democratic process to excite and engage all citizens...

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Lancaster CITY Dems Annual Fundraising Picnic

The Lancaster City Dems Annual Fundraiser Picnic was held on Sunday, August 29at the AMVETS Post 19 Pavilion.

view pictures of this event...

Keep Lancaster Moving

By City Councilman
Tim Roschel

Chair of the Public Works Committee


With Thanks to the Lancaster County Community Foundation

The best part of being on City Council is the opportunity you get to meet the numerous energetic and positive members of the community who are working to make Lancaster a great place to live.  One example of this is my experience with the community leaders at the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). More...

View Tim's Blog...

A Positive Approach

By City Councilman

Todd Smith

Chair of the Finance Committee


Budget Transfers and Public Meetings

I have to apologize for the delay since my last post but the weather, work and Council has done a great job of distracting me over the past few weeks.  This is certainly my favorite time of the year with all my neighbors coming out of their winters-long hibernation and getting to sit on the porch and watch my girls play hopscotch on the sidewalk.  More...

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In the News...

Lancaster City Dems Next Meeting

The next meeting of the city committee will be held Saturday, Sept 18 at 10:00 AM at the Underground.  All are welcome whether you are a committee person or not. Come and get involved.


Sturla receives prestigious award from Arc of Pennsylvania

State Rep. Mike Sturla has been honored with the Arc of Pennsylvania's "Legislator of the Year" award at the conclusion of the group's annual Systems Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Day. Read more...\


Inaugural Ceremony: Mayor Gray and City Council

Monday, January 4th: Supporters filled Council Chambers to watch Rick Gray, be sworn in for his second term as Mayor of the City of Lancaster.  More...


Councilwoman Kendra Saunders Saluted...

Kendra Saunders retired from City Council in January of this year and her fellow council members owe her a heartfelt thanks for her service on Council and the City of Lancaster. More...


Gray and City Candidates Sweep Lancaster City Elections...

Mayor Gray, the four Democratic Council candidates, City Controller and Treasurer won in yesterday's general election. Louise Williams, city counsel president, Jose Urdaneta and Tim Roschel were reelected for a second term on city council. Mayor Gray picked up a victory for a second term as the city's mayor.

Cheryl Holland-Jones won the Treasurer's post and E. William Andrews won the Controller's spot.

View pictures from the Mayor's Victory Party...  

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Gray and Democratic Council Inaugural...

Supporters filled City Council Chambers to watch Rick Gray, be sworn in for his second term as Mayor of the City of Lancaster.  Also taking the oath of office were Treasurer Cheryl Holland-Jones, Controller Bill Andrews, returning Council members Louise B. Williams, Jose Urdaneta, Tim Roschel and new Council member Todd E. Smith.

Kendra Saunders attended her last meeting as a member of City Council and thanked the crowd for their support during her tenure.  Having chosen not to run for re-election Council woman Saunders worked to insure the election of Todd Smith and the Democratic ticket.  She has assumed the position of Vice-Chair of the Lancaster City Democratic Committee. 

The new Council, in their first action, unanimously re-elected Council woman Williams as Council President. More...


Donate to the 2010 Lancaster City Democratic Committee Campaign Fund

The Lancaster City Democratic Committee is soliciting contributions for its 2010 election campaign.

Donate on-line - click here

Donate by mail - send checks to:

Lancaster City Democratic Committee
P.O. Box 495
Lancaster, PA 17608-0495

Please include your phone number and email address.

State Rep.
Mike Sturla
County Commissioner
Craig Lehman
Lancaster
Mayor Rick Gray
Pat Coller
City Council
Joe Morales
City Council
Nelson Polite
City Council
Tim Roschel
City Council
Todd Smith
City Council
Jose Urdaneta
City Council
Louise Williams
City Council

City Treasurer
Cheryl Holland-Jones

City Controller
Bill Andrews

Lancaster City Democratic Committee - P.O. Box 495, Lancaster, PA 17608-0495 - Phone:  (717) 299-5701                                              www.lancastercitydems.com