On the final page of your 2021 General Election ballot you'll be asked if the judges listed should be retained for another term. LCDC has no position on these questions. The retention system is an effort to remain non-partisan. All of the judges were recommended for retention by the Philadelphia Bar Association... read more →
Oct
15
Oct
08
Dear Democrats: As you know, the workers at Kellogg’s are on strike at the local plant and Battle Creek Michigan. They are member of the Bakery, Confectioners, Tobacco and Grain Millers Union Local 374G. They called the strike because the company is refusing to bargain with them in good faith,... read more →
Sep
09
Batt endorsed at special meeting of the LCDC Executive Board Lancaster, PA: This evening, at a special meeting of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee Executive Board, Michelle Batt was endorsed for the special election to fill the vacant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas position. "I am thrilled that... read more →
Sep
06
Dear fellow Democrats: Working people were shocked at the recent untimely passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Rich was a vibrant and energetic leader who never stopped fighting for working people, doing everything he could to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act until his last moments. The... read more →
Aug
06
Fellow Democrats, As you are aware, new cases of COVID-19 have dramatically increased across the country, largely fueled by the Delta variant of the virus and vaccine hesitancy among the community. Sadly, Lancaster County is not bucking this trend, as case rates here continue to increase week over week. In... read more →
Jul
27
COVID-19 Impact In February of this year, the Biden administration broadened the eligibility criteria for PPP loans, making it more accessible to businesses with 20 or fewer employees. According to the National Bureau Of Economic Research (NBER) (PDF), 3.3 million - or 22% - of small businesses went out of... read more →
Jul
18
July is Independent Retailers Month, which shines a light on the businesses that form the cornerstone of our economy and communities. However, if you turn on any news channel, you’ll see the rising and falling stock prices at all hours of the day. So much of the conversation we hear... read more →
Jun
26
History of Pride Month June is Pride Month and a time for celebration in the LGTBQ+ community. You’ve probably noticed an increase in pride flags around town and more rainbow-themed items in the store. Perhaps you’re looking forward to attending a pride parade or otherwise joining in pride festivities. While... read more →
Jun
18
The Lancaster County Democratic Committee fully supports transgender student athletes who simply want to play sports at their public schools. Unfortunately, there is a strong movement afoot in Hempfield School District to deny these students their right to play. In April, the Hempfield School board formed a committee to review... read more →
May
24
Since 1990, May has been recognized nationally as Asian/Pacific American Heritage month, a month to celebrate people from more than 20 different countries and regions. On May 5, Lancaster County Commissioners joined in that recognition, by issuing a proclamation for this May that acknowledges the cultural benefits the Asian American &... read more →
