Category: About Us

Chair: Joe Zamboni
1st Vice Chair: Meghan Casey
2nd Vice Chair: Nancy Green
Secretary: Angel Butts
Treasurer: Marcia Sullivan

The CCDC meets regularly the third Sunday of each month, with locations varying to allow access for residents of the county’s varied locations. Meetings are open to any Democrat and often include presentations from state and national organizations.

Members of the committee are chosen at city and town caucuses held every two years. The caucuses are held in March. If you wish to be a part of the county committee before the next caucus, you may e-mail cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com. Even if we have no committee vacancies open, your energy will be welcome in a volunteer capacity until a spot becomes available.

The CCDC’s mission is to further the cause of the Democratic Party in Cumberland County by supporting the election of Democrats to local, county, state and national positions. In situations where more than one Democrat is seeking the same position, the CCDC does not take sides, but seeks to encourage voters to become familiar with all their Democratic choices.

Cumberland County Town Chairs

Baldwin – Kathleen (Taffy) Morgan
Bridgton – Larry Flaherty
Brunswick – Trish Riley
Cape Elizabeth – Karen Hessel
Casco – Brian Tucker
Chebeague – Mary Holt
Cumberland – Michael Williams
Falmouth – Kristen Farnham
Freeport – Tom Bull
Gorham – Mary Buckelew
Gray – Rachel Rumson
Harpswell – Gregory Greenleaf
Harrison – Sheila Rollins
Long Island – Katharine Stewart
Naples – Janice Barter
New Gloucester – Nicole Stevens
North Yarmouth – Christian Vukasovich
Portland – Charles Skold
Pownal – Greg Teegarden
Raymond – Susan Accardi
Scarborough – Rachel Hendrickson
Sebago – Joe McMahon
South Portland – Matt Beck
Standish – Maurie Hill
Westbrook – Dan Neuville
Windham – Pat McKeen
Yarmouth – Jeff Kew
Yarmouth – Meghan Casey
Lake Region – Mary Ann Moeri

The following is based on a 2007-2008 work plan; however, it still reflects the overall goals of the CCDC.

GOAL 1: PROMOTE THE DEMOCRATIC MESSAGE AND VALUES.

1a. Publish the Cumberland County Democrat.
1b. Operate the web as the go-to place for connecting with/mobilizing members and expanding the base of people who vote Democratic.

GOAL 2: RECRUIT AND ELECT DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.

2a. Develop and implement a regionally-based strategy to recruit and support candidates.
2b. Work with the Maine Democratic Party to insure that the CCDC has an easily accessible, user-friendly, and accurate voter file to use as a campaign tool.
2c. Develop and execute Field/ GOTV (Get Out The Vote) plans in coordination with the Coordinated Campaign.

GOAL 3: STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP.

3a. Maintain a strong, viable CCDC.
3b. Establish a Marketing/Outreach Sub-committee to focus on increasing our visibility in parades, holiday events, and at other events.
3c. Launch focus on the environment (e.g. global warming, climate change) to focus attention on  the work of the Democratic Party/Legislature.
3d. Support Municipal Chairs/Vice Chairs and promote the development of local capacity.
3e. Recruit a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers (e.g. events, campaigns) and create and manage a volunteer database.
3f. Maintain a strong relationship with the Cumberland County Legislative Delegation.

GOAL 4: FUND THE MISSION

1a. Conduct an annual appeal with members and non-members.
2b. Conduct events.

GOAL 5: BUILD THE MAINE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

1a. Promote the success of our Democratic Caucuses.
2b. Promote the success of our Convention.