Frequently Asked Questions:
COMMENT POLICY: In short, be respectful to other commenters, and don't swear. Longer version: We're experimenting with this as a lightly-moderated forum where people with a wide range of views can discuss politics in a reasonable way. Comments on posts are welcome so long as they are civil and generally pertain to the issues raised in the post. Please be respectful of
other commenters (and admins) and don't say things that you wouldn't say to someone in person. Most commenters here are local and could easily be your neighbor or a friend of a friend. Name-calling of other commenters or private citizens is counterproductive and may result in deletion of the post and a possible ban on further posting. Threats to specific individuals or groups, or calls for violence, may also be referred to law enforcement. We have never endorsed, and categorically denounce, any form of political violence. Posts with profanity are automatically hidden by Facebook and are usually deleted. Facebook Community Standards also apply https://www.facebook.com/communitys...
If you want to be most persuasive: be thoughtful, refer to data and provide links to credible sources when possible, stick to the issues, think about framing in terms of the other person's values, and think twice if your post includes the word "you" in reference to another commenter. "Like" comments you like, and just ignore unhelpful comments (or try to ask questions and get an actual conversation going). Thank you.
-- Comments and posts by this FB page do not necessarily represent the official policy positions of the Albemarle County Democratic Party. There are multiple admins, who may engage in discussions as time and interest allow. If you have specific questions about events, getting involved, or would like to give feedback, please message us. Feel free to post links of interest; they will appear on the side column and may be shared to the main page.
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ENDORSEMENT POLICY: In accordance with state party guidelines, we do not endorse any federal, state, or local candidate until there is a presumptive nominee. We do welcome news and announcements from primary campaigns for posting here. We may post articles containing information about both or all candidates and will strive for balance. Once there is a nominee, we look forward to working hard to elect another Democrat to that office.
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MISSION - The Albemarle Democratic Committee exists to further the ideals of the Democratic Party through electing Democrats to local, state, and federal office.
2020 Democratic Party Platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/
Please also see our local statement, "What Democrats Believe": http://www.albemarledems.org/about/...
-- To help: https://secure.actblue.com/contribu...
-- To volunteer: http://www.albemarledems.org/electi...
The Albemarle County Democratic Committee (ACDC) is the official party organization in Albemarle County. This page is paid for by the Albemarle County Democratic Party. Albemarle County Democratic Committee
PO Box 5698 Charlottesville 22905
t: 434.260.1592
www.albemarledems.org
Help us continue our unprecedented recent success by joining or renewing your membership to the Albemarle County Democratic Party. Your participation is vital to our candidates' success. You may contribute online via the "sign up" button here, or at www.albemarledems.org. Help us maximize our reach. Please don't forget to like our FB page, invite local friends to like it (this is extremely helpful), and share and comment on posts. Thanks!
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EVENTS:
-- ACDC BUSINESS MEETINGS are typically held the 3rd Mon. of the month at 5:30, usually at the Market Street Library, McIntire room on the 3rd floor (but please check schedule here, and rsvp's are appreciated). (note: meetings are now virtual). All Democrats are welcome to attend even if you have not been a member of the committee before.
-- DEMOCRATIC BREAKFAST: We alternate with the C'ville Dems in presenting topical speaker series, typically on the 3rd Sat. of the month 9:30 - 11:00, usually at the Market Street Library, McIntire Room on the 3rd floor (please check event page before attending, especially in questionable weather). Coffee and pastries are served. No charge, and thanks to the Friends of the Library, the Central Library validates for up to 2 hours of parking in the Market Street Garage. Please bring your garage ticket to the Circulation Desk for a stamp. (meetings are now virtual).
-- SPRING FUNDRAISER
-- FALL BBQ FUNDRAISER
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SHARED CALENDAR:
Together Charlottesville maintains this handy shared calendar lists that list many local events of interest: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=0roqb6u53d9ilp696sr41d4r1s%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York. Add it to your existing Google calendar using the + sign.
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VOTING:
To register to vote, start here: http://elections.virginia.gov/regis...
State Board of Elections website: http://elections.virginia.gov/citiz...
Albemarle County registrar's phone number is 434-972-4173 and website is http://www.albemarle.org/department....
Charlottesville city registrar's phone number is 434-970-3250 and website is http://www.charlottesville.org/vote. Car2Vote.org - nonpartisan organization offering rides to the polls, and opportunities to drive.
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LEGISLATIVE CONTACT INFO:
Rep. Bob Good, tba
Sen. Tim Kaine, 919 E. Main St., Suite 970, Richmond, VA 23219 – phone 804-771-2221
Sen. Mark Warner, 919 E. Main St., Suite 630, Richmond, VA 23218 –phone 804-775-2023
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LINKS:
RoadForwardPAC.org - great candidate training. Indivisible Charlottesville - focus on 5th District Congressional issues and action. OneVirginia2021.org - multipartisan anti-gerrymandering effort. C’villeDems.org
Democrats of the 5th Congressional District
(more to come)
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The Road Forward PAC’s Candidate Development Academy was developed in 2014 as a free program to train Democrats in the greater Charlottesville-Albemarle region and throughout Virginia’s 5th District to serve capably in office and to be effective in political campaigns, advocacy groups, and related non-profits. There are two tracks to the academy: the Campaign Training Track and the Understanding Government Track. This is an excellent way to get involved in local leadership. For details, see www.RoadForwardPAC.org.
