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Monday, May 08, 2006
San Francisco Democrats and Brian Bond
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the primary governing body of the Democratic Party. Each state also has a Democratic State Central Committee. News from the DNC is important to San Franciscans. More than 54% of all registered voters in San Francisco are Democrats. Republicans account for only 11% of San Francisco's registered voters. The Green Party, which is larger and more active in San Francisco than elsewhere in California, accounts for 3% of the San Francisco populace. See voter statistics here.
With 54% of all registered voters, the Democratic Party is clearly the dominant political party in San Francisco. News from the DNC about gay and lesbian Democrats is particularly important.
On May 3rd the Democratic National Committee announced that Brian Bond will join the DNC as the new Executive Director of the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Council (GLLC). Bond brings to the DNC a proven record of success in reaching out to and organizing America's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and a commitment to confronting the critical issues facing LGBT families.
"We are pleased that Brian has agreed to join our team here at the DNC," said DNC Chairman Howard Dean. "Brian's proven and effective leadership will be crucial to our effort to confront the issues facing the Party and the LGBT community. The Democratic Party has a long history of standing against discrimination and standing up for equal rights for every American.
Unfortunately, the Republicans are again taking a page from the Karl Rove playbook and using issues to scapegoat the LGBT community with the divisive Federal Marriage Amendment and hate-filled ballot initiatives aimed at dividing and distracting America from critical issues facing our country. Brian will help lead our fight to end the Republican politics of fear and division."
In his role as Executive Director of the GLLC, Bond will coordinate political strategy related to LGBT issues, strengthen efforts to organize in the community, and lead the DNC's efforts to consult with strong Democratic-allied groups like the National Stonewall Democrats, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club and the Alice B Toklas Democratic Club and reach out to groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. See a list of Democratic Party clubs in San Francisco here.
Bond is past Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
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