This article was contributed by San Benito County Democrat Party member Wayne Norton.
San Benito County Democrats have a new leader for the first time in nearly a decade as Leslie Austin has been elected as Chair of the Democratic Central Committee. Austin replaces Gregory Rivera, who served a long tenure as head of the local party.
As Chair, Aromas resident Austin is expected to direct official party operations in San Benito County and lead the county Central Committee that works to recruit and elect Democrats to national, state and local office.
“This is an exciting time for local Democrats,” said Austin. “We are preparing for a highly-competitive presidential primary in March 2020 that will provide a great opportunity for grass-roots action to further Democratic values.”
The local Central Committee installed several new members at its January 2019 meeting:
From County District 2:
- Jackie Morris-Lopez
- Wayne Norton
From County District 3:
- Mickie Solorio Luna
- Toni Notar
- Richard Perez
- Robert Summers
From County District 5:
- Devon Pack
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Barbara Room of the San Benito County Library. All Democrats are welcome.
For more information, visit the San Benito County Democrat Party website.