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My Fellow Progressives,
Based on my experiences as a current Officer of the Progressive Caucus, I am runningfor its Chair. I'm running on a platform of greater inclusion and enfranchisement for our rank and file members.
My ideas for greater organizational discipline will make us a more powerful force and helpus in our work advancing the Progressive agenda with the Party. My experience as anon-the-ground organizer for issues such as Workers’ Rights, Peace, Civil and HumanRights, Election Integrity, and campaigns of all types, gives me confidence to believe thatI am the right person for the job. I will roll up my sleeves on Day 1 with the expectation that my job is to makesure WE win. I am not afraid to take the fight to whom and where it needs to go, and I will always work out of respect for the membership of this Caucus.It's important for all members to choose the best leadership for the Caucus, leadership that will respect workfrom the bottom up, addressing the concerns and needs of its members. As Chair, I would make sure that theExecutive Board includes voices from all parts of the State, and other constituencies that have so far beenunderrepresented and underserved.
We will build on our Progressive victories and expand our political power within the Party, from the bottom up.I believe we can do this by:
** Increasing active involvement in the Caucus and solidarity of members across the State, byincluding representatives in the leadership from all regions. These representatives would bechosen by members who reside in those regions.** Facilitating input from caucus members throughout California via regional representation andas always, through individuals who know how to provide the sparks that light the flame– youknow who you are!** Mobilizing our numbers for action on the ground and on the General Assembly floor througheducation, consciousness raising, election work, lobbying, and full participation in clubs andcentral committees.** Creating and maintaining a top-drawer media component that serves as a repository of greatthinking, and serves as a vehicle for inspiration, creative expression, and effective mobilizingaround action items.
I bring to this position a strong ability to work for the benefit of the whole Caucus, along with tested skills as anorganizer and negotiator to help us work more effectively within our Party structure. I am firmly committed toworking with you in creating a Caucus that is action-oriented and focused. We'll always know how to 'talk thetalk' -- now let's walk the walk!I’m filled with gratitude for the support that I have received from electeds, individuals, committees, clubs andorganizations that have endorsed me. I hope you will join them in supporting me for Progressive CaucusChair. Please see the partial list of supporters that accompanies this letter. A full list of my supporters can befound on my website, www.KarenForPCChair.org.In solidarity,
Karen BernalOfficer-At-Large, Progressive Caucus, CDP5
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AD Exec. Board Representative ; Elected Member, Sacramento County DCCNorCal Coordinator, Progressive Democrats of AmericaCo-Founder, Wellstone Democratic Club of SacramentoCWA, Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO; Former Organizer, ILWU Int’l
KAREN BERNAL for Progressive Caucus Chair
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