Harrisburg, August 21 – Sylvia A. Waters, of Swatara Township, was elected August 21 to represent the South Central Caucus as an at-large member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. Waters, who was elected and served as a Swatara Township Commissioner from 1992 to 1996, currently serves on [...]]]> Former Swatara Twp. Commissioner to Represent South Central Caucus

Harrisburg, August 21 – Sylvia A. Waters, of Swatara Township, was elected August 21 to represent the South Central Caucus as an at-large member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. Waters, who was elected and served as a Swatara Township Commissioner from 1992 to 1996, currently serves on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Waters was one of two female, at-large state committee members elected Saturday, and the only one from Dauphin County.

“Sylvia Waters is highly qualified to serve on state committee,” Dauphin County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Marilyn Levin said. “Sylvia will be a tremendous asset to the Dauphin County Democratic Party as we continue to register voters, elect Democrats, and work hard for working people.”

Waters, formerly a local Democratic office holder, was appointed by Governor Edward G. Rendell and confirmed by the Senate in July 2009 to serve on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. She served previously as a commissioner from 1996 to 2004. During her tenure as a Swatara Township Commissioner, Waters was recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners with their Outstanding Service Award for the Central Region.

Waters also served as director of The Office of Equal Opportunity for the Pennsylvania Department of Health from 1971 to 1986. She was recognized for programs designed to prevent sexual harassment and promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities and was named the Governor’s Office of Administration Woman of the Year in 1995.

For additional information about the Dauphin County Democratic Party and the Party’s plans for moving the party forward, visit www.dauphindems.com.

New Democratic Leadership “Ready to Keep Dauphin County Blue”

Harrisburg, July 31 – Dauphin County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Marilyn Levin today announced the newly appointed members of the executive board. The executive board manages the day-to-day operations of the Democratic Party.

“Representing every part of Dauphin County, the new executive board will ensure that all voices [...]]]>

Marilyn Levin

New Democratic Leadership “Ready to Keep Dauphin County Blue”

Harrisburg, July 31 – Dauphin County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Marilyn Levin today announced the newly appointed members of the executive board. The executive board manages the day-to-day operations of the Democratic Party.

“Representing every part of Dauphin County, the new executive board will ensure that all voices are heard and our Party continues to grow,” Levin said. “Our strength lies in our ability to unite around those principles that make us Democrats.”

Combining experience with growth, the new executive board includes Shamaine Daniels, who will be the first Hispanic member, Bob Shavor, the former mayor of Paxtang Borough, and Ed Keller, the former executive director of AFSCME.

The first meeting of the new Dauphin County Democratic Committee executive board will be held Thursday, August 5, at the Halifax Fire Department, 22 South River Road, Halifax. Democrats are invited to bring guests. Media welcome.

The new executive board members and their positions are as follows:

Marilyn Levin, Middle Paxton Twp., Chairwoman
Martin Odom, Lower Paxton Twp., Political Vice Chairman
Lori Serratelli, Susquehanna Twp., Administrative Vice Chairwoman
Cynthia Watkins, Harrisburg, Secretary
Ed Keller, Conewago Twp., Treasurer

Christina Mihalik, Derry Twp., Candidates Committee
Shamaine Daniels, Harrisburg, Credentials Committee
Pat Gallagher, Harrisburg, Education Committee
Howard Parker, Harrisburg, Elections Committee
Judith Buxton, Harrisburg, Finance Committee
Phil Zulli, Hanover Twp., Grievance Committee
Rise Enoch, Susquehanna Twp., Headquarters Committee
Melissa Van Eck, West Hanover Twp., Platform Committee
Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, Harrisburg, Public Information Committee
Patty Garber, Susquehanna Twp., Registration Committee
Frank Ferguson, Derry Twp., Rules Committee
Bob Shavor, Parliamentarian (Non-Voting)
Ellis Roy, Sergeant at Arms (Non-Voting)
Ron Buxton, Harrisburg, Liaison to State & Local Government
George Hartwick, Swatara Twp., Liaison to State & Local Government
Linda Thompson, Harrisburg, Liaison to State & Local Government
Phyllis Bennett, Swatara Twp., Democratic State Committee Member
Diane Bowman, Susquehanna Twp., Democratic State Committee Member
Peggy Grove, Harrisburg, Democratic State Committee Member
Dan Miller, Harrisburg, Democratic State Committee Member
Michael Thomas, Harrisburg, Democratic State Committee Member
Alex Reber, Harrisburg, 103rd Legislative District Leader
Pam Zidik, Middle Paxton Twp., 104th Legislative District Leader
Rogette Harris, Lower Paxton Twp., 105th Legislative District Leader
Bob Disabella, Hummelstown, 106th Legislative District Leader
Susan Mackay, Derry Twp. Democratic Committee Chairwoman

For additional information about the Dauphin County Democratic Party and the board’s plans for moving the party forward, visit www.dauphindems.com.

Harrisburg, July 1 – Michael D. Thomas, of Harrisburg, was elected June 19 to represent the 15th Senatorial District on the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Board. Thomas, who has previously served as a state committee member and Dauphin County Democratic Committee vice chairman, expressed excitement about becoming one [...]]]> Harrisburg Activist Elected to PA Democratic Party Executive Board

Harrisburg, July 1 – Michael D. Thomas, of Harrisburg, was elected June 19 to represent the 15th Senatorial District on the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Board. Thomas, who has previously served as a state committee member and Dauphin County Democratic Committee vice chairman, expressed excitement about becoming one of 50 elected members of the statewide executive board.

“I am eager to represent the voters of the 15th Senate District on the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Board,” Thomas said. “The Democratic Party is well positioned to make gains both here in Dauphin County and across the state.”

Thomas, a local Democratic activist who works in the Auditor General’s office and recently ran for Harrisburg City Council, was elected to serve on the Executive Board at the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s quadrennial reorganization meeting, held at the Radisson Convention Center on June 19. He will serve a 4-year term.

For additional information about the Dauphin County Democratic Party and the new chairwoman’s plans for moving the party forward, visit www.dauphindems.com.

A Message from Chairwoman Marilyn Levin

My Fellow and Sister Democrats,

We stand on the threshold of a new era for the Dauphin County Democratic Party, an era in which our tent grows bigger and our values grow stronger. We are about to set a new direction for our party. Our goal is to be inclusive [...]]]>

Marilyn Levin

A Message from Chairwoman Marilyn Levin

My Fellow and Sister Democrats,

We stand on the threshold of a new era for the Dauphin County Democratic Party, an era in which our tent grows bigger and our values grow stronger. We are about to set a new direction for our party. Our goal is to be inclusive and to WIN with the best candidates our county has to offer. Our Party will be representative of all of Dauphin County.

I am honored to have been elected as your Chairwoman on June 12. Over the next 4 years, I hope to earn your trust in my leadership as we build this party operation into a seamless political machine. As your chairwoman, I will do everything in my power to grow the Party.

We have much work ahead of us if we are to make the Democratic Party of this great county more inclusive, more representative, and more relevant.

We must open our ears to the sound of citizens calling for change. We must open our eyes to the opportunities for change not only in Harrisburg but throughout Dauphin County. And we must open our Party to people from all walks of life. Our strength lies in our ability to come together to put our shared values into action.

I am ready to lead our Party forward. We must be ready to unite under one flag. All too often, we have failed to achieve our goals because we have lacked the courage to look beyond what makes us different to see what makes us Democrats. I know that with your help, we will turn our registration edge into a voting majority.

We are the party of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. We are also the party of Mayor Linda Thompson, Commissioner George Hartwick, Representative Ron Buxton, former Chairwoman and Susquehanna Township Commissioner Diane Bowman, and all of the committee women and men who have registered new voters, energized other voters, and won at the polls.

Together, we will take the Democratic Party to greater heights and lead Dauphin County in a new direction. We will fill our vacant committee seats, establish a headquarters, and convince new voters and independents to become Democrats. And we will welcome into our party moderate Republicans who have lost their home in the Republican Party to right-wing fanatics.

In the days and weeks ahead, you will receive a committee member handbook and you will start to see improvements in our Party communications. If you have any questions or ideas, I want to hear them. The Dauphin County Democratic Party will be only as successful as we make it. Welcome to the Party. Let us begin.

Democratically yours,

Marilyn Levin
Chairwoman, Dauphin County Democratic Committee