About Your Central Committee
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC) serves as the elected representation for registered Democrats in San Benito County, acting as the local presence of the California Democratic Party. Elected every four years on the Presidential primary ballot, along with Democratic Incumbents for The House of Representatives, State Senate, and State Assembly, the Committee comprises members elected from each Supervisorial District representing San Benito County.
As outlined in the bylaws, the SBCDCC is organized under four-year terms, with the organizational meeting scheduled for the January following the certification of the Presidential Primary Election by the San Benito County Registrar of Voters. It is at this meeting that elected members are officially seated, marking the commencement of their term.
What is the SBCDCC
Meetings
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC) meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6:00pm (meeting timing may vary in December due to the holidays). Beginning March 12, 2026, meetings will be held in a hybrid format—in person at Sunnyslope County Water District (3570 Airline Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023) and virtually via Zoom.
The current agenda is posted on the SBCDCC website at least three days before each meeting and will include the meeting format and participation instructions (including how to register for Zoom in advance, when applicable). Please check the Current Agenda tab for the most up-to-date details. To receive meeting announcements, email sbcdemocrats@gmail.com and ask to be added to the email list.
All registered Democratic Party members, including students, are welcome to attend. Public comments are welcomed at the start of the meeting and during agenda items when requested.
Leadership
CDP Region 9 Director: Dominic Dursa
SBCDCC Executive Board (Term: Jan. 2025 — Jan. 2027)
County Chair: Dolores Morales
Vice-Chair: Jeanie Wallace
Secretary: Leslie Austin
Treasurer: Jonathan Casey
SBCDCC Members & Alternates (Term: Jan. 2025 — Jan. 2029)
District 1 (4 seats):
Brigitte Baumann-Thorp (Alt: Maureen Nelson), James Connor (Alt: TBD), Irma González (Alt: Betsy Dirks), Peter Munoz Cowan (Alt: Joseph Howard)
District 2 (4 seats):
Leslie Austin (Alt: Jessie O’Malley Solis), Seth Capron (Alt: Tim Powers), Jackie Morris-Lopez (Alt: Jose Aranda), John Freeman (Alt: TBD)
District 3 (4 seats):
Jonathan Casey (Alt: TBD), Robert Harmssen (Alt: Valerie Harmssen), Dolores Morales (Alt: TBD), Mia Casey (Alt: TBD)
District 4 (5 seats):
Chase Graves (Alt: Steven Belong), Julio Rodriguez (Alt: TBD), Elvia Skow (Alt: TBD), Bob Tiffany (Alt: Diane Ortiz), Open (Alt: TBD)
District 5 (4 seats):
Candelario Franco (Alt: TBD), Hani Mayzouni (Alt: TBD), Rick Perez (Alt: TBD), Jeanie Wallace (Alt: Luzann Garcia)
Ex-Officio Member Representatives
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CD18) Representative: Leslie Jordan
State Senator John Laird (SD17) Representative: Mark Echevarria
Speaker Robert Rivas (AD29) Representative: Samuel Ramos
Anzar Hills Democratic Club Representative: Nancy Treffry
Youth Members
San Benito High School: Alyssa Garcia (Alt: Nico Haro)
San Andreas High School: Open
Anzar High School: Open
At-large: Open
2025–26 DCCC Delegates:
Dolores Morales, Jackie Morris-Lopez, Elvia Skow, John Freeman, Joseph Howard, Julio Rodriguez
Committee Chairs
Communications Committee: SBCDCC EBoard
Events Committee: Mark Echevarria
Fundraising Committee: Jeanie Wallace
Our Mission
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee works to advance the values and principles of the Democratic Party by supporting Democratic candidates, promoting civic engagement, and fostering inclusive and respectful dialogue. We are committed to building a stronge, more equitable San Benito County by empowering diverse voices, supporting policies that strengthen working families, protecting our environment, and ensuring social and economic justice for all residents.