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.
MEETINGS
The SBCDCC meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6:00pm, with a potential exception in December due to holidays. While meetings are typically held virtually, they may be in person or virtual depending on the cirumstances at the Chair’s discretion.
For virtual meetings, registered Democrats can request log-on information by emailing leslieaustin1114@gmail.com. These instructions for requesting access are available here on the SBCDCC website at all times. All registered Democratic Party members, including students, are invited to attend. Public comments are welcomed at the start of the meeting and during agenda items when requested.
LEADERSHIP
County Chair: Leslie Austin
Vice-Chair: Seth Capron
Secretary: Jeanie Wallace
Treasurer: Clark Stone
CDP REGION 9 DIRECTOR: Dominic Dursa
MEMBERS
Contact: sbcdemocrats@gmail.com
District 1 (5 seats): Kevin Barcellos, James Connor, Irma González
District 2 (5 seats): Leslie Austin, Seth Capron, John Freeman, Wayne Norton, Laura Stampleman
District 3 (5 seats): Jonathan Casey, Dolores Morales
District 4 (4 seats): Joanna McMahon, Elia Salinas, Clark Stone, Bob Tiffany
District 5 (4 seats): Kayla Klauer, Hani Mayzouni, Devon Pack, Jeanie Wallace
Total = 23 Seats (18 filled)
Ex-Officio Members/Representatives:
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CD18) Representative: Dustin Weber (D1)
State Senator Anna Caballero (SD17) Representative: Parveen Sharma, MD
Speaker Robert Rivas (AD29) Representative: open
Anzar Hills Democratic Club Member: Nancy Treffry
SBCDCC Youth Members:
San Benito High School: Laila Kirkpatrick
San Andreas High School: open
Anzar High School: open
At-large: open
2023-24 State Democratic Convention Delegates: Leslie Austin, Seth Capron, Dolores Morales, Wayne Norton, Elia Salinas, Clark Stone
SBCDCC Committees Chairs
Communications Committee: Kevin Barcellos
Events Committee: Jeanie Wallace
Fundraising Committee: Dolores Morales
Membership Committee: Kayla Klauer
Care Coordinator: Joanna McMahon