The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee is the elected local governing body of the Democratic Party in San Benito County. We represent registered Democrats throughout the county, support Democratic candidates, encourage civic participation, and work to advance policies that strengthen our communities.
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 stronger, more equitable San Benito County by empowering diverse voices, supporting policies that strengthen working families, protecting our environment, and advancing social and economic justice for all residents.
About the Central Committee
Central Committee members are elected by registered Democrats from each of San Benito County’s five supervisorial districts during the Presidential primary election.
Members serve four-year terms. Following certification of the Presidential primary election, newly elected members are seated at the Committee’s organizational meeting in January.
Meetings
When: Second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Format: The first meeting of each quarter is held in a hybrid format—in person and via Zoom. The remaining meetings that quarter are held virtually.
Hybrid meeting location:
Sunnyslope County Water District
3570 Airline Highway
Hollister, CA 95023
Meeting dates or times may vary in December because of the holidays.
The current agenda is posted on the website at least two days before each meeting and includes the meeting format and participation instructions.
Registered Democrats, including students, are welcome to attend. Public comment is accepted at the beginning of the meeting and during agenda items when invited by the Chair.
To receive meeting announcements, email
sbcdemocrats@gmail.com.
Leadership
California Democratic Party
Region 9 Director: Dominic Dursa
SBCDCC Executive Board
Term: January 2025–January 2027
Chair: Dolores Morales
Vice Chair: Jeanie Wallace
Secretary: Leslie Austin
Treasurer: Jonathan Casey
Central Committee Members and Alternates
Term: January 2025–January 2029
District 1
Brigitte Baumann-Thorp
Alternate: Maureen Nelson
James Connor
Alternate: Open
Irma González
Alternate: Betsy Dirks
Peter Munoz Cowan
Alternate: Joseph Howard
District 2
Leslie Austin
Alternate: Jessie O’Malley Solis
Seth Capron
Alternate: Tim Powers
Jackie Morris-Lopez
Alternate: Jose Aranda
John Freeman
Alternate: Open
District 3
Jonathan Casey
Alternate: Open
Robert Harmssen
Alternate: Valerie Harmssen
Dolores Morales
Alternate: Open
Mia Casey
Alternate: Open
District 4
Chase Graves
Alternate: Steven Belong
Julio Rodriguez
Alternate: Open
Elia Salinas
Alternate: Open
Elvia Skow
Alternate: Open
Bob Tiffany
Alternate: Diane Ortiz
District 5
Candelario Franco
Alternate: Open
Hani Mayzouni
Alternate: Open
Rick Perez
Alternate: Open
Jeanie Wallace
Alternate: Luzann Garcia
Ex-Officio Representatives
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, CD-18:
Leslie Jordan
State Senator John Laird, SD-17:
Mark Echevarria
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, AD-29:
Samuel Ramos
Anzar Hills Democratic Club:
Nancy Treffry
Youth Members
San Benito High School:
Alyssa Garcia
Alternate: 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 Executive Board
Events Committee:
Mark Echevarria
Fundraising Committee:
Jeanie Wallace