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Nacogdoches County Democrats

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Support our community by Running for Office and bringing Democratic ideals into the local decision-making process.
Support Nacogdoches Democrats by joining one of our Group Committees and/or making a Donation.

Boards and Commissions

Twice a year, City Council considers appointments for the various Boards and Commissions. Upcoming openings are posted at www.nactx.us, with further information available through the City Secretary.

Review the Board and Commission Appointment Policy to see a list of Nacogdoches City/County Boards and Commissions and the application and selection process.

NOTE: Applications must be received by end of business the 2nd Friday in June for July appointments and the 2nd Friday in December for January appointments.

Nacogdoches City Council

For more information about meetings and more, visit City of Nacogdoches on Facebook

Agendas for city meetings can be found at https://www.nactx.us/agendas

Live streaming and recordings of past meetings are on Channel 21

Nacogdoches County Commissioners

Recordings of past meetings are on the County Website

NISD School Board

Learn more about the school board on the NISD Website

Nacogdoches County Hospital District

For more information about the Hospital District, visit Nacogdoches Hospital District

COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE - WATCHDOG

Ensure that every county and city meeting and board is attended, including County Commission, City Council, Hospital Board, School Board and any other committee deemed important
Monitor important issues and decisions and communicate these to the Nacogdoches Democratic party leadership and members
Chair: Anne Keehnen

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE - RESISTANCE

Organize and attend peaceful and positive protests and demonstrations with other community groups
Initiate a letter writing campaign to keep the important issues in front of the public (i.e. letters to the Daily Sentinel)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Provide training on how government works (state, local, and national)
Use social media, workshops and discussion groups to disseminate information
Chair: Gale Chenault

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

Maintain and update our website and social media (ie. Facebook, Tiktok, etc.)
Communicate meetings and events to membership
Chair: Karen Allen

CANDIDATE SEARCH COMMITTEE

Identify, vet and recruit candidates for all elected offices; state, county and city
Recruit individuals to serve on all city advisory boards, ie. The Library board
Recruit Executive Committee Members
Chair: Tory Free

EVENTS COMMITTEE

Coordinate all events; reserve meeting/activity space, set up, tear down and staff
Arrange for food, snacks and drinks when needed
Coordinate with the Executive Committee to arrange for speakers and entertainment
Coordinate social gatherings, such as after-hours, outdoor activities, etc.
Chair: Betty Jacobs

FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Coordinate with Event Committee on fundraising events ie. Beans and Jeans
Solicit contributions from members
Set up and monitor Pledge Program
Chair: Sean Hightower

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