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Young Democrats Meet in Pasco County

The Pasco County Young Democrats recently held their second meeting of the summer in Land O' Lakes.

The Pasco County Young Democrats, a growing new part of the local Pasco Democratic Party, met recently for the second time this summer at  restaurant in Land O' Lakes.

In a room of enthusiastic young Democrats last month, chairwoman Jocelyn Dickman outlined the many ways young people can get involved in state and local politics. Opportunities for campaigning, party development and general civic engagement are available to those interested in the Pasco Young Democrats, she said. 

“I am excited about the great potential for the Young Democrats here in Pasco County," Dickman said.

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The organization has been meeting on a monthly basis through the summer at restaurants throughout Pasco County. Dickman said the Young Democrats will follow a routine meeting schedule after the most effective meeting location is determined. 

The group working to “identify and develop this new next generation of Democratic voters and leaders in Pasco County,” Dickman said. It is open to democratically minded people ages 18 through 40 in Pasco County.

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Topics discussed at the July meeting included redistricting plans, policy issues, organizational development plans and upcoming elections. The Pasco Democratic Party already has one countywide candidate in the 2012 elections, Kim Bogart for sheriff.

Many members of the Pasco Young Democrats also attended the redistricting meeting the night before at Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel.

To stay up to date with the Pasco Young Democrats, visit the Pasco Democratic Party website. For more information on other Young Democrats organizations throughout Florida, visit flyoungdems.org.

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