Cumberland County Democrats Gear Up For 2012 By Electing New Party Chair

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

CCDC Chair Michael Fedor

CARLISLE – On Thursday night, the Cumberland County Democratic Committee gathered to decide what direction the party will be taking in 2012 by electing a new county chair. Michael Fedor was elected to fill the unexpired term of former chair Gail McDermott who resigned in August. Vice Chair John Alosi had been leading the Party since McDermott’s departure.

“I am humbled by my election last night. I have big shoes to fill and no shortage of challenges awaiting me,” said Michael Fedor following the election. “We owe a debt of gratitude to John Alosi for his leadership over the past several months.”

As to where the Democratic Party goes next, Fedor said, “I’m looking forward to focusing our energy at the grassroots level to elect strong Democrats in 2012 who will stand up for justice, liberty, and restoring our American economy so people can get back to work.”

The Cumberland County Democratic Committee is dedicated to running a strong campaign in 2012, when Cumberland County Democrats will work to re-elect President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bob Casey, Jr., and navigate what appears to be nearly a dozen newly drawn districts for Congress and the General Assembly in the county. Pennsylvania will also be electing statewide row officers in 2012 for Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor General.

“It’s a new day for the Democratic Party,” said Sandy Wolfe, a respected, long-serving member of the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee from Cumberland County. “I believe we will accomplish great things in the years ahead with Michael Fedor serving as our chairman. He has the experience and drive to coordinate the extraordinary efforts ahead of us, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Michael Fedor sought the Democratic nomination in 2011 for County Commissioner and lost in a narrow Primary Election to Sean Shultz and Commissioner-Elect Jim Hertzler. Michael is also a former Duncannon Borough Council member and served as the Secretary of the Perry County Democratic Committee. Currently, Michael works as Director of the Central Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, and lives in Hampden Township with his wife, Serena, and their two sons.

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Hertzler, Shultz Slated For Oct. 13 Candidate Night

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Jim Hertzler and Sean Shultz, the Democratic Party candidates for the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, will be participating in a debate at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, in the Great Hall of the Stern Center on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle. The event is being sponsored by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues at Dickinson College, Carlisle YWCA, Carlisle and Harrisburg League of Women Voters, Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, and the AAUW.

Please plan to attend the Dickinson forum to show support for our Democratic team for county commissioner. Jim and Sean are running to regain the majority for our Party on the county Board of Commissioners for the first time since the 1970s, but, just as importantly, to restore good government teamwork to the county commissioners’ office once more. Jim and Sean are fighting to end inequitable property assessments that are hurting fixed income seniors and others throughout Cumberland County. And they are committed to a top-to-bottom review of all county expenditures to weed out inefficiencies and waste so that needed funding can be preserved for the continued delivery of vital services. It is time for change at the county courthouse; time to put our county back to work for the people once again. Sean Shultz and Jim Hertzler are our good government Democratic team for county commissioner.

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Hertzler & Shultz Fundraiser Scheduled

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

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Town Hall Meeting on Jobs and the Economy

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Everyone is concerned about unemployment, jobs and the need to move our country ahead. People are searching for a vision for the future that includes full employment and a fair and just economy.

At the height of the depression President Franklin Delano Roosevelt refused to accept a permanent army of unemployed, and he pledged to “arrange our national economy to end our present unemployment as soon as we can.”

Come to hear the ideas from our President’s Jobs Act, labor, research, and faith leaders on moving ahead; and add your own ideas in a Town Hall Meeting on Jobs and the Economy.

When: Thursday, October 13 @7pm

Where: Midtown Scholar Book Store, 1302 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg

What: A town hall meeting on jobs and the economy with speakers from Organizing for America, AFL-CIO, Keystone Research Center, and Concerned Faith-Based Leaders.

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End Of An Era – Chair McDermott Resigns

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

Gail McDermott, who has served as Chair of the Cumberland County Democratic Committee for 13 years has resigned her post, effective August 1, 2011. During her tenure McDermott worked tirelessly in an effort to bring effective government to Cumberland County and to uphold the basic values and principles of the Democratic Party. She helped strengthen the party at the grass roots level and helped turn out the vote in crucial state and national elections.

McDermott said, “It has been an honor to have served as Chair and to have worked with many great Democratic candidates and volunteers who care about their communities and their neighbors.”

Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell said, “Gail McDermott’s leadership in Cumberland County motivated and turned out more Democrats than ever in one of the most Republican counties in the Commonwealth. Her tireless hard work narrowed the vote gap and helped lead the Democratic ticket to many statewide victories over the last decade – including my own. I have always been proud to have Gail on my team, but, even prouder to call her my friend.”

T.J. Rooney, the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010, worked closely with McDermott through the years. He said, “No one worked as tirelessly or demonstrated a stronger commitment to the Democratic Party than my good friend Gail McDermott. For over 10 years, she led the Democratic Party of Cumberland County through great progress and growth. I’m proud to have served with her through my tenure as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.”

John Alosi, the CCDC Vice Chair, will serve as interim Chair. McDermott said, “The Party will be well served by John Alosi who understands the needs of the party and candidates.”

 

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