Community Event – Want to Run for Office?

Whether you’re already an officeholder, someone who’s always wanted to run for office or a dedicated activist looking to learn more about the mechanics of successful campaigns, this panel discussion is for you. Channel your anger with the incoming administration by coming to CCDC’s candidate training seminar at the West Goshen Township Building on the evening before the inauguration, January 19 from 7-9 pm.

Our Panelists . 

• Outstanding Campaign Managers
  • Scott Remley – Principal, Vaquero Blue LLC
    • Political clients range from municipal to US Presidential (Obama) and multi-national.
  • Marty Santalucia – Principal, MF Strategies
    • A leading PA campaign manager.  Managed the 2014 Wolf gubernatorial campaign to produce upset victories in both the primary and general elections.
  • Erica Prosser – Vice President, Wildfire Contact
    • A leading communications consultant who has worked with many progressive organizations including Emily’s List and Netroots Nation.
  • Lani Frank – Vice Chair, CCDC.
    • Successful campaign Manager for our own Carolyn Comitta (2016) and for Barb McIlvaine Smith (2006) (PA HD 158).
• Candidate
  • Hans van Mol – Candidate for PA HD 157
    • Hans was the youngest candidate to run for a PA House Seat in 2016. He worked hard and got 44% of the vote.

You will learn what it takes to run for office.

• Basic legal requirements
• After those requirements are met, what else is needed to be successful in your run for elective office.
  • Developing a campaign plan.
  • Fundraising
  • Direct mail advertising
  • Field operations
  • And more.

Please RSVP to:  office@chescodems.org