Laguna Beach, January 17, 2021 – In its bi-annual election of officers on Wednesday, the Laguna Beach Democratic Club seated the youngest board ever, according to incoming president Gwen McNallan. A record number of members participated in the Zoom election in which open nominations were invited.
“Energized by the chaos of the past four years, young Democrats have stepped up to lead us and participate in creating positive change,” according to McNallan. “Four of our nine new officers are under 30, and club membership is younger than in past years. Ironically, this historic shift to young leadership took place on the night of Donald Trump’s second impeachment.”
New executive officers, in addition to McNallan, include Alex Rounaghi, Vice President; Ketta Brown, Treasurer, and Caspian Brock, Secretary. Members-at-large and committee chairs are: Mary Carter, Outreach; Nia Evans, Social Events; Deb Engle, Communications, Anne Marie McKay, Website, and Bianca Brock, Legislative. *See bios below.
All are long-time volunteers for Democratic candidates and causes, including Rounaghi, Caspian Brock, Evans, and Bianca Brock, all under 30.
McNallan noted that several of the young new leaders began their activism by campaigning for Obama’s second election and remained committed. “They are determined to direct their organizational and tech-savvy skills to help put more Democrats in office in the coming years. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments already.
“Young Democratic leadership is positioned to engage their peer group to address local and national issues as well as recruit younger candidates for office. Veteran club members are eager and committed to supporting our efforts.”
The Laguna Beach Democratic Club is entering its 75th year of uninterrupted engagement supporting Democratic candidates, causes, and values.
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