NJDSC approves 2012 Delegate Selection Plan

by: Babs NJSD

Sat May 21, 2011 at 02:46:48 PM EDT

Thanks for the Party update, Babs. - Rosi

Last Friday, May 13, 2011 at its annual Conference in Atlantic City, the NJ Democratic State Committee, after a month of public scrutiny and comment, approved the delegate selection plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. As a member of the DNC's LGBT Caucus, I take particular note that the non discrimination policy specifically is inclusive on the basis of sexual orientation as well as gender identity/expression. (inclusive LGBT) conforming to DNC By-laws and Charter.

The "goal", approved for LGBT delegates, is 8% which translates as of now to 13 delegates plus an appropriate number of alternates and committee members (rules, credentials and platform). Please understand that this is a goal, and not a quota, but provides a wonderful opportunity to be part of the process and be involved in the Democratic Party and help it work for us, equality Americans. Also please note that if NJ moves its primary back to June, it is anticipated that NJ will be awarded more delegates and the numbers will rise. more below...

Babs NJSD :: NJDSC approves 2012 Delegate Selection Plan

LGBT folks who may be African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Native American, People with Disabilities, or Youths have a increased chance of serving as each of these constituencies have their own goals!

The time is now for all Equality Democrats to start thinking and working towards getting our credentials.

Here is the official statement from the NJDSC website:

"As of May 13, 2011, the 30-day public comment period on the NJDSC Draft Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention is closed.

A meeting of the members of the NJ Democratic State Committee was held to vote on adoption of the Draft Delegate Selection Plan at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 13, 2011. The Draft Delegate Selection Plan was unanimously adopted by 64 members of the Democratic State Committee. The next step is for the plan to be sent to the DNC Rules and By-Laws Committee for final approval.

The plan approved by the members of the Democratic State Committee is available here. http://njdems.org/docs/NJDSC%2...

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee encourages full participation in the delegate selection process and welcomes your thought and comments. Please send any feedback to delegateselection@njdems.org. "