Documents and Resources

Party Minutes

Minutes are available to our voting members.

If you have previously been granted access you can find the links to our minutes by clicking here.

Members can request access by emailing secretary@bencodems.org.

General Meeting Minutes, April 27, 2023
E-Board Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2023
General Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2023
E-Board Meeting Minutes, March 6, 2023
General Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2023
E-Board Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2023
General Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2023
E-Board Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2023
Reorganization Meeting, January 8, 2023
2022 Minutes
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- Reorganization Meeting Minutes, December 1, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, November 2, 2020
- General Meeting Minutes, October 27, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, October 3, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2022
- E-Board Minutes, September 12, 2022
- E-Board Minutes, August 8, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes July 28, 2022
- E-Board Minutes, July 11, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2022
- E-Board Minutes, June 6, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, May 26, 2022
- E-Board Minutes, May 9, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, April 28, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, April 4, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, March 24, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, March 7, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, February 24, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, February 7, 2022
- General Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2022
- E-Board Meeting Minutes, January 3, 2022

2021 Minutes

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2020 Minutes

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2019 Minutes

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2018 Minutes

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2017 Minutes

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Benton County Party Platform

Benton County 2024 Democratic Platform

Good of the Order

Letter of Support for the Horse Heaven Hills Wind Farm
Proposed Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Glossary
Practical Activism - Go for the Money

Reorganization Minutes/Agendas and Guidelines

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Party Documents

Governance Documents

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Proposed 2020 Platform
Washington State Delegate Selection Plan
Resolutions Progress Status
Proposed Resolutions 2022
- Agrivoltaics – Final
Adopted Resolutions 2022
- Reinstate Total Ban on Stock Buybacks by Publicly Traded Firms – Final
Adopted Resolutions 2021
- Reinstate restrictions on stock buybacks
- Reinstate ban on naked credit default swaps
- Limit ratio of Executive v Employee pay

Resolutions for 2019

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Parliamentary Procedure Primer
Local Jurisdictional Constellation
2018 Party Documents
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- Benton County 2018 Platform
- Press Release March 21, 2018 – Benton County Democrats and Republicans form Bi-Partisan Task Force
- Agenda for 2018 Convention & Caucuses
- 2018 Draft Caucus Rules for local Consideration
- 2018 Bylaws – 21 March 2018
- 2018 Policy Guide – 21 March 2018

2017 Party Documents

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Documents from 2016

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Documents from 2014

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Documents from 2013

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Newsletters

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Washington State Democrats – Party Documents

WSDCC 2020 Proposed Platform
Primary or Caucus
- Primary vs Caucus – Powerpoint
- Report of the Caucus Improvement Committee
- Primary vs Caucus Handout
- Report of the Caucus Improvement Committee
- Primary Hybrid Plan
Party Documents: https://www.wa-democrats.org/about/documents
Platform: https://www.wa-democrats.org/sites/wadems/files/documents/Washington%20State%20Democrats%20-%20Platform%20-%20180616.pdf

Platform Resolutions submitted by BCDCC – September 2, 2018:

Private Prisons – Private Prisons-1a.8.15.18
ICE Reform & Oversight – ICE_Reform_and_Oversight.8.15.18
Free Press Resolution – Free_Press_Resolution-5a.8.15.18
Fair No-Cause Eviction – FAIR_NO-CAUSE_EVICTION.8.15.18

PCO Resources

Each county is divided into several precincts. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sets up the rules for each party to elect Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs). PCOs may also be assigned by the County Chair for those precincts which did not elect PCOs.

PCOs serve for two years. Their purpose is to:

Help educate people in their precinct about important issues
Get Out the Vote
Serve as a member on the County Central Committee, influencing such things as the county party platform and local Democratic activities

If there is no PCO elected in your precinct, you can submit your name to be considered for appointment as PCO by our BCDCC County Chair. Please e-mail orgchair@BenCoDems.org to find out if your precinct has a PCO, or to ask to be appointed. Being a PCO is a lot of on-the-ground, in-the-trenches work, but it is vital to developing our voter base.

A form for “Declaration of Candidacy for Precinct Committee Office” can be downloaded by clicking here (pdf file). If you prefer, a Microsoft Word file is also available here (doc file).

Click here for a link to the GIS (ArcMap) version of the Benton County voting precinct map.

Click here for a District to Precinct Cross Reference table (pdf file) for the 4th Congressional District. Four digit numbers have replaced older numbers and names.

PCO handbooks are available. Please click here for the 2025 PCO Handbook.

	
						
			
						
				
				
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		Let’s talk about School Boards. ❗Kennewick, Prosser, and Richland pay attention ❗School boards make important decisions about public schools. They hold significant power over children's rights, setting policies that determine curricula, extracurricular programs, student discipline, and how district funds are spent. Kennewick, Prosser, and Richland have some big decisions to make in this election. We’ve outlined some quick points on each candidate to help with your research but remember to read your Voters’ Pamphlet and to research each candidate (some of them have campaign websites that make their goals loud and clear). And don’t forget to VOTE!  Even if you don’t have children your vote could help your neighbors, family members, or the kids who sell lemonade down the street every summer. Remember, the policies and decisions made by school boards can have long-lasting effects on your community and its future generations.			
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		We see you! We hear you! We stand with you!Thank You for Defending Democracy Tri-Cities!Today was peaceful, loud, and uplifting because of YOU! Let’s keep building a future rooted in justice, inclusion, and community power. We are stronger together. #nokings #defenddemocracy #indivisibletricitieswa  #strongertogether			
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		There is ONE PROTEST TODAY!🗓️ Happening NOW!📍 Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Our voices lifted is to respectfully celebrate family, freedom, and community. Please join us at Columbia Center Blvd.(To clear up confusion, there is also a fall carnival for young families and their children at John Dam Plaza)			
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		Richland Voters! If you were unaware, Donald Landsman passed away on August 31, 2025. First and foremost, we’d like to send our deepest condolences to the entire Landsman family and we are keeping them in our thoughts during this difficult time.Regarding the upcoming election, you might be wondering what will happen if Donald Landsman wins the Richland City Council Position 4 seat.Under Washington law, Landsman is on the ballot because he won the primary election (on August 5, 2025) and his campaign is active. If he wins the general election, his seat will remain vacant until the Richland City Council appoints a successor. The position will then appear on the 2026 ballot, allowing voters to elect a candidate to complete the remainder of the four-year term.In short, if you vote for Landsman you are not actually voting for him, you are voting for the Richland City Council to pick a temporary successor. If you aren’t comfortable with that then let’s take a closer look at the other candidate running for the Richland City Council Position 4 seat: John Maier.As a young adult, John Maier is motivated to change Richland city codes to facilitate more affordable housing, to represent Richland’s needs with Ben Franklin Transit for longer service hours and more capacity for school trips, and to motivate others, especially young people, to engage in government. Learn more about him in your Voters’ Pamphlet.Do your research, know your candidates, and VOTE!			
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		Do your research. Speak up. Participate.This city only works if we all show up and VOTE.Local politics matter more now than ever, and your voice is essential. Exercise your First Amendment rights and fight for the future of the place we love.Ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election will be mailed by Friday, Oct. 17th!			
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	October 2025
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			1	2 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 2, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	3	4
5	6	7 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday October 7, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council October 7, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	8	9 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details MiniVan Training: Democrats University MiniVan Training: Democrats University October 9, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JAmvKeUER7yEYZtEgU2dBQ#/registration Information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner and host and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy. See more details • •	10 Tri-City Democrats - Friday, October 10, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, October 10, 6:00 PM October 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland Greetings fellow Democrats! This will be our last picnic of the season! We'll have a potluck picnic at the ranch (4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland) at 6pm on October 10. There will be a firepit and patio heaters if it gets chilly. Many of the candidates that we're supporting will bring their campaign materials for us to prep and take home for distribution. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. See more details •	11
12	13 Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board October 13, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details •	14 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday October 14, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop October 14, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	15	16 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting October 16, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09 Please join us for our October general meeting happening this Thursday the 16th. We will have our usual potluck at 5:30pm and with the meeting starting at 6pm. Our meeting will be both in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) and on zoom See more details • •	17	18 NO KINGS Zillah Washington NO KINGS Zillah Washington October 18, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1st Avenue & Vintage Valley Parkway Zillah, WA 98953 **In Zillah, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Come out and let your neighbors know they aren’t alone. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. See more details NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA NO KINGS Tri-Cities WA October 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Columbia Center Blvd 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd Kennewick, WA 99336 Keep your eye out for the perfect costume because this year’s HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 6pm at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween Bash celebrating the amazing work that B5 does. Guests will hear an update from Executive Director Theresa Roosendaal, and hear two stories of B5 students who are thriving here in the Tri-Cities. There will be auctions, games, a costume contest, and an opportunity to win a two-year lease for a 2025 Cadillac CT4 generously donated by McCurley Cadillac! You can purchase tickets at here or contact Larissa at 509-551-1643 or at larissa.knopp@thriveatb5.org. See more details NO KINGS Hermiston OR NO KINGS Hermiston OR October 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Safeway & Old Rite Aid on eith side of the sidewalk by the light. East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838 In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. See more details NO KINGS Pendleton, Oregon NO KINGS Pendleton, Oregon October 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location Change to Goad Road Overpass 500 SW Dorion Ave Pendleton, OR 97801 In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. See more details NO KINGS Walla Walla NO KINGS Walla Walla October 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Walla Walla County Superior 315 W Main St Walla Walla, WA 99362 In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. See more details • • • • •
19	20	21 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday October 21, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council October 21, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	22 BADGER FORUM: Homeless: More Need, Fewer Resources BADGER FORUM: Homeless: More Need, Fewer Resources October 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=392306&emtid=292796115095 Across Benton and Franklin Counties, the need is growing—but the resources aren’t. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to provide shelter, food, addiction recovery, and mental health support. Yet even their combined efforts fall short of meeting the full scope of the crisis. So, what happens when the system can’t reach everyone? What do we do when the need shows up not in a spreadsheet, but on the corner holding a cardboard sign? We'll consider that question and more at our WEDNESDAY, October 22 Forum. See more details •	23 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 23, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting October 23, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • •	24	25 HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser October 25, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center 2525 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 Keep your eye out for the perfect costume because this year’s HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 6pm at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween Bash celebrating the amazing work that B5 does. Guests will hear an update from Executive Director Theresa Roosendaal, and hear two stories of B5 students who are thriving here in the Tri-Cities. There will be auctions, games, a costume contest, and an opportunity to win a two-year lease for a 2025 Cadillac CT4 generously donated by McCurley Cadillac! You can purchase tickets at here or contact Larissa at 509-551-1643 or at larissa.knopp@thriveatb5.org. See more details •
26	27	28 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday October 28, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop October 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	29	30 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs October 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	31