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WA State Dems Need Precinct Committee Officers

The Democratic Party needs precinct committee officers, otherwise known as PCOs, and some of the ones it does have need a hand. If you're like I was just a few weeks ago, you might be wondering, "what the heck is a PCO?" So here, from the King County Democrats themselves, is the rundown:

King County is divided into 2,689 neighborhoods called precincts, many are only a few blocks in size. Most precincts have a Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) who serves as the political representative for that neighborhood. PCOs walk their precinct before each election making sure their neighbors are registered voters, handing out election materials, and reminding people to vote. They also are a key player in spreading the word about Democratic candidates! PCOs are elected every two years in the November general election. It is also possible to be appointed as a PCO between elections, or to be appointed as an Acting PCO for a precinct in which you do not reside. ...

The site has a link to your district finder, and advice on how to apply. If your neighborhood already has a PCO, the page above lists their contact information so you can volunteer to help them.

Posted by natasha at August 31, 2003 09:00 PM | TrackBack