This is the current list of Precinct Chairs and candidates for Commission Area Two.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY PRECINCT CHAIRS
There are 38 Precinct Chair positions in CA2. At this time, we have 16 positions filled.
To apply, go to wilcodemocrats.org/become-a-precinct-chair
where it describes the application process. You will email Kim Gilby, Party Chair:
wilcodemschair@gmail.com.
If you or a friend are interested, feel free to contact me for details.
Requirements and filing deadlines for candidates for county office can be found at the Texas Secretary of State's website:
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/index.shtml
Williamson County Democratic Party
Williamson County Democratic Party Chair
Kim Gilby
Office Address:
1915 S. Austin Ave, Suite 102
Georgetown, TX 78626
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1296
Georgetown, TX 78627
partychair@wilcodemocrats.org
512-969-7134
wilcodemocrats.org/
Williamson County Commissioner Area 2 Leader (CAL)
Wilco Commission Area 2 Leader - Cliff Anderson - 512-609-9363.
Cliff's email:
Cities in Commissioner Area 2: Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill.
Duties of the CAL
Organizational Objective
The Williamson County Democratic Party, in the interest of supporting Democratic voters
and candidates and in compliance with the Rules of the Texas Democratic Party shall
include but not be limited to:
- Promote and support the election of Democratic candidates for public office.
- Represent to all residents of Williamson County and the State of Texas, the views and
Democratic Party position on issues.
- Perform the duties as specified in the Texas Democratic Party Rules (TDP Rules), Texas
Election Code (Tex. Elec. Code.), and the rules of the Texas Ethics Commission (T.E.C.).
Consistent with the objectives stated in this article and the responsibilities
specified in the Rules of the Texas Democratic Party, the Executive Committee of the
Williamson County Democratic Party, as defined in Article III of these bylaws, or
subcommittees thereof shall perform the following functions including but not limited to:
- Provide training on election rules and procedures.
- Monitor and report any election irregularities to Williamson County and Texas State officials.
- Provide an adequate and trained staff for elections.
- Provide an adequate location and trained staff for the Williamson County Democratic Party
Convention.
- Provide rules to minimize ambiguity and to ensure fairness, clarity, and equality in all
Williamson County Democratic Party processes.
- Provide a means of open communication between the WCDP and voters of Williamson
County.
- Provide training for both candidates and volunteers on how to run campaigns and win
elections for the Democratic Party.
Precincts and Precinct Chairs
Looking up your Precinct and Precinct Map
The Precinct Maps are current as of January 1st 2022.
- Method 1:
- Go here to look up your precinct by address:
www.wilco.org/How-Do-I/Locate
- When the COUNTY ADDRESS SEARCH comes up, plug in your address.
- It will tell you what County Precinct you are in with a link to look at the map, and offer
Additional Address Information.
- It will bring up a Download the Address Information Report.
- Method 2:
- Go to
www.wilco.org/vp2022
- Under Individual Voting Precinct Maps Effective 1/1/22
use the Select Precinct to pull up the Precinct Map
- Method 3:
- Go to this map...
gis.wilco.org/maps/?viewer=elections
- Plug in your address in the upper right.
- If you enter it correctly, it will show in the upper left.
- Zoom out until you see the precinct number.
Precincts and Precinct Chairs
Some Precinct Chairs are appointed until such time as a WCDP Election can be held to vote on them.
Some Precinct Chairs are voted on by WCDP officers and Precinct Chairs at an Executive Committee meeting.
Some Precinct Chairs submit their name and address on a form that is submitted to the Texas Secretary of State and voted on
in a spring election unless there is no opposition.
Precincts that used to be in Commission Area Two and are now in Commission Area One
- Pct 218 is now Pct 118 in CA1.
- Pct 273 is now Pct 173 in CA1.
- Pct 274 is now Pct 173 in CA1.
- Pct 275 is now in Pct 175 in CA1.
Precinct Chair Functions, Duties, and Goals
The main function of a Precinct Chairs is to be the point person between all Democrats within your
precinct and officials of the Williamson County Democrat Party.
The most important goal as a new Precinct Chair is to find other Democrats in your precinct and
start forming a team of volunteers who will be willing to work by your side during election
season to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot. You can locate these Democrats using our
Voter Access Network database (VAN) to create lists of people you can contact in your precinct.
The general duties of Precinct Chairs include attending Executive Committee meetings, supporting
all Democratic candidates, and the canvassing and encouragement of voters in your precinct. Your
CAL can review the full list of duties with you during your initial training.
Some Activities that you might do with help of your CAL:
- Take training on the duties of a Precinct Chair, using VAN, etc.
- Attend the WCDP meetings
- Keep VAN updated when people move into the precinct or volunteer.
- Keep everyone in your precinct informed of upcoming elections, candidates, events, etc.
- Coordinate lit drops, phone banks, and post card mailings.
- Alternatively hold regular meetings using Zoom.
Precinct Chair Requirements
- Must regularly attend meetings of the Williamson County Democratic Party during which time the
business of the party is conducted. Meetings are usually the 2nd Thursdays of the month at 6:45pm.
- Expected to learn the
rules of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP), the Williamson County Democratic Party (WCDP), and have a
basic knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
- Must be registered to vote and live in their precinct.
- Must vote in the 2022 Democratic primary.
- Cannot publicly support or endorse an opposing party or a non-Democratic candidate in a race
where a Democrat is on the ballot. This includes donating money, soliciting votes, or serving on a
campaign committee.
- Help coordinate WCDP's involvement in municipal, state, and national election campaigns.
- Encouraged to serve on a variety of committees, teams, and work to actively canvass Williamson County to identify and turn out Democratic voters year-round.
To apply, go to wilcodemocrats.org/become-a-precinct-chair
where it describes the application process. You will email Kim Gilby, Party Chair:
wilcodemschair@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Reference Websites
If you have anything to add or correct, please email the WebMaster: Cliff Anderson.
Cliff's email:
