Fort Bend Democrats and Friends,

As we draw closer to the beginning of my term as Chairman of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party, I am extremely excited about our opportunity to write a new chapter in Fort Bend politics. From what I’ve seen and heard from Democrats countywide, it appears as though you are as well!

You and I both want an active and fully engaged party structure. A party that can support and grow local Democratic clubs of all stripes and flavors. A party that facilitates precinct level activism and provides leadership to our precinct chairs. A party with resources to promote our countywide slate of candidates, and can execute the goals and objectives of a coordinated campaign.

None of this is possible, however, if we can’t come together as Democrats to bury old divisions, past personal history and/or perceived transgressions. Part of my job as Chair will be to help heal the scars of internal wounds and unify this Party behind the notion that together we can elect candidates who will advocate core Democratic principles in local, state, and federal government. Together, we can change the face of Fort Bend elected leadership so that it reflects the diversity of our growing county. Together, we will turn Fort Bend Blue.

I think we’re primed to make great strides this election cycle, and I’m ready to work with you to achieve our goals.

Sincerely,
Stephen Brown

UPCOMING EVENTS
Swearing In and Reception
Join me and our precinct chairs this Thursday, May 6 for our Swearing in Ceremony (see attached). The Swearing In will begin at 6:30pm at the County Courthouse in Richmond, TX (401 Jackson, 2nd Floor), and will be followed by a reception at Yucatan Mexican Grill (100 Liberty Street).

Fredericka Allen Fundraiser
Join Democratic Nominee for the 240th District Court, Fredericka Allen, at Massa’s Seafood Grill (1331 Lamar) on Friday, May 7 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

Fort Bend County Democratic Party Meeting
The Fort Bend County Democratic Party’s first meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 at the County Courthouse in Richmond. Precinct Chairs not sworn in on May 6 will be sworn in at this meeting. A complete agenda will be sent out a week prior to the meeting.

CLUBS & TASK FORCES
Organizational meetings for the following groups have begun, and will continue through the end of this month. Please let me know if you would like more information on their goals and meeting dates.

Hispanic Voter Outreach & Engagement
Chair, Veronica Torres

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual & Transgender Caucus
Chair, Fiona Dawson

Fort Bend Young Democrats
Chair, Chelsie Wilson
Vice Chair, Ali Hassan

Sugar Land Democrats
Co-chair, Deron Patterson
Co-chair, S. Qaisar Imam

Fundraising
Co-chair, Matt Probus
Co-chair, S. Qaisar Imam

Stephen Brown, Chairman-elect
Fort Bend County Democratic Party
www.voteforstevebrown.com