Harney County Democrats' Mission

 We are a group of progressive-minded Harney County citizens who work together to share factual information on the issues and candidates, as well as provide an opportunity to discuss important issues in the community. We meet monthly. We are open to new ideas to be active and visible in the community as friends and neighbors. Some topics we discuss and support include social and economic justice, the importance of a multi-party system in a democracy, and friendly civil discourse between those parties.

Platforms

The 2020 Democratic Platform - Every four years, Democrats from across the country join together to craft our national party's platform. The platform is created to uplift working people and write out the values that guide our party.

The 2021 Democratic Party of Oregon Platform - The platform communicates the principles and positions held by the Democratic Party of Oregon to secure a more just and prosperous future for all Oregonians.

Harney County Democrats' Resolutions

Resolution in Support of Black Lives Matter
June 18, 2020

The Harney County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC) has passed a resolution in support of Black Lives Matter. We want to make our public officials aware of our concerns regarding how our society unfairly discriminates against people of color in the United States of America.  We encourage and support local, regional, state, and national efforts to guarantee that the rights of people of color are no longer infringed. HCDCC will continue to endorse those legislators who make a concerted effort to change the culture of racism in the United States of America.
 
Most importantly, it is known by members of the community that the culture in Harney County is not always welcoming, especially if you look different from white skinned people. This includes people who come to work for federal agencies, tourists, and farm workers.  The Burns Paiute Tribe are the first Harney County people and still struggle with elements of bigotry and indifference. It is necessary to start this difficult conversation so everyone who makes Harney County their home, is treated with respect, dignity and equality.
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HARNEY COUNTY
 
WHEREAS, people of color are unfairly discriminated against in the United States of America
 
WHEREAS, people of color are murdered by police
 
WHEREAS, our society disproportionately incarcerates people of color are in the U.S. prison system
 
WHEREAS, many peaceful protests have been met with excessive force
 
NOW, THEREFORE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HARNEY COUNTY RESOLVES
 
Section 1

To support the First Amendment right of all citizens to peacefully assemble;
 
Section 2

To identify and collaborate with others in Harney County who are interested in promoting ethnic diversity and racial justice, in supporting efforts to acknowledge and change the culture of hate, white privilege, and white supremacy.
 
Section 3

To encourage and support local, regional, state, and national efforts to guarantee the rights of people of color are no longer infringed.
 
Section 4

To support training our police in de-escalation and other non-violence.
 
Section 5

To endorse those legislators who make a concerted effort to change the culture of racism in the United States of America.
 
Section 6

To oppose the use of our military to police civilians in the United States America.
 
Section 7

To support Black Lives Matter, and all peaceful civil rights organizations working for racial justice and to end systemic racism throughout our justice system.

Resolution regarding Environmental Protection, Climate Change and Global Warming
August 13, 2018

​A RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HARNEY COUNTY

WHEREAS, historical research describes how United States industry and economy relies on production and use of fossil fuels, and this reliance is no longer viable as science has shown that using fossil fuels is increasingly dangerous for the habitability of our planet, and,
 
WHEREAS, science-based and peer-reviewed research presents evidence that use of fossil fuel for heating, driving, manufacturing and producing energy contributes to global warming, climate change and pollution of water, air and land, is a limited resource and will become increasingly more expensive and damaging to our planet, and,
 
WHEREAS, legislators, many of whom have been influenced heavily by special interest lobbyists, have not adequately supported measures to address environmental concerns or adequately funded environmental protection efforts, and,
 
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of each of us as citizens to do what we can to preserve and protect our environment for our neighbors and for future generations.
 
NOW, THEREFORE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HARNEY COUNTY RESOLVES
 
Section 1

To support Article 3 of the Democratic Party of Oregon 2018 Platform – ENVIRONMENT: Air; Water; Land; Ecosystems; Natural Resources; Climate Change; Sustainability; and the 26 planks related to Article 3 (dpo.org).
 
Section 2

To identify and collaborate with others in Harney County with common concerns regarding the environment, including pollution, water supply, water quality, and economic factors related to these concerns.
 
Section 3

To encourage and support local efforts to develop and use clean energy sources, including wind and solar power to produce electricity.
 
Section 4

To educate citizens of Harney County through use of media on measures to support environmental protection, recycling, use of environmentally friendly materials and conservation.
 
Section 5

To review legislators’ voting records available on websites such as “vote smart” and endorse those that support environmental protection, development of clean energy resources and vote positively on measures supporting environmental protections and production of clean energy.