What Is a State Committee Member & District Leader?

State Committee Members & District Leaders are elected positions within the Democratic Party that help connect everyday residents to the political process. These roles serve as a bridge between the community and the party, helping ensure that local voices are heard in party decisions, supporting Democratic candidates, and working to strengthen civic participation at the neighborhood level. While these positions operate within the party structure rather than government, they play an important role in shaping the direction of the party, organizing locally, and making sure the concerns of residents are represented.

Responsibilities

Community Representation & Civic Engagement

Serve as a direct link between residents and the Democratic Party while encouraging greater civic participation. This includes helping neighbors understand how the political process works and connecting them with local opportunities to get involved.

Party Leadership & Voting

Participate in party decision-making by voting on key internal matters such as party leadership, organizational decisions, and other issues that shape the direction of the Democratic Party.

Candidate Support & Organization

Work within the party structure to help identify, support, and organize around Democratic candidates who reflect the needs and priorities of the community.

Judicial Nominations

Play a role in the judicial nomination process by participating in the selection and endorsement of qualified candidates for the bench, helping ensure fair and capable judges serve our communities.

What will Dion do?

Community Representation & Civic Engagement

Dion will serve as a bridge between residents, elected officials, and the Democratic Party while promoting civic education, voter registration, and voter education so more people understand how to engage with local government and the political process. Dion will also host regular community forums and have real conversations that reengage residents who feel disengaged or disenfranchised, fostering greater unity, collaboration, and participation throughout Assembly District 55 and Brooklyn as a whole.

Party Leadership & Voting

Dion will be present and actively participate in Democratic Party decision-making, including voting on party leadership, internal party matters, judicial nominations, and special election decisions. Every vote Dion casts will reflect the voices and priorities of the residents of Assembly District 55—not his personal preferences.

Candidate Support & Organization

Dion will identify, support, and organize around Democratic candidates who reflect the needs and priorities of the community. Dion believes a stronger Democratic Party comes from greater participation, not less. Dion will encourage community members to step forward, run for office, and take part in the political process, and Dion will oppose the use of party funds to challenge or undermine Democrats who are exercising their right to run and serve.

Judicial Nominations

Dion will hoost open forums where judicial candidates can introduce themselves directly to the community and answer questions from residents. Dion's nomination decisions will be guided by the feedback from these conversations, ensuring the community’s voice is not only heard but acted upon.

Connecting People to the Process

At its best, the Democratic Party should be a space where community voices shape decisions, not just observe them. As State Committee Member & District Leader, Dion's focus will be on opening the doors of the political process, strengthening the connection between residents and party leadership, and making sure the priorities of Assembly District 55 are represented. By encouraging participation, fostering real conversations, and keeping the community involved in the decisions that affect it, we can build a stronger, more responsive Democratic Party for Brooklyn.