About Our Committee

Our members are Chester residents, elected every two years by, and representing, the enrolled Democrats of the town.  We believe in Democratic values – inclusiveness, equality, quality health care and education for all, respect for the environment, and transparency in government. All politics are local and we believe in governing from the ground up.  Our committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month.

The mission of the Chester Democratic Town Committee (CDTC) is to advance the core principles of the Democratic Party at the local, state and national levels, and promote public programs, activities and policies that support Democratic values.

 Objectives:

• Actively support local, state, and federal legislation and policies of the Democratic Party.
• Campaign and elect local, state, and federal candidates of the Democratic Party.
• Collaborate with other Democratic Town Committees, affiliated organizations, groups, and volunteers, to strengthen a regional, statewide, and national network of Democrats.
• Conduct CDTC business with civility, equity, fiscal responsibility, integrity, and transparency, and encourage town, state, and federal leaders to do the same.
• Encourage policies and activities that improve the quality of life for all residents, by supporting and advancing:
  • A multi-generational, diverse, and inclusive community;
  • Chester’s natural beauty and unique historic and rural character;
  • Fiscally responsible budgeting to ensure that expenditures reflect the needs, health and safety of all residents, support quality education and infrastructure, and avert unnecessary property tax burden;
  • Appropriate economic and small business development;
  • Environmental awareness and protection, asserting a proactive role in addressing climate change at the town level through direct action and certification in Sustainable CT; and
  • Recognition of volunteers and organizations serving our town, and actively participating in town-wide events, and programs to promote Chester and its local economy.
• Engage the community to promote civic education and active participation in our democracy, encouraging citizens to register to vote as Democrats and to protect and exercise their right to vote.
• Identify, recommend, and recruit knowledgeable and experienced candidates for town, state and federal elected offices and appointed town positions.