DEFENDING THE AMERICAN DREAM
FOR EVERYONE

Get to know mel callan,
​our 2021 Candidate for 
​monroe county legislature!
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Mel is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Highland Family Medicine and has lived in Penfield for 32 years where she and her husband Joe raised their four children. Their oldest child, Meghan, lives in Penfield with her three children who attend Penfield Schools.

Mel has demonstrated a strong commitment to our community by serving in organizations such as Shepherd Home (Penfield’s comfort care home), Meals on Wheels, the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning and the Breast Cancer Coalition. She has been on the board of St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center and the Bayview YMCA. She was a core committee member of the successful Save Shadow Pines effort.

During the pandemic, Mel has volunteered in getting factual information and actual vaccinations out to diverse Rochester-area communities.
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Mel has been the recipient of multiple awards from both professional nursing organizations and her employer. She received the Rochester Business Journal’s Health Achievement Award - Nurse Category.
Some of my key goals are:

  • Collaborate with Penfield organizations, businesses, schools, town government and most importantly, Penfield families, to assure our town’s needs are addressed within the County Legislature.

  • Support a long term fiscal plan for Monroe County that meets current and future needs of our community.

  • Uphold a county government that is accessible, transparent and accountable to all stakeholders.

Visit Mel's Website
to Learn More

Vote for democratic judicial candidates, too!
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Julie Cianca has served as an attorney in New York’s highest level trial courts for 25 years, advocating for our community’s most vulnerable populations. She has dedicated her life to ensuring that the Constitutional freedoms intended for every citizen are indeed extended to all, regardless of financial means, status or race.
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As a Monroe County Court Justice, Julie Cianca vows a mutual respect for the law and those who appear before her. She will ensure a courtroom that applies the highest level of reason, analysis and fairness to every case.

Click here to visit Julie Cianca's website.
Click here to visit Judge Randall's website.
Judge Doug Randall is the most experienced judge on the County Court bench, having been elected in November 2011. Over the past ten years Judge Randall has presided over hundreds of felony jury trials, including some of the most serious in our history, and thousands of criminal and civil matters. He is committed to treating every person with respect and he takes the time to listen to what they have to say. He has spent every day of the last ten years honoring his oath to defend the rights of every individual who comes before the court regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion or economic status. 
Click here to visit Judge Morrison's website.
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​Judge Caroline Morrison has been a Rochester City Court Judge for the past seven years. She has presided over thousands of criminal cases and hundreds of civil matters during that time. Judge Morrison understands many of the issues individuals are dealing with when they appear before a judge because she has lived through and overcome some of the same obstacles.

​Outside of the courtroom, Judge Morrison has consistently found opportunities to give back to our community and mentor young people. She has volunteered at numerous schools in the Rochester City School District, served on the board of Teen Empowerment, and participated in voter registration drives. From 2008-2011, Judge Morrison helped organize the RBBA’s Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner and fundraisers for the Flower City Soccer League. She currently participates in the 7th Judicial District’s J.U.S.T. Law Program.
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OuR Vision for penfield
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Sustainable Town Planning

We believe thoughtful and sustainable development should balance the needs of residents and business owners without sacrificing quality of life.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Action

We believe that preserving, protecting and improving our environment is a moral imperative affected by policies enacted on the local level.

Open Space

We believe green open space contributes contributes to the physical and emotional well-being and the quality of life for current residents and future generations.

VALUE FOR YOUR Taxes

We believe in accountability and transparency in determining tax levels and in the use of tax dollars that reflects the values of our community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are important ideals for our community and require vigilance in all aspects of town governance. ​

Town Center and Identity

We believe  a recognizable town center is a gathering place that conveys a sense of community and identity, connectedness and neighborliness.

Transparency ​

We believe ​transparency is essential in all aspects of government operations.

cOME TO A MEETING!

​Starting in September, we'll meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm. If you'd like to join us, please contact one of our co-leaders: Meghan Callan or Mike Lingle.

Volunteer

We have a slate of great local candidates running for office this year and we need your help to get them elected. There are many ways you make a difference and there's sure to be at least one that fits your interests and time.

We need volunteers to help with lit drops, phone calls, letter writing campaigns, lawn signs (posting on your yard or delivering to others), hosting of neighborhood "meet the candidates" coffees or yard parties, and, of course, financial contributions.

Fill out the contact form below and let us know you'd like to help.

Financial contributions are always welcome and will help to elect our candidates!

    Contact us!

JOIN US!

Starting in September, we'll meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm.

If you'd like to join our next meeting, please fill out the contact form and one of the friendly people on our executive committee will be in touch with you.

JOIN THE BLUE WAVE!

Did You Know . . .
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Democratic Party registration in Penfield has been steadily increasing since 2013, while Republican registration is in decline. There are now 800 more registered Democrats in Penfield than Republicans!
As of August 2021
​Penfield Democratic Committee
Penfield, NY
 585-340-7476
info@penfielddemocrats.org