By Dan Ogden

The Clark County Democratic Party has a long tradition of believing that government at all levels has a positive role to play in society. To that end the Democratic Party has always championed:

• the Bill of Rights, especially the First Amendment
• universal, free public education
• the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively
• the right of all persons to health care and reproductive choice
• the right of all persons to have secure old age through a combination
  of Social Security and pension plans

• multiple-use management balanced with environmental protection of our
  natural resources

• a strong national defense
• an effective and fair justice and law-enforcement system that
  ensures equal treatment of all persons under the law

• a fair and equitable tax system based primarily on ability to pay
• a balanced budget
• a sound money system
• the effective provision of basic local public services such as electricity, power, fire
  protection and policing

• regulation of selected areas of the economy including:
  • protection of bank depositors
  • protection of investors and employees from fraudulent management practices
  • prevention of monopoly and unfair trade practices
  • promotion of agriculture, commerce and industry

We especially strive to protect and help those who need assistance in living and those who are too weak or small to speak for themselves. We embrace the diversity of our nation and support efforts to end racial discrimination, hate, and prejudice. We continue working to provide a chance for all citizens to seek the American dream of owning a home or a small business.

To accomplish these goals, we recruit candidates for public office, support them in their campaigns, provide opportunities for public discussion and debate on current issues, and encourage all citizens to register and vote.