The BCDBC is committed to establishing outreach to every area of Broward County: north, south, east, west and central regions. We strive to support the philosophy of the Democratic Party by liaising with Florida state Democratic leaders, Broward Democratic Party and local Democratic elected officials, representing the concerns of Broward Black population, while holding our leaders accountable. We believe in collaboration. United we stand, divided we fall.
Our History
Black delegates attending the FDP Convention in 1981 were stirred to action to address the lack of power and influence of Blacks within the party. They organized and created the DBCF. In 1983, the FDP recognized the caucus as an official affiliate. Broward residents who are registered Black Democrats have an automatic general membership. However, to become an active voting member, enjoying the privileges of full participation in programming and decision-making, paid membership is required.
(BCDBC bylaws, Article XIII) Chairs shall be appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee/Board. (Article XIII, Section 2).
- Corey Shearer – President
- Marsha Ellison – 1st VP & Chair of Budget and Finance
- Mateo Watson – 2nd VP & Chair of Membership Development
- Herbert Waters – Secretary
- Belinda Spivey – Treasurer & Audit Chair
- TBD – By-Laws Chair
- TBD – Grievance Chair
- TBD – Scholarship Committee Chair
- TBD – Ways and Means Chair
Recruiting for Open seats:
- Recording Secretary & Conference Management Chair
- Parliamentarian
- Public Relations
- State and Local Elected officials
- Corresponding Secretary
- Sgt at Arms
- Social Media
- Campaign & Legislative
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to [email protected] with BCDBC Committer Chair in the subject line.
shall act as the LCDB [sic] Caucus’s contact with local, state and national candidates. This committee shall keep the member informed on legislative news and campaign activities. (Section 4,d)
shall consist of three members and shall be appointed by the Executive Committee/Board at the Annual Meeting. The audit committee or a professional auditor shall audit the financial records o the county caucus and submit a report to the Caucus membership at the Annual Meeting. (Section 4,a)
shall recommend proposed amendment to the Caucus Bylaws Committee and prepare them for presentation to the membership for action. A copy of the proposed amendments shall be included in the all to the Annual Meeting. The Committee shall also be responsible for updating these bylaws when amendments to this Caucus and amendments from the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida are adopted. (Section 4,c)
shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Treasurer and the Chair of the Ways & Means Committee. The budget or the fiscal year shall be prepared and submitted to the Executive Committee/Board for approval. The budget shall be submitted to the Caucus membership for adoption at the Annual membership meeting. A deficit budget shall not be adopted. (Section 4 b)
shall act as the LCDB [sic] Caucus. This committee shall have proof that the new member is a registered Democrat in the respective county. (Section 4, e)
The Vice President shall be chair of the Program Committee and shall be responsible for arranging speakers for the monthly meetings with the approval of the President. (Section f)