by Mike Rawlins | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have nearly quadrupled our fundraising since I became County Chair in the summer of 2014 There are two essential truths that apply to everything that the party does, and they especially apply to fundraising: The party operates in four year cycles with the most...
by Mike Rawlins | Mar 5, 2018 | General
By Deborah Angell Smith, Collin County Democratic Chair, 2003 – 2007 Most people don’t understand what’s really involved in being the County Chair of a local political party, so, since I’ve “been there; done that,” let me fill you in. While there are the obvious...
by Mike Rawlins | Feb 27, 2018 | General
The duties generally break down into two categories – the minimum required and what a good County Chair does above and beyond those. The minimum duties prescribed by state party rules and the Texas Election Code are listed here. An entire essay could be written about...
by Mike Rawlins | Feb 20, 2018 | General
If you’re looking for a list of names, sorry to disappoint. This post is about how I decide who I want to receive our nominations. My criteria are very simple. The only reason I’ve served as a party officer since 2004 is to elect Democrats, and I’m voting for the...
by Mike Rawlins | Feb 15, 2018 | General
I really hate questions like this: “What makes you the most qualified person for this position?” It came up in a questionnaire for Plano Profile. I hate these questions because it’s hard to write a response in which nearly every sentence...
by Mike Rawlins | Jan 18, 2018 | General
Some interesting notions around these have been raised during the campaign. Let me tell you how we do things and why it’s the best approach. Those who have been through the exercise know there are many approaches to developing an organization’s mission and vision....
by Mike Rawlins | Dec 18, 2017 | General
During the Primary season last year I got a call from one of Clinton’s Texas organizers asking for a personal endorsement. It was fairly easy to refuse, but It had nothing to do with who I voted for. (My lips are sealed!). But this year I got a call from one of...
by Mike Rawlins | Nov 29, 2017 | State of the Party
So, I can hear you thinking it right now – “You passed a budget? So what? That’s about as exciting as watching the leaves fall off the trees.” I’ll tell you why you should care. First, passing an annual budget in November for the next year shows the Collin...
by Mike Rawlins | Nov 7, 2017 | General
A Democratic activist in McKinney recently asked me on the CCDP Facebook Group: If elected /re-elected, what are the first three things you will do that will have a bottom line and immediate impact on accomplishing our mission and goals in Collin County? To put my...
by Mike Rawlins | Mar 5, 2014 | Featured Posts, General
I am honored and humbled to be chosen by the Democrats of Collin County to be their next County Chair. I thank all who voted for me. And I particularly thank everyone who helped with the campaign – whether it was taking responsibility for a major project or making a...
