DMO is pleased to announce the hire of Dominick Perkins as our next Political Director. Dominick comes highly recommended, having served as both the Political Director for the Democratic Party of Georgia, as well as the Biden Campaign’s Political Director in the peach state. We are absolutely thrilled for him to join the team here at DMO.

Dominick‘s specialty is working with data, and we are excited for him to streamline our list, making stronger connections with more DMOs across the United States. He will also act as staff lead for the DMO Political council. In this role, he can use his experience in the wider world of Democratic politics to ensure that more DMOs are winning their races, including those endorsed by our Blue Star Candidate program. Dominick will also take our political work to the next level overseeing DMO’s new political action efforts. He will also serve as a partner to our friends in organized labor, connecting you with the unions who build our cities and create careers in our communities.

With your help, we will also add a Director for Labor and Member Engagement in the second half of 2022 to continue strengthening our State Chapters and our Labor Council. These are critical times for the Democratic Party and our nation. We hope we can count on your enhanced support as we grow to serve you.

Dominick Perkins is one of the most sought after strategists in the southeastern United States. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he is an experienced and passionate public servant, educator, and political strategist. He has served in various roles on federal, state, and local campaigns throughout the southeast, including working as the Data Director for Jim Barksdale’s bid for U.S. Senate in Georgia, as a Senior Advisor to Congressman Sanford Bishop’s successful bid for re-election in 2018, and in various roles on Mayor Teresa Tomlinson’s historic re-election as Mayor of Columbus, Georgia in 2014.

Dominick is also an experienced educator, currently working in higher education as an instructor of political science at Vincennes University-Ft. Benning, with previous experience as an instructor of public speaking and professional development. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a graduate of Troy University with a Master of Science in International Relations. He is also a proud graduate of the 2014 class of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s Political Leadership Boot Camp, the 2015 class of the B.L.U.E. Institute, the 2016 class of Camp Wellstone-Georgia, and the 2019 Re:Power Data & Analytics Camp.

A dedicated public servant, Dominick is a founding member of Advance Columbus, the Columbus Georgia Young Professionals, and the CASA Board of Directors. He is the founder and past President of the Muscogee County Young Democrats and has served in statewide positions for the Young Democrats of Georgia as the Campaigns Committee Chair and Political Director. Dominick is also a member of the Muscogee County Democratic Committee’s Post Committee, a currently serves as the Chairman of the Affirmative Action Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia. Constantly seeking to give back to his community, Dominick volunteers with the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and as a committee member of the yearly Black History Month Observance Breakfast in Columbus, Georgia.

Galperin Named DMO Blue Star Rising

The Board of Directors of Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) has named Ron Galperin a Blue Star Rising candidate as he campaigns for California State Controller.

Blue Star Rising Candidates

The DMO serves to connect, engage, and empower elected officials who identify as Democrats. Democratic Municipal Officials initiated the Blue Star Rising candidate program to support promising Democrats who have made significant contributions to the organization and are running for a wider state or federal office. These candidates have been vetted and recommended by the DMO Board of Directors.

Why Ron Galperin?

Ron Galperin currently serves as the Controller of Los Angeles. As the son of immigrants and of a Holocaust survivor, Ron is L.A.’s first citywide-elected LGBTQ official. Controller Galperin’s focus in office has been on transparency, equity, and sound management of how dollars are spent. Indeed, he has modernized the controller’s office by taking city expenditures and staff salaries online, and making city services more available to the public. He serves as the watchdog for the finances of the nation’s second biggest city, as is well positioned to take that acumen to overseeing the state’s expenditures.

As controller, Galperin has tenaciously sought out waste, fraud, and abuse of Los Angeles’ finances. He has revealed billions in misspent funding that should have gone to address homelessness. His changes to the office have transformed how controllers in the city must fulfill their duty to the public, and made it more difficult to commit malfeasance with taxpayer dollars. As State Controller, Galperin will continue his track record of improving infrastructure, safeguarding pension funds, and advocating for LGBTQ rights.

Galperin currently serves on the Executive Committee of Democratic Municipal Officials, advocating for the interests of local elected officials as our Representative to the DNC. He has also served as Chair of the California Chapter, Chair of the Council of State Chapters, and Finance Chair.

Why Does This Race Matter?

As one of the largest economies on Earth, the state of California deserves sound financial management from a responsible controller. Ron Galperin would bring the care and expertise he developed overseeing spending in Los Angeles, impacting the financial wellbeing of not only California, but the nations and other states that engage with it as trading partners. 

How Can You Help?

If you would like to learn more about Ron Galperin’s campaign or contribute you can visit ronforcalifornia.com.

Your Next Race

Are you up for reelection facing steep Republican opposition? Are you vying to reclaim a mayoral seat for Democrats, or flip a council majority blue? Reach out to DMO at Barbara.Moore@NationalDMO.org to learn more about applying for a Blue Star Candidate recommendation.

Yeh Named DMO Blue Star Candidate

The Executive Committee of Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) has named Jennifer Yeh a Blue Star Candidate as she campaigns to be reelected to the city council in Eugene, OR.

Blue Star Candidates

The DMO serves to connect, engage, and empower elected officials who identify as Democrats. Democratic Municipal Officials initiated the Blue Star Candidate program to support promising Democrats who stand to retake a mayor’s office, secure a council majority, or break significant grounds with their election. These candidates have been vetted and recommended by the DMO Board of Directors.

Why Jennifer Yeh?

Yeh has served on the City Council since 2017, and has fought to create more affordable housing, build out local infrastructure, and protect the environment. Specifically, Yeh is involved in municipal measures to combat climate change, including the decarbonization and electrification of Eugene. She believes in public safety, while also listening to the community and working to reform policing. She is a strong advocate for public education, including making sure children do not go to class hungry, or feel at risk when travelling to school.

Why Does This Race Matter?

Yeh’s opponent is close with the timber and natural gas industries, and stands in opposition to the measures that Jennifer has proposed to combat climate change. While Jennifer seeks ways to provide service to marginalized communities and transition those experiencing homelessness off the streets, her opponent supports measures that would criminalize them instead. This would be a step backwards for the city of Eugene and the residents who depend on representation from elected officials like Jennifer Yeh.

How Can You Help?

If you would like to learn more about Jennifer Yeh’s campaign or contribute you can visit electjenniferyeh.com.

Your Next Race

Are you up for reelection facing steep Republican opposition? Are you vying to reclaim a mayoral seat for Democrats, or flip a council majority blue? Reach out to DMO at Barbara.Moore@NationalDMO.org to learn more about applying for a Blue Star Candidate recommendation.