Press release from Our Revolution AVL:

Asheville, NC–The Buncombe County Democratic Party reported record turnouts at precinct meetings that occurred during the past few weeks. With over 1,200 reported people in attendance, 77 out of the county’s 80 precincts are now organized. Many new participants in the party assumed leadership through elected precinct officer positions. Over 780 delegates will now attend the Buncombe County Democratic Convention on April 8, which has required a change in venue to accommodate the size of the crowd.

“Needing a bigger venue for our annual county convention is a welcome challenge,” said Buncombe County Democratic Party First Vice Chair, Tom Sullivan. “I’m excited by the energy Our Revolution has brought into the county party. We’re hoping to harness that movement here and in surrounding counties to help us win state and federal races.”

Our Revolution Asheville, a local chapter of the national organization, has been focusing on public education and outreach to increase involvement in the NC Democratic Party with an initial focus on precinct meeting turnout. The group will be hosting their next chapter meeting on Sunday, March 26, at Rainbow Community Center from 3-5 p.m. Their agenda is focused on preparation for the county convention, offering a forum for candidates running for county officer positions, and how to build community through precincts.

“There’s a lot of new energy in the Democratic Party, and our goal now is to keep people engaged and focused on the big picture,” said Our Revolution Asheville Founder/Director, Matt Coffay. “We want to help create a Democratic Party that represents working Americans.”

About Our Revolution Asheville

Our Revolution Asheville is a local chapter of the national Our Revolution organization that is working to transform the Democratic Party—starting at the grassroots level—into a party that represents the working people of America. For more information about Our Revolution Asheville, visit their Facebook page or their website. For more information about the March 26 chapter meeting, please visit the Facebook event page or contact Matt Coffay at matt@ourrevolutionavl.com.