Solano Democrats Pass Covid Mask and LGBTQ Pride Resolutions at May Meeting

Fairfield, CA, May 29, 2020 – The Solano County Democratic Central Committee meeting May Monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with 40 members present at the virtual meeting.

The Committee reviewed a Covid-19 Pandemic resolution passed by the Executive Board. The resolution has been sent to the Solano County Board of Supervisors and Solano County cities asking that a face coverings to be worn in public to protect public health.

The Committee also unanimously passed a Resolution honoring June 2020 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Solano County and recognizing the Solano Pride Center for its contributions.

A number of committee members volunteered for standing and ad hoc sub committees to do the work required in this election year. “These committees are the backbone to the work we do here in Solano County,” said Marjorie Olson, Central Committee Chair. “Without the efforts of these people, and those before them, the Democratic Party in Solano County could not have thrived for 170 years.”

The decision was made to hold future meetings virtually in light of the current pandemic situation. The public is invited, see the website at www.solanodems.com for dates and times.

The Committee paid tribute to past Executive officers, Brigette Hunley, Ian Arnold Paula Bauer, Brenda Crawford and Andrew Hunley.

The meeting was adjourned in the memories of Maria Guevara, George Floyd and recognition of the struggles that African Americans face every day in the criminal justice system.