Our Values

FREEDOM

In the United States of America, our freedoms matter. This country was built on the right

to have our voices heard, to make our own decisions, to be treated fairly by the justice

system and to vote in free and fair elections. We believe a strong democracy isn’t afraid

to do the hard work of being better tomorrow than it is today.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, ACCESSIBILITY

The work of a democracy is to advance inclusion, choice and equity. We know that there

is strength in diversity, openness and tolerance. We recognize that systemic bias has

shaped our culture, and we are deeply concerned about ongoing insidious efforts to

exclude others simply because they are different. We elevate the voices of the most

vulnerable. We work together to protect and grow a healthier, more participatory

democracy.

JUSTICE

At the DPCC, we examine issues at the intersecton of social, racial, economic and

environmental justice, using evidence-based decision making. We know that when

justice is threatened, so is democracy. Justice requires that no one be denied their basic

rights, including the right to due process.

ETHICS

We embrace the principles of honesty, transparency, inclusivity and respect for the rule

of law and for others. We provide an environment for respectful conversations that

result in positive outcomes. We know that gaining the trust of the public starts with fiscal

responsibility, shared trust and a well-functioning organization.

Our values statement is a forward looking, positive statement of who we are in this changing political world. In

creating this statement, we had several conversations to get input from the Precinct Committee

Persons (PCPs). The Central Committee approved this statement August 21, 2025.

We acknowledge the work of the Metropolitan Group and their Pro-democracy Narrative playbook (Webinar June

2025). The value of Freedom as adopted by the DPCC is drawn directly from the playbook.