Bob Platt for ACDC Chair

• Bob is endorsed by State Senator Patsy Ticer.
• “Bob is a hard worker and has been around for years and years.” — Brian Moran — former Virginia Delegate
• “Bob is a hard worker and a true leader. He has done much for Arlington Democrats over the last two decades, and I look forward to working with him as our next Party Chair.” — Lucy Denney — long-time ACDC Headquarters Chair
• “I've served with Bob on the Electorial Practices Commission and have watched him chair our ACDC caucuses, and he will be an articulate and fair leader for ACDC.” — Christian Dorsey — Area Chair and Co-Chair of ACDC's Electorial Practices Commission
• “Bob will be an excellent leader of ACDC, and has been a voice of reason and fairness over the years.” — Amy Appelbaum &mdash long-time Area Chair
• “I am voting for Bob because in trying times we need an experienced leader.” — Carol Lieber &mdash Precinct Captain and former Precinct Operations Vice-Chair
• “Whether it is Steering Committee Meetings, phone banks, Party Caucuses or other campaign tasks, Bob has been there and can be counted upon for knowledgeable decisions and hard work.” — Herschel Kanter — Area Chair and former member of 8th District Committee
• “Bob Platt has a long history of service and a wealth of knowledge that make him an invaluable resource to Arlington Democrats.” — Steve Baker — Precinct Captain
• “I have worked with Bob for close to two decades, both at ACDC and in Clarendon. He has a proven talent for organizing and leading large volunteer-staffed activities. I believe he has the judgment and integrity to make a great ACDC Chair.” — Eric Dobson — Precinct Captain
• “Bob knows the ACDC – how it works, what it stands for, and that it is all about people working together. I heartily endorse Bob's candidacy to be the next ACDC chair.” — Mike Anderson — ACDC Print Manager and Precinct Captain
• “I have worked with Bob for years, including twice on the 8th District Resolutions Committee. He is well-versed on policy issues and can handle situations involving people with strongly-held conflicting views.” — Richard McKee — former Precinct Captain and member 8th District Resolutions Committee
  Click here to read Richard McKee's full endorsement.

I am running for Chair to improve our already strong organization. I pledge to

• Reemphasize and strengthen our Precinct Operations
• Make ACDC equally inviting to volunteers of all ages
• Expand our use of social media and electronic communications
• Improve our use of technology and data bases
• Increase our volunteer recognition and social events
• Conduct interesting monthly meetings
• Find a new permanent office and relocate to it with minimum disruption.

With our loss of the statewide offices, ACDC must join the loyal opposition by working with our Arlington Delegation and by educating the voters about the Democratic values at stake in Richmond. In 2010, re-electing Jim Moran will be a top priority, but if that race is going well, we can help in neighboring Congressional Districts that may be in play.

I have been active in ACDC for almost 20 years as a Precinct Captain and for most of two decades on the Steering Committee. I have worked on almost every aspect of ACDC, including:

• Parliamentarian
• Legal Counsel
• Sergeant at Arms
• ACDC Newsletter layout
• Webmaster
• School Board Caucus Director (2007, 2008)
• Caucus Teller Committee Chair
• Resolutions Committee Chair
• ACDC Computer Systems committee
• Planning Retreat organizing committee
• Bylaws Committee Chair

I have experience in chairing large meetings and organizing large-scale events.

I was Chemistry major at Cornell University and graduated from its law school. I served for 5 years as president of a 1,300 member volunteer organization, and served 4 years on Cornell's Board of Trustees. I have been a patent lawyer and an energy lawyer.

I have reached the point in my career where I can devote a majority of my time to serving as ACDC Chair, and I ask that you entrust me with this task for the next two years.

Click here to read about an example of how Bob worked to make ACDC more inclusive.

Click here for the list of donors to ACDC.

How to Vote:

Only Precinct Captains who file by December 30, 2009 elected officials and four other officers can vote. Click here for the Precinct Captain Filing Form.