Summit County Democrats follow these core values:

• Economic Opportunity & Security: Raising local incomes, supporting unions, advocating for a living wage, and ensuring fair taxation to support public services.

• Environmental Stewardship: Promoting clean energy, protecting local air and water quality, and tackling climate change at the community level.

• Voting Rights and Democracy: Protecting access to the ballot box, ensuring fair district representation, and encouraging civic engagement.

• Accessible Healthcare and Education: Ensuring access to affordable, quality healthcare and promoting strong public education from pre-school through higher education or trade school.

• Inclusion and Diversity: Protecting the rights of minorities, LGBTQI individuals, and people with disabilities, and promoting diversity within the party and community.

• Community Support: Providing, or advocating for, a safety net for vulnerable populations, including access to affordable housing and childcare.

• Transparency and Accountability: Promoting open, honest government and encouraging civil public discourse.

• Recruiting and electing local candidates, particularly on the state level, who share our values and principles.

• Organizing community events and participating in civic activities to increase visibility.

• Accountability: Holding local, state, and federal Republican officials accountable for their actions.