Democrats being just a big city party for some groups but not others has already failed.

[crazycatlady]

5. Speaking as someone who's been to many a committee meeting

(I'm a campaign staffer who's been asked to represent the candidate/campaign at meetings before) I can tell you there's a structural problem with some of these meetings. The committee members skew older (70+) and they spend so much time in the meetings talking about procedures that many people who show up are one and done types (especially younger people). I've been laughed at when I've asked for help with doors, phones, etc. (Not always-- some committees are great for that but that's the exception to the rule).

Another issue that local Democrats face is that not everyone has the budget to go to country club fundraisers all the time. I receive at least 5 emails a week from my local (county) Democratic party (that is active mind you) or state party that are simply invitations for fundraisers that start at $300. I remember suggesting low dollar (under $50) fundraisers as a way to bring in more young people and I was laughed at. I simply do not have the breathing room in my budget to attend one $300 event, let alone the multiple I get emails about.

If the local parties want to get more people involved, they need to give something to the people that makes going to meetings not a chore. Easy asks are getting people to march in a parade, tabling at community events, etc. Going to a $300 fundraiser is not an option for me (unless I was comped) but if someone asks me to man a booth for an hour on a Saturday or march in a parade, I'd be all in.

Lastly the meetings need to open the floor and have a social aspect to it.