Black Mountain Democratic Club
Mission and History

In June of 2003, Howard Dean announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. By August of that year, the Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, and Rancho Peñasquitos area 'Dean for America' meetup group was organized by Daylia Vaughan and attended by fifteen other community residents including Patricia Davison and Michael Wray. By February of 2004, Dr. Dean dropped out of the race, but the group was determined to keep its grassroots activism alive so it continued as 'Democracy for America,' working for other campaigns, races, and issues. Ultimately, it became an officially chartered Democratic club within the San Diego County Democratic Party. In September of 2004 the Black Mountain Democratic Club was chartered.

Today, the Black Mountain Democratic Club is proud of an enthusiastic and growing membership in the communities of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, and Rancho Peñasquitos, dedicated to peace and justice. We work diligently to promote integrity in government, increase voter registration, and ensure honesty at polling places. We bring important issues and speakers before the membership at our monthly meetings, participate in street fairs and community events, offer an annual scholarship to a graduating senior in our community, and provide a forum for fair and open discussions of the issues that matter to all of us. Finally, and most sincerely, we welcome anyone who wants to become part of our journey to join our Club.

If you are not already a member, please visit our Membership Page where you will find answers to your questions and information on how to join. We hope to see you soon at one of our meetings!