Former Ohio University student activist launches bid for state Democratic Party chair

[TexasTowelie]

Will Klatt, an Ohio University graduate known for his extensive community activism, launched his bid this week to replace outgoing Ohio Democratic Party Chair David Pepper, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Klatt, part of the party’s more progressive wing, aims to make the Democrats more approachable for minorities. If elected chair, he also would work to shift the party’s focus toward retaining small donations from members, much like a union, rather than relying on big-dollar donations, he said in an interview.

“The reason I’m running is I believe that the Democratic Party needs to be inclusive, be democratic, and be kind to their own members,” Klatt said.

He’s one of five others who announced their bid for party chair, the winner of which will be voted on by the party’s central committee in mid-January.

Read more: https://www.athensnews.com/news/local/former-ohio-university-student-activist-launches-bid-for-state-democratic-party-chair/article_bd41f674-100c-5dca-aae0-488f03baa13a.html

[Ohiogal]

1. I didn't know the SDS was still around.