Northumberland County Pennsylvania Democratic Committee

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2026-2030 NCDC Officers! We look forward to the next 4 years of progress for the Democratic party in Northumberland County.
William R. Ramsey, Chairperson ( top left)
Leocadia Paliulis, Vice Chairperson (bottom left)
Sandy Heim, Treasurer (top right)
Deborah Howell, State Committee Member (bottom right) 🎉

06/07/2026

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE (NCDC) STATEMENT ON THE PROPOSED SUNBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT ENTERING INTO A 287 (g)PARTNERSHIP WITH ICE

Mayor Josh Brosious’s proposal to partner the Sunbury Police Department with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raises serious concerns about local leadership and public safety.

We join the Snyder County Democratic Committee (SCDC) and Snyder Union Northumberland Immigrant Community Support (SUN-ICS) Network in opposing these 287(g) proposals on moral, legal, and financial grounds. Rather than generating revenue, they may increase costs for taxpayers.

We urge the Mayor and Sunbury City Council to review the experience of other Pennsylvania municipalities that partnered with ICE. Key concerns include:

1. Lawsuits have followed cases in which local police detained U.S. citizens for ICE.
2. Municipalities can lose liability coverage over civil rights violations, shifting added insurance costs to taxpayers.
3. Immigration violations are civil matters, not criminal ones. Local police are trained to address crime, not enforce federal immigration policy. Small towns should not divert limited resources from public safety to pursue law-abiding immigrants, including those seeking legal status.
4. 287(g) agreements increase the risk of racial profiling and costly civil rights litigation.
5. Bonuses tied to arrest numbers conflict with Pennsylvania’s prohibition on quotas.
6. Although ICE promises financial incentives, many municipalities report delays or missing payments, uncovered training costs, and rising overtime expenses.
7. Sunbury and the Susquehanna Valley are home to immigrants who work, support their families, and strengthen our communities. Public safety depends on trust in law enforcement, and 287(g) partnerships undermine trust and discourage cooperation with local police.

For these reasons, Sunbury should reject any ICE 287(g) agreement. We believe the City Council, Mayor, and Police Department will regret entering such a partnership.

We encourage residents to attend the Sunbury City Council meeting at 6:15 p.m. on June 8 at City Hall on Market Street to voice their concerns.

William R. Ramsey, Chairperson
Northumberland County Democratic Committee (NCDC)

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05/03/2026

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04/27/2026

The May Primary is coming fast...What's your voter registration status? Click this link to check: https://www.norrycopadems.com/voter-hq

04/26/2026

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04/18/2026

EARTH DAY 2026 is April 25...Spend some time thanking your mother...Mother Nature.

03/22/2026

The NCDC Spring Dinner was a night to remember, marked by enjoyment and camaraderie among all attendees. We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Deb Howell and Norm Gessner, recipients of the prestigious Gold Awards, a testament to their dedication. Our featured candidate speakers, Amber Neidig for the PA 108th House of Representatives and Rachel Wallace for the US House of Representatives PA09, were warmly received, and we wish them all the best in their future pursuits. Saxman Ravi's soulful saxophone melodies, accompanied by his personal story, made the evening even more enchanting. We are also thankful to Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler for sharing his insightful keynote address. Moving forward, our attention is directed toward the May Primary, a significant step toward achieving success in the November General election for our Democratic candidates.

03/12/2026

This event is not hosted by the NCDC but we have been asked to share . 2-3 in Sunbury. They are encouraging folks to attend the Peace rally at the post office in Lewisburg from 12-1, then give folks time to get to Sunbury by 2.

03/11/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: In preparation for Mar-28 No Kings Rally in Sunbury, inform as we get it will be posted .

03/08/2026

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE

DATE: Wednesday, March 18 , 2026
TIME: Meeting 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Democratic Headquarters (click for map)
519 Market Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

Join us for our monthly meeting. We will no longer have a potluck due to lack of interest. Our meeting is starting at 7pm.

This notice serves as the official 10-day call for all members to attend the meeting of the Northumberland County Democratic Committee.

AGENDA:

1 Call to Order

2 Pledge of Allegiance

3 Roll Call

4 Chair's Report

5 Vice Chair's Report

6 Treasurer's Report

7 Old Business

8 New Business

9 Comments from the Floor

10 For the Good of the Party

11 Adjournment

Committee members are expected to attend. If you cannot attend, please notify the Chair prior to the meeting.

Sent by:
John Merchlinsky, Chair
Northumberland County Democratic Committee

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