Neel Sannappa
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Coachella DSA connection
In April 2021 Coachella Valley for Democratic Socialism public FB page members included Neel Sannappa.
Standing for AD 34
In 2019 Neel Sannappa stood from AD 34 for the California Democratic Party Central Committee.
Ever since I was a child, I have followed electoral politics and knew it was something I wanted to be involved in. It wasn’t until 2008 when Obama became President that I felt that I could have the same opportunity to make change as any other person in this Country. I first volunteered in 2012 making calls with SEIU for President Obama’s re-election campaign. Then in 2016 I was inspired by Senator Sanders run for President, I set up debate watch parties, marches in downtown Bakersfield as well as organized volunteers for phone banking and canvassing events. More recently I became the Director of the Kern County Voter Engagement project; we have focused on educating high school and college students about the importance of civic engagement, helping build our base for the future. During the primaries and general election, I worked to get Democrats in Kern County elected by organizing phone banking and canvassing events for the Kern County Democratic Central Committee.
As a delegate I will continue to advocate for issues such as Medicare for all, tuition-free public education, true immigration reform, environmental justice, social justice and racial justice. As a child of immigrants and a life-long resident of Kern County, I believe I hold a unique and valuable perspective to represent our communities needs at the State party level. I would be honored to receive your vote.[1]