PA MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAPTER DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS

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Thank You Mama Fields!

The PA Montgomery County Chapter of the Democratic Black Caucus extends its deepest gratitude to Linda “Mama” Fields for her extraordinary vision, unwavering service, and steadfast dedication. Mama Fields will be stepping into a distinguished role as part of the first all-Black female team within the Montgomery County Judicial System. While this new position requires her to step away from political involvement, her legacy of leadership and advocacy will continue to inspire our work for years to come.
We celebrate this remarkable achievement and offer our heartfelt congratulations as she embarks on this historic new chapter.

We are also honored to welcome Corinne Landauer as the new Director of the PA Montgomery County Chapter of the Democratic Black Caucus. We look forward to her leadership and the continued advancement of our mission.

Pennsylvania's Paul Miller's Law

(Effective Enforcement: June 6, 2026)

Beginning June 6, 2026, Pennsylvania transitioned from a warning-only period to active enforcement of Paul Miller's Law. Police may now issue citations to drivers who hold or use a handheld interactive mobile device while operating a vehicle.

What Drivers Need to Know

✅ No handheld phone use while driving

Talking while holding the phone
Texting
Reading messages
Scrolling social media
Browsing the internet
Holding the device for any purpose while operating the vehicle

✅ The law applies even when stopped

Red lights
Stop signs
Traffic jams
Any temporary traffic delay

A vehicle is still considered to be in operation when stopped in traffic.

✅ Hands-free technology remains legal

Bluetooth systems
Voice commands
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Mounted GPS devices
Vehicle-integrated communication systems

As long as the device is not being held in your hand, these uses are generally permitted.

Penalties

$50 fine
Plus court costs and fees (which can substantially increase the total amount owed)
Primary offense, meaning an officer can stop you solely for this violation
No points assessed to a non-commercial driver's license
Not recorded on the driving record of non-commercial drivers
Commercial drivers may have the violation recorded as a non-sanction violation.

Why It Matters

Pennsylvania recorded nearly 10,000 distracted-driving crashes in 2024, resulting in more than 6,000 injuries and dozens of fatalities. Paul Miller's Law was enacted following the death of Paul Miller Jr., who was killed by a distracted driver in 2010.

If you're behind the wheel—even sitting at a red light—put the phone down and use hands-free technology instead.

PA Montgomery County Chapter Democratic Black Caucus
Judicial Forum - 2023 (Replay)

OUR MISSION:

Voter Eligibility

Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.

Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.

You have a choice of which address to use to register to vote:

You can register and vote where you live while attending college in PA or at your prior home address, provided your family or guardian still reside there.
If you are registering where you live while attending college in PA, you can use either an on-campus or off-campus address.
You can only be registered in one place at a time.

Whatever you choose, you have to register to vote at least 15 days before the election.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Voter Registration Drive - 2022

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Meaningful Work. Unforgettable Experiences.

Black Caucus In The Community

	Communications Chair Christina Brathwaite at County Commissioner Jamila Winder Women That Lead Montco event.	Christina Brathwaite door knocking with Anthony Scarramucci in Red Hill, PA.
Reception for County Commissioner Jamila Winder in Pottstown.	Shonda Rhimes luncheon.
Manning the membership table in Pottstown, PA.	What's At Stake? With Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Rep. Greg Scott & Rep. Napoleon Nelson in Hatfield, PA.
Membership table in Norristown, PA.	1st annual Black Elected Brunch. Collegeville, PA
Alisha Fagg , Mike The Poet, Anthony Scarramucci, Corinne Landauer in Glenside, PA.
Freedom Horton of The Horton Brothers.		Linda Fields Committee Chair - World Summit of Women & Girls & Corinne Landauer World Summit of Women & Girls committee member 2023.
	Conshohocken, PA.


PA Montgomery County Chapter Democratic Black Caucus & NAACP Philly.