About US
Citizens for a Strong Democracy
Citizens for a Strong Democracy is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (IRS 501(c)(3) application pending) with a primary purpose to strengthen public confidence in the election systems and the results of the vote. We will also educate voters about how to safely and effectively vote in their communities, highlighting any changes in laws and practices that have been enacted since the last election.
Leadership
As the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under both Republican and Democratic presidents, each of the leaders below were responsible for the protection of critical infrastructure and the nation’s leadership; counterterrorism; cybersecurity; border protection; port, aviation and maritime security; enforcement and administration of immigration laws; response to national disasters; and detection and prevention of nuclear, chemical and biological threats.
Tom Ridge
Secretary of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush (2003 - 2005), Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Michael Chertoff
Secretary of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush (2005 to 2009), Former Federal Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Former Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Criminal Division.
Janet Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama (2009 - 2013), Former President of the University of California, Former Governor of Arizona, Former Attorney General of Arizona, Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.
Jeh C. Johnson
Secretary of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama (2013 - 2017), Former General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Former General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, Former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.