Greetings from the Chair Fellow Democrats, September is the month of transition in our King County. As we move from the sunny months of summer to the falling leaves of autumn, we are reminded that change is a part of nature and in political life. I want us all to celebrate the changing of the guard in the 41st Legislative District by honoring the work of outgoing State Representative Marcie Maxwell and celebrating the future endeavors of her successor, Mercer Island City Council member, Tana Senn. Ms. Senn's overwhelming support by the PCOs in the 41st Tana Senn being sworn in at the is a testament to her impact she has on her local community and a reflection of the King County Council Meeting, quality elected officials from the citizenry of East King County. Photo by Al Garman Congratulations Representative Senn. This month, we are now transitioning from the primary election to the general - and Democratic Party supporters must now get out the vote. With less than six weeks before ballots are mailed, we must be reminded that the Republicans are now on the offensive. Our opponents want to ensure their kind of change by defeating our endorsed Democratic Party candidates at the polls. Most vulnerable are: Shari Song, Running for King County Council, Position 9 John Creighton, Port of Seattle, Position 1 Steve Kasner, for Bellevue City Council, and Richard Conlin for Seattle City Council. With the huge loss last November, Republicans and smaller parties are desperately looking for any means to grab the electorate's attention and bolster their predictable messages of anti-President Obama rhetoric and anti- revenue measures that will stall our State's economic growth. SepTEMBER 24, 2013 We must remember to support initiatives like the State's Transportation package and fully fund the State's education system with real revenue solutions. I call on Democrats to vote for our endorsed candidates, call your state senators and representatives to improve our state's education system and pass the transportation package. Both education and transportation solidifies Washington State's position in the international market place as the destination of choice for trade and global business. Economic development, economic prosperity for our country, economic equality, and economic justice is what our Democratic Party seeks. To do this, we must elect the candidates that represent our neighborhood values - our Democratic Party values. Lets Build. Lets Grow. Lets Win!!!! Contents Contents September Agenda 2 Committee Reports 7-11 August Minutes 3-7 Coming Events 11 King County Dems Treasurer’s Report 8 Resolutions 12-13 SEPTEMBERMARCH Agenda Agenda September 24, 2013 Meeting is preceded by a social half hour starting at 6:30 p.m. * Committee Reports are presented in this program. Call to Order and Flag Salute Karl de Jong Welcome Remarks & Report of the Chair Karl de Jong Approval of the June Agenda & May Minutes Karl de Jong Introduction of Candidates & Guests Karl de Jong Credentials Report Ivan Weiss Treasurer’s Report Dave Fish First Vice Chair’s Report Fundraising & Development Sonja Rossman Second Vice Chair’s Report PCO & Membership * Richard Champion Third Vice Chair Report Technology Roger Crew Fourth Vice Chair Report Candidate Support Farhana Satti Communications Report Ivan Weiss & Sylvia Rolle Elections Report Noel Renggli Endorsements Report Michael Maddux Legislative Action Report* Bob Rosenberger & Joanne Cisneros Platform, Bylaws, and Resolutions Report* Dean Fournier & Joel Ware State Committee Report * Ann Martin & Javier Valdez Training & Workshops * Roger Flygare Voter Outreach/ Multicultural Networking Mohamed Mohamud Legislative District Reports Good of the Order and Adjourn 1. Endorsements for the general election will be in order at this meeting. 2. Contributions will be considered (details in email) 3. There are two resolutions up for consideration Resolution in Support of I-594 Resolution on Tranportation for Washington and also, if certain circumstances change (see PRB report) Resolution Opposing the Appointment of Larry Summers (on website) 2 AUGUST Minutes August 20, 2013 King County Democratic Central Committee (KCDCC) Executive Board Meeting Minutes Carpenters’ Hall 231 Burnett Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Call to Order, Flag Salute, Chair’s Welcome Flag Salute – Caesar Robinson (37th LD Delegate) KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong recognized Ivan Weiss (Communications Co-Chair). Ivan Weiss asked that the membership rise for a moment of silence to recognize the passing of Bertha McDaniel. Moment of silence was granted. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong reported on Texas Senator Wendy Davis speaking at Washington’s NARAL Event. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong reported that the King County Elections has opened up the Voter’s Guide for candidate statements. Approval of the Agenda Motion was made to approve the agenda for the August 20, 2013 Meeting. It was seconded by Omaha Sternberg (Chair of the 33rd LD). The motion to accept the agenda passed unanimously. Credentials Report Voting members 50 and 4 non-voting members. Approval of the June Meeting Minutes Motion made to accept the July 23, 2013 Meeting Minutes. It was seconded. Motion to accept the Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2013 passed unanimously. Appointment Procedure and Process KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong discussed the procedure and process for the 41st LD appointment: a. Motion Karol Brown (Chair of the 41st LD) to follow the suggestion of the Washington State Democrats in regards to the appointment for the 41st LD House Representative seat and adopt a new rule to substitute a single ballot to a 3 ballot rule. Seconded by Sonja Rossman (KCDCC 1st Vice Chair). Chair Karol Brown spoke as a point of information. Roger Crew (KCDCC 3rd Vice Chair) moved to amend the motion to adopt these rules for the 41st LD and refer what the rules should be in general to the Platform, Resolutions and Bylaws Committee. Ann Martin (KCDCC State Committee Woman) spoke against the amendment. Ann stated we should go back and amend at a later date. Let this motion stand and reconsider in committee in the future. The amendment did not pass. Motion to accept the adoption of the multiple ballot rule, passed unanimously. b. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong requested volunteers to help. Appointment will take place at the East Shore Unitarian Church at 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Please send an email if you would like to support. Endorsement Betsy Walker (Chair of the KC Young Democrats) reported on behalf of Michael Maddux. a. Recommendation to endorse: Seattle Fair Elections and Seattle Districts Now. b. Final interviews will be conducted in September; will report back before General Election. Ann Martin (State Committeewoman) asked if it was in order to move to endorse a yes vote on I-522 and a no vote on I-517 and a maintain vote on Advisory Vote Ballots #3-7. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong stated we can by bypass the hard work of the 3 AUGUST Minutes August 20, 2013 Endorsement Committee by suspending the rules. Carin Chase (Chair of the 32nd LD) was acknowledged by the Chair. Carin Chase informed the body, that I-522 was endorsed at the previous meeting. Ann Martin moved to suspend the rules to endorse the I-517 and a maintain vote on Advisory Votes Ballots. That motion was seconded by Martin Chaney (5th LD Delegate). Richard Champion (KCDCC 2nd Vice Chair) rose for a point of order. He was acknowledged by the Chair. Richard Champion stated there is no mention of ballot measures in the rules. KCDCC Chair stated is a past practice. Richard asked what are we suspending if there are no rules. Ann Martin spoke on behalf of No on I-517 and the Advisory Vote Ballots. Nancy Rising (48th LD Delegate) asked if Ann Martin would please explain the Advisory Vote Ballots. Andrew Peabody (Vice Chair of the King County Young Democrats) rose for a point of order. He was acknowledged by the Chair. Andrew stated there is already a motion on the floor for endorsements reported on from the Endorsements Body. Suggested the Executive Board should vote on that before moving on. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong agreed with that suggestion and moved to vote on endorsing yes on Seattle Fair Elections and yes on Seattle Districts Now. That motion vote passed unanimously. Dean Fournier (Platform, Resolutions and Bylaws Committee Co-Chair) rose for a point of order. Dean stated he wanted clarification being that he had a discussion with Michael Maddux and Michael informed him that the Endorsements Committee does not consider endorsement of a measure until it has qualified for the ballot. Omaha Sternberg (Chair of the 33rd LD) moved to amend to add candidates to the ballot endorsement motion that is still open. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair moved to vote on previous motion to suspend the rules. That vote passed. Ann Martin made a motion to vote no on I-517 and a maintain vote on the Advisory Vote Ballots #3-7. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote no on I-517 and a maintain Advisory Vote Ballots #3-7. That vote passed unanimously. Ivan Weiss (Communications Co-Chair) nominated Sue Peters for Seattle Public School Board, District 4. That motioned was seconded. Ivan yielded his time to Candidate Sue Peters to speak. Javier Valdez (State Committeeman) spoke against, stating Sue Peters did not say she was a Democrat and worked as contractor for Ralph Nader. Carin Chase (Chair of the 32nd LD) spoke for and read a letter from Senator Maralyn Chase. KCDCC Chair asked Sue Peters if she was a Democrat and she stated yes.