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)

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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

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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. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Sue Peters. That vote passed.

 Jean Thomas (46th LD Delegate) nominated Hilda Thompson for Lake Forest Park City Council. That motion was seconded. Jean yielded her time to candidate Hilda Thompson to speak. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Hilda Thompson. That vote passed.

 Omaha Sternberg (Chair of the 33rd LD) nominated Wade Schwartz for Kent City Council, Position 2. That motion was seconded. Omaha yielded her time to candidate Wade Schwartz. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Wade Schwartz. That vote passed.

 Larry Harger (47th LD Delegate) nominated Yolanda Trout for Auburn City Council, Position 4. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Yolanda Trout. That vote passed with 1 abstention.

 Nancy Rising (48th LD Delegate) rose to endorse the SeaTac Good Jobs/$15 hr. Minimum Wage Initiative. Christina Lee (33rd LD Delegate) rose for a point of information to ask if this initiative excluded small businesses. Steve Kasner (Bellevue City Council Candidate) for a point of information to state that this ordinance is for airport and hospitality workers. This motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote on endorsing the SeaTac Good Jobs/$15 hr. Minimum Wage Initiative. That voted passed.

 Ivan Weiss nominated Tom Mann for Enumclaw City Council. Ivan yielded his time to Candidate Tom Mann to speak. This motion was seconded by Omaha Sternberg. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Tom Mann. That vote passed.

 Tim Burns (Chair of the 30th LD) nominated Stacy May Knudson for Pacific City Council, Position 5. Omaha Sternberg seconded that motion. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Stacy May Knudson. That vote passed.

 Richard Moralez (Chair of the 1st LD) nominated Tris Samberg for Bothell City. Omaha Sternberg seconded that motion. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Tris Samberg. That vote passed.

 Julie Turley (30th LD Delegate) nominated Martin Moore for Federal Way City Council. Michael Wolfe (Chair of the 37th LD) seconded that motion. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Martin Moore. That vote passed.

 Richard Moralez (Chair of the 1st LD)Shelley Kloba to retain appointed position on Kirkland City Council. Roger Crew (KCDCC 3rd Vice

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AUGUST Minutes August 20, 2013 Chair) asked if she has completed a King County Democrat questionnaire. Richard replied that the 1st LD uses the King County Democrats questionnaire. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Shelley Kloba. That vote passed.

 Jean Thomas (46th LD Delegate) nominated Mark Phillips for Lake Forest Park City Council. Jean yielded her time to candidate Mark Phillips. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to endorse Mark Phillips. That vote passed.

 Motion made to close suspending rules. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to close suspending the rules. That vote passed. PCO Recruitment

 Richard Champion (KCDCC 2nd Vice Chair) working on contacting LDs regarding PCOs and new residency. At the start of the 41st LD meeting, we will verify residency all the newly appointed PCOs. Roger Crew mentioned if someone moves out of a precinct; please send a letter a letter of resignation. Javier Valdez rose for a question. He asked if it was correct that a PCO cannot be removed as a PCO if they move only if they resign. Richard disagreed. Javier and Richard will discuss.

 The 41st LD currently has 10 new PCOs and possibly 30 more on the day of the appointment. Special Business

 Special Guest King County Council Candidate Shari Song addressed the body regarding her campaign.

 Special Guest Bellevue City Council Candidate Steve Kasner addressed the body regarding his campaign. Treasurer’s Report • Treasurer David Fish reported that there was a balance of $11,445.88 as of July 29, 2013. Finance and Development

 Sonja Rossman (KCDCC 1st Vice Chair) requested help with upcoming events. Please email if you would like to get involved.

 The Primary Party with the 41st LD was a great success.

 We will no longer have monthly dinners. Not feasible.

 Sarajane Siegfriedt (Committeewoman of the 46th LD) rose for a point of information, she questioned that the total revenue was $54,000, why did it change? Dave Fish (Treasurer) will respond via email. Sarajane also asked if the KCDCC Chair turned in his expenses. Later during the meeting, Michael Wolfe (Chair of the 37th LD) noticed it was a typo for the total revenue. That answered Sarajane’s previous question. Platform, By-laws and Resolutions Committee Report

 Dean Fournier and Joel Ware (Platform, By-laws and Resolutions Committee Co-Chair) presented a proposed clarified version of Section 3.3 of KCDCC Bylaws. Proposed substitute for Section3.3: Financial Support

Section 3.3: Financial Support

 The KCDCC Executive Board may establish dues to be paid by Legislative District Democratic organizations and other bodies granted voting rights by or pursuant to Section 7.2.1. Such dues may be waived or reduced by the Executive Board or its designee.

 The Executive Board may also establish dues to be paid by individual members.

 In accordance with and in the spirit of “Fair Representation” provisions set forth in the Charter of the State Democratic Party, no level of financial sup- port shall be used to restrict participation in, or to withhold services provided by, the KCDCC.

A motion was made to accept the amendment to Section 3.3. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong move to vote to accept the amendment to Section 3.3. That vote passed unanimously.

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August 20, 2013 Elections Committee

 Noel Renggli (Elections Chair) reported on the low percentage of voter participation. Training and Workshop Committee

 KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong read the report from Roger Flygare (Training and Workshops Committee Chair). The committee is arranging for an in person small group campaign strategy for endorsed candidates on September 1, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Carpenters Hall in Renton. Voter Outreach and Multicultural Committee

 Kenneth Taylor (Voter Outreach and Multicultural Committee Co-Chair) reported on ongoing efforts doing multicultural outreach work in South King County. Will contact each LD Chair about voter outreach. Legislative Action Committee Report

 Bob Rosenberger Next LAC Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 2p.m. – 4p.m. with Randy Dorn (State Superintendent) and Marcie Maxwell (Senior Education Policy Adviser for K-12). Contributions

 Organizations/Events to consider supporting and contribution to: Washington Senate Democratic Caucus events (Senator Patty Murray Event and King County Executive Dow Constantine Event), House Democratic Campaign Caucus Greenhouse Event and Friends of Bob Ferguson Shrimp Feed.

Karol Brown (Chair of the 41st LD) spoke against contributing to Bob Ferguson. Larry Smith (46th LD Delegate) stated we cannot have a debate without an amount. Motion made by Richard Moralez (Chair of the 1st LD) to contribute $250. Steve Kasner spoke against that contributing that amount. Nancy Rising motion to amend that amount to $100. That amendment was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to contribute $100 to Friends of Bob Ferguson. Ivan Weiss conducted a tally. That motion passed 16 for and 15 against.

Michael Wolfe (Chair of the 37th) moved to contribute $1000 to the House Democratic Party. Sarajane Siegfriedt spoke out against this motion. She stated we have not budgeted any of this money. Ivan Weiss spoke for this motion. Sonja Rossman spoke for this motion. Karol Brown spoke against, stating we have House of Representative races next year; we need to spend money on current candidates. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to contribute $1000 to the House Democratic Party. That vote failed.

Toby Thaler (43rd LD Delegate) moved to contribute $500 to the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus event with Senator Patty Murray earmarked for Senator Nathan Schlicher. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to contribute $500 to the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus. That vote passed.

Michael Wolfe moved to contribute $500 to the King County/Washington Senate Democratic Campaign, WSDC Polar Event. That motion was seconded. KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong moved to vote to support the King County/Washington Senate Democratic Campaign, WSDC Polar Event in the amount of $500. That vote passed. Legislative District Reports 1st LD—Richard Moralez (Chair of the 1st LD) announced: a. Annual picnic was a great success. We raised over $1000. Had candidates and elected officials come to speak. b. All our endorsed candidates moved into the General Election. 30th LD—Tim Burns (Chair of the 30th LD) announced: a. Will have a 2 day garage sale in 2 weeks near the Federal Way Commons. b. Great success at the Auburn and Milton festivals.

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August 20, 2013 c. We registered over 300 voters. d. We will be selling union made buttons. 33rd LD—Omaha Sternberg ( Chair of the 33rd LD) announced: a. Great success at our annual picnic. b. Held a Meet and Greet in July. Almost all the endorsed candidates attended. c. All of our endorsed candidates made it through the Primary Election. 34th LD—Ted Barker (46th LD Delegate): a. Garden Party to be held on August 16, 2013 with Councilmember Sally Clark was a huge success. Raised over $20,000. b. On August 29th we will have a fundraiser with Fair Elections at the Feedback Lounge in West Seattle. 37th LD—Michael Wolfe (Chair of the 37th LD) announced: a. Phone bank for Nathan Schlicher August 29th from 6-8:30 P.M. at the Washington State Democrats Office located at 615 2nd Avenue in Seattle. b. All endorsed candidates made it through the Primary Election. 41st LD—Karol Brown (Chair of the 41st LD) announced: a. The appointment for the vacant 41st LD House Representative seat. Will have vote on August 21st. b. Fundraiser with Congressman Adam Smith was a great success. 43rd LD—Scott Forbes (43rd LD Delegate) announced: a. Congratulations to Josh Castle on receiving the Washington State Democrat b. Rising Star Award at the Magnuson Awards. 46th LD—Larry Smith (46th LD Delegate) announced: a. Thank you to all who helped make our annual picnic a success. b. Congratulations to Jeff Smith for receiving a Magnuson (Maggie) Award. 48th LD—Dwight Rousu (48th LD Delegate) announced the upcoming picnic on August 21st at Grasslawn Park in Redmond. King County Young Democrats—Betsy Walker (Chair of the KC Young Democrats) announced: a. Will be hosting a Trivia Night this Sunday. b. Did outreach work registering voters at the Seattle Hemp Fest. c. We ROCKED in Texas! Good of the Order

 Representative from Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility addressed the body regarding I-594 for universal background checks. Please sign petition and volunteer to help gather signatures. Michael Wolfe spoke in favor of this organization and on I-594.

 Nancy Rising spoke on the upcoming Rally regarding Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Don Bennett also spoke about this event. Demonstration will be held September 5, 2013 5:30-8:00 P.M. at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown Seattle, located at 600 6th Avenue.

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August 20, 2013

 Marvin Rosette encouraged body to purchase table and or tickets to the Washington State Democrats Magnuson Awards being held on September 15th from 5:00-7:00 P.M. KCDCC Chair Report

 KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong reported he will not be attending the Fall State Committee Meeting and Sonja Rossman (KCDCC 1st Vice Chair) we go on his behalf. M/S/C to adjourn at 9:12 P.M. , Respectfully submitted by Shaunie Saelee, Secretary Opeiu8 afl-cio

COMMiTTEE REPORTS September 24, 2013 PCO Recruitment Since the August PCO report, we’ve had # Non-Vacant % of Precincts LD # PCOs Precincts with PCOs  3 PCO appointments in the 1st LD, 1 14 48 29% th  3 PCO appointments and 1 PCO resignation in the 30 LD, 5 28 162 17%  1 PCO appointment and 1 new acting PCO in the 32nd LD, 11 43 141 30% 30 50 138 36%  2 PCO appointments in the 33rd LD, 31 6 52 12% th  4 PCO appointments in the 36 LD, 32 53 106 50%  26 PCO appointments and 4 new acting PCO in the 41st LD, and 33 56 137 40% 34 113 210 54%  1 new acting PCO in the 46th LD. 36 143 239 60% 37 42 170 25% 39 0 2 0% 41 103 191 54% Richard Champion, 2nd Vice-Chair and PCO Recruitment Chair 43 87 209 44% 45 56 166 34% 46 120 219 55% 47 21 134 16% 48 52 175 30% Total 987 2500 39%

Washington State Democrats Central Committee Report

The next meeting of the State Central Committee is on September 20-21 in Ocean Shores, WA. Everyone is welcome!

Ann Martin and Javier Valdez, State Committeepersons

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Committee reports September 24, 2013 Finance and Development

Two meetings were held in the past month – the first was held on August 27 in Bellevue, with the KCDCC Chair Karl de Jong, and the second on Sept. 8, with Treasurer David Fish, also in Bellevue. Business conducted at both meetings included: a review of our financial status, amounts of donations currently available and any subsequent funds which could be donated to candidates, a request by the Chair for reviewing a Contract for hiring a fund-raising consultant, a need for a mailing of a Statement of Dues to our members, a need for a thank-you post card to be created, and budgeting and responsibility for having food available for the next KC Dems meeting in September. Also, future events were discussed: a Halloween Party, and an Awards Dinner – possibly to be held in February – in conjunction with President’s Day. A need to review, revise, and update the Budget was scheduled for the beginning of 2014. 1) On Sept. 8, $11,100 was on deposit in our bank account. Monthly expenses have been running about $1,000 a month. Treasurer Fish advised that we needed to have a reserve of $4,000 over the next 4 months – before we review and create a Budget for next year. About $6,000 could be made available for candidate donations.

A request for $5,000 was received from the Shari Song Campaign for King County Council, and $1,000 from the Steve Kasner for Bellevue City Council Campaign. The Treasurer recommended that we pay out half by mid-September, and then review and consider more donations in October – leaving $1,000 in reserve. We wanted to retain about $2,350 for the start of 2014. 2) April State Party Meeting expenses are up-to-date and paid out. 3) Check for $500 for a Federal Way candidate has not been paid out yet. 4) A Contract for hiring a fund-raising professional – was not considered until the week of September 9, 2013. The F&D Chair had the contract reviewed by an attorney. Comments were also received from members of the LC at the Sept. 8 meeting and subsequently, additional comments from LC members were also solicited, received, and reviewed by the F&D Chair – and they have been taken under advisement.

Currently, the recommendation of the Committee Chair is to not recommend signing the Contract. The Committee Chair recommends that the Criteria submitted in May 2013 for hiring a fund-raising professional need to be discussed and utilized before contracting for professional services. Possibly a fee for services rendered could be considered. Further discussion and review is necessary before any firm decision can be made. Treasurer Report — September 8, 2013 The on-going fund-raising efforts of the KCDCC Chair are noted and Total August Income $1,195.00 acknowledged. Total August Expenses (w/o donations) $667.77 5) Both a Statement of Dues and a Thank-You postcard will be created by the end Candidate/Committee Donations $1,000.00 of the month. Bank Balance on August 31, 2013 $10,860.83 6) Roger Flygare has taken on the responsibility of providing hamburgers and hot August 31 PDC C4 Balance $10,860.83 dogs for the September meeting. A budget of $100 is available for low-cost fund-raisers. Outstanding Checks $0.00 Corrected Bank Balance $10,860.83 7) The F&D Chair was present when the KCDCC Chair presented a check for $500 to the WA State Senate Democratic Campaign’s event, “Retake the Total September Income To-date $240.00 Majority in the Washington State Senate on August 22 in Seattle, with U. S. Total September Expenses To-date $388.52 Senator Patty Murray in attendance. Candidate/Committee Donations $0.00 8) The KCDCC Chair presented another $500 check at the Tuesday, August 27, meeting of the Washington Senate Democratic Campaign's event with special Balance as of September 8, 2013 $10,712.31 guest State Senator Nathan Schlicher. David Fish, Treasurer Sonja Rossman, 1st Vice-Chair and Finance and Development Chair

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

September 24, 2013

Training and Workshops The Training & Workshop Committee held its first “in-person small group campaign strategy” for endorsed candidates on September 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carpenters Hall in Renton, Washington. Even though turnout was not as expected, we had an excellent opportunity to walk our endorsed candidates through some interesting questions for their local races and take them through how to get their messaging across in doorbelling types of situations.

We discussed important elements of a campaign, why it’s imperative to engage PCOs, targeting key precincts for doorbelling, as well as creating a kitchen cabinet and/or steering committee and the functionality of those types of helpful committees, and we also discussed strategy behind placement of campaign signs.

Hopefully this exercise will kick off a bit earlier for next year’s election cycle to help push our endorsed candidates across the finish line.

Training and Workshops Committee Chair, Roger Flygare

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pays a brief visit to Seattle and gets a suitable welcome. Photos by Al Garman

Platform, Resolutions, and By-Laws Three LDs and the County Chair submitted a total of eight resolutions for consideration at our September 24 meeting, three in support of Initiative 594 and two in support of a campaign to amend the U.S. Constitution to override two Supreme Court decisions giving corporations inordinate rights in political campaigns. We necessarily limited ourselves to proposing only three for consideration at KCDCC's upcoming meeting, each of which is included in this newsletter. We postponed to a later meeting cycle those on the Constitutional amendment, and one opposing U.S. participation in the "Trans-Pacific Partnership." One of those we did recommend, opposing nomination of Larry Summers as Fed chief, may now be deemed moot because of Mr. Summers' having asked, on the very deadline for this newsletter, to be withdrawn from consideration for that position. Platform, Resolutions, and Bylaws Committee Co-Chairs, Dean Fournier and Joel Ware (Editorial note: To save printing costs, the Summers resolution has not been included in this program. It is however posted on the website in case Mr. Summers reconsiders his withdrawal.)

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Officers & Committees Endorsements Chair & Vice-Chairs Karl de Jong Sonja Rossman The KCDCC Endorsements Committee convened for a final round of interviews on Saturday, September Richard Champion 7, in Kenmore. We were able to interview the last batch of candidates who requested an interview, and Roger Crew have made the following recommendations: Farhana Satti  Seattle School Board, Director District 5 - Stephan Blanford Secretary Shaunie Saelee  Bellevue School Board, Director District 5 - My Linh Thai

Treasurer  Lake Forest Park City Council, Position 7 - Alan Kiest, John Resha (Dual) David Fish

State Committee Betty Patu was unable to confirm an interview time, and the committee did have questions about certain Ann Martin answers she provided on her questionnaire. Accordingly, if she seeks endorsement during the September Javier Valdez meeting, committee members would like to have the opportunity to question her before any motion to endorse comes up, to clarify these answers. We have forwarded these clarification questions to her Affirmative Action Repn. campaign for answering in advance of the Endorsements Meeting. OPEN

Candidate Support This will conclude the interview work of the Endorsements Committee in advance of the 2013 general Farhana Satti election. Many of the committee members will be otherwise unavailable, as they are doorbelling, phone Michael Martin banking, and otherwise performing excellent volunteer tasks for our endorsed candidates!

Communications The committee will reconvene to debrief on what worked and what didn’t work after the November Ivan Weiss & Sylvia Rolle election. We will also begin planning for 2014 questionnaires, any rule changes that are deemed

Digital Media necessary, and working with the Platform, Resolutions and Bylaws committee on potential bylaw OPEN amendments that affect Endorsements.

Elections Michael Maddux, Endorsements Chair Noel Renggli

Endorsements Michael Maddux Calendar of Events Finance & Development Sonja Rossman September November Legislative Action Bob Rosenberger 23rd: Salmon Bake (Adam Smith) 5th: ELECTION DAY Joanne Cisneros 24th: Human Services Event (SDCC) 10th: Leadership Council

PCO Recruitment 24th: Executive Board 26th: Executive Board Richard Champion 29th: Eastside Dinner (LDs 5,41,45,48) 30th: Karen Keiser ACA Event (SDCC) Platform, Resolutions & Bylaws Dean Fournier & Joel Ware October

Sergeant-at-Arms 2nd: Higher Ed Event (Ross Hunter Ivan Weiss & Reuven Carlyle) Website

Technology 6th: Oktoberfest (Cyrus Habib) KCDems.org

Roger Crew 6th: Leadership Council (MOVED) Twitter Training & Workshops 18th: BALLOTS DROP Twitter.com/KCDems Roger Flygare 20th: Legislative Action Committee Facebook Voter Outreach/ 24th: Executive Board Facebook.com/KingCountyDemocrats Multicultural Networking 30th: 16th Annual Fighting for a Majority Mohamed Mohamud Kenneth Taylor

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RESOLUTIONS

September 24, 2013 Resolution on Tranportation for Washington

WHEREAS infrastructure investment is a vitally important factor in ensuring that our economy will create jobs, spur economic growth and improve the safety and health of our communities; and

WHEREAS completion of critical transportation projects including bus rapid transit, passenger rail, and freight rail in Washington State; and investing in local workers, state-approved apprenticeship programs, and businesses with the technical know-how for manufacturing and constructing transit, will create a new transportation economy that will spur economic and job growth throughout the rest of the 21st cen- tury; and

WHEREAS approximately 156 Washington State bridges are “structurally deficient” and pose a significant economic risk, as well as a safety risk to the public, as illustrated by the Skagit River Bridge collapse on I-5; and

WHEREAS three core transportation principles form a crucial foundation for building a 21st century transportation system:

1. Fixing our crumbling bridges and roads immediately, which cannot be put off any longer; and

2. Completing strategic projects that increase freight mobility, including the Gateway to the Sound and the “last mile” for High- ways 167 and 509; and

3. Funding transit operations and capital improvements; and

WHEREAS data from spending under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) shows that repair work on roads and bridges generates 16% more jobs per dollar than new bridge and road construction, and public transportation investments generate 31% more jobs per dollar than new construction of roads and bridges; and

WHEREAS timely maintenance saves dollars; and

WHEREAS the Connecting Washington Taskforce estimates the state’s ten-year transportation needs at $50.3 billion; and

WHEREAS the King County Democrats are committed to the “Buy America” provisions in federal transportation funding; and

WHEREAS the King County Democrats support enforcing state requirements that state and local contracting agencies and subcontractors procure transportation construction and operating equipment manufactured within Washington State, which has already resulted in a local contract by a union shop to build streetcars in Washington State; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the King County Democrats hereby endorse the following transportation principles:

1. Fix our broken infrastructure and save lives;

2. Complete strategic projects to increase freight mobility;

3. Invest in transit operations and capital; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the King County Democrats will work to proactively develop and lobby for a balanced comprehensive statewide transportation package that addresses these principles; and

THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the King County Democrats and their respective LDs call upon all elected officials to support a fully funded and integrated transportation package to ensure that Washington State remains competitive in trade both nationally and internationally.

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RESOLUTIONS

September 24, 2013 Resolution in Support of I-594, an Initiative to the Legislature to Extend Background-Check Requirements to all Gun Sales in Washington State

WHEREAS gun injuries and deaths are a significant public health problem in Washington State, with approximately 600 people killed by guns each year over the past decade, and in 2010 more people killed by guns (609) than in traffic accidents (554); and

WHEREAS over 2.1 million firearm-purchase applications have been denied since 1994 because of criminal convictions or adjudicated mental impairment or intramarital restraining orders, as revealed (pursuant to the Brady Law) by federal background checks on gun sales through licensed dealers, but up to 40% of firearm purchases are between private parties and are therefore not subject to such background checks in Washington; and

WHEREAS inmate surveys have shown that at least 80% of the firearms used by inmates in their crimes were obtained through private transfers; and more than 40% of homicide offenders and other inmates incarcerated for firearm-related offenses were legally prohibited from purchasing such weapons from licensed dealers at the time they acquired them; and

WHEREAS a peer-reviewed, California-based study (JAMA 2001; 285:1019-1026) found that the denial of handgun purchases to people who had previously committed violent misdemeanors was associated with a decrease in the risk of their being arrested for new crimes in- volving guns and/or violence; and

WHEREAS fifteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws requiring background checks for all firearm or handgun purchases, but Washington State has not; and

WHEREAS the King County Democratic platform urges that “[g]un-sale background checks and waiting periods … be made sufficiently effective, and applicable to gun shows and other transactions, to keep guns out of the hands of felons, mentally unstable persons, and others likely to misuse or allow the misuse of such weapons"; and

WHEREAS Initiative 594 is an initiative to the Washington State legislature that (1) would apply, to all gun sales and transfers, with specif- ic exceptions, the background-check requirements currently used for gun sales by licensed dealers, (2) would require that those checks be conducted through licensed dealers, and (3) is, for the foreseeable future, the only realistic path to enact these requirements in Washington State;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we urge our members and other public-spirited citizens to collect signatures on Initiative 594 in order to send it to our State Legislature for enactment into law.

Originated by Phillip Aram, WA Alliance for Gun Responsibility (208) 533-8335; [email protected]

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