2018 June Newsletter.Pub
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
34DEMS.ORG Chair’s Message for June June 13, 2018 Primary Considerations Meeting Notice On June 5th Californians went to the polls, where a crowded The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW field of enthusiastic Democratic candidates and the states’s Across from the YMCA - Parking behind the Hall “top two” primary system could cost Democrats their best shot Accessible by Metro “C” Line at taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Three districts that Hillary Clinton won handily currently have Repub- 6:30 Potluck Social Time, please bring lican representatives and Democratic enthusiasm should a dish to share make each of them flippable: the 39th, 48th and 49th. But 7:00 Call to Order that same Democratic enthusiasm has inspired a flurry of new Opening Ceremonies candidates and that raised fears Democrats could actually end Pledge of Allegiance up getting shut out by splitting their votes among too many VIP Acknowledgements candidates, leaving only Republicans still standing. Review and Approval of the Minutes and Agenda 34th District Senate Race Approval of the Minutes Adoption of the Agenda Here in the 34th we face a similar situation, though fortunately Reports of Officers and Standing Committees much more Democratic leaning voters - Hillary Clinton received Chair's Report just over 80% of the vote here in the last presidential election. Membership and Treasurer's Report We have 7 candidates who’ve filed as Democrats (though only KCDCC Report 6 who currently identify as Democrats with their PDC filings). If 7:30 Program Democrats split their votes 7 ways we could end up with a Endorsements for the August Primary situation where no Democratic candidate makes it through the primary - in a District where Democratic voters make up over See page 7 for slate of previously endorsed 80% of the electorate! The consequences could be dire: two of candidates with no Democratic challenger. the candidates we just defeated in Burien last fall are among See page 7 for Endorsement Rules. the 11 candidates running. Unfinished Business Smart Choices and Opportunities 8:30 New Business It’s in times like this that the 34th can really serve the elector- 8:50 Good of the Order ate in our communities, by helping select the strongest, most 9:00 Adjourn to Whiskey West viable candidates to endorse. Not all of these 7 are eligible for endorsement at this point, Renew or Become a Member at since we require that candidates fill out the KCDCC candidate Continued on page 7... 34dems.org Candidate Filed as Listed on PDC KCDCC www.34dems.org/contribute D as D Questionnaire Sofia Aragon Yes Yes Yes Shannon Braddock Yes Yes Yes In This Issue Chair’s Message ..............................................Page 1 Lemuel Charleston Yes Yes No Resolution Regarding VoteBuilder..................Page 2 Lisa Devereau Yes No No Bulletin Board .................................................. Page 3 Joe Nguyen Yes Yes Yes May Meeting Recap......................................... Page 4 Annabel Quintero Yes Yes No KCDCC Report for May .................................... Page 6 Treasurer’s Summary ...................................... Page 6 Lois Schipper Yes Yes No Executive Board Resolution to Support VoteBuilder Access for all Democ- ratic Candidates Elected Officers Passed at the May 9 Membership Meeting David Ginsberg | Chair WHEREAS many people newly involved in the political process decide to run [email protected] for public office; and First Vice Chair | Vacant Michael Taylor-Judd | Second Vice Chair WHEREAS some run as Democrats in primary contests against Democratic [email protected] incumbents; and Ann Martin | State Committeewoman WHEREAS newly involved candidates may lack experience in running cam- [email protected] paigns but bring high levels of enthusiasm to the process; and Chris Porter | State Committeeman [email protected] WHEREAS high levels of enthusiasm help to build stronger party organiza- King Co. Committeewoman | Vacant tions; and Martha Koester | King Co. Committeewoman Alt. WHEREAS the State Party is currently restricting access for candidates run- [email protected] ning against incumbent Democrats; and Les Treall | King Co. Committeeman [email protected] WHEREAS the more voter contact data that VoteBuilder contains, the more Ted Barker | King Co. Committeeman Alt. useful it becomes as a resource for all current and future Democratic candi- [email protected] dates; Jason Cheung | Secretary [email protected] THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 34th Legislative District Democrats ask that the Washington State Democrats be more transparent with the rules Gina Topp | Treasurer [email protected] regarding access to VoteBuilder by clarifying and publishing said rules; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 34th Legislative District De- Committee Chairs mocrats ask that the Washington State Democrats consider ways to increase Michael Taylor-Judd | Bylaws access to VoteBuilder in the interest of both supporting Democratic cam- [email protected] paigns and outreach; and Data & Technology | Vacant THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the 34th Legislative District De- Digital Communications | Vacant mocrats request that the State Party consistently remind all campaigns of the Sean Riley | Diversity & Inclusion [email protected] importance of entering their voter contact data to improve the usefulness of Steven Jamieson | Events the VoteBuilder database for all Democrats. [email protected] Submitted to the 34th Legislative District Democrats meeting of May 9, 2018 by Martha Katie Harris | Finance Koester, PCO Aqua Precinct. [email protected] Chris Porter | Fundraising [email protected] Kate Riley | Hospitality [email protected] Tim Marshall | Legislative Action [email protected] Joy Pakulak | Membership [email protected] Steve Butts & Karen Richter | Outreach [email protected] Brooks Salazar | PCO Coordination [email protected] David Ginsberg | Program [email protected] Treina Aronson | Volunteer Recruitment [email protected] Other Roles Steve Butts | Newsletter Editor [email protected] Allan Munro | Parliamentarian Sunday, June 10, 2018 noon – 5 pm Nick Bohall | Web Editor at the home of Ann and Tony Martin 3618 SW Orchard 2 34th District Bulletin Board 34th District Democrats Meetings All meetings of the 34th District Democrats are open to any of our members. Executive Board Puget Ridge Co-Housing Common House 7020 18th Ave SW Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 15th - Saturday, June 15, 2018 Wenatchee Convention Center Other Meetings or Events: 121 N Wenatchee Ave - Wenatchee, WA 98801 West Seattle Drinking Liberally Pizzeria 22, 4213 SW College St. Register Here: Every 1st Tuesday, 6:00 pm https://www.wa-democrats.org/form/4546808694407431936 Evergreen Democratic Club Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 601 SW 153rd St., Burien Volunteer at our Tuesday, June 12, 11:30 am June Events! Metropolitan Democratic Club Register Voters, Promote Plaza 600 Building #205, 600 Stewart St our candidates and our 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 12-1:30 pm organization at these fun Burien Drinking Liberally community affairs! Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 601 SW 153rd St. The Morgan Junction New Day - Wednesday June 27, 6:30 pm Festival West Seattle Democratic Women Saturday, June 16th West Seattle YMCA’s Rotary Room, 3622 SW Snoqualmie St. 10am to 4pm Check www.westseattledemocraticwomen.org King County Democrats Monthly Meeting Burien Teamsters Hall in Tukwila Strawberry Days 14675 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, 98168 Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 pm Saturday June 16 Sunday, June 17 10am to 4pm Save the date for the We will be joined by fellow 34th LD Democrats Annual Democrats from the 33rd Garden Party and Auction District! Thursday, July 19th from 7 to 10pm At The Hall at Fauntleroy Burien Independence 9131 California Ave SW Day Parade Seattle, WA 98136 Wednesday, July 4 To Volunteer, or to donate an item, contact: 3 - 5pm Steven Jamieson at [email protected] Let’s fill the streets with Democrats 3 Contact Information and In Case You Missed Our May Meeting... Committee Assignments Our May membership meeting featured a forum with five for Our Legislators of the Democratic candidates seeking to assume the seat of retiring State Senator Sharon Nelson. The panel of can- Senator didates was moderated by Chair David Ginsberg, who pre- Sharon Nelson sented questions submitted by members. Senate Democratic Leader The following are summaries from their opening state- Rules ments: 316 Legislative Building PO Box 40434 Lois Schipper has lived in the West Seattle/White Center Olympia, WA 98504 for the past 25 years. She is a nurse by profession, cur- (360) 786 - 7667 rently at Seattle Children’s hospital, working in diversity and health equity by helping recent immigrants with chil- dren suffering from illness. She has served as Chair for the Representative Highline Citizens for Schools. She is also a PCO, and was the 34th Dems Diversity Chair, 2015-16. Issues: Gun con- Eileen Cody trol, increased K-12 funding to close the achievement gap Chair, Health and Wellness between rich and poor and more for Special Education. Fix Appropriations our regressive tax code is also a goal. 303 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Sofia Aragon is a resident of Burien, and a PCO. She Olympia, WA 98504 served for 12 years in Olympia as governmental affairs (360) 786 - 7978 director for WA State Nurses Association. She worked to pass the ACA in Washington, for healthcare for undocu- mented children, and against cuts in higher education. Representative She wants to ensure that everyone can have the opportu- nity for an education and a career. Affordable housing is Joe Fitzgibbon also an important issue she wishes to work toward. Chair, Environment Finance Lem Charleston is a 21-year resident of the 34th. He is a 305 John L. O'Brien Building veteran, serving in the Marines. He has been a minister PO Box 40600 and a pastor since 1992, and has been an associate chap- Olympia, WA 98504 lain with Seattle Police Department. He is a 25-year Boe- (360) 786 - 7952 ing employee and union member.