STATE—11TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS THE 11TH DISTRICT JOURNAL

APRIL 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4

OFFICIAL CALL

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TUESDAY APRIL 20, 2004 — 7:00 pm

Renton Carpenters Hall

231 Burnett Avenue North— Renton

Candidates may visit and speak KCDCC at various times during the meeting 2nd Annual Spring Break ———————————————————————————— Featuring many elected officials in- 7:00 pm Meeting Called to Order / Flag Salute cluding US Congressman Jim 7:05 pm Acceptance of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes McDermott 7:10 pm Special Guest: Ron Sims - plus our own Alene Brede’s music Candidate for Governor Thursday April 8, 2004 7:35 pm Program: Projected Washington State Budget Shortfall for 2005– 2006 Biennium—Group Discussion 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Break Carpenter’s Hall— 8:10 pm Officer and Committee Reports 209 Vince Street 8:25 pm New/Old Business (includes: LD Caucus Planning Committee Report) Suggested Donation—$25.00 8:50pm Raffle Contact: 206.622.9157 8:55 pm Good of the Order 9:00 pm Adjournment Senator Patty Murray’s Golden Tennis Shoe First in a Series of Articles about the Democrat Awards Candidates for Governor: Special Guest Senator John Edwards

About Ron Sims Thursday April 15, 2004 Biography 12:00 pm

Born in Spokane, Washington in 1948, Ron Sims Washington State Trade spent the first 18 years of his life in Eastern and Convention Center Washington. Residents of Spokane for 56 years, Suggested Donation: $100.00 Ron’s parents were active in both civil rights and Contact: 206.286.9199 poverty programs in their community. His father, Reverend, James C. Sims Sr., pastor of New King County Democrats Hope Baptist Church, worked for the Washington Convention State Office of Community Development and Ron’s mother, Lydia T. Sims was the first African American department head Saturday May 8, 2004 in the history of the City of Spokane. 9:30 am Ron attended public schools and graduated from Lewis and Clark High Washington State School in Spokane. He went on to Central Washington University (CWU) in Trade and Convention Center Ellensburg where he served as student body president in his senior year. Ron 7th and Pike, Seattle graduated from CWU with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Registration begins at 8:30 am Ron, his wife Cayan and three sons, Douglas, Daniel and Aaron live in Seat- tle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood. (continued on page 7) Contact: Chair Greg Rodriguez at 206.622.9157 APRIL 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 PAGE 2

ENDORSED BY THE 11TH LD DEMOCRATS Senator Margarita Prentice: 419 John A. Cherberg building Post Office Box 40411 Olympia, WA 98504-0411 360-786-7616 / FAX 360-786-1999 [email protected] Thank you to the 43rd Legislative District Democrats for se- lecting the 11th Legislative District as a sister district. They Representative Velma Veloria: generously donated $350 for party building and this will help 330 John L. O’Brien Building us with our mailing for the LD Caucus on May 1st. Thanks! Post Office Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7862 / FAX 360-786-7317 [email protected]

Representative Zack Hudgins: 317 John L. O’Brien Building Post Office Box 40600 Thank you to the Renton Carpenters Local 1797 for continu- Olympia, WA 98504-0600 ing as a Gold Sponsor and for allowing rental of their hall for 360-786-7956 / FAX our meetings and events. Your continued support is appre- [email protected] ciated!

Saturday May 1, 2004—9:45 am New Holly Gathering Hall Auditorium 7054 32nd Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98118

Registration will begin at 9:00 am and continental break- fast will be available. Caucus will begin at 9:45 am and will include:

. Delegate Election to Congressional District and State Conventions . Resolution and platform discussion . Visits by Candidates . Mid-morning break for homemade sweet potato pie by Meizza Company

Delegate/Alternate packets will be mailed a minimum of ten days before the caucus.

Please join us in this second step of the caucus process. You have the power to change the Regime!

This is a public meeting and all 11th LD Democrats are welcome to attend and participate.

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2003—2004 PRECINCT COMMITTEE OFFICERS (PCOs)

Precinct PCO Precinct PCO AQUALINE Jeffrey Fornalski ARBOR LAKE George Summers BEVERLY Martha Koester BUR 11-0009 Bob Bailey BUR 11-0298 Jimmy Matta BUR 11-0562 Don Bennett BUR 11—0824 James Weythman BUR 11-0957 Lawrence Freeburn (Acting) CAMPBELL HILL Senator Margarita Prentice CANDLEWOOD Kara Ralston DELORIS Daniel Church FAIRVILLE Azziem Underwood FAIRWEATHER Barbara Burke (Acting) FRUITLAND Marc Kearns GAILE Bonnie Harger GLENDALE Ron Nelson IMPALA Karan Gill (Acting) IOWA Sarah Fuelling MAPLE GLEN James Flynn MAPLEWOOD Rosemary Quesenberry (Acting) MILDRED Jason Alley MILITARY ROAD Patricia Hudson RNT 11-0981 Charles Kuney RNT-11-0985 Don Tinker RNT-11-0986 Pat Fletcher (Acting) RNT 11-0988 Charles Laney RNT 11-0992 Mary Lou Gilbert (Acting) RNT 11-1006 Bruce Hulse RNT-11-1008 Alene Brede (Acting) RNT 11-1012 Janice Coleman (Acting) RNT 11-2472 Teresa Giles RNT-11-2581 Roberta Abhold RNT 11-2739 Robin Jones ROGER Mickie Stewart (Acting) ROSEBURG John McMahon SEA 11-1256 Jennifer Davis Hayes SEA 11-1550 Robin Guevarra SEA 11-1552 Ardis Brokaw (Acting) SEA 11-1597 Representative Velma Veloria SEA 11-1598 Chad Castillo SEA 11-1602 Tom Knoblauch SEA 11-1622 Jeanne Legault SEA 11-1624 Joshua Villarreal SEA 11-1638 Kay Lutz SEA 11-1928 Louise Parry SEA 11-1941 Roger Valdez SEA 11-1942 Jon Gould SEA 11-1946 Dee Wakenight SET 11-3107 PJ Seidenstricker SPRING GLEN Susan Sheary TUK 11-1162 Representative Zack Hudgins TUK 11-1164 Geraldine Ventura TUK 11-2752 Emily Willoughby TUK 11-2951 Ed Prince TUK 11-2955 Arthur “Mac” McDonald TUK 11-2956 David Daly TUK-11-3128 Susan Kruller WAYNE George Blanchard 2004 PAID MEMBERSHIP Allene Bailey Robert Bailey Roger Barr Kay Batt Don Bennett Diane Berrojo Roberto Berrojo Esther Bishop George Blanchard Ardis Brokaw Barbara Burke Arthur Butler Victoria Chipps Rachael Christenson Janice Coleman David Daly Doug Davies Sandel DeMastus John DuBois James Duggan Pat Fletcher Bertha Freeburn Lawrence Freeburn Sarah Fuelling Don Gestner Luella Gestner Mary Lou Gilbert Teresa Giles Jack Gobright Patricia Green John Guevarra Robin Guevarra Bonnie Harger Jennifer Davis Hayes Terry Hayes Bruce Hulse Doris Hulse Gloria Jacquemart Phillip Jones Robin Jones Marc Kearns Jeanette Kelley Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Martha Koester Chuck Kuney Cheryl Laney Chuck Laney Letitia Lester Phillip Levine Rachael Levine John Little Kay Lutz Kathleen Mars Arthur “Mac” McDonald Susan Palmer Louise Parry Will Parry Billy Prentice Katherine Prentice Margarita Prentice Edward Prince Rosemary Quesenberry Carmen R. Quesenberry Linda Rasmussen Jane Sanders Jerry Seidl Susan Sheary George Summers Donald Tinker Pam Tinker Carol Ulbricht Meg Ulbricht Azziem Underwood Roger Valdez Geraldine Ventura Joshua Villarreal Jane Whetstine Mike Whetstine James Weythman Emily Willoughby 2004—PAID AFFILIATES Heidi Behrens-Benedict KC Council Member Marie Cook Bill DuBay Richard Gidner US Representative Jim McDermott Pennie Hildreth Ken Kadlac Gurine Nordby KC Council Member Julia Patterson 37th LD Representative Sharon Tomiko Santo

Linnea Peterson Dixie Sheary Bruce Stotler Deanna Zieske 2004—PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS Paul and Teresa Casey Robin Guzzone 2004—SPONSORS GOLD: Renton Carpenters Union Local 1797 GOLD: Member Dow Constantine Silver: 43rd LD Democrats Organization, Pat Fletcher, Chuck Laney, Linnea Peterson, George Summers, Susan Sheary, Emily Willoughby Liberty Susan Palmer, James Weythman Captain: US Representative Jim McDermott Rosemary Quesenberry and Carmen Rivera Quesenberry 37th LD State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos

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You Are Invited To A Campaign Kickoff Rally TREASURER’S REPORT: for CHECKING:

Beginning Balance 3/1/04 $1,701.25 Congressman Adam Smith Income: Savings Account Transferred In 25.76 Help Kickoff a Year of Interest .22 Democratic Victories! Dues Receipts $ 263.00 Raffle 170.00 Irish Dinner 235.00 Wednesday, April 14th, 2004 Caucus Location Refund 496.00 Other Donations 850.00 6:00—8:00 PM Total Income $2,039.98

The Washington State History Museum Expense: Newsletter and Stamps $ 614.33 1911 Pacific Avenue Meeting Hall Rental 35.00 Tacoma, WA 98402 Total Expense $ 649.33

If you have any questions about this event, please Ending Balance 3/31/04 $3,091.90 contact Andrea Tull at (253) 572-6125 or [email protected]

DIRECTIONS to the Washington State History Museum: 2004 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Coming From Seattle -- Take I-5 South and take exit #133 , I-705 N toward City Center. Take WA-509 N/ S. 21st Street Become a voting member in the 11th LD District organiza- exit toward Port of Tacoma. Take a slight left onto S. 21st tion — also consider becoming a Precinct Committee Offi- Street. Take a right onto Pacific Avenue. The Washington cer (review the job description and form (without signatures) History Museum is directly on your right-hand side. Parking at http://www.kcdems.org. This is an effective way to be- is available immediately on your right-hand side. come involved in your community and in the Democrat ———————————————————— Party processes. —————————————————————— The first steps to building an effective District organization "It was reported in the paper that are identifying and registering new Democrats and doing President Bush received a 'warm the follow-up to ensure that they vote. We have set up reception' from the Daytona 500 drivers. voter registration drives throughout the District. We are Well sure, the drivers had also working in concert with the Young Democrats organi- never met anyone who was sponsored zations to enlist their support in voter id/reg. Browse this newsletter and our website at: http://www.kcdems.org/11LD/ by more oil companies to learn who we are and what we do and then, join us to- than they were." day! -Jay Leno Annual Dues / Subscriptions:

Household Membership $27.00 Directions to the Renton Carpenters’ Individual Membership $15.00 Hall—231 Burnett Avenue North in Renton Living Lightly $ 6.00

Subscription only $10.00

Taking Rainier Avenue coming from the north or south, turn onto Renton Avenue which becomes Airport Way South. Dues are payable in February of each year. A member join- Stay in the rightmost lane and veer off onto Logan Avenue ing after February may prorate their dues payment for the moving across the bridge, and turn right onto Burnett Avenue, remaining quarters of the year. Membership is valid the first street after the bridge. The Hall is on the corner of through January of the following calendar year. Consider Logan and Burnett — a one-story, cream-colored structure joining today. Get involved in your community – become a with ample, free street and lot parking. player. Please make out a check to the 11th LD Democrats, th If you have a problem along the way, please call the Chair at and mail to: Chuck Laney - 11 LD Democrats Treasurer, 206-300-3697– mobile. 812 Camas Avenue North, Renton, WA 98056. APRIL 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 PAGE 5

The 11th Legislative District Democrats Organization on the Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) General Membership Meeting Minutes that allows separate districts to band together to raise Tuesday March 16, 2004—7:00 pm revenue. Julia took questions and invited Senator Mar- Renton Carpenters Hall—231 Burnett Avenue North garita Prentice to join her at the podium since transporta- tion is one of the Senator’s main issues. King County The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Council Member Dow Constantine was introduced and so “America the Beautiful” was lead by singer and flutist, was our very good District friend, 41st LD Chair Richard Alene Brede, who also provided lovely, lush music during Gidner. The raffle was conducted next; Azziem Under- the Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner that preceded wood collected $170 in donations. the meeting. It was moved/seconded/approved to accept Senator Prentice and Representative Zack the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Hudgins then took the stage to deliver the annual Legisla- Andreas Darvis, candidate for King County Supe- tive Update. Senator Prentice was asked to be the rank- rior Court Judge, Position 45, spoke and made literature ing Democrat member of the distinguished and powerful, available. WSDCC Chair Paul Berendt spoke on the Ways and Means Committee. They talked of accom- status of the Primary Election Reform and touched on the plishment and disappointment, too. The Senator was many options. He also fielded questions from the group. very disappointed that the Learning Assistance Program Susan Sheary complimented the dinner chefs did not pass and Mr. Hudgins spoke of the political reali- and thanked them for an excellent and beautiful dinner. ties of competing interests. They also fielded questions Cheryl and Chuck Laney and Emily Willoughby prepared from the audience and continued this after the meeting the main courses; MaryLou Gilbert provided refreshment. was adjourned. Robin and John Guevarra provided the decorations and The Chair entertained a motion to give an early many donations were also received for the raffle. And, of endorsement of our three legislators who are all up for re- course, Alene Brede provided the music. election this fall. Parliamentarian John Guevarra was Seattle Municipal Judge Theresa Doyle spoke asked to read the portion of the District By-Laws that and introduced herself as a candidate for one of the open noted that a suspension of the rules, requiring 2/3 ap- King County Superior Court positions. proval, was necessary due to By-Laws prohibiting early The Chair announced several upcoming events: endorsement (60 days before election only). It was Saturday March 20th: 1) The World Against War II pro- moved/seconded/approved to suspend the rules. Then test on Capital Hill, 2) Congressman Jim McDermott’s the motion for early endorsement of Senator Prentice, Potato Fest (11th LD gave $250 for sponsorship), and 3) Representative Veloria, and Representative Hudgins was the Pacific County Crab Feed. April 5th is the date set for moved/seconded/approved unanimously. Note: this ac- the Governor’s annual business luncheon. She also tion was not requested by any of the three legislators. noted a thank you from the Young Democrats of Wash- The group also voted unanimously to give each ington for our $100 donation. She related that Public Ac- legislator $200 at our next meeting on April 20th (State cess TV is coming to South King County next month and law requires that no donation be accepted by State passed around the articles from the King County Journal. elected officials until 30 days after the session ends — in Alene Brede was given special note for her revision of the this case, April 12th). 11th LD website. And a special presentation was made The Treasurer noted that dinner donations re- to member Bertha Freeburn — a personalized “Roosevelt sulted in $230, and the raffle netted $170. All food, re- Democrat” button and other assorted buttons (she voted freshment, and raffle items were donated. for Roosevelt). The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

The first credentials report tallied 58 in atten- Respectfully submitted, dance: 40 members and 18 guests. The Treasurer’s Jeanette Kelley, Secretary Report reflected: $1,701.25 in checking at 3/1/2004 and —————————————————————————- $24.76 in savings (closed and balance transferred to PCOs NEEDED — checking). Chuck Laney presented the CY 2004 District Sign on as Neighborhood Leader budget and it was moved/seconded/approved to accept this budget. The 11th Legislative District has 138 precincts. We have Membership Chair George Summers handed out 60 Precinct Committee Officers for a 43% full rate. We a flyer on the duties of a PCO (note: PCO Hand Guide is can do better! Please consider becoming a community available at http://www.wa-democrats.org/pco.pdf ) leader — a neighborhood captain so to speak. Review George also made monthly survey form available. The Page 3 of this document and see if your precinct is open; group approved four new PCOs: Alene Brede, Karan then visit the King County Democrats website at http:// Gill, Rosemary Quesenberry, and Chad Castillo. Con- www.kcdems.org and click on the PCO page on the left- gratulations to all! hand menu. Read about the duties and responsibilities The evening’s main program was conducted by and consider signing up. Thank You, Susan Sheary King County Council Member Julia Patterson. She spoke APRIL 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 PAGE 6

Washington State Democrats Central Committee and the current state of the law in reaching its decision on implementation. Emergency Meeting in Ellensburg Saturday April 3, 2004 ♦ Authorization required ♦ In the event a primary process is suspended by a The Washington State Democrats Central Commit- qualifying referendum or otherwise is inconsistent tee (WSDCC) met for an emergency session at the Ellens- with these rules and upon an affirmative of the Ex- ecutive Board Party candidates shall be selected by burg Inn, Saturday April 3, 2004—2:30 pm. State committee reps, Pat Fletcher and Azziem Underwood were in atten- the following process: dance as were Chair and Vice-Chair, Susan Sheary and Ed . County Partisan Office Nominees Prince. . Legislative Nominees . Congressional Nominees DNC Representative lawyer, David McDonald, gave the presentation on “Governor ’s signing of Sen- . Statewide Nominees ate Bill 6453 Enacting the Montana Primary Election Sys- . Procedures . Rules for Balloting tem.” He and Chair Paul Berendt explained the necessity of . Majority Vote Required a backup plan for the Party in case there are referendums and/or law suits filed against the Governor’s ruling — before , Nominations in Cases Where No Convention the elections this fall. The WSDCC approved this backup Action Occurs . These rules are mandatory and not amenda- plan:: highlights are provided here for your convenience ble… — the entire plan (in hard copy) will be provided at the . State Chair to Notify Election Officials next general meeting of the 11th LD Democrats on Tues- day April 20, 2004, 7:00 pm. Threshold demonstration of Party support required. Any registered voter in the State of Washington is eligible RULES FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES AND for selection as a candidate or nominee of the Democ- NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE ratic Party for any public office provided:

Applicability: These Rules shall apply to the selection of ♦ The voter must publicly attest his or her support of any candidate or nominee for public office who intends to be, the Democratic Party and his or her desire to be pub- or is, associated with the Democratic Party, directly or indi- licly known as a Democrat; and rectly, on any ballot used in a publicly financed election or ♦ The voter must be otherwise eligible under state law candidate selection process. for election to the office sought; and Exclusive Means of Selection. Candidates and nominees ♦ The voter must not have been registered as a mem- for public office must be selected by one of the means speci- ber of any political party other than the Democratic fied in these Rules. Party for at least ninety (90) days immediately pre- Democratic Primary. Where State law provides for a public ceding filing for office; and primary that complies with these Rules (hereinafter a ♦ Beginning January 1, 2005 the voter must have ei- “Democratic Primary”), candidates and nominees shall be ther (1) received a vote of approval of 25% of those selected by means of that Democratic Primary, provided that present and voting at a meeting of the Democratic in the event of a vacancy on the Democratic ticket, the State Party organization under the charter for the jurisdic- Chair may fill the vacancy as specified in State law and appli- tion represented by the office sought or (2) at the cable to Party rules. time of filing the declaration of candidacy required by ♦ Separate Democratic ballot required law submitted a nominating petition signed by at ♦ Opportunity to join or confirm membership in the Party must be least 5% of those voters who at the time of signing provided are voters in the jurisdiction and registered with the ♦ Affiliates of other political parties forbidden to participate Democratic Party or (3) at the time of filing the decla- ♦ Voter participation is public record ration of candidacy required by law submitted a ♦ List of Democratic affiliates provided to Party nominating petition signed by at least 25% of the Alternative means of selection. Where State law does not elected and appointed Precinct Committee Officers provide for a Democratic Primary that complies with these representing precincts within the jurisdiction repre- Rules, candidates and nominees shall be selected in accor- sented by the office sought and who held such office dance with the following rules, provided that in the event of a as of the last meeting of the Democratic Party or- vacancy on the Democratic ticket, the State Chair may fill the ganization for the jurisdiction. vacancy as provided by State law and other applicable Party —— rules; and further provided that in 2004 implementation of this Alternative Means of Selection must be affirmatively ap- Pat Fletcher and Azziem Underwood will present the full proved by the Executive Board. The Central Committee spe- meeting results at the next general meeting, Tuesday cifically intends that the Executive Board may consider is- April 20, 2004 and as stated previously, copies will be sues including but not limited to litigation, citizen initiatives, provided. APRIL 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4 PAGE 7

(continued from Page 1) ο Holding the line on sprawl: Ron has been an ardent sup- A career of public service porter of the State’s Growth Management Act and oversaw King County’s nationally renowned Urban Growth Boundary Ron Sims has dedicated his life to public service. After graduating that has blocked sprawl and helped to reinvigorate cities in the from college he worked in the Consumer Protection Division of the county. Ron has forced cities to take their targeted densities, Washington State Attorney General’s office. He later went on to thereby protecting rural lands, and has kept development in the the Federal Trade Commission where he fought against consumer rural area below 5% annually. Nationally recognized for his fraud and abuse. Recruited to run the City of Seattle’s juvenile successful battle against sprawl, Ron is often sought after to offender program, Ron remained head of the program until becom- speak on this issue. ing a legislative aide in the Washington State Senate. An active volunteer, Ron has a long history of community involve- ο TRANSPORTATION ment. As a lay minister Ron volunteered for Operation Nightwatch, which serves homeless individuals in the City of Seattle. A long- ο Light rail advocate: When Ron assumed the chairman- time football and baseball coach for the Rainier Valley sports ship of Sound Transit, the Puget Sound region’s transit agency, leagues, Ron was also a regular tutor at Meany Middle School for he reinvigorated the board with decisive action, installed new many years. Founder of both Pista sa Nayon, Seattle’s Filipino staff, and pushed for strong accountability, performance criteria American Community Festival, and the Paul Robeson Scholar Ath- and clear milestones. Under his leadership light rail was con- lete Awards, which honors young athletes who excel in education, structed and opened in the City of Tacoma where it immedi- Ron’s community dedication has been felt in every corner of the ately beat all ridership forecasts. Ron’s leadership secured the Puget Sound region. An election observer for the Carter Center in $500 million full funding grant agreement recently awarded to both Zambia and the Republic of Georgia, Ron’s public service the organization from the federal government. career expands well beyond Washington State. Ron is a member of both Boulé and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. ο National transit leader: As Executive, Ron managed the largest bus-only transit agency in the United States. King IT WAS RON’S TERM AS BOARD PRESIDENT FOR SOUTH EAST County Metro was the first bus system to provide handicapped EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT (SEED), A NEIGHBORHOOD ADVO- access on all of its busses and over 100 million boardings an- CACY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nually. The agency has received hundreds of national awards LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST SEATTLE THAT LAUNCHED HIS POLITICAL in Ron’s tenure as its leader. CAREER. ο Providing for the need: Ron streamlined road construc- A record of accomplishments tion processes resulting in greater accountability, flexibility and efficiency in the management of the road funds. Under Ron’s Ron was first elected to the King County Council in 1985 and was tenure over 6,400 additional parking spots in park and ride lots overwhelmingly re-elected twice. While on the council Ron was have been created, along with the retiming of over 500 traffic known as an important workhorse, producing real results in the signals in major corridors to improve the speed and reliability of areas of the environment, education, the county budget, public transit service. Ron has also lead critical freight mobility initia- safety, and the protection of worker rights. In 1987, in only his first tives to ensure better movement of goods and services in the term of office, Ron successfully lead the effort to rename King Puget Sound region. County in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1996 Ron was appointed King County Executive after his prede- ο GOVERNING cessor Gary Locke was elected Governor. The next year Ron was overwhelmingly elected to run Washington State’s largest county. ο Labor advocate: Ron believes in collective bargaining and Now in his second term, Ron manages the 13th largest county in has been a long-time and tenacious advocate of labor. Ron has the United States with a workforce of over 13,000 and a budget of enjoyed successful labor relations with 30 unions covering 90 $3.1 billion. Ron serves as the President of the National Democ- collective bargaining contracts without any reductions in work ratic County Officials organization, a group representing over 2,500 productivity or shutdowns during his term as King County Ex- county officials nationwide. ecutive.

• ENVIRONMENT Fiscal leadership: Through conservative fiscal leadership and by making tough budgetary choices, Ron has kept King ο Saving salmon: In 1999, when the federal government listed County’s bond rating at the highest level in his tenure as King County Executive. Ron maintained this high rating through diffi- Chinook salmon as a threatened species under the Endangered cult economic times and significant budget shortfalls. Species Act, Ron led the effort to bring back this important north- west species. It was Ron who brought diverse interests together, Source: Ron Sims for Governor Website: including the business community, environmental advocates, labor representatives, and tribal leaders who collectively helped leverage (The next newsletter will feature candidate, Attorney General more than $125 million in local, state and federal dollars for salmon .) protection and recovery. ———————————————————————————— "There was one kind of embarrassing moment ο Preserving Snoqualmie Falls: When the iconic Snoqualmie when President Bush was asked Falls was threatened by imminent development, Ron found an innovative solution that ensures the protection of this important if he ever went AWOL regional landmark for future generations. and he said, 'No no, no, we have Earthlink.'" -Jay Leno

2003-2004 11th LD—Executive Board Mark Your Calendar

Officers: Thursday, April 8, 2004—6:30 pm—KCDCC Spring Chair Susan Sheary 425-228-4729 [email protected] Vice-Chair Edward Prince 206-246-8747 [email protected] Break, Carpenters Hall, 209 Vine Street, Seattle Treasurer Chuck Laney 425-260-5824 [email protected] Tuesday April 13, 2004—7:00 pm—11th LD E- WSDCC - M Azziem Underwood 425-430-2652 [email protected] WSDCC - F Pat Fletcher 425-271-0992 [email protected] Board Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall (revised KCDCC—M Marc Kearns 253-852-4756 date***) KCDCC - F Bonnie Harger 425-255-8419 [email protected] KCDCC - M Alt Robin Jones 425-228-4396 [email protected] Wednesday April 14, 2004—7:00 pm—King County KCDCC - F Alt Democrats Election Officials Presentation, Renton Secretary Jeannette Kelley 425-226-0382 Carpenters Hall (Gurine Nordby presiding) Parlmntrn /SAA John Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected] Thursday April 15, 2004—12:00 pm—Senator Patty Murray’s golden Tennis Shoe Awards, Washington Appointments: State Convention Center Membership George Summers 206-244-6032 [email protected] Registrar Robin Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected] Thursday April 15, 2004, 6:00-8:00 pm, Congress- Telephone Tree Meg Ulbricht 425-277-0267 [email protected] man Adam Smith’s Campaign Kickoff, Washington KCDCC - LAC Patricia Hudson 206-439-9063 [email protected] State History Museum, Tacoma Raffle Azziem Underwood Refreshments Emily Willoughby 206-241-5885 [email protected] Tuesday April 20, 2004—7:00 pm– 11th LD General MaryLou Gilbert 425-255-1302 [email protected] Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall Consultant Jennifer Davis Hayes 206-768-0105 [email protected] Webmaster Alene Brede 425-227-6996 [email protected] SATURDAY MAY 1, 2004—10:00 am—11th LD CAUCUS!!!!

Saturday May 8, 2004—9:30 am—KCDCC County Convention, Washington State Trade and Conven- The 11th District Journal is published on a monthly basis as a means of notice of general membership meetings. It is tion Center published and distributed 10 days preceding general meetings pursuant to District By-Laws.

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