November 2016
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THE DIALOGUE Nov. 2016 Executive Board Chair General Membership Meeting: Nov. 2, 2016 Tim Burns 253-874-6292 First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. 1st Vice-Chair Belmor Park Clubhouse, 2101 S 324th St, Federal Way Dan Turley 206-819-7397 2nd Vice-Chair From The Chair Kim Dixon 253-922-6242 By: Tim Burns Secretary Sharry Edwards 253-315-1804 2016 Election-with only a few days remaining until the election on November 8, it Treasurer is vital that every possible vote be cast for our endorsed candidates and issues. If Naoma Zanetti 253-661-6606 you haven’t voted yet, please do so as soon as possible. Ballots may be returned State Committeeman by mail or placed in an approved “ballot drop box” located nearby: James Zanetti 253-661-6606 Algona-Pacific Library (255 Ellingson Road) State Committeewoman Auburn Library (1102 Auburn Way S) Ginny Leach 253-924-0432 Muckleshoot Tribe (Phillip Starr Building, 39015 172nd Ave. SE) King County Male Delegate Highline College (2400 S 240th St-across from 27th Ave S.) James Zanetti 253-661-6606 Federal Way City Hall (33325 8th Ave. S) King County Female Delegate 22224 104th Ave. E., Edgewood (Edgewood City Hall) (vacant 5411 23rd St. E., Fife (Fife City Hall) Pierce County Delegate 4731 Norpoint Way, Tacoma (NE Police Substation) Kim Dixon 253-922-6242 Ballots must be postmarked on or before November 8 to be valid (post offices Leg. Action Comm. Chair may pick up the last mail for the day prior to the 8pm deadline). Ballot drop Greg Baruso 206-459-9522 boxes will be sealed at 8pm on Election Day. Endorsements Committee Chair If you have already voted, thank you. Please encourage family, friends and Ginny Leach 253-924-0432 neighbors to vote as well. Hospitality Committee Chair Our candidates are working hard to be elected this year and could use your help James Zanetti 253-661-6606 to call friendly voters, knock on doors, wave signs at intersections, place yard Fundraising Committee Chair signs or enter data in a computer. Every vote is important; Kristine Reeves won (vacant) Outreach Committee Chair her primary election by less than ½ vote per precinct. We cannot be complacent Paul Mallary 253-833-4085 if we want to retain Governor Inslee, Senator Murray and Democratic control of Membership/PCO Committee the State House. A special bonus is the opportunity to break the “glass ceiling” Allison Fine and finally elect a woman President of the U.S. Communications/Technology Dan Turley 206-819-7397 Election Night the 30th LD Democrats will host an election “watch party” at the 30th District Democrats' Roundtable Pizza (34410 16th Ave S. #101 in Federal Way) from about 6pm until Website: 9pm. This is a family friendly event with pizza and soft drinks provided (beer and http://www.30thdemswa.org wine will be available). Arrangements have been made to move the gathering to Applebee’s at the Commons Mall (1801 S 320th St., Federal Way) after 9pm to continue to watch the national results. Come and join Mike Pellicciotti, Kristine Reeves, the press and perhaps other candidates as the results roll in. (Continued on Page 3) Mark Your Calendars th 30 LD Democrats 2016 Endorsements Tuesday, November 8- Election “watch party” at Roundtable pizza from 6pm to 9pm. FEDERAL President-Hillary Clinton Sunday, December 4- King County Dems Reorganization meeting. Senator-Patty Murray Wednesday, December 7-30th LD Holiday Party (in place of the 9th Congressional District Representative-Adam Smith STATE regular meeting). Sign up to bring food! Governor-Jay Inslee Lt. Governor-Cyrus Habib Secretary of State-Tina Podlodowski Attorney General-Bob Ferguson Dues Auditor-Patrice (Pat) McCarthy Dues for 2016 membership in the 30th Legislative Insurance Commissioner-Mike Kreidler District Democrats are due now. Please contact Commissioner of Public Lands-Hilary Franz Treasurer, Naoma Zanetti at [email protected] Superintendent of Public Instruction-Erin Jones 30th LD Representative Position 1-Mike Pellicciotti 30th LD Representative Position 2-Kristine Reeves DEMOCRAT-FRIENDLY COURT USINESSES State Supreme Court position 1-Mary Yu B State Supreme Court position 5-Barbara Madsen State Supreme Court position 6-Charlie Wiggins or Dave Our monthly list of businesses* that we consider to Larson be Democrat-friendly. We want to know about any King County Superior Court Position 14-Nicole Gaines-Phelps businesses, churches, etc. in the 30th LD that would King County Superior Court Position 26-David Keenan like to be known as Democrat-Friendly. Contact Tim King County Superior Court Position 28-Johanna Bender Burns with details so that we may promote them King County Superior Court Position 31-Helen Halpert here. King County Superior Court Position 33-Steve Rosen King County Superior Court Position 43-John McHale King County Superior Court Position 44-Eric Newman or Poverty Bay Café 1108a S. 322nd Pl. Fed Way Cathy Moore King County Superior Court Position 52-Anthony Gipe King County Superior Court Position 53-Mariane Spellman Joe’s Deli 1230 S. 336th St. Federal Way King County District Court, SW Division Position 3-Laurel Gibson *No monetary considerations are received in exchange for these listings. Pierce County Superior Court Position 5-Shelly Speir or Dominique Jinhong Living Liberally PIERCE COUNTY Executive-Rick Talbert Council Position 2-Carolyn Edmonds Federal Way ISSUES Socialize with Initiative 735-WAmend (to overturn Citizens United)- Support fellow progressives Initiative 1433-Raise Up Washington (raise minimum wage and paid leave)-Support Initiative 1491-(regarding gun ownership)-Support 7 PM, Tue. November 8th Regional Proposition 1 (Sound Transit 3)-(to expand light rail Billy McHale’s Restaurant and metro transit)-Support th 1320 S. 324 St., Federal Way (Formerly P.J. Pockets) Info: Pat A. @ (253) 941-0113 30th District Democrats Newsletter, Editor: Stephen D. Austin II From the Chair (Continued) Fundraising Nasty Women There has been an uprising of “Nasty The 30th LD has purchased license plate frames Women” recently. So we have ordered a new button from which read “PROUD DEMOCRAT” in blue print on a our button-maker which reads “Nasty Women Vote”. These buttons will be added to our supply of buttons which are white frame (with a Union Bug). A frame is free to available for a donation of $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. Get those who donate a mere $5.00 to the 30th LD. yours at the coordinated campaign office (32700 Pacific Show your pride in being a Democrat by Highway S, Federal Way) or contact Tim Burns. contacting Tim Burns at [email protected] or 253-224-5707. Holiday Party The 30th LD Democrats will hold our annual pot-luck Holiday Party on Wednesday, Holiday Party December 7 at the Belmor Park Clubhouse (2101 S 324th St., Federal Way) at 7pm. This party is a family Our Annual Holiday Party (replacing the general friendly social evening and no party business will be meeting) is coming up December 7th at Belmor Park, conducted. The 30th LD will provide turkey and ham 2101 So. 324Th St. Federal Way. and the paper and plastic ware. Please bring a dish to share. Contact Ginny Leach, Naoma Zanetti, Sharry The 30th Dems will provide the Turkey, Hams, Rolls and Edwards or Peggy Johnson who are coordinating the Butter but we will need side dishes so please bring your party. yummiest dishes to share. Remember to bring serving dishes or any serving utensils you might need. Some Reorganization Meetings State law requires political suggested categories are: Desserts, Hot Side Dishes, parties to elect officers and pass their bylaws every 2 Cold Side Dishes, chips/crackers and dips, Nuts, Candy years (in odd numbered years). The officers (except or other. Please let Ginny, Naoma, Peggy or Sharry Secretary and Treasurer) will be elected by those know what you would like to bring so we can make Precinct Committee Officers who were elected during sure we don't get too many of any one dish. the August 2016 primary election. Secretary and Treasurer in the 30th LD will be elected by the members of the organization. King County will conduct their meeting on Sunday, December 4, 2016 starting at noon at the IAM 751 Machinists Hall (9125 15th Pl S, Seattle). Pierce County has not yet announced their meeting. The 30th LD will have our meeting on January 4, 2017 at the Belmor Park Clubhouse starting at 7pm. Please plan to attend and participate in the selection process. More information will be in the December newsletter. FWHS Young Dems Club Now that the elections are rapidly drawing to a close, the advisor of the Federal Way High School Young Democrats club is looking for ideas to keep the kids active and engaged between the 8th and midterms. Please email your suggestions to [email protected] Our Members HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES FOR 2016? IF NOT, PLEASE RENEW NOW! President’s Club Michael Ragan Alan Dahl Tyler & Stacy Oliveira Miles & Liz Drake John & Jackie Rickert David Damm Ryan Oliver Elbert & Linda Gage Roland Rigg David Daly Mildred & Henry Ollée Jacqueline Russo Senator’s Club Bob Dickinson Lynn Ormsby Paul Schlossman Jay & Peg Altman Beth Doyle Karen Orwig John Tornow Devon Baldwin Eric Englund Rick Pierce Bev Webber Larry & Hideko Coghill Daniel Felton Tammy Rauscher Jerry & Jody Yap Owen & Sherry Edwards Jerry & Linda Flynn Jason Riley Arthur & Diana Fluharty Members Sonja Freeman Jacqueline Rocha Charles & Teya Hillerman Jackie Aiken Richard Gilbert Margo Rolf Jeff & Kaori Holden Pat Artz Jim & Madelyn Grayson Francois Ryf Ginny Leach Stephen Austin II Miriam Helgeland Steve Sandberg Shari & John