| | February 2023 Message from the Chair |
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Hello, 31st District Democrats! As your newly elected chair, I am excited to announce that 2023 is our Year of the Environment here in the 31st Legislative District. We are focusing our efforts this year on environmental issues, including the climate crisis, conservation efforts, environmental justice, and actions we can take together to protect and restore our environment. We'll be bringing in speakers to discuss these topics at our general meetings, as well as planning some service projects and other events this year that will give you a chance to get involved.
In addition, we'd love to collect some data about how our GOP state legislators are voting on these issues, we'd like to propose some resolutions, and we have some other projects as well that depend on a little more manpower than we have right now. If you'd like to help the 31st Democrats but don't want to knock doors, this is your chance! If you want to get involved with this effort, please reply to this email. We'd love to get you connected.
I look forward to seeing you at our general meeting on Wednesday, February 22.
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Call To Meeting - February 22 |
| You are invited to participate in our next monthly meeting, which will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 pm. Our special guest speaker will be Dana Coggon, Executive Director of the Pierce Conservation District! Dana will be joining us to kick off our Year of the Environment! As the director of PCD she will joyfully share with us all about the good work they do, and how we as a legislatively minded organization can advocate for them to be able to do more of it. Please check out PCD’s website at https://piercecd.org/ and come with questions! The meeting link button below will allow you to pre-register in advance or join the meeting once it is in progress. A link to the meeting's agenda is provided below and will be updated prior to the meeting. |
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New Social Media for 31st LD |
| Due to some Facebook glitches, we have had to REPLACE our old page and group with a new page and group. We would love to see you at the new, updated, active group and page! Our Communications Chair is updating feeds daily with district updates and events, legislative action items for new initiatives making their way through Washington State government, and other news items of interest to Democrats and Progressives. The links to our social media are found at the bottom of this newsletter, or you can search Facebook for WA 31st Legislative District Democrats! |
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Pizza Party/Meet & Greet Recap |
| THANK YOU to everyone who made it out to the pizza party at the Grange! We saw our PCOs get recognized, got to meet some local officials, and had great conversations over dinner about our focus for the coming year and the topics that are important to you. We hope to host more social events in the future and we can't wait to meet everyone. Don't forget, you can also participate in the District by becoming a member if you aren't already, and attending our monthly meetings! Thanks for being a part of our community. |
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New & Future PCO Important Info |
| Hello and thank you again to our new Precinct Committee Officers! We have a lot of great training events and info coming your way. If you're not yet a PCO but are interested in learning more about filling this much-needed role in your neighborhood, please visit the 31st LD Website or click on the “PCO Information” button below! The 31st LD in-person PCO Training event is going to be held in April so that we have time to reach and engage all current, new, and prospective PCOs in our district. More information will be available in next month's newsletter. In the meantime, King County is offering two different online training events that are open to all 31st District PCOs, and we really encourage everyone to attend if you can! Saturday, February 25, 3:00 pm: Training on Voter Registration
Click here to register for the Zoom training meeting. Saturday, March 4, 10:00 am: Training on using the Minivan app and how to walk your precinct to get out the vote Click here to register for the Zoom training meeting. |
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JOIN US TODAY!
Are you a member of the 31st?
Annual dues are only $31 per calendar year, and they make up a significant portion of our operating budget. While our general meetings are open to all, a paid membership includes voting privileges. Reduced dues are available in limited income situations that include, but aren’t limited to veteran, senior and/or student status, with a minimum of $5 that ensures full rights and privileges. |
| | | Precinct Committee Officers Needed! PCO's are the “boots on the ground” for the 31st District! If you are interested in volunteering to help GET OUT THE VOTE and spread the word about initiatives in your neighborhood, click below to learn more about Precinct Committee Officers and how to help! |
| | | DONATIONS Make the Difference!
While dues have historically made up the majority of our budget, we are stepping up our fight to make the 31st District a truly inclusive, equitable, and welcoming place to live. Please consider helping us achieve our goals by contributing today! |
| | | If you have info or events you'd like included in the monthly newsletter, please let us know! |
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| Important Links
Our website
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Find your representatives, including your PCO (and what precinct you are in).
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Young Democrats of Washington Seeking to "empower young people through voter registration, campaign activities, petitions, and grass-roots lobbying efforts."
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League of Women Voters Washington
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Washington State Democrats The official web resource for the Washington State Democratic party. Browse for events, elected officials, platform positions, news, and more!
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Pierce County Democrats The 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in Pierce, here is your county party’s official web resource.
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King County Democrats The 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in King, here is your county party’s official web resource.
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Washington State Legislature Everything you ever wanted to know (and more!) about our state government.
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Our Facebook Join us on FB for local info, events, discussion, and local calls to action, updated frequently by members of our community.
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Our Twitter A great source of upcoming events and information! |
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