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Dear Fellow Democrat,
We hope to see you this Wednesday, November 20th, at our general meeting at the Edgewood Fire Station (10105 24th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371). Yep, that is one week earlier than normal to avoid any complications our members may have with Thanksgiving week coming up. The regular meeting begins at 7 PM, but please come early for a relaxed social hour at 6 PM to meet with like-minded neighbors. Review meeeting agenda here!
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November Speaker: Kat Holmes
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Implications of I-976 Passing |
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Last month, the 31st LD Democrats passed a resolution calling for rejection of Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976, which, if implemented, would cut billions of dollars in transportation funding over the next few years; however, it appears that the measure will pass. While a lawsuit was filed last week seeking to overturn I-976 in King County Superior Court, it is obvious that even if I-976 does go away, we all know we have work to do on tax reform.
Our guest this month will be Kat Holmes who serves as Field Director for Washington Conservation Voters (WCV), a Washington State organization that opposed I-976 and supports programs and candidates dedicated to protecting our natural environment. She will help us understand how to move forward with environmentally friendly transportation projects in the wake of the passage of I-976.
Kat, the daughter of an Air Force Veteran and a Japanese immigrant, grew up in Kent, Washington. Later going on to graduate with a degree in Biology/Ecology from Western Washington University.
She fell in love with field work as an Organizing Fellow with Fuse Washington, and is excited to develop grassroots power for the environment and work for climate justice throughout Washington state.
To read the full speaker announcment on our wedbsite, click here! And then don't forget to RSVP below! |
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Holiday Party and Food Drive
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What: We’ll gather together as friends to celebrate the year’s victories (of all sizes), and share our hopes for the coming year. **This event will take place instead of the December meeting, regular meetings will resume in 2020.**
When: Friday, December 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Buckley Grange (27725 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321)
Food Drive Details: At our holiday party, we will also be holding a Food Drive in support of Nourish Pierce County. According to their website, "nearly 46,000 people now count on Nourish for food every month," and “40% of Nourish clients are children ages 18 and younger. 1 in 4 kids in Washington lives in a household that struggles to put food on the table.” But the young are not the only vulnerable demographic. Nourish also says that “the fastest growing group among Nourish clients is people over 55. Many were downsized in the recession and have been unable to find new employment. Seniors are often dealing with lack of transportation, functional limitations or health problems.”
As Democrats, we are committed to improving access for all people to needed goods and services, and that includes doing our small part to help families in need this holiday season. If you can do so, please bring nonperishable food items or a monetary gift to the party, or to our November meeting, it would be appericated. For more details on recommended dontations, please check out this list by Nourish Pierce County.
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Officer Vacancy: Call to Run for Secretary!
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During the November Executive Board meeting, Britt Kauffman let us know he will be stepping down from the secretary position effective December 1st. We thank Britt for his detailed and prompt work as secretary, he will be missed!
With that being said, the 31st District Dems currently have 1 officer vacany that must be filled, as it is quite important! This is not a statutory position, so all members in good standing are eligible to vote. ( see Article IV sec. 1A for a full description of voting requirements). See below for a brief description of the duties performed by our secretary:
- Assists the Chair in the preparation of agendas for the executive and general membership meetings.
- Produces minutes of the executive, general membership, and special meetings
- Circulates and submits executive board, general membership and special meeting minutes for approval at the next appropriate meeting
- Works with the Website/Technology Chair to ensure meeting information (agendas, minutes and correspondence) are posted on the website as appropriate and archived by either electronic or printed means
If you are interested in this position, or have any questions, please reach out to our chair Brain Gunn.
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JOIN US TODAY!
Annual dues are $31 per calendar year. While our general meetings are open to all, only dues-paying members have 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.
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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!
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** If you know of any events that should be included in our next newsletter, please let Tamara Stramel know!! ** ____________________________
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Important Links
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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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Washington State Democrats: The official web resource for the Washington State Democratic party. Browse for events, elected officials, platform positions, news, and more! ______________________________
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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Our Facebook page: a great source for local info, local events, local discussion, and local calls to action, updated frequently by members of our community. ______________________________
Our Twitter account: a great source of upcoming events and information! |
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