Robert Kangas

I'm the volunteer webmaster for the 11th LD Democrats. I'm a software engineer by day, photographer by night.

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  1. Endorsements 2012 — 3 comments
  2. General Meeting – Food — 2 comments
  3. 11th LD Summer Picnic – 8/18/2012 — 1 comment
  4. Top Democrats refuse to schedule votes on Family and Medical Leave, Sick Days — 1 comment
  5. Newsletter – March 2013 — 1 comment

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Lucha libre sport or art? Lawmakers may decide

Zack Hudgins helped work on something pretty cool for the community. RENTON, Wash. — “Huah!” Boom. “Huah!” Boom. One by one, the wrestlers charge across a ring toward a broad man in a silver mask wearing a gray shirt tucked into gray track pants. Just as he’s about to get bowled over, he leaps over each …

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11th Legislative District town hall meeting, February 22nd, 2014

This was the 11th Legislative District Town hall meeting in Renton, Washington on February 22nd, 2014. The people speaking were Senator Bob Hasegawa, Representative Steve Bergquist, and Representative Zack Hudgins.  

11th LD Townhall

From Bob Hasegawa: I’d like to invite you to attend a town hall meeting I am hosting with my 11th District seatmates, Rep. Zach Hudgins and Rep. Steve Bergquist, where we will provide legislative updates and field questions and concerns from constituents. The meeting is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the …

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Notice for an election for Secretary

Hey 11th LD, Kim Patterson has announced her desire to be our next Secretary.  We will hold an election for that position at the next regular membership meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 from 7-9pm.  This meeting will be at the Renton Carpenter’s Hall at 231 Burnett Ave North in Renton.   In order to …

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January 21st General Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 21, 2014   7:00                 Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance                         Approval of November’s meeting minutes                         Approval of meeting agenda   7:10                Metro Changes/ Transportation Funding   7:35                2013 11th LD Budget Year End Review   7:45         …

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Congressman Adam Smith’s Taste of the 9th – January 22nd

Congressman Adam Smith Estela Ortega, Claudia Kauffman, Rev. Samuel B. McKinney Phyllis Kenney, Ruth Woo, Nate Miles, Margarita Prentice Magdaleno Rose-Avila, Ezra Teshome, George Griffin, Shari Song, Velma Veloria Marvin Rosete, Rogelio Riojas, Herb & Lucy Pruzan, Debadutta Dash Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Larry Gossett, Councilmember Ed Prince Invite you to attend Taste of the …

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KCDCC Lobby Day (LAC)

Take your concerns directly to your legislators! Join us in Olympia for our annual Lobby Day Monday, January 20, 10am to 1pm (doors open at 9am), Washington Room, in the Pritchard Building, just south of the capitol in Olympia. Register for Lobby Day. The cost is $20, payable to KCDCC, and includes a sack lunch …

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State of the Union watch party

The King County Democrats are hosting a State of the Union watch party in Renton. It’s Tuesday, January 28th at Renton Carpenter’s Hall. Details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1435495693350074

It’s membership renewal time!

Hey 11th LD Democrats…  renewals for your memberships are due by February.  Stay current on your membership and help support us!  Here are some options: We are encouraging renewing and new members to pay a small monthly fee: $5 / month:  You are a member and are awesome (includes a second membership) $10 / month: …

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Reminder: Holiday Party – Tuesday 12/10/2013

Just a reminder, our holiday party is next Tuesday (December 10th) from 6pm-9pm.  We’ll be doing this at the Berliner Pub in Renton. (221 Main Ave S.) We’re providing the food.  We hope to see you there.  You’re encouraged to bring family / friends.  Please RSVP here if you’re a Facebook user: https://www.facebook.com/events/204381049748637/  

11th LD General Meeting – 11/19/2013

Our next general meeting will be next Tuesday, November 19th 2013 at 7pm.  It’ll be at the usual place, Renton Carpenter’s Hall (231 Burnett Ave North, Renton WA).  The agenda is as follows: 7:00 Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance Approval of last meeting’s minutes Approval of meeting agenda 7:10 King County Elections Sherril Huff, Director 7:35 Duwamish …

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Endorsements – General Election 2013

Our downloadable, printable list is located here: 11th LD 2013 Endorsements 10152013 11th Legislative District Democrats – Endorsements 2013 (updated 10/15/2013) City of Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn (http://mcginnformayor.com/) Mayor: Ed Murray (http://murray4mayor.com/) Council Position 2: Richard Conlin (http://www.seattle.gov/council/conlin) Council Position 4: Sally Bagshaw (http://sallybagshaw.com) Council Position 6: Nick Licata (http://www.nicklicata.org) Council Position 8: Mike O’Brien (http://www.obrienforseattle.com) …

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The passage of Tom Foley

Tom Foley

Sorry I’m a couple of days late: October 18, 2013 Dear Washington State Democrats, Today we mourn the passage of Tom Foley, the great Speaker of the US House of Representatives from Spokane, Washington. Tom Foley was a tower of integrity, power, and understanding.  He represented the wheat farmers of Eastern Washington and the urban …

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King County Elections needs observers for the General Election

Calling all King County residing Democrats! We are looking for volunteers to guard our democracy & serve as Ballot Processing Observers for this general election! Come and see your vote be counted and all the processes involved in protecting the integrity of our elections. Please click on the link below to the on-line calendar and sing-up for both …

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General Meeting Agenda – 10/15/2013

11th LD General Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Meeting Agenda 7 pm Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 Endorsements to consider: Seattle Districts Now Fair Elections – Seattle Donation to Shari Song (vote) 7:30 PCO Training – George Summers and David Miller 7:50 Sen Bob Hasegawa/Rep Steve Bergquist 8:00 Other Business 8:15 Raffle 8:30 Adjourn

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