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October 2014 Endorsements

The 11th LD Democrats have endorsed the following measures at our October 21, 2014 meeting: I-594: Expanding Background Checks for Gun Purchases: http://wagunresponsibility.org/  Seattle Proposition 1: Transit Funding http://www.yesforseattletransit.org/

Progressive Voter’s Guide

Looking for more information on the items / candidates on the ballot?  Here’s a great resource that shows what’s on the ballot for the 11th LD: http://washington.progressivevotersguide.com/washington/2014/general/ld/11th

General Meeting- 9/16/2014 – Endorsements

General Membership meeting: 9/16/2014 at 7pm Location: 231 Burnett Ave N, Renton WA   Dear 11th LD, On Tuesday, we are entertaining the endorsement of City of Seattle ballot measure Proposition 1 Numbers 1A and 1B – regarding Pre-K instruction/programs. In this post, you’ll find information from King County elections (below) and from each campaign …

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Washington Democrats Platform

This past weekend, a bunch of us delegates and state committee people debated and voted on the state party’s platform.  It has been posted.  You can view the WA Democrats platform here: http://www.wa-democrats.org/issues

General Meeting / Endorsements – 5/20/2014

We will be considering endorsements for the 11th LD State Representative positions at our meeting on Tuesday, May 20.  We will be endorsing for the other races / measures at our June general meeting.  The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Carpenters Hall in Renton (231 Burnett Ave N, Renton WA). The proposed draft of …

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Voter Registration Language Resolution

We will be considering a resolution at our March 18th meeting concerning voter registration language.  Please read it and be prepared to vote: Voter Registration Language Resolution

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.  

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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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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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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Newsletter – October 2013

The newsletter for October 2013 has been posted to the archive. You can view it here: 2013-10-October

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