Feb 11
As required by our Bylaws, approval of the new Bylaws after a reorganization is required by the next general meeting. Our reorganization meeting was in January, and the next general meeting is on February 19th at the Carpenter’s Hall in Renton.
Here are the bylaws for review. Nothing has changed since last year except removal of some typos left over from the last update (page numbers with an old date embedded in).
Bylaws Draft 2013: 11thbylaws01272013_draft
Feb 09
I just wanted to give a shout out to Kathy Nyland, who is now in charge of our twitter account. In addition to the usual stuff that gets cross-posted when the website gets an update, Kathy will now share her snark, commentary, and general awesomeness by live tweeting our meetings / events. Thanks Kathy!
Our Twitter account is here: https://twitter.com/11thlddems
Feb 08
The 37th LD Democrats are putting on a watch party for the State Of The Union:
You are cordially invited to attend our first event of 2013. We are hosting a State of the Union Watch Party at Berliner Pub in Renton.
Please come to support a local business in the 37th and mingle with like-minded folks while we watch our re-elected president.
Where: The Berliner Pub, 221 Main Ave S, Renton, Washington 98057
When: Tuesday, February 12th, 5:00pm
Feb 05
Posted by on February 04, 2013
Who: Congressman Adam Smith
What: Rep. Smith is hosting a Town Hall event where constituents can meet the Congressman and voice concerns on the budget, immigration, education, the economy, and more
When: February 16, 2013 from 10am to 11:30am
Where: NewHolly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
Space is limited so please RSVP by calling (425)793-5180 or Toll Free at(888) SMITH09. You can also email rsvpsmith@mail.house.gov
Feb 05
The date, time and location of this month’s e-board meeting has been changed. We’ve decided to host a leadership retreat to allow for broader discussion and planning for the upcoming year. As always, the meetings are open to attend and input is always welcome. Only elected officers can vote.
Details are:
Time of retreat: Saturday, February 9th 2013: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Georgetown Old City Hall, 6202 13th Ave., Seattle, WA
If you’re interested in helping to shape the 11th LD, please attend. We’ll adjourn to another location (restaurant) at 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch / to continue the discussion.
This notice was also posted to our Google Calendar Page (click here)
Feb 05
Martha Koester, a former Chair of the 11th LD, testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee on February 1st, 2013.
The WA State Health Care Wellness Committee, with all 9 Democrat and 3 of 8 Republican Representatives attending, listened to public testimony concerning House Bill 1085. The SB 5224 is the companion bill in the Senate cosponsored by Senator Bob Hasagawa. These bills are derived from Vermont’s Green Mountain Care legislation and will provide single payer health care for all Washington residents. They implement provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, AKA Obama Care. Washington Health Security Trust is supporting passage of these bills and solicit your participation.
Read the whole article here: Health Care 02012013
Jan 22
From NARAL Washington:
Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy it guaranteed women to make reproductive health decisions for themselves and their families.
But 40 years haven’t stopped anti-choice zealots from trying to call the shots on women’s health. In fact, they are in Olympia right now meeting with our legislators.
We can’t let that go unanswered.
Please join NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and celebrate the anniversary of Roe v Wade by taking a moment to contact your legislator by calling 1-800-562-6000.
Jan 22
From Bruce Harrell:
Dear Friends,
Last week, I announced my intentions to be the next mayor of Seattle, and the support I have received from all corners of our community has been overwhelming. Not even one week into the campaign, and we have already received over 300 individual endorsements. I want you to know I hear your message loud and clear — you want leadership that will work to bring our community together and find solutions that balance the needs of all Seattle’s people. I will be that leader, but I can not do it without you.
Join me in officially kicking off my campaign for mayor:
Bruce Harrell for Mayor Kick Off Party
Thursday, February 7th
6 – 8pm
First AME Church
1522 14th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Jan 22
This is interesting. Our new State Representative, Steve Bergquist is hard at work.
Read the article from King 5: http://www.king5.com/news/local/Muslim-Lobby-Day-in-Olympia-187820371.html
Jan 18
Today, a new grassroots organization is being launched: Organizing for Action.
Following in the footsteps of the campaign you built, Organizing for Action will be an unparalleled force in American politics. It will work to turn our shared values into legislative action — and it’ll empower the next generation of leaders in our movement.
http://my.barackobama.com/Organizing-for-Action
We may have started this as a long shot presidential primary campaign in 2007, but it’s always been about more than just winning an election. Together, we’ve made our communities stronger, we’ve fought for historic legislation, and we’ve brought more people than ever before into the political process.
We have the power to do even more to change our politics and our country for the better. With Organizing for Action, you’ll have every resource you need to do it.
But it starts with you. This new organization is in your hands.
I’m so excited to see what you all do next — and so grateful to be part of it.
Thanks,
Barack
Jan 17
On 1/15/2013, the 11th LD Democrats just had its reorganization election. The following people are your new leaders:
Contact info can be found here: https://www.11thlddems.org/executive-board/
We hope to have a great 2013 with you!
Jan 17
Senior Lobby Day, February 21st
Commercial bus – with bathroom- donated by IAM
Lunch provided
$15 per person
Contact Robin G. for more information and to reserve a space.
(206) 762-3848
Jan 15
Just a reminder… The reorganization meeting is this Tuesday, January 15th at 7pm. Details are on our calendar entry on our website.
Jan 09
Collectively touting it as “one tool in the toolbox” against gun violence, a collection of Seattle mayors past and present along with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Police Deputy Chief Nick Metz, Dr. David Fleming of Public Health Seattle & King County, Renee Hopkins of the Seattle Police Foundation and Reverend Aaron Williams of Seattle’s Mount Zion Baptist Church today announced the launch of a Seattle and King County gun buyback program. The effort is part of a larger endeavor aimed at reducing gun violence that’s going under the header “Gun Safety Initiative.”
With former Seattle mayors Greg Nickels, Norm Rice, Charles Royer and Wes Uhlman acting as co-chairs of the program, the Gun Safety Initiative aims to be an “expression of what our community our believes,” according to McGinn, as well as the “beginning of a dialogue” about guns and what can be done to make our communities safer.
Read the rest on the Seattle Weekly blog
