May 06

McKenna Mimics Walker On Paid Sick Leave

From the Slog:  http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/05/06/mckenna-mimics-walker-on-paid-sick-leave

Speaking to the Seattle Restaurant Alliance this week, as reported on the Washington Restaurant Association’s own website, the state Attorney General even offered his office’s assistance in opposing Seattle’s proposed paid sick leave proposal:

[Y]ou’ve certainly got your work cut out for you in Olympia, not to mention in Seattle now with this new proposal for mandatory paid sick leave,” McKenna told the group, explaining that he would explore the possibility of his office’s assistance.

[…] McKenna urged the operators to take a coalition approach in responding to the the sick leave proposal, recommending that the industry “get big fast” by linking arms with other employers and demonstrating how this idea could be detrimental to the city’s economy.

View the full post here (Slog article).

May 04

Wisconsin Dems Flip GOP Seat in State House Special Election

Posted on the Slog… a prediction of things to come in the next major election cycle?:  http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/05/04/wisconsin-dems-flip-gop-seat-in-state-house-special-election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat Steve Doyle defeated Republican John Lautz for the Wisconsin District 94 Assembly, flipping a seat held by Republicans for 16 years in a race that focused attention on Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to curtail collective bargaining right for most public employees.

With 92 percent of precincts reporting, Doyle won 54 percent to 46 percent, based on unofficial results in Tuesday’s special election. The race flips a GOP Assembly seat for the Democrats, who remain in the minority.

May 03

Letter accompanying resolutions sent to congressmembers

Representative Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402

Dear Representative Smith:

Enclosed find two resolutions passed by the 11th Legislative District Democrats protesting proposed cuts in Social Security Administration funding and elimination of Medicare in favor of vouchers.

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May 01

Osama Bin Laden is dead

Nearly 10 years after 9/11/2001, Osama Bin Laden is dead.  He was killed by US forces in Pakistan.  Thank you to our armed forces, our intelligence agencies, our allies, and President Obama for bringing Bin Laden to justice.

 

May 01

2012 Delegate Selection Plan

Yesterday, the WSDCC passed the 2012 Caucus Plan.
Here are the relevant information that everyone should know.

Although we will possibly be in new districts in 2012, the plan will use the current districts. So, if you reside in the 1st CD today, but in the 10th in 2012, you will still caucus with the 1st CD in May. Also, anyone who is will turn 18 before the 2012 general election (November 6, 2012) is eligible to participate in the caucuses.

Caucus Dates:
Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15 – 1 PM
LD Caucus – Saturday, April 28 – 10 AM
County Convention – Sunday, April 29 – 10 AM
CD Caucus – Saturday,May 20
State Convention – Saturday, June 2 and 3 in Seattle

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Apr 29

Studies: Rich don’t flee high tax states

Every time there’s a discussion to increase taxes on the rich, people always claim that the rich would flee the state if that happened. I recall hearing this over and over again, including in Washington state. NPR did a story on this that disputes that argument.  Maybe we can have an intelligent discussion on a state income tax for higher wage earners next time around?

http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2011/04/20110429_me_08.mp3?dl=1

Apr 27

Public reaction to the Republican budget

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Apr 26

Public meeting on King County Council redistricting

Please join the King County Districting Committee at an upcoming community meeting about redrawing King County Council districts. The meetings are an opportunity to learn about how population has shifted in King County and to share your ideas and priorities for Council redistricting, which must be done to equalize population following each U.S. Census.

Monday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
King County Courthouse Council Chambers
516 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104

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Apr 26

King County Democrats Picnic

Sunday, July 31 · 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Lower Woodland Park Shelter #1

1000 N 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98103

Apr 25

Commitment to Better & Best: Washington’s Public Schools

Renton Community Foundation’s “Maxwell Fund for Youth & Families” invites you to:
COMMITMENT TO BETTER & BEST: WASHINGTON’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Presented by Bill Daggett, Ed.D, nationally recognized educator, speaker, and CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education.  Dr. Daggett knows – our state’s education system, federal education mandates, current issues and trends – and he will share what all students need to succeed.

Monday – May 16th, 2011
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 South 2nd Street, Renton, 98057
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Apr 22

News from Congressman Adam Smith

For those of you in the 9th Congressional District part of the 11th LD:

Smith Supports Access to Healthcare

With the passage of the budget following extensive negotiations, disagreements over access to healthcare continue to be a sticking point in the House of Representatives. Following a vote on the budget, the House took up two additional measures in an effort to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and defund Planned Parenthood. Continue reading

Apr 21

Membership Committee Meeting

The Membership Committee will meet to discuss ideas for activating inactive members and attracting new members.  The active membership must get involved and bring in new blood if we want to succeed in our endeavors to get democratic candidates elected and further the goals of the Democratic agenda.

SeaTac, WA 98168

Apr 21

Peaceful Rally for Justice

Please join Ndns for Justice in exercising its free speech having leaders from the American Indian community and their allies who ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT FOR JUSTICE. Emcee is Ravenspeaker; and Host Drum is Sacred Water Canoe Family. Co-sponsored by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation and AFSC Indian Arts and Crafts Committee.

WHAT: Peaceful Rally for Justice (Part II)
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Indian Park (Victor Steinbrueck Park) by Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA
WHO: Ndns for Justice
WHY: Support US DOJ’s Investigation

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Apr 20

April General Meeting Summary

The April meeting is over and it was another exciting event.

 

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Apr 20

May E-board meeting

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