Category: Newsletters

PCO Filing – Declaration of Candidacy

Online filing begins on May 14, 2012, at 9 a.m. and ends on May 18, 2012, at 4 p.m. Go to here to file online: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx or fill out the form the old-fashioned way: http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidate/pdfs/PCO-declaration.pdf

11th LD Democrats Caucus Photos – 04/28/2012

[flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157629930581971″] 11th LD Democrats Caucus – 04/28/2012, a set on Flickr. Congratulations to all delegates, alternates, and candidates! Thank you for a fine caucus day and now let’s get ready for the next round, the Congressional District caucuses on May 20th. Here are some wonderful pictures that were captured of the caucus. Thanks …

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If you want to go to the national convention

If you want to go to the national convention as a Delegate, you must fill out a Statement Of Candidacy with the Washington State Democratic Party.  Fill out this form: Statement of Candidacy and follow the instructions on how to submit it (included in the form). This form must be turned in between April 9th …

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Summer organizing with Barack Obama

(Message from OFA) I’m writing because Barack needs you out there this summer. Through the Organizing Fellowship program, you can work in a full-time volunteer position, learn the principles of field organizing, and then carry out important grassroots activities on the ground. This summer, thousands of these organizing fellows are going to help lead our …

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McKenna’s Workers’ Compensation Plan: Pay Private Insurance Companies, Leave Workers Behind

Message flagged Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:32 PM For Immediate Release: April 19, 2012 Contact: Benton Strong 206-552-0156 McKenna’s Workers’ Compensation Plan: Pay Private Insurance Companies, Leave Workers Behind Seattle — Today, the Washington State Democrats are releasing “Fraud,” a video showing the dangers of Rob McKenna’s plan to privatize workers’ compensation insurance. In 2010, …

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LD Caucus & County Convention – Updated Convention Time

Saturday & Sunday 4/28-29/2012 The LD Caucus and the King County Convention are scheduled soon. There has been a bit of confusion over the start time for these events. King County Democrats and the State Democratic Party negotiated King County start times. The following times, 10am on Sat & 1pm on Sunday, are the most …

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Caucus Day is almost here! The Caucuses are tomorrow, April 15th, at 1:00pm.

Caucus Day is almost here! The Caucuses are tomorrow, April 15th, at 1:00pm. Find the location of your Caucus today at http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucuses. Here’s why you should caucus: To show support for President Obama and help kick off the 2012 campaign To meet and discuss politics with your neighbors To become a delegate and start down …

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Caucus Update (State Convention)

As you know the precinct caucuses are this Sunday, April 15th. It is possible that at that time you might be asked some questions about the schedule, timing and location of the 2012 Washington State Democratic Convention. This email should assist you in answering some of these questions and perhaps some of your own. The …

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Newsletter – April 2012

The newsletter for April 2012 has been posted.  You can find it here:  2012-04-April

A special event to benefit the work of the Northwest Progressive Institute

https://www.nwprogressive.org/gala/ Featuring Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Adam Smith, Andrew Villeneuve and Gael Tarleton from NPI, plus speakers to be announced 2012 Spring Fundraising Gala: Buy tickets What: A special event to benefit the work of the Northwest Progressive Institute When: Thursday, April 12th, 2012 Reception starts at 6:30 PM, main program at 7:15 PM Where: …

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Precinct Caucus – Surrogate Affidavit Form

Can’t make it to the precinct caucus on April 15th because of a disability, military service, or religious reasons?  You can fill out a surrogate affidavit form so your vote will still count even though you cannot make it to the caucus. A copy of this form properly completed and signed must be sent either …

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11th Legislative District Caucus & Nominating Convention

Legislative District Caucus & Nominating Convention This caucuses shall be held on April 28, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. at the IAM 751 International Machinists and Aerospace headquarters 9125 15th Place South Seattle, WA 98108-5100. Details here: 11th Legislative District Caucus & Nominating Convention

Camp Wellstone: Seattle

Register today! This 2.5 day training, running from 3-9pm Friday, 9am-6:00pm Saturday, and 9am-3:30pm Sunday, combines lectures from highly experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, and interactive simulations. We’re counting on you to organize around issues that matter, help build campaigns for the future, and elect progressive candidates to office. Camp Wellstone is divided into three tracks: …

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LAC & Jobs

The King County Democrats LAC meets every month at various convenient locations to discuss, update and answer questions from the attendees. To find LAC meeting times: go to King County Democrats website or email sarajane3h@comcast.net. There are 10 issues of importance to the committee for legislative action. I have selected HB 2793 for starters. This bill …

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Special session starts and budget update from Zack Hudgins

Because the House and Senate were unable to agree on a supplemental operating budget during regular session, we are currently in a 30 day special session. (As a reminder, there was a philosophical shift in the Senate during the last week of regular session, when three conservative Senators voted with Republicans to move a Republican …

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