11th LD Dems

Feb 05

Martha Koester testified in front of the WA State Health Care Wellness Committee

By Robert Kangas in Health care

martha_02012013 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 25

You’re invited: 2013 Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum

By Robert Kangas in Events

You’re invited! Join us at the Washington State Democrats’ Crab Feed and Grassroots Forum on February 18th at St. Martin’s University in Lacey.

Jan 22

The 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade and the freedom and privacy

By Robert Kangas in Health care

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

Bruce Harrell for Mayor Kick Off Party

By Robert Kangas in Events

From Bruce Harrell:

Dear Friends, bruceharrell
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

Muslim Lobby Day in Olympia is second-largest in the U.S.

By Robert Kangas in Blog

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

Say you’re in

By Robert Kangas in Blog

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.

Michelle recorded a video to tell you more about the new organization — take a look and let OFA know you’re in:

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

Meet our new executive team!

By Robert Kangas in Elections

2013 Executive Board

On 1/15/2013, the 11th LD Democrats just had its reorganization election. The following people are your new leaders:

Holly Krejci, Chair
Robert Kangas, Vice Chair & Webmaster
Jerri Wood, Secretary
Rick Polintan, Treasurer
Marvin Rosete, WSDCC Male Representative
Kate Kruller, WSDCC Female Representative
Kathy Nyland, KCDCC Female Representative
Michael Neher, KCDCC Male Representative
Irene Simpson, KCDCC Female Alternate Representative
Bill Taylor, KCDCC Male Alternate Representative & Newsletter Editor

Contact info can be found here: https://www.11thlddems.org/executive-board/

We hope to have a great 2013 with you!

Jan 15

11th LD reorg meeting: January 15th

By Robert Kangas in Events

Just a reminder… The reorganization meeting is this Tuesday, January 15th at 7pm. Details are on our calendar entry on our website.

Jan 09

Seattle and King County Launch Gun Buyback Program.

By Robert Kangas in Guns, Issues

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

Jan 04

Get your Inaugural Ball tickets today!

By Robert Kangas in Blog, Events

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In less than two weeks, we’re celebrating our victory and your hard work that made it possible at the 2013 Governor’s Inaugural Ball — and I’d love to see you there.

Will you join us? Click here to purchase your ticket to the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Olympia on Wednesday, January 16.

Thousands of supporters like you stood with our campaign by volunteering, making a contribution, or spreading the word to friends and family. Now, it’s time to spend one special night together to celebrate our tremendous November victory.

As we start the new year, I am focused on building a working Washington — and I’m excited to commemorate the beginning of this journey with supporters like you.

I hope you’ll be able to join our celebration.

Tickets to this special event are $100. Click here to purchase your ticket to the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Olympia on Wednesday, January 16.

I hope to see you there.

Very truly yours,

Jay Inslee
Governor-Elect

Jan 03

Candidate Meet & Greet reminder: Thursday 1/3/2012

By Robert Kangas in Elections, Events

The 11th LD will be hosting a candidate forum / meet and greet on Thursday, January 3rd at 7pm. We encourage our elected PCOs to attend to get to know people the people who are running for leadership spots for the 11th LD Democrats organization. This meeting is open to all members, but only elected PCOs will be able to vote at the district’s reorganization meeting on January 15th.
This has been posted to our Google Calendar here. This will be at Renton Carpenter’s Hall, 231 Burnett Ave, Renton WA.

Dec 24