Just as a reminder, our general membership meeting is tonight. It’s at the usual time (7pm, 4/17) and location (Renton Carpenters’ Hall). Tonight, the Endorsements Committee will present its recommendations.
Apr 16
Working Washington’s Tax Day
Tax day is almost here, and people all across the country are getting ready
to figure out what they owe and pay their share. Join us to tell the big
corporations and the top 1% it’s time they paid their fair share too.
Foreclose on Wells Fargo
11:00 am • Westlake Park
(4th & Pine, Seattle)
Foreclose on Wells Fargo for
$21 billion of corporate tax dodging
Pie-eating contest at Amazon.com
4:30 pm • Denny Park
Apr 14
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 the road to the National Convention in Charlotte
To shape the Party Platform
Apr 12
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 State Convention is being held from Friday June 1st to Sunday June 3rd, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center (800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101). The host hotel is the Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). The Westin and the Convention Center are both union facilities. It is less than ½ a mile between the Convention Center and the Westin.
Apr 11
Newsletter – April 2012
The newsletter for April 2012 has been posted. You can find it here: 2012-04-April
Apr 10
Endorsements committee interviews
On Wednesday, April 11th, we will be interviewing all six announced candidates for Pos. 1 and 2 for State Representative. (We have already endorsed Bob Hasegawa for State Senate, so there is no need to interview for that position.)
Schedule of interviews:
6:30 Jim Flynn (Pos. 1)
7:00 Rob Holland (Pos. 2)
7:30 Steven Bergquist (Pos. 2)
8:00 Bobby Virk (Pos. 2)
8:30 Zach Hudgins (Pos. 1)
9:00 Stephanie Bowman (Pos. 2)
Apr 08
Bob Hasegawa Senate Campaign Kickoff
Bob Hasegawa is kicking off his campaign for State Senate.
Tukwila Community Center in the Banquet Room
12424 42nd Ave S
Tukwila, WA
Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:30 – 3:30pm
Apr 06
Where’s my precinct caucus?
Unsure of where to caucus on April 15th for the precinct caucuses? The Washington State Democrats have posted their caucus finder. If you’re unsure of where to go, use their web page: http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucuses
Apr 03
Transit changes at King County Metro
For you transit buffs… time to provide your feedback on the latest proposed transit changes at King County Metro:
In recent months, we’ve heard from nearly 10,000 transit customers about our proposals to restructure bus service to be more productive and meet the needs of more people. That public input has helped shape the final September 2012 plan being submitted to the Metropolitan King County Council next week. This plan is aimed at being equitable, fair, and balanced regionally using the limited resources available.
Most of the final recommendations support the launch of the RapidRide C and D lines that will connect downtown Seattle to Ballard and West Seattle starting on Sept. 29. For that reason, the changes primarily affect service in Seattle and adjacent communities. Some of the revisions, such as the recommended changes to the routes 10, 11, 12, 123, and 125 will also improve the flow of buses through downtown Seattle, which will produce significant efficiencies for Metro’s overall system.
Mar 31
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: Mercer Island Community Center 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, 98040
Who: Featuring Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Adam Smith, Andrew Villeneuve and Gael Tarleton from NPI, plus speakers to be announced
Refreshments: Delicious buffet, beer and wine available from our cash bar
Mar 31
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 by mail, fax or as a scanned PDF to the State Democratic Party headquarters and must be received no later than Friday, April 6, 2012 at 5:00 pm, this is so that the form may be forwarded to the proper local party organization prior to the Sunday, April 15, 2012
Precinct Caucuses.
Details are in the form: 2012 Precinct Caucuses – 99 – Surrogate Affidavit Form
Mar 30
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
Mar 29
Dennis Kucinich to be featured at April 12 Social Security forum
We are very pleased that Rep. Dennis Kucinich will be speaking at the Social Security forum at Highline Community College on April 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Entitled “The Threat to Social Security – An Issue for All Generations” the forum will be held in the Student Union Building (Building 8) on the Highline C.C. campus. Additional outstanding speakers include Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, One America, Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director, Economic Opportunity Institute, and Magdaleno Rose-Avila, Executive Director, The Latino Equality Initiative and a member of PSARA’s Executive Board.
This is a very exciting program and we need to really assure a big turn out. Attached is the flier for the event. We are also getting 500 of them printed. Please focus on turning out a big crowd for this exciting forum.
Event: http://bit.ly/GZlDXf
Flyer: http://bit.ly/GXfg9x
Mar 26
11th District Democrats – 2012 Caucus Training
Wednesday March 28, 2012, Sharon Mast, DNC Representative, will conduct training for the district caucus area coordinators at 6:00 pm at the Renton Carpenters Hall, 231 Burnett Avenue North in Renton. This coursework will be followed immediately by training for all 11th District Democrats’ PCOs at 7:00 pm. Each session will last approximately one hour.
Mar 25
March for Trayvon 3/25 in Seattle
Just to make sure word of this gets out. There will be a march for Trayvon Martin on Sunday. Find more details at:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1082377
There is a Facebook event page at:
