This resolution on charter schools will be considered at the 1/17/2012 meeting. We will consider suspending the rules because this is posted with such short notice. Here’s the resolution: 2012-1 charter schools
Jan 11
Sicko
The Health Care for All-WA West Seattle/Vashon Action Team Presents Michael Moore’s
classic health care movie, SiCKO.
Sunday January 29, 2012
1-5pm
Seattle Public Library
Southwest Branch
9010 35th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
206-684-7455
Jan 11
Bobby Virk running for State Senate
Dr. Bobby Virk, 40, of Renton will run for the state Senate seat now held by retiring Sen. Margarita Prentice, who has endorsed Virk’s candidacy.
Prentice announced that she would not seek a sixth term in the Senate. Her decision follows the redrawing of the 11th Legislative District boundaries that put her West Hill home in the 37th District.
More here: http://www.tukwilareporter.com/news/136772043.html
Jan 10
Talk – Bob Hasegawa – Washington Investment Trust
Talk by Bob Hasegawa, Washington State Representative (D) 11th Legislative District, on creating a public bank in Washington State given October 26, 2011, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Jan 10
U.S. House of Representatives Community Liaison Opening
Congressman Adam Smith seeks Community Liaison (full-time) to develop and implement a strong constituency outreach program. Duties include acting as a liaison to develop and maintain relationships, participating in meetings, speaking on the Member’s behalf, corresponding with constituency groups, monitoring important community issues for the Congressman, and working with other district staff on local projects.
Jan 10
Jim Flynn For State Representative
Jim Flynn, a retired union electrician announced today that he will be running for the open seat of State Representative to the 11th Legislative District in 2012. The district includes parts of Renton, Tukwila, Seattle, Kent and Unincorporated King County.
“Your perspective will be presented to the Washington State Legislature with sincerity and confidence, once I am elected as an 11th LD Representative. Together, we can correct the existential crisis faced by many departments within the State that provide social order, services and enforcement,” said Mr. Flynn.
Jan 10
Newsletter – January 2012
The newsletter for January 2012 has been posted. You can view it here: 2012-01 January
Jan 02
Final Redistricting Plans
The Washington State Redistricting Commission has posted their final plan. You can find both the Legislative District & Congressional versions here: http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps_final_2011.asp
Dec 31
Washington State’s Volatile Tax System
While other states have a balanced tax system designed to protect pubic revenue, Washington, depending to a great extent on sales tax has an unstable, volatile system subject to large shifts in the economy. Continue reading
Dec 30
Democrats Happy Hour/Mixer
From Elizabeth Walker:
Democratic Legislative District
Happy Hour Mixer at
Amore Infused in Belltown. Let’s
have fun and get to know each other.
All LD’s invited.
Monday January 30th, 4:30pm – 7:00 pm
Amore Infused, 522 Wall St.
Dec 30
Kate Kruller’s Swearing-In Ceremony for Tukwila City Council
From Kate Kruller:
YOU ARE INVITED!
Witness Kate Kruller’s Swearing-In Ceremony for Tukwila City Council 7 p.m. next Tuesday January 3, 2012 – at Tukwila City Hall.
(for driving directions, see below)
Dear Faithful Friends:
This is the moment that all candidates for election look forward to in a political race! This past November, I was fortunate enough to win the favor of Tukwila City citizens as they cast their ballots to elect their next Tukwila City Councilmember in Position 6. On January 3, 2012, the Tukwila City Council meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m. – and the only business of the night is to swear-in two incumbent councilmembers, myself as a newly elected Councilmember – and then the 2012 Tukwila City Council will elect their Council President.
Dec 30
Congressional Redistricting
Sorry about the delay, on December 28th, the Washington State Redistricting Commission posted their draft congressional redistricting plan. The map is here: http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/assets/maps/122811_drafts/C-GC_2.0_Big_Map_Statewide.pdf
More details are posted on their website: http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps_draft.asp
Dec 17
Newsletter – December 2011
The newsletter for December 2011 has been posted. You can find it here: 2011_12-December
Dec 14
PNHPWW December Monthly Meeting Agenda
Hello PNHPWW Members and Supporters
Please find attached the agenda for our PNHPWW December Monthly Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, Dec 21st, 7PM, at the Swedish/Cherry Hill Campus Conference Center Auditorium (directions).
Dec 14
Updated redistricting plans to be revealed
During yesterday’s regularly scheduled monthly Redistricting Commission Meeting, the Commissioners announced that they would present updated proposed legislative maps at a special meeting set for this Friday, December 16. The Commissioners have been working in bipartisan teams to determine the details of Western Washington legislative districts since the November 8 Commission meeting. Commissioners Gorton and Ceis stated yesterday that they had completed a proposal on the northern region of the west side of the state from the boarder down to the King/Peirce county line, east of the Puget Sound. Commissioners Foster and Huff said that they were very close with their assigned region of southwest Washington to the coast and expected to complete their proposal by the end of the day. Both of these updated proposals are expected to be presented at Friday’s meeting. Additionally, the commissioners took on new assignments with Commissioners Foster and Huff moving on to the remainder of the legislative districts in eastern Washington and Commissioners Gorton and Ceis beginning to work on statewide Congressional districts.
Friday’s meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the John A. Cherberg Building in Hearing Room 2 (304 15th Ave, Olympia, WA 98501). A draft agenda will be posted on the Commission website later today. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch and give comment during the interactive webcast on our “Get Involved” page.
